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1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item # 688672
April 28, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Gangster hitman Fred "Killer" Burke sentenced
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of :page 5 has a one column heading "SLAYER BURKE SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON" with subhead. A photo of Burke is on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago - and what better newspaper can be found than the Chicago Tribune, self-proclaimed to be "The World's Greatest Newspaper.
Complete with all 36 pages. This is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such. A few small binding holes at the blank spine.
Category: The 20th Century
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