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1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item # 704580
July 03, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1928
* Fight for legal alcohol
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the fight against prohibition in Chicago that reads: "DRYS OPEN A 'FIGHT FOR LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
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" - attributed in part to its dramatic, banner headlines! Whether hanging on your wall or part of an ongoing collection, these events are sure to capture the flavor of this infamous period in American history.
Complete with all 32 pages. This is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such.
Category: The 20th Century