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1933 John - Jake "The Barber" Factor kidnapping...



Item # 707393

July 13, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 13, 1933

* John - Jake the Barber Factor
* Prohibition era gangster con artist
* Fake ? kidnapping - freed


The front page has a banner headline: "FACTOR FREED; TELLS STORY" with subheads. (see images) A few related photos are 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" - 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 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Category: The 20th Century