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1901-02-22

THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, February 22, 1901 * By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan As noted at the top of the first column: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". This is the volume 1, number 5 issue. Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the case but getting bad press, he died in his sleep. A great wealth of political reporting with articles headed: "The Representative's Duty" "By What Authority?" "Let the Legislatures Act" "The Influence of the Press" "Then and Now" "The Root of All Evil" and so much more. Eight pages, 11 by 14 inches, various edge tears with some archival mends to interior pages.

THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, February 22, 1901 * By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan As noted at the top of the first column: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". This is the volume 1, number 5 issue. Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the case but getting bad press, he died in his sleep. A great wealth of political reporting with articles headed: "The Representative's Duty" "By What Authority?" "Let the Legislatures Act" "The Influence of the Press" "Then and Now" "The Root of All Evil" and so much more. Eight pages, 11 by 14 inches, various edge tears with some archival mends to interior pages.

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2.64.2009

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1902-09-13

HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 13, 1902, from New York. Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Clyde Fitch; The War Game; fullpage photos of The Crater of Soufriere, St. Vincent; The Search Problem of the North Atlantic Squadron; The New Archbishop of the Diocese of New York, Mgr. John Murphy Farley; Heatherbloom, the Highest-Jumping Horse in the World; and other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 13, 1902, from New York. Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Clyde Fitch; The War Game; fullpage photos of The Crater of Soufriere, St. Vincent; The Search Problem of the North Atlantic Squadron; The New Archbishop of the Diocese of New York, Mgr. John Murphy Farley; Heatherbloom, the Highest-Jumping Horse in the World; and other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.

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1905-09-16

<div> HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 16, 1905, from <st1:state st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"> <st1:place> New York. </st1:place> </st1:state> Front page illustration "Uncle Sam's Best Summer Girls" by W. A. Rogers; A Legacy of the War; Motor-Boat Racing on the St. Lawrence; Double page illustration "Plans for Improving And Beautifying New York" by H. M. Pettit; A Recent Photograph of Viola Allen and Clyde Fitch; and other advertisements of the day. See photos for full details. </div>

HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 16, 1905, from New York. Front page illustration "Uncle Sam's Best Summer Girls" by W. A. Rogers; A Legacy of the War; Motor-Boat Racing on the St. Lawrence; Double page illustration "Plans for Improving And Beautifying New York" by H. M. Pettit; A Recent Photograph of Viola Allen and Clyde Fitch; and other advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.

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1908-08-08

HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated <st1:date year="1908" day="18" month="7">August 8, 1908</st1:date>.<st1:state st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"><st1:place> </st1:place></st1:state> The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Marse Henry's Reward." Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohibition Candidates"; "How America Won the Marathon Race" and "Life in a Western Army Town." There are also illustrations including one called "The Forty-Cupid-Power Car for Honeymoon Use" and a double page illustration by Kemble called "Their Master's Voice." There is also the first comic in a series of comics called "The White House Boys, Bill and Jack" by Grill. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated August 8, 1908. The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Marse Henry's Reward." Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohibition Candidates"; "How America Won the Marathon Race" and "Life in a Western Army Town." There are also illustrations including one called "The Forty-Cupid-Power Car for Honeymoon Use" and a double page illustration by Kemble called "Their Master's Voice." There is also the first comic in a series of comics called "The White House Boys, Bill and Jack" by Grill. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

540091

11.h2.2007

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1909-05-01

HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated <st1:date year="1908" day="18" month="7">May 1, 1909</st1:date>.<st1:state st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"><st1:place> </st1:place></st1:state> There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Raised the Price of Bread." This issue has a photo of "A Star in the Making" which is of Miss Helen Ware, and there is an article of called "How Canada Started the Marathon Craze" by William Hemmingway. There are also illustrations of two women in "Water-Color as a Portrait Painter's Medium" by Elizabeth Baker and there is a full page illustration of "How the Spring Turns One's Head" by C. Clyde Squires and much more including an ad for Mark Twain's "Is Shakespeare Dead?" Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated May 1, 1909. There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Raised the Price of Bread." This issue has a photo of "A Star in the Making" which is of Miss Helen Ware, and there is an article of called "How Canada Started the Marathon Craze" by William Hemmingway. There are also illustrations of two women in "Water-Color as a Portrait Painter's Medium" by Elizabeth Baker and there is a full page illustration of "How the Spring Turns One's Head" by C. Clyde Squires and much more including an ad for Mark Twain's "Is Shakespeare Dead?" Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

540770

12.h4.2007

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1909-12-18

HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated December 18, 1909. There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Exponent of Surgical Advance." This issue has an illustration of "Congress at Work Once More--"I Wonder if the Pesky Critters are Going to Sting Me Again"" There is an article with photos of "Surgery on the Conscious" by Robert T. Morris, M.D. and a photo spread of "America's Greatest Protestant Cathedral." Also in this issue is a photo of "Spain's English Queen" and an illustration of "On His Way" by C. Clyde Squires plus a double page bird's-eye view, illustration of "the New Plans for the Enlargement of Harvard University" drawn by Vernon Howe Bailey and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated December 18, 1909. There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Exponent of Surgical Advance." This issue has an illustration of "Congress at Work Once More--"I Wonder if the Pesky Critters are Going to Sting Me Again"" There is an article with photos of "Surgery on the Conscious" by Robert T. Morris, M.D. and a photo spread of "America's Greatest Protestant Cathedral." Also in this issue is a photo of "Spain's English Queen" and an illustration of "On His Way" by C. Clyde Squires plus a double page bird's-eye view, illustration of "the New Plans for the Enlargement of Harvard University" drawn by Vernon Howe Bailey and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

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1.h3.2008

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2008-01-29T13:32:48-05:00

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1910-07-02

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated July 2, 1910. The front page of this issue has a photo of "An American Whip on English Highways." This issue has an illustration of "Later On, The Smithsonian May Contain Other Collections Than the Roosevelt Group" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "England's Fifth George" by an Englishman and there are photos of "The Models of Michelangelo" and a full page photo of "A Pearl of the Peerage." The double page illustration is of "Cowboy Fireworks" by Stanley L. Wood and there is a full page illustration of "A Case for the S.P.C.A." by C. Clyde Squires and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated July 2, 1910. The front page of this issue has a photo of "An American Whip on English Highways." This issue has an illustration of "Later On, The Smithsonian May Contain Other Collections Than the Roosevelt Group" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "England's Fifth George" by an Englishman and there are photos of "The Models of Michelangelo" and a full page photo of "A Pearl of the Peerage." The double page illustration is of "Cowboy Fireworks" by Stanley L. Wood and there is a full page illustration of "A Case for the S.P.C.A." by C. Clyde Squires and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

542641

1.h8.2008

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1911-07-29

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated July 29, 1911. This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "From Boston to Washington by Air-Ship." This issue has photos of "The Panama Canal as it Looks To-Day"; "Mr. Hammerstein in London"; "King George in the Enemy's Country." There is also an illustration of "An Omen of Good Luck" by C. Clyde Squires and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated July 29, 1911. This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "From Boston to Washington by Air-Ship." This issue has photos of "The Panama Canal as it Looks To-Day"; "Mr. Hammerstein in London"; "King George in the Enemy's Country." There is also an illustration of "An Omen of Good Luck" by C. Clyde Squires and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

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2.h6.2008

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1912-07-06

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated July 6, 1912. This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session." In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olympic Argonauts" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this issue is an illustration called "And They Wrote Home That the Scenery was Unforgettable" by C. Clyde Squiers and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated July 6, 1912. This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session." In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olympic Argonauts" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this issue is an illustration called "And They Wrote Home That the Scenery was Unforgettable" by C. Clyde Squiers and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

544513

4.h1.2008

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1913-01-03

THE NEW REPUBLIC, from Westerville, Ohio, dated Jan. 3, 1913. This is the volume I, number 1 issue of this uncommon Prohibition title from a small town in central Ohio. As one might expect, has mostly prohibition-related content. This is complete in 4 pages. Browned and pulpish at the edges causing various margin tears, some chipping and flaking, irregular at the spine. Folio-size. See photos for details.

THE NEW REPUBLIC, from Westerville, Ohio, dated Jan. 3, 1913. This is the volume I, number 1 issue of this uncommon Prohibition title from a small town in central Ohio. As one might expect, has mostly prohibition-related content. This is complete in 4 pages. Browned and pulpish at the edges causing various margin tears, some chipping and flaking, irregular at the spine. Folio-size. See photos for details.

544974

4.62.2008

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1913-01-10

THE NEW REPUBLIC, Westerville, Ohio, January 10, 1913  * Prohibition newspaper An interesting Prohibition newspaper from early in the 20th century. The content within these four pages have an overwhelming bias against the sale of alcohol in all forms. In the editorial section of its first issue sets they tone for future issues: "...The New Republic...will cease to sell commissions for the destruction of her own people by poisoned drinks...She will cease to make profit from the trapping of the struggling victims of drink in the alley. The saloon license, a commission to a footpad to hold up the weak, will become like the shackles of the Inquisition, a relic of the past...". Each issue has a variety of Prohibition-related content, a cause which would win its fight in 1919 (effective in 1920), only to be ended in 1933.  The front page features a political cartoon and heads such as: "Distillers Ask Congress For Millions In Revenue Graft" and "New Year Ushered In With Wild Riot and Outlawry By Saloons In Chicago" and "Ontario Drys Smite the Liquor Shops With Prohibition Votes". The inside pgs. have similar reports, with pg. 3 featuring a Prohibition-themed cartoon (see photos), with yet another cartoon on the back page as well. This is the volume one, number two issue! Complete in 4 pgs., very light browning, a bit moreso at the margins. Somewhat irregular at the spine but no effect to any text. Generally in nice condition.

THE NEW REPUBLIC, Westerville, Ohio, January 10, 1913 * Prohibition newspaper An interesting Prohibition newspaper from early in the 20th century. The content within these four pages have an overwhelming bias against the sale of alcohol in all forms. In the editorial section of its first issue sets they tone for future issues: "...The New Republic...will cease to sell commissions for the destruction of her own people by poisoned drinks...She will cease to make profit from the trapping of the struggling victims of drink in the alley. The saloon license, a commission to a footpad to hold up the weak, will become like the shackles of the Inquisition, a relic of the past...". Each issue has a variety of Prohibition-related content, a cause which would win its fight in 1919 (effective in 1920), only to be ended in 1933. The front page features a political cartoon and heads such as: "Distillers Ask Congress For Millions In Revenue Graft" and "New Year Ushered In With Wild Riot and Outlawry By Saloons In Chicago" and "Ontario Drys Smite the Liquor Shops With Prohibition Votes". The inside pgs. have similar reports, with pg. 3 featuring a Prohibition-themed cartoon (see photos), with yet another cartoon on the back page as well. This is the volume one, number two issue! Complete in 4 pgs., very light browning, a bit moreso at the margins. Somewhat irregular at the spine but no effect to any text. Generally in nice condition.

537811

10.68.2007

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1913-04-19

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated April 19, 1913. This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "President Wilson on Capitol Hill." In this issue there is a photo of "Reviving an Original Custom" and there is an article with illustrations called "Right-Legged vs. Left-Legged Golf" by William Hemmingway. The double page has a photo of "Mrs. Cornelius C. Cuyler" and an illustration of "Mrs. Woodrow Wilson" by A. G. Learned and there is a photo spread of "Plays and Players." There is also an illustration called "The Rehearsal" by C. Clyde Squires plus much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated April 19, 1913. This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "President Wilson on Capitol Hill." In this issue there is a photo of "Reviving an Original Custom" and there is an article with illustrations called "Right-Legged vs. Left-Legged Golf" by William Hemmingway. The double page has a photo of "Mrs. Cornelius C. Cuyler" and an illustration of "Mrs. Woodrow Wilson" by A. G. Learned and there is a photo spread of "Plays and Players." There is also an illustration called "The Rehearsal" by C. Clyde Squires plus much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

546970

5.h2.2008

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2008-06-09T13:56:55-04:00

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1913-08-01

THE NEW REPUBLIC, Westerville, Ohio, August 1, 1913  * Pro prohibition title * Anti alcohol An interesting Prohibition newspaper from early in the 20th century. The content within these four pages have an overwhelming bias against the sale of alcohol in all forms. This issue has a variety of Prohibition-related content, a cause which would win its fight in 1919 (effective in 1920), only to be ended in 1933.  Complete in 4 pgs., light browning, a bit more so at the margins. Generally in nice condition.

THE NEW REPUBLIC, Westerville, Ohio, August 1, 1913 * Pro prohibition title * Anti alcohol An interesting Prohibition newspaper from early in the 20th century. The content within these four pages have an overwhelming bias against the sale of alcohol in all forms. This issue has a variety of Prohibition-related content, a cause which would win its fight in 1919 (effective in 1920), only to be ended in 1933. Complete in 4 pgs., light browning, a bit more so at the margins. Generally in nice condition.

556666

3.45.2009

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1913-11-29

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 29, 1913. This issue has a color cover sheet over it. In this issue there is an illustration called "For These Beans, Much Thanks" by Harriet Meade Olcott. There are several other illustrations in this issue including "The Turkey Trot" by Bob Addams and "A Youth--From 'Scheherazade'" by Leon Bakst. There are also several articles including "Two Embassies" by Sydney Brooks; "How the Combiners Combine--Part II" by Louis D. Brandeis; "The San Diego Exposition" by Clyde H. Osborn; "The Ritual Murder Trial" by Robert Seelav; "The Converted Senate" by McGregor and "Current Athletics" by Herbert Reed. Also, there is a double page illustration titled "Mrs. Pankhurst Departs" by O. R. Cesare plus much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 29, 1913. This issue has a color cover sheet over it. In this issue there is an illustration called "For These Beans, Much Thanks" by Harriet Meade Olcott. There are several other illustrations in this issue including "The Turkey Trot" by Bob Addams and "A Youth--From 'Scheherazade'" by Leon Bakst. There are also several articles including "Two Embassies" by Sydney Brooks; "How the Combiners Combine--Part II" by Louis D. Brandeis; "The San Diego Exposition" by Clyde H. Osborn; "The Ritual Murder Trial" by Robert Seelav; "The Converted Senate" by McGregor and "Current Athletics" by Herbert Reed. Also, there is a double page illustration titled "Mrs. Pankhurst Departs" by O. R. Cesare plus much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

547351

5.h6.2008

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1915-01-12

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 12, 1915 * Colonel Jacob Ruppert Jr. * Acquires the New York Yankees * Eventual purchaser of Babe Ruth and more This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 10 * YANKEES TRANSFERRED TO RUPPERT AND HUSTON with subheads: "Yanks Transferred Peckinpaugh Signs" "Sale of New York Club Completed -- Shortstop to Get $7,000 Salary a Year" Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear, tear and chipping causing some unrelated text loss. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: Ruppert's 24 years as a Yankee owner saw him build the team from near-moribund to a baseball powerhouse. His own strength as a baseball executive — including his willingness to wheel and deal — was aided by the business skills of general manager Ed Barrow and the forceful field managing of Miller Huggins and Joe McCarthy. By the time of his death, the team was well on its way to becoming the most successful in the history of Major League Baseball, and eventually in North American professional sports. Ruppert inherited the brewing company from his father, Jacob Ruppert, Sr. (1842–1915) and in 1915, upon his father's death and just before Prohibition, he became the company's president. Before that, he had been elected to Congress in 1898. He served in Congress four sequential terms. Other career highlights include serving as president of the Astoria Silk Works. Ruppert served in the National Guard as colonel only for a short period of time. Despite this, people commonly called him Colonel Ruppert instead of Congressman Ruppert, which may have been a more appropriate title for people to call him. Ruppert and Tillinghast L’Hommedieu Huston acquired the Yankees in 1915, from the team's first owners, Frank Farrell and William S. Devery. [3] They hired pitcher Carl Mays from the Boston Red Sox in 1918, and purchased Babe Ruth in 1919. In 1922 Ruppert bought out Huston, and he became the sole owner. [4] [5] The Yankees dominated baseball throughout a good portion of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Murderers' Row team of 1927. During 1923, the year the Colonel unveiled Yankee Stadium, Huston sold his share of the Yankees but remained a director of the club as vice president and treasurer. [6] Ruppert and Ruth had public disagreements about Ruth's contracts. Nevertheless, they were personal friends. According to Ruth, Ruppert called him Babe only once, and that was the night before he died. Ruth was one of the last persons to see Ruppert alive. He died on January 13, 1939 and was interred in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 12, 1915 * Colonel Jacob Ruppert Jr. * Acquires the New York Yankees * Eventual purchaser of Babe Ruth and more This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 10 * YANKEES TRANSFERRED TO RUPPERT AND HUSTON with subheads: "Yanks Transferred Peckinpaugh Signs" "Sale of New York Club Completed -- Shortstop to Get $7,000 Salary a Year" Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear, tear and chipping causing some unrelated text loss. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: Ruppert's 24 years as a Yankee owner saw him build the team from near-moribund to a baseball powerhouse. His own strength as a baseball executive — including his willingness to wheel and deal — was aided by the business skills of general manager Ed Barrow and the forceful field managing of Miller Huggins and Joe McCarthy. By the time of his death, the team was well on its way to becoming the most successful in the history of Major League Baseball, and eventually in North American professional sports. Ruppert inherited the brewing company from his father, Jacob Ruppert, Sr. (1842–1915) and in 1915, upon his father's death and just before Prohibition, he became the company's president. Before that, he had been elected to Congress in 1898. He served in Congress four sequential terms. Other career highlights include serving as president of the Astoria Silk Works. Ruppert served in the National Guard as colonel only for a short period of time. Despite this, people commonly called him Colonel Ruppert instead of Congressman Ruppert, which may have been a more appropriate title for people to call him. Ruppert and Tillinghast L’Hommedieu Huston acquired the Yankees in 1915, from the team's first owners, Frank Farrell and William S. Devery. [3] They hired pitcher Carl Mays from the Boston Red Sox in 1918, and purchased Babe Ruth in 1919. In 1922 Ruppert bought out Huston, and he became the sole owner. [4] [5] The Yankees dominated baseball throughout a good portion of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Murderers' Row team of 1927. During 1923, the year the Colonel unveiled Yankee Stadium, Huston sold his share of the Yankees but remained a director of the club as vice president and treasurer. [6] Ruppert and Ruth had public disagreements about Ruth's contracts. Nevertheless, they were personal friends. According to Ruth, Ruppert called him Babe only once, and that was the night before he died. Ruth was one of the last persons to see Ruppert alive. He died on January 13, 1939 and was interred in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.

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1917-03-06

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 6, 1917  * President Woodrow Wilson inauguration  * On the brink of World War I  This 14 page has front page headlines that include: "PRESIDENT WILSON TAKES OATH" "Firm Stand for Armed Neutrality" "Nation Poised On Verge Of War" "Big Parade" and more. Continues on page 2 with nice two column photo of Wilson. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should handle with care. source: wikipedia: Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856—February 3, 1924),[1] was the twenty-eighth President of the United States. A leading intellectual of the Progressive Era, he served as President of Princeton University and then became the Governor of New Jersey in 1910. With Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft dividing the Republican Party vote, Wilson was elected President as a Democrat in 1912. He proved highly successful in leading a Democratic Congress to pass major legislation that included the Federal Trade Commission, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Underwood Tariff, the Federal Farm Loan Act and most notably the Federal Reserve System. [2][3] Narrowly re-elected in 1916, his second term centered on World War I. He tried to maintain U.S. neutrality, but when the German Empire began unrestricted submarine warfare, he wrote several admonishing notes to Germany, and in April 1917 asked Congress to declare war on the Central Powers. He focused on diplomacy and financial considerations, leaving the waging of the war primarily in the hands of the military establishment. On the home front, he began the first effective draft in 1917, raised billions in war funding through Liberty Bonds, imposed an income tax, enacted the first federal drug prohibition, set up the War Industries Board, promoted labor union growth, supervised agriculture and food production through the Lever Act, took over control of the railroads, and suppressed anti-war movements. He paid surprisingly little attention to military affairs, but provided the funding and food supplies that helped the Americans in the war and hastened Allied victory in 1918. In the late stages of the war, Wilson took personal control of negotiations with Germany, including the armistice. He issued his Fourteen Points, his view of a post-war world that could avoid another terrible conflict. He was the first President to leave the United States while still in office, going to Paris in 1919 to create the League of Nations and shape the Treaty of Versailles, with special attention on creating new nations out of defunct empires. Largely for his efforts to form the League, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. Wilson collapsed with a debilitating stroke in 1919, as the home front saw massive strikes and race riots, and wartime prosperity turn into postwar depression. He refused to compromise with the Republicans who controlled Congress after 1918, effectively destroying any chance for ratification of the Versailles Treaty. The League of Nations was established anyway, but the United States never joined. Wilson's idealistic internationalism, calling for the United States to enter the world arena to fight for democracy, progressiveness, and liberalism, has been a highly controversial position in American foreign policy, serving as a model for "idealists" to emulate or "realists" to reject for the following century.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 6, 1917 * President Woodrow Wilson inauguration * On the brink of World War I This 14 page has front page headlines that include: "PRESIDENT WILSON TAKES OATH" "Firm Stand for Armed Neutrality" "Nation Poised On Verge Of War" "Big Parade" and more. Continues on page 2 with nice two column photo of Wilson. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should handle with care. source: wikipedia: Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856—February 3, 1924),[1] was the twenty-eighth President of the United States. A leading intellectual of the Progressive Era, he served as President of Princeton University and then became the Governor of New Jersey in 1910. With Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft dividing the Republican Party vote, Wilson was elected President as a Democrat in 1912. He proved highly successful in leading a Democratic Congress to pass major legislation that included the Federal Trade Commission, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Underwood Tariff, the Federal Farm Loan Act and most notably the Federal Reserve System. [2][3] Narrowly re-elected in 1916, his second term centered on World War I. He tried to maintain U.S. neutrality, but when the German Empire began unrestricted submarine warfare, he wrote several admonishing notes to Germany, and in April 1917 asked Congress to declare war on the Central Powers. He focused on diplomacy and financial considerations, leaving the waging of the war primarily in the hands of the military establishment. On the home front, he began the first effective draft in 1917, raised billions in war funding through Liberty Bonds, imposed an income tax, enacted the first federal drug prohibition, set up the War Industries Board, promoted labor union growth, supervised agriculture and food production through the Lever Act, took over control of the railroads, and suppressed anti-war movements. He paid surprisingly little attention to military affairs, but provided the funding and food supplies that helped the Americans in the war and hastened Allied victory in 1918. In the late stages of the war, Wilson took personal control of negotiations with Germany, including the armistice. He issued his Fourteen Points, his view of a post-war world that could avoid another terrible conflict. He was the first President to leave the United States while still in office, going to Paris in 1919 to create the League of Nations and shape the Treaty of Versailles, with special attention on creating new nations out of defunct empires. Largely for his efforts to form the League, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. Wilson collapsed with a debilitating stroke in 1919, as the home front saw massive strikes and race riots, and wartime prosperity turn into postwar depression. He refused to compromise with the Republicans who controlled Congress after 1918, effectively destroying any chance for ratification of the Versailles Treaty. The League of Nations was established anyway, but the United States never joined. Wilson's idealistic internationalism, calling for the United States to enter the world arena to fight for democracy, progressiveness, and liberalism, has been a highly controversial position in American foreign policy, serving as a model for "idealists" to emulate or "realists" to reject for the following century.

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1918-01-09

THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, North Carolina , January 9, 1918  * Mississippi becomes 1st state to ratify prohibition  * Beer - Liquor - moonshine  This 8 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "MISSISSIPPI FIRST FOR 'DRY' AMENDMENT" Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear, unfortunately affecting this mentioned article as seen in the photo. Still a historic 1st report though. Handle with care.

THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, North Carolina , January 9, 1918 * Mississippi becomes 1st state to ratify prohibition * Beer - Liquor - moonshine This 8 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "MISSISSIPPI FIRST FOR 'DRY' AMENDMENT" Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear, unfortunately affecting this mentioned article as seen in the photo. Still a historic 1st report though. Handle with care.

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12.38.2008

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1919-01-30

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1919  On January 29 the 18th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified when Nebraska agrees to the Prohibition measures. Prohibition of alcohol throughout the United States will come into effect January 16, 1920. This front page has a 3 line, 1 column head announcing this historic event: " 'Dry' Amendment Proclaimed Part Of Constitution" with subheads: "State Department Notifies Nation of Adoption as Fundamental Law" "In Effect Jan. 16 Next" "New York and Vermont Finally Pass Resolution for Ratification" & more. This is a very significant issue reporting an event which would lead America into a very tumultuous, crime-ridden era. A bit of dirtiness along the fold, two ink stamps in the masthead otherwise in good condition. This is the complete newspaper.

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1919 On January 29 the 18th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified when Nebraska agrees to the Prohibition measures. Prohibition of alcohol throughout the United States will come into effect January 16, 1920. This front page has a 3 line, 1 column head announcing this historic event: " 'Dry' Amendment Proclaimed Part Of Constitution" with subheads: "State Department Notifies Nation of Adoption as Fundamental Law" "In Effect Jan. 16 Next" "New York and Vermont Finally Pass Resolution for Ratification" & more. This is a very significant issue reporting an event which would lead America into a very tumultuous, crime-ridden era. A bit of dirtiness along the fold, two ink stamps in the masthead otherwise in good condition. This is the complete newspaper.

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8.33.2008

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1920-01-17

<div>THE NEW YORK TIMES: From New York, NY, this issue is dated January 17, 1920.</div> <div> </div> <div>The front page of this article reads, "John Barleycorn Died Peacefully at the Toll of 12: A Few Restaurants Held Wet Funeral Ceremonies, but There Were No Orgies Here." </div> <div> </div> <div>Additional content relates to trade relations with Russia.</div> <div> </div> <div>This issue is in good condition save for a 3 inch tear in the right-hand column.  This tear does not affect the content of the issue.</div>

THE NEW YORK TIMES: From New York, NY, this issue is dated January 17, 1920. The front page of this article reads, "John Barleycorn Died Peacefully at the Toll of 12: A Few Restaurants Held Wet Funeral Ceremonies, but There Were No Orgies Here." Additional content relates to trade relations with Russia. This issue is in good condition save for a 3 inch tear in the right-hand column. This tear does not affect the content of the issue.

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1920-08-28

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 28, 1920   * Woman's Suffrage ratified - 1st report * 19th Amendment adoption This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Prohibition and League Are Favored by Women Voters". Other news of the day throughout. Slight browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 28, 1920 * Woman's Suffrage ratified - 1st report * 19th Amendment adoption This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Prohibition and League Are Favored by Women Voters". Other news of the day throughout. Slight browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

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1920-11-27

<div>LESLIES ILLUSTRATED from New York dated November 27, 1920.   * Color cover * Prohibition article * Columbia Grafonola color ad * Many Photos Taking all of the front page is a color illustration of girl traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.  This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Columbia Grafonola (record player) ad on the back cover as well. Nice condition.</div>

LESLIES ILLUSTRATED from New York dated November 27, 1920. * Color cover * Prohibition article * Columbia Grafonola color ad * Many Photos Taking all of the front page is a color illustration of girl traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Columbia Grafonola (record player) ad on the back cover as well. Nice condition.

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1925-03-24

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 24, 1925  * Gerald Chapman  * Prohibition era outlaw  * Trial starts  This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "CHAPMAN, JESSE JAMES OF CENTURY, PLACED ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE IN HARTFORD" with subheads that include: "Picturesque Bandit, Manacled to Prison Guard, Brought from State Prison at Wethersfield" and more with related map. Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: On October 12, 1924, while on a crime spree in Connecticut, Chapman murdered Police Officer James Skelly of the New Britain Police Department. He was then recaptured on January 18, 1925, in Muncie, Indiana, based on authorities being tipped off by informant Ben Hance. During his apprehension, Chapman fired at a police officer but missed. By this time the authorities wanted Chapman's crime wave ended. President Calvin Coolidge was convinced to reduce the robbery sentence of Chapman in Federal Prison to time served, and Chapman was then handed over to the Connecticut authorities. Both Hance and his wife were found dead eight months later on August 11, 1925. Authorities suspected their deaths may have been attributed to Anderson in revenge for betraying Chapman to the police. On October 31, 1925 Dutch Anderson and Police Officer Charles Hammond confronted each other in a narrow ally in Muskegon, Michigan. In the ensuing gunfight both men were killed.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 24, 1925 * Gerald Chapman * Prohibition era outlaw * Trial starts This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "CHAPMAN, JESSE JAMES OF CENTURY, PLACED ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE IN HARTFORD" with subheads that include: "Picturesque Bandit, Manacled to Prison Guard, Brought from State Prison at Wethersfield" and more with related map. Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: On October 12, 1924, while on a crime spree in Connecticut, Chapman murdered Police Officer James Skelly of the New Britain Police Department. He was then recaptured on January 18, 1925, in Muncie, Indiana, based on authorities being tipped off by informant Ben Hance. During his apprehension, Chapman fired at a police officer but missed. By this time the authorities wanted Chapman's crime wave ended. President Calvin Coolidge was convinced to reduce the robbery sentence of Chapman in Federal Prison to time served, and Chapman was then handed over to the Connecticut authorities. Both Hance and his wife were found dead eight months later on August 11, 1925. Authorities suspected their deaths may have been attributed to Anderson in revenge for betraying Chapman to the police. On October 31, 1925 Dutch Anderson and Police Officer Charles Hammond confronted each other in a narrow ally in Muskegon, Michigan. In the ensuing gunfight both men were killed.

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1925-06-02

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 2, 1925 * Babe Ruth returns to the lineup * New York Yankees * Back from ulcer surgery ? This 50 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 38 showing Babe Ruth in the New York Yankees' dugout with caption: "Ruth Returns--He Goes Hitless; Yankees Continue Slump Despite Presence Of Home Run Hitter In Line-Up". See photos of complete text on Babe Ruth' comeback after months recovering from surgery. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: During spring training in 1925, Ruth fell ill, and returned to New York for what was reported as stomach surgery. Ruth's ailment was dubbed "the bellyache heard round the world," when one writer wrote that Ruth's illness was caused by binging on hot dogs and soda pop before a game. This was nothing new, as the gluttonous Ruth frequently binged on food before games. Venereal disease and alcohol poisoning (caused by tainted liquor, a major health problem during the Prohibition) have also been speculated to be the causes of his illness. However, the exact nature of his ailment has never been confirmed and remains a mystery. Playing just 98 games, Ruth had what would be his worst season as a Yankee as he finished the season with a .290 average and 25 home runs. The Yankees team finished next to last in the American League with a 69-85 mark. It would be 40 years before a Yankees team would again experience such a poor season.

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 2, 1925 * Babe Ruth returns to the lineup * New York Yankees * Back from ulcer surgery ? This 50 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 38 showing Babe Ruth in the New York Yankees' dugout with caption: "Ruth Returns--He Goes Hitless; Yankees Continue Slump Despite Presence Of Home Run Hitter In Line-Up". See photos of complete text on Babe Ruth' comeback after months recovering from surgery. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: During spring training in 1925, Ruth fell ill, and returned to New York for what was reported as stomach surgery. Ruth's ailment was dubbed "the bellyache heard round the world," when one writer wrote that Ruth's illness was caused by binging on hot dogs and soda pop before a game. This was nothing new, as the gluttonous Ruth frequently binged on food before games. Venereal disease and alcohol poisoning (caused by tainted liquor, a major health problem during the Prohibition) have also been speculated to be the causes of his illness. However, the exact nature of his ailment has never been confirmed and remains a mystery. Playing just 98 games, Ruth had what would be his worst season as a Yankee as he finished the season with a .290 average and 25 home runs. The Yankees team finished next to last in the American League with a 69-85 mark. It would be 40 years before a Yankees team would again experience such a poor season.

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6.62.2009

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1925-09-01

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 1, 1925 * Babe Ruth under suspension indefinitely * New York Yankees * Miller Huggins This 44 page newspaper has Two column headline on page 15: "Ruth Arrives Here Today" with subheads that include: "RUPPERT DECLARES HUGGINS WILL STAY" "Says Ruth Must Make Peace With Manager if He Is to Play With Yanks Again" "Babe On Way To New York" and more. Tells of Ruth's recent suspension and problem with Yankee's manager Miller J. Huggins. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: During spring training in 1925, Ruth fell ill, and returned to New York for what was reported as stomach surgery. Ruth's ailment was dubbed "the bellyache heard round the world," when one writer wrote that Ruth's illness was caused binging on hot dogs and soda pop before a game. Actually this was nothing new, as the gluttonous Ruth frequently binged on food before games. Venereal disease and alcoholic poisoning (caused by tainted liquor, a major health problem during Prohibition) have also been speculated to be the causes of his illness. However, the exact nature of his ailment has never been confirmed and the exact nature of Ruth's illness remains a mystery. Playing just 98 games, Ruth had what would be his worst season as a Yankee as he finished the season with a .290 average and 25 home runs. The Yankees team finished next to last in the American League with a 69-85 mark. It would be 40 years before a Yankees team would again experience such a poor season.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 1, 1925 * Babe Ruth under suspension indefinitely * New York Yankees * Miller Huggins This 44 page newspaper has Two column headline on page 15: "Ruth Arrives Here Today" with subheads that include: "RUPPERT DECLARES HUGGINS WILL STAY" "Says Ruth Must Make Peace With Manager if He Is to Play With Yanks Again" "Babe On Way To New York" and more. Tells of Ruth's recent suspension and problem with Yankee's manager Miller J. Huggins. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. wikipedia notes: During spring training in 1925, Ruth fell ill, and returned to New York for what was reported as stomach surgery. Ruth's ailment was dubbed "the bellyache heard round the world," when one writer wrote that Ruth's illness was caused binging on hot dogs and soda pop before a game. Actually this was nothing new, as the gluttonous Ruth frequently binged on food before games. Venereal disease and alcoholic poisoning (caused by tainted liquor, a major health problem during Prohibition) have also been speculated to be the causes of his illness. However, the exact nature of his ailment has never been confirmed and the exact nature of Ruth's illness remains a mystery. Playing just 98 games, Ruth had what would be his worst season as a Yankee as he finished the season with a .290 average and 25 home runs. The Yankees team finished next to last in the American League with a 69-85 mark. It would be 40 years before a Yankees team would again experience such a poor season.

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1926-04-06

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926. * Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged) * Count of Gramercy Park * Nice front page headline This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: * BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed". Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: Gerald Chapman (1891 - April 6, 1926), called the "Count of Gramercy Park," was an American criminal who co-led a Prohibition-era gang with George "Dutch" Anderson during the late 1910s until the mid-1920s. While imprisoned in Auburn State Prison on a bank robbery charge, he became acquainted with George "Dutch" Anderson. Following both men's paroles in 1919, they began bootlegging operations in Toledo, Ohio, Miami, Florida and New York City over the next two years. In late 1921, along with former Auburn inmate Charles Loeber, he and Anderson began committing armed robbery when, on October 21, the three men forced a U.S. Mail truck to stop at gunpoint on Leonard Street successfully taking with them $2.4 million in cash, bonds and jewelry. Eluding capture for more than eight months, the three were eventually arrested by New York police on July 3, 1922, after being betrayed by a police informant. He and Anderson were both sentenced to 25 years imprisonment at the Atlanta Federal Prison. Chapman escaped on April 5, and later rejoined Anderson who later escaped on December 30, 1923. They were suspected by authorities to have committed several hold ups. While on a crime-spree in Connecticut, Chapman murdered Police Officer James Skelly of New Britain, on October 12, 1924. He was then recaptured on January 18, 1925, in Muncie, Indiana, by informant Ben Hance. Both Hance and his wife were found dead eight months later on August 11. Authorities suspected their deaths may have been attributed to Anderson in retribution for betraying Chapman to police. During his apprehension, Chapman fired at an officer but missed. During the six-day murder trial in Hartford, Connecticut, crowds gathered due to his status as one of the "top ten" criminals in America. The jury deliberated for eleven hours, after which Chapman was sentenced to hang. Although he proclaimed his innocence to the end, he was executed by the upright jerker on April 6th, 1926. This killer was a popular and glamorous figure, as were many outlaws of his era. For years after his burial, women visited his grave with flowers.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926. * Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged) * Count of Gramercy Park * Nice front page headline This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: * BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed". Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: Gerald Chapman (1891 - April 6, 1926), called the "Count of Gramercy Park," was an American criminal who co-led a Prohibition-era gang with George "Dutch" Anderson during the late 1910s until the mid-1920s. While imprisoned in Auburn State Prison on a bank robbery charge, he became acquainted with George "Dutch" Anderson. Following both men's paroles in 1919, they began bootlegging operations in Toledo, Ohio, Miami, Florida and New York City over the next two years. In late 1921, along with former Auburn inmate Charles Loeber, he and Anderson began committing armed robbery when, on October 21, the three men forced a U.S. Mail truck to stop at gunpoint on Leonard Street successfully taking with them $2.4 million in cash, bonds and jewelry. Eluding capture for more than eight months, the three were eventually arrested by New York police on July 3, 1922, after being betrayed by a police informant. He and Anderson were both sentenced to 25 years imprisonment at the Atlanta Federal Prison. Chapman escaped on April 5, and later rejoined Anderson who later escaped on December 30, 1923. They were suspected by authorities to have committed several hold ups. While on a crime-spree in Connecticut, Chapman murdered Police Officer James Skelly of New Britain, on October 12, 1924. He was then recaptured on January 18, 1925, in Muncie, Indiana, by informant Ben Hance. Both Hance and his wife were found dead eight months later on August 11. Authorities suspected their deaths may have been attributed to Anderson in retribution for betraying Chapman to police. During his apprehension, Chapman fired at an officer but missed. During the six-day murder trial in Hartford, Connecticut, crowds gathered due to his status as one of the "top ten" criminals in America. The jury deliberated for eleven hours, after which Chapman was sentenced to hang. Although he proclaimed his innocence to the end, he was executed by the upright jerker on April 6th, 1926. This killer was a popular and glamorous figure, as were many outlaws of his era. For years after his burial, women visited his grave with flowers.

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1926-05-22

<div>THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1926. * Early Al Capone * Attorney McSwiggin'd Death This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 19: "SAY ALLEGED GUNMAN WAS VILLAGE BOSS" with subhead: "Chicago police Name Forest View for Capone, Sought as Slayer of McSwiggin". Other news of the day throughout. usual browning with margin wear and some clippings cut out on some inside pages, otherwise good.  Please note - it is difficult to see the front page top right corner cut-out/damage.  Be advised this does not impact the Capone content. Background Information: Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 - January 25, 1947), popularly known as Al "Scarface" Capone, was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to the illegal traffic of alcoholic beverages during the time of their prohibition in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in New York City to Neapolitan emigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, he began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer). By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931 when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income tax evasion.</div>

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1926. * Early Al Capone * Attorney McSwiggin'd Death This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 19: "SAY ALLEGED GUNMAN WAS VILLAGE BOSS" with subhead: "Chicago police Name Forest View for Capone, Sought as Slayer of McSwiggin". Other news of the day throughout. usual browning with margin wear and some clippings cut out on some inside pages, otherwise good. Please note - it is difficult to see the front page top right corner cut-out/damage. Be advised this does not impact the Capone content. Background Information: Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 - January 25, 1947), popularly known as Al "Scarface" Capone, was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to the illegal traffic of alcoholic beverages during the time of their prohibition in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in New York City to Neapolitan emigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, he began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer). By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931 when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income tax evasion.

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1926-09-21

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 21, 1926 * Chicago mob boss Al Capone assassination attempt * Tommy machine gun drive by * Gangster Wars This 52 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 15: "2 SHOT IN 'SCARFACE'S' INN", "Hit as Machine Guns in Autos Spatter Cicero (ill.) Hotel". Tells of the assassination attempt on Al Capone by enemy gangsters, probably lead by Hymie Weiss who would be murdered a few weeks later. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Brooklyn to Southwestern Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit— although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer.[1] Although he was never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income-tax evasion. In a particularly unnerving incident on September 20, 1926, the North Side gang shot into Capone's entourage as he was eating lunch in the restaurant of the Hawthorne Hotel. A motorcade of ten vehicles, using Thompson Submachine guns and shotguns riddled the outside of the Hotel and the restaurant on the first floor of the building. Capone's bodyguard (Frankie Rio) threw him to the ground at the first sound of gunfire and laid on top of "The Big Fellow", as the headquarters was riddled with bullet holes. Several bystanders were hurt from flying glass and bullet shrapnel in the raid, including a young boy and his mother who would have lost her eyesight had not Capone paid for top-dollar medical care.[18] This event prompted Capone to call for a truce. Negotiations fell through.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 21, 1926 * Chicago mob boss Al Capone assassination attempt * Tommy machine gun drive by * Gangster Wars This 52 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 15: "2 SHOT IN 'SCARFACE'S' INN", "Hit as Machine Guns in Autos Spatter Cicero (ill.) Hotel". Tells of the assassination attempt on Al Capone by enemy gangsters, probably lead by Hymie Weiss who would be murdered a few weeks later. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good. wikipedia notes: Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Brooklyn to Southwestern Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit— although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer.[1] Although he was never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income-tax evasion. In a particularly unnerving incident on September 20, 1926, the North Side gang shot into Capone's entourage as he was eating lunch in the restaurant of the Hawthorne Hotel. A motorcade of ten vehicles, using Thompson Submachine guns and shotguns riddled the outside of the Hotel and the restaurant on the first floor of the building. Capone's bodyguard (Frankie Rio) threw him to the ground at the first sound of gunfire and laid on top of "The Big Fellow", as the headquarters was riddled with bullet holes. Several bystanders were hurt from flying glass and bullet shrapnel in the raid, including a young boy and his mother who would have lost her eyesight had not Capone paid for top-dollar medical care.[18] This event prompted Capone to call for a truce. Negotiations fell through.

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1927-03-11

<div>THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 11, 1927 * 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S. * Flatheads gang This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Bandits Blow Up Armored Truck, Steal $100,00", "Payroll on Way to Mine Grabbed---Driver and Two Guards Badly Injured Near Pittsburgh". Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: The Flatheads, also known as Flatheads Family or The Flathead Gang, is a criminal organization currently operating in four cities: New York City, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit presumably as part of the Genovese crime family. The Flatheads finance their criminal organization by producing various pornographies, committing extortion, being involved with loansharking, and racketeering. The New York syndicate of the family is presumed to have the most influence followed by the Pittsburgh syndicate. Each syndicate is known to have the typical organized crime leadership structure: the boss, followed by an underboss. The Flatheads name first showed up on public record in 1927 when then Flatheads leader Paul Jaworski committed the nations first armored car robbery. The gang received the most public exposure when they were involved in the payroll robbery involving the Detroit News offices.</div>

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 11, 1927 * 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S. * Flatheads gang This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Bandits Blow Up Armored Truck, Steal $100,00", "Payroll on Way to Mine Grabbed---Driver and Two Guards Badly Injured Near Pittsburgh". Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: The Flatheads, also known as Flatheads Family or The Flathead Gang, is a criminal organization currently operating in four cities: New York City, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit presumably as part of the Genovese crime family. The Flatheads finance their criminal organization by producing various pornographies, committing extortion, being involved with loansharking, and racketeering. The New York syndicate of the family is presumed to have the most influence followed by the Pittsburgh syndicate. Each syndicate is known to have the typical organized crime leadership structure: the boss, followed by an underboss. The Flatheads name first showed up on public record in 1927 when then Flatheads leader Paul Jaworski committed the nations first armored car robbery. The gang received the most public exposure when they were involved in the payroll robbery involving the Detroit News offices.

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1927-05-21

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, KS., May 21, 1927. Nice Bold Headline: "Secretary Andrews Out". Includes subheads: "Roy A. Haynes Also Resigns from Dry Job", "Andrews Will Be Succeeded As Boss of Prohibition Forces by Seymour Lowman, Former Lieutenant Governor of New York", "James Doran Replaces Haynes". Nice condition! See photo for additional details.

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1929-02-16

<div>ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated February 16, 1929.  This issue features a frontpage three column, two line headline "Chicago Killers Known; Greatest Crime War On" with subheads that include: "'Purple' Gang, Detroit, Held Assassin Band" "Moran, Leader of 7 Men Slain, Links Capone Crew" "States' Attorney Threatens Prison If Police Fail in Clean-Up". This article continues on page two. Another article is "Chicago Police and Prohibition Agents Ride Rough Shod Over 'Bill' Thompson" and another mobster report from Philadelphia is within the issue.</div> <div> </div> <div>This is complete in 16 pages, is evening browned, has an irregular spine, otherwise is in good condition. See photos for details.</div>

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated February 16, 1929. This issue features a frontpage three column, two line headline "Chicago Killers Known; Greatest Crime War On" with subheads that include: "'Purple' Gang, Detroit, Held Assassin Band" "Moran, Leader of 7 Men Slain, Links Capone Crew" "States' Attorney Threatens Prison If Police Fail in Clean-Up". This article continues on page two. Another article is "Chicago Police and Prohibition Agents Ride Rough Shod Over 'Bill' Thompson" and another mobster report from Philadelphia is within the issue. This is complete in 16 pages, is evening browned, has an irregular spine, otherwise is in good condition. See photos for details.

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2009-05-07T15:08:45-04:00

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1929-10-16

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, NY, October 16, 1929  * Chicago gangster  * Al Capone  * In prison for 1st time  This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Capone Slew McSwiggin, Says Wife of Bodyguard, Hiding in Fear of Her Life" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, NY, October 16, 1929 * Chicago gangster * Al Capone * In prison for 1st time This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Capone Slew McSwiggin, Says Wife of Bodyguard, Hiding in Fear of Her Life" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

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1929-10-19

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1929. * Al 'Scarface' Capone * Alcohol This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * CAPONE CHECK SETS AGENTS ON NEW TRAIL IN LIQUOR RING CASE * Seek Stopped Order for $1,500 Made Out to One in Band by Chicago Gangster and more. Other news of the day throughout a few days prior to the great stock market crash of 1929. Nice to have in this famous title. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), commonly nicknamed Scarface, was an Italian-American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in 1899 Brooklyn to Southwestern Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer).[1] By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income-tax evasion.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1929. * Al 'Scarface' Capone * Alcohol This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * CAPONE CHECK SETS AGENTS ON NEW TRAIL IN LIQUOR RING CASE * Seek Stopped Order for $1,500 Made Out to One in Band by Chicago Gangster and more. Other news of the day throughout a few days prior to the great stock market crash of 1929. Nice to have in this famous title. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), commonly nicknamed Scarface, was an Italian-American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in 1899 Brooklyn to Southwestern Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer).[1] By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income-tax evasion.

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6.34.2008

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1930-03-18

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930 * Chicago beer baron - gangster boss * Al Capone released from prison * Illegal gun possession This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?", "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; Plane Arrives, But Whether He Left in It IS Just Another Problem". Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), was an Italian-American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. However, Capone was not always a crime lord. Born in 1899 Brooklyn to Southwestern Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit— although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer. By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income-tax evasion.

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930 * Chicago beer baron - gangster boss * Al Capone released from prison * Illegal gun possession This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?", "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; Plane Arrives, But Whether He Left in It IS Just Another Problem". Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), was an Italian-American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. However, Capone was not always a crime lord. Born in 1899 Brooklyn to Southwestern Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit— although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer. By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission's "public enemies" list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone's criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income-tax evasion.

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6.68.2009

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1930-05-26

THE OMAHA NEWS, May 26, 1930 One column front page headline that reads "Asserts Day Law Crushes State Power", with a lengthy report to follow.  This issue also includes front page coverage of the following front page headlines: "Urges Fight For Ideals of Martyrs", "Shaylers on Europe Tour", "300 Danes to Visit in Omaha", and much more!  This is a complete issue with some spine irregularities, but otherwise very nice.

THE OMAHA NEWS, May 26, 1930 One column front page headline that reads "Asserts Day Law Crushes State Power", with a lengthy report to follow. This issue also includes front page coverage of the following front page headlines: "Urges Fight For Ideals of Martyrs", "Shaylers on Europe Tour", "300 Danes to Visit in Omaha", and much more! This is a complete issue with some spine irregularities, but otherwise very nice.

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1930-06-10

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1930 * Jake Lingle assassination * Chicago reporter * Al Capone - Gangsters This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHICAGO REPORTER SLAIN BY GUNMAN", "Alfred Lingle of The Tribune Sought to Solve Gangs' Crimes--Knew Their Secrets", "ASSASSIN'S IDENTITY FIXED" and more. (see) Tells of the gangland death of Chicago reporter Jake Lingle. Though the murder was never solved, many believe this was gangster boss Al Capone's doing. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: Alfred "Jake" Lingle, Jr. (July 2, 1891 - June 9, 1930) was a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. He was shot dead gangland-style at the Illinois Central train station underpass, during rush hour on June 9, 1930 as dozens of people watched. The hit man was never found and the crime remains unsolved[1] [2] Lingle was initially lionized as a journalistic martyr, but it was eventually revealed that he was involved in racketeering and that his death had more to do with his criminal activities than his journalism. In 1959, the Jake Lingle murder was dramatized on an episode of The Untouchables, on TV.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1930 * Jake Lingle assassination * Chicago reporter * Al Capone - Gangsters This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHICAGO REPORTER SLAIN BY GUNMAN", "Alfred Lingle of The Tribune Sought to Solve Gangs' Crimes--Knew Their Secrets", "ASSASSIN'S IDENTITY FIXED" and more. (see) Tells of the gangland death of Chicago reporter Jake Lingle. Though the murder was never solved, many believe this was gangster boss Al Capone's doing. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: Alfred "Jake" Lingle, Jr. (July 2, 1891 - June 9, 1930) was a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. He was shot dead gangland-style at the Illinois Central train station underpass, during rush hour on June 9, 1930 as dozens of people watched. The hit man was never found and the crime remains unsolved[1] [2] Lingle was initially lionized as a journalistic martyr, but it was eventually revealed that he was involved in racketeering and that his death had more to do with his criminal activities than his journalism. In 1959, the Jake Lingle murder was dramatized on an episode of The Untouchables, on TV.

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1930-09-23

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1930 * New York City gangster * Jack 'Legs' Diamond This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Diamond Told To 'Leave' in Hour At Philadelphia", "Was Deported from Germany---Says He Will Go to New York City". Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Jack "Legs" Diamond (July 10, 1897-December 18, 1931), aka Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in New York City during the Prohibition era. A bootlegger and close associate of gambler Arnold Rothstein, Diamond survived a number of attempts on his life between 1919 and 1931, causing him to be known as the "clay pigeon of the underworld." In 1930, Diamond's nemesis Dutch Schultz remarked to his own gang, "Ain't there nobody that can shoot this guy so he don't bounce back?" Jack Diamond was not related to Lucchese crime family soldier, Stanley Diamond.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1930 * New York City gangster * Jack 'Legs' Diamond This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Diamond Told To 'Leave' in Hour At Philadelphia", "Was Deported from Germany---Says He Will Go to New York City". Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition. wikipedia notes: Jack "Legs" Diamond (July 10, 1897-December 18, 1931), aka Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in New York City during the Prohibition era. A bootlegger and close associate of gambler Arnold Rothstein, Diamond survived a number of attempts on his life between 1919 and 1931, causing him to be known as the "clay pigeon of the underworld." In 1930, Diamond's nemesis Dutch Schultz remarked to his own gang, "Ain't there nobody that can shoot this guy so he don't bounce back?" Jack Diamond was not related to Lucchese crime family soldier, Stanley Diamond.

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1930-10-13

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, October 13, 1930 * Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times * New York City Gangster * Nice title to have in This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "JACK DIAMOND SHOT 5 TIMES BY GUNMAN IN A 64TH ST. HOTEL"; "Gangster, Said to Be Dying, Insists He Does Not Know Three Who Attacked Him"; "Police Patrol Hospital" and more. Continues on page 2 with small photo of Diamond. Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning around the margins, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Jack "Legs" Diamond (1897-December 18, 1931), aka Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in New York City during the Prohibition era. A bootlegger and close associate of gambler Arnold Rothstein, Diamond survived a number of attempts on his life between 1919 and 1931, causing him to be known as the "clay pigeon of the underworld." In 1930, Diamond's nemesis Dutch Schultz remarked to his own gang, "Ain't there nobody that can shoot this guy so he don't bounce back?" Jack Diamond was not related to Lucchese crime family soldier, Stanley Diamond.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, October 13, 1930 * Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times * New York City Gangster * Nice title to have in This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "JACK DIAMOND SHOT 5 TIMES BY GUNMAN IN A 64TH ST. HOTEL"; "Gangster, Said to Be Dying, Insists He Does Not Know Three Who Attacked Him"; "Police Patrol Hospital" and more. Continues on page 2 with small photo of Diamond. Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning around the margins, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Jack "Legs" Diamond (1897-December 18, 1931), aka Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in New York City during the Prohibition era. A bootlegger and close associate of gambler Arnold Rothstein, Diamond survived a number of attempts on his life between 1919 and 1931, causing him to be known as the "clay pigeon of the underworld." In 1930, Diamond's nemesis Dutch Schultz remarked to his own gang, "Ain't there nobody that can shoot this guy so he don't bounce back?" Jack Diamond was not related to Lucchese crime family soldier, Stanley Diamond.

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1931-02-28

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, February 28, 1931 * Al Capone gets six months jail time...  * Taxes...  This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "CAPONE SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN JAIL," "Federal Judge in Chicago Court Finds Gangster Guilty of Contempt," "Penalty Jars His Calm,"' and more. Other news of the day from the gangster era. Usual browning with little spine wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: Capone was tried in a federal court in 1931. The Alcinis tried to help Capone, but he pleaded guilty to the charges on advice of his legal counsel, hoping for a plea bargain. But after the judge refused his lawyer's offers, and the jury was replaced on the day of the trial to frustrate Capone's associates' efforts to bribe or intimidate the original panel, Al Capone was found guilty on five of 22 counts of tax evasion for the years 1925, 1926, and 1927, and willful failure to file tax returns for 1928 and 1929[citation needed]. Capone's legal team offered to pay all outstanding tax and interest and told their client to expect a severe fine. The judge sentenced him to eleven years in a federal prison and one year in the county jail, as well as an earlier six-month contempt of court sentence;[13] he ultimately served only six and a half years because of good behavior in prison.[14] He also had to pay fines and court costs totalling $80,000.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, February 28, 1931 * Al Capone gets six months jail time... * Taxes... This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "CAPONE SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN JAIL," "Federal Judge in Chicago Court Finds Gangster Guilty of Contempt," "Penalty Jars His Calm,"' and more. Other news of the day from the gangster era. Usual browning with little spine wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: Capone was tried in a federal court in 1931. The Alcinis tried to help Capone, but he pleaded guilty to the charges on advice of his legal counsel, hoping for a plea bargain. But after the judge refused his lawyer's offers, and the jury was replaced on the day of the trial to frustrate Capone's associates' efforts to bribe or intimidate the original panel, Al Capone was found guilty on five of 22 counts of tax evasion for the years 1925, 1926, and 1927, and willful failure to file tax returns for 1928 and 1929[citation needed]. Capone's legal team offered to pay all outstanding tax and interest and told their client to expect a severe fine. The judge sentenced him to eleven years in a federal prison and one year in the county jail, as well as an earlier six-month contempt of court sentence;[13] he ultimately served only six and a half years because of good behavior in prison.[14] He also had to pay fines and court costs totalling $80,000.

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1931-06-17

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, June 17, 1931 * Al 'Scarface' Capone * Income tax evasion guilty plea This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * 'AL' CAPONE PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGES; MAY GET 3 YEARS * Gang Chief in Federal Court Admits Tax Evasions and Liquor Conspiracy * Federal Victory Is Hailed and more with smaller subheads. Lengthy text. Some browning around the margins with minor wear, otherwise in nice condition. source: wikipedia: Although Capone always did his business through front men and had no accounting records in his own name (even his mansion was in his wife's name), Al Alcini started linking him to his earnings. This brought the Government's attention to the fact Al Capone was not paying substantial income tax. The federal income tax laws allowed the federal government to pursue Capone on tax evasion[citation needed], their best chance of finally convicting him. Pursuing Capone were Treasury agent Eliot Ness and his hand-picked team of incorruptible U.S. Prohibition agents, "The Untouchables," and agent Frank Wilson of the Treasury Department's Bureau of Internal Revenue (now called the Internal Revenue Service). During a routine warehouse raid, they discovered in a desk drawer what was clearly a crudely coded set of accounts. Ness then concentrated on pursuing Capone for his failure to pay tax on this substantial illegal income. Capone was tried in a federal court in 1931. The Alcinis tried to help Capone, but he pleaded guilty to the charges on advice of his legal counsel, hoping for a plea bargain. But after the judge refused his lawyer's offers, and the jury was replaced on the day of the trial to frustrate Capone's associates' efforts to bribe or intimidate the original panel, Al Capone was found guilty on five of 22 counts of tax evasion for the years 1925, 1926, and 1927, and willful failure to file tax returns for 1928 and 1929[citation needed]. Capone's legal team offered to pay all outstanding tax and interest and told their client to expect a severe fine. The judge sentenced him to eleven years in a federal prison and one year in the county jail, as well as an earlier six-month contempt of court sentence;[18] he ultimately served only six and a half years because of good behavior in prison.[19] He also had to pay fines and court costs totalling $80,000. [20] In early 2008, the Internal Revenue Service released selected documents relating to the investigation of Al Capone that had previously been considered confidential.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, June 17, 1931 * Al 'Scarface' Capone * Income tax evasion guilty plea This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * 'AL' CAPONE PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGES; MAY GET 3 YEARS * Gang Chief in Federal Court Admits Tax Evasions and Liquor Conspiracy * Federal Victory Is Hailed and more with smaller subheads. Lengthy text. Some browning around the margins with minor wear, otherwise in nice condition. source: wikipedia: Although Capone always did his business through front men and had no accounting records in his own name (even his mansion was in his wife's name), Al Alcini started linking him to his earnings. This brought the Government's attention to the fact Al Capone was not paying substantial income tax. The federal income tax laws allowed the federal government to pursue Capone on tax evasion[citation needed], their best chance of finally convicting him. Pursuing Capone were Treasury agent Eliot Ness and his hand-picked team of incorruptible U.S. Prohibition agents, "The Untouchables," and agent Frank Wilson of the Treasury Department's Bureau of Internal Revenue (now called the Internal Revenue Service). During a routine warehouse raid, they discovered in a desk drawer what was clearly a crudely coded set of accounts. Ness then concentrated on pursuing Capone for his failure to pay tax on this substantial illegal income. Capone was tried in a federal court in 1931. The Alcinis tried to help Capone, but he pleaded guilty to the charges on advice of his legal counsel, hoping for a plea bargain. But after the judge refused his lawyer's offers, and the jury was replaced on the day of the trial to frustrate Capone's associates' efforts to bribe or intimidate the original panel, Al Capone was found guilty on five of 22 counts of tax evasion for the years 1925, 1926, and 1927, and willful failure to file tax returns for 1928 and 1929[citation needed]. Capone's legal team offered to pay all outstanding tax and interest and told their client to expect a severe fine. The judge sentenced him to eleven years in a federal prison and one year in the county jail, as well as an earlier six-month contempt of court sentence;[18] he ultimately served only six and a half years because of good behavior in prison.[19] He also had to pay fines and court costs totalling $80,000. [20] In early 2008, the Internal Revenue Service released selected documents relating to the investigation of Al Capone that had previously been considered confidential.

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1931-07-15

<div> THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1931. * Jack 'Legs' Diamond Released * 1931 * Acquittal For Torture This 44 pages newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DIAMOND ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT CHARGE" with subheads that include: "Jury Frees Gangster in Less Than Two Hours After a One-Day Trial in Troy" and more. Tells of Jack 'Legs' Diamond Acquittal for torture. This issue is the rag edition in great condition. </div>

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1931. * Jack 'Legs' Diamond Released * 1931 * Acquittal For TortureThis 44 pages newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DIAMOND ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT CHARGE" with subheads that include: "Jury Frees Gangster in Less Than Two Hours After a One-Day Trial in Troy" and more. Tells of Jack 'Legs' Diamond Acquittal for torture. This issue is the rag edition in great condition.

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1931-07-15

ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931  * Famous New York City gangster  * Jack 'Legs' Diamond  * Acquitted for torture (assault)  The front page includes a one column photo of Jack "Legs" Diamond along with an article headed: "Gangster Chief Found Not Guilty In Torture Case" A subhead reads: "Jury Quickly Acquits Racketeer Accused of Beating Farmer" with a one column photo of diamond. Other news of the day throughout. 24 pages with a small piece missing to the lower right corner area. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Jack "Legs" Diamond (July 10, 1897-December 18, 1931), aka Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in New York City during the Prohibition era. A bootlegger and close associate of gambler Arnold Rothstein, Diamond survived a number of attempts on his life between 1919 and 1931, causing him to be known as the "clay pigeon of the underworld." In 1930, Diamond's nemesis Dutch Schultz remarked to his own gang, "Ain't there nobody that can shoot this guy so he don't bounce back?" Jack Diamond was not related to Lucchese crime family soldier, Stanley Diamond.

ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931 * Famous New York City gangster * Jack 'Legs' Diamond * Acquitted for torture (assault) The front page includes a one column photo of Jack "Legs" Diamond along with an article headed: "Gangster Chief Found Not Guilty In Torture Case" A subhead reads: "Jury Quickly Acquits Racketeer Accused of Beating Farmer" with a one column photo of diamond. Other news of the day throughout. 24 pages with a small piece missing to the lower right corner area. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. source: wikipedia: Jack "Legs" Diamond (July 10, 1897-December 18, 1931), aka Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in New York City during the Prohibition era. A bootlegger and close associate of gambler Arnold Rothstein, Diamond survived a number of attempts on his life between 1919 and 1931, causing him to be known as the "clay pigeon of the underworld." In 1930, Diamond's nemesis Dutch Schultz remarked to his own gang, "Ain't there nobody that can shoot this guy so he don't bounce back?" Jack Diamond was not related to Lucchese crime family soldier, Stanley Diamond.

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1931-08-08

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1931 * Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond * Liquor charges This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DIAMOND CASE GOES TO THE JURY TODAY" "Defense in Opening Indicates It will Try to Supply Alibi for Gangster" and more. Tells of case against in regards to liquor charges. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1931 * Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond * Liquor charges This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DIAMOND CASE GOES TO THE JURY TODAY" "Defense in Opening Indicates It will Try to Supply Alibi for Gangster" and more. Tells of case against in regards to liquor charges. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

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1931-10-09

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, October 9, 1931, Prescott, Arizona.  This paper has a bold banner headline reading, "Japanese Planes Bombard Manchurian City" with subheads, "A.F. Of L. Seeks Congressional Aid In Boulder Tilt" and "Chinchow Residents Are Killed; Many Buildings Demolished In Air Raid".  This issue also has a headline regarding Al Capone which reads, "Capone's Plea Gets New Jolt" with subhead, "Letters of Attorney Create New Angle to Tax Fraud Case Being Tried".  This issue is complete and in very nice condition.

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, October 9, 1931, Prescott, Arizona. This paper has a bold banner headline reading, "Japanese Planes Bombard Manchurian City" with subheads, "A.F. Of L. Seeks Congressional Aid In Boulder Tilt" and "Chinchow Residents Are Killed; Many Buildings Demolished In Air Raid". This issue also has a headline regarding Al Capone which reads, "Capone's Plea Gets New Jolt" with subhead, "Letters of Attorney Create New Angle to Tax Fraud Case Being Tried". This issue is complete and in very nice condition.

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1931-10-13

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE-NEWS, Omaha, NE., October 13, 1931. Nice Bold Headline that reads, "China Threatens War on Japanese". Includes subheads, "Demand Just Settlement by League of Nations", "Council to Debate Manchurian Situation Today; Hands Off! Tokio Tells U.S.". Also, includes subheads of Al Capone and his $277 apiece belt buckles he bought with intentions "for distribution among his friends." "Al's Diamond Gifts Shown to U.S. Jury", "One Token of Capone's Friendship Worn by Lingle; Lavish Purchases Revealed". In superb condition! See photo for additional details.

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1931-10-17

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 17, 1931  * Scarface Al Capone Income tax trial  * Chicago beer baron going to prison  This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include "CAPONE'S CASE WILL BE GIVEN JURORS TODAY" "Gangster Shown as 'Man Beloved by All Who Knew Him Well'" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with some margin wear, mainly along the spine, otherwise good.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 17, 1931 * Scarface Al Capone Income tax trial * Chicago beer baron going to prison This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include "CAPONE'S CASE WILL BE GIVEN JURORS TODAY" "Gangster Shown as 'Man Beloved by All Who Knew Him Well'" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with some margin wear, mainly along the spine, otherwise good.

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1931-12-18

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1931 * Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond killed (1st report) The significant report in this issue is actually in the bottom half of the front page, headed: * Gang Kills 'Legs' Diamond at Rooming House Party with the report beginning: "...33 year-old Jack "Legs" Diamond was killed Friday by members of the underworld in which he had long been a sinister figure of ever-growing power..." with more (see photos).  The issue is complete, has ususal browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1931 * Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond killed (1st report) The significant report in this issue is actually in the bottom half of the front page, headed: * Gang Kills 'Legs' Diamond at Rooming House Party with the report beginning: "...33 year-old Jack "Legs" Diamond was killed Friday by members of the underworld in which he had long been a sinister figure of ever-growing power..." with more (see photos). The issue is complete, has ususal browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

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1931-12-18

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania dated December 18, 1931 * Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond (1st report) * New York City Gangster * Prohibition era This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * 'LEGS' DIAMOND SLAIN IN ALBANY ROOMING HOUSE * Notorious Gangster Was Celebrating Acquittal in Troy Court Thursday * TWO MEN SHOT IN ROOM and more. (see) This is a first report on the assassination of famed NY gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: On December 18, 1931, Diamond's enemies finally caught up with him, shooting him after he had passed out at a hideout on Dove Street in Albany, New York after a night party on the day of his trial in Troy. The killers shot him three times in the back of the head at approximately 5:30 AM. However, there were six shots heard, so there's reason to believe a minimal struggle took place. Had he not been killed, he would have gone on to serve the jail time mentioned above. There has been much speculation as to who was responsible for the murder, including Dutch Schultz, the Oley Brothers (local thugs), and the Albany Police Department. According to William Kennedy's 'O Albany, Democratic Party Chairman Dan O'Connell, who ran the local political machine, ordered Diamond's execution, which was carried out by the Albany Police. The following are Dan O'Connell's own words recorded during a 1974 interview by Kennedy and appears on pages 203 and 204:     "In order for the Mafia to move in they had to have protection, and they know they'll never get it in this town. We settled that years ago. Legs Diamond...called up one day and said he wanted to go into the 'insurance' business here. He was going to sell strong-arm 'protection' to the merchants. I sent word to him that he wasn't going to do any business in Albany and we didn't expect to see him in town the next morning. He never started anything here."     "Prior brought him around here...but he brought him around once too often. Fitzpatrick finished Legs." O'Connell added that Fitzpatrick (a Police sergeant and future chief) and Diamond were "sitting in the same room and (Fitzpatrick) followed him out. Fitzpatrick told him he'd kill him if he didn't keep going." Given the power that the O'Connell machine held in Albany and their determination to prevent organized crime other than their own from establishing itself in the city and threatening their monopoly of vice, most people accept this account of the story. In addition it has been confirmed by other former machine officials.

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania dated December 18, 1931 * Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond (1st report) * New York City Gangster * Prohibition era This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: * 'LEGS' DIAMOND SLAIN IN ALBANY ROOMING HOUSE * Notorious Gangster Was Celebrating Acquittal in Troy Court Thursday * TWO MEN SHOT IN ROOM and more. (see) This is a first report on the assassination of famed NY gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: On December 18, 1931, Diamond's enemies finally caught up with him, shooting him after he had passed out at a hideout on Dove Street in Albany, New York after a night party on the day of his trial in Troy. The killers shot him three times in the back of the head at approximately 5:30 AM. However, there were six shots heard, so there's reason to believe a minimal struggle took place. Had he not been killed, he would have gone on to serve the jail time mentioned above. There has been much speculation as to who was responsible for the murder, including Dutch Schultz, the Oley Brothers (local thugs), and the Albany Police Department. According to William Kennedy's 'O Albany, Democratic Party Chairman Dan O'Connell, who ran the local political machine, ordered Diamond's execution, which was carried out by the Albany Police. The following are Dan O'Connell's own words recorded during a 1974 interview by Kennedy and appears on pages 203 and 204: "In order for the Mafia to move in they had to have protection, and they know they'll never get it in this town. We settled that years ago. Legs Diamond...called up one day and said he wanted to go into the 'insurance' business here. He was going to sell strong-arm 'protection' to the merchants. I sent word to him that he wasn't going to do any business in Albany and we didn't expect to see him in town the next morning. He never started anything here." "Prior brought him around here...but he brought him around once too often. Fitzpatrick finished Legs." O'Connell added that Fitzpatrick (a Police sergeant and future chief) and Diamond were "sitting in the same room and (Fitzpatrick) followed him out. Fitzpatrick told him he'd kill him if he didn't keep going." Given the power that the O'Connell machine held in Albany and their determination to prevent organized crime other than their own from establishing itself in the city and threatening their monopoly of vice, most people accept this account of the story. In addition it has been confirmed by other former machine officials.

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1931-12-19

NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1931. This 40 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "'LEGS DIAMOND SLAIN IN SLEEP AT ALBANY BY TWO ASSASSINS" with subheads and related photo and other headlines on page 2. Tells of famous gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond. Good condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1931. This 40 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "'LEGS DIAMOND SLAIN IN SLEEP AT ALBANY BY TWO ASSASSINS" with subheads and related photo and other headlines on page 2. Tells of famous gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond. Good condition.

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1931-12-22

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated December 22, 1931 * Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond * New York City Gangster * Prohibition era This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * N. Y. GANGSTERS IN ALBANY WHEN 'LEGS' WAS SLAIN * New York Police Furnish Names of Two and Tell How Pair Took Auto from Garage with smaller subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: On December 18, 1931, Diamond's enemies finally caught up with him, shooting him after he had passed out at a hideout on Dove Street in Albany, New York after a night party on the day of his trial in Troy. The killers shot him three times in the back of the head at approximately 5:30 AM. However, there were six shots heard, so there's reason to believe a minimal struggle took place. Had he not been killed, he would have gone on to serve the jail time mentioned above. There has been much speculation as to who was responsible for the murder, including Dutch Schultz, the Oley Brothers (local thugs), and the Albany Police Department. According to William Kennedy's 'O Albany, Democratic Party Chairman Dan O'Connell, who ran the local political machine, ordered Diamond's execution, which was carried out by the Albany Police. The following are Dan O'Connell's own words recorded during a 1974 interview by Kennedy and appears on pages 203 and 204:     "In order for the Mafia to move in they had to have protection, and they know they'll never get it in this town. We settled that years ago. Legs Diamond...called up one day and said he wanted to go into the 'insurance' business here. He was going to sell strong-arm 'protection' to the merchants. I sent word to him that he wasn't going to do any business in Albany and we didn't expect to see him in town the next morning. He never started anything here."     "Prior brought him around here...but he brought him around once too often. Fitzpatrick finished Legs." O'Connell added that Fitzpatrick (a Police sergeant and future chief) and Diamond were "sitting in the same room and (Fitzpatrick) followed him out. Fitzpatrick told him he'd kill him if he didn't keep going." Given the power that the O'Connell machine held in Albany and their determination to prevent organized crime other than their own from establishing itself in the city and threatening their monopoly of vice, most people accept this account of the story. In addition it has been confirmed by other former machine officials.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated December 22, 1931 * Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond * New York City Gangster * Prohibition era This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: * N. Y. GANGSTERS IN ALBANY WHEN 'LEGS' WAS SLAIN * New York Police Furnish Names of Two and Tell How Pair Took Auto from Garage with smaller subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. source: wikipedia: On December 18, 1931, Diamond's enemies finally caught up with him, shooting him after he had passed out at a hideout on Dove Street in Albany, New York after a night party on the day of his trial in Troy. The killers shot him three times in the back of the head at approximately 5:30 AM. However, there were six shots heard, so there's reason to believe a minimal struggle took place. Had he not been killed, he would have gone on to serve the jail time mentioned above. There has been much speculation as to who was responsible for the murder, including Dutch Schultz, the Oley Brothers (local thugs), and the Albany Police Department. According to William Kennedy's 'O Albany, Democratic Party Chairman Dan O'Connell, who ran the local political machine, ordered Diamond's execution, which was carried out by the Albany Police. The following are Dan O'Connell's own words recorded during a 1974 interview by Kennedy and appears on pages 203 and 204: "In order for the Mafia to move in they had to have protection, and they know they'll never get it in this town. We settled that years ago. Legs Diamond...called up one day and said he wanted to go into the 'insurance' business here. He was going to sell strong-arm 'protection' to the merchants. I sent word to him that he wasn't going to do any business in Albany and we didn't expect to see him in town the next morning. He never started anything here." "Prior brought him around here...but he brought him around once too often. Fitzpatrick finished Legs." O'Connell added that Fitzpatrick (a Police sergeant and future chief) and Diamond were "sitting in the same room and (Fitzpatrick) followed him out. Fitzpatrick told him he'd kill him if he didn't keep going." Given the power that the O'Connell machine held in Albany and their determination to prevent organized crime other than their own from establishing itself in the city and threatening their monopoly of vice, most people accept this account of the story. In addition it has been confirmed by other former machine officials.

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1932-12-06

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 6, 1932 * Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa * Coming to America * Escaping the Nazis This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Einstein's Ultimatum Brings a Quick Visa; Our Consul Angered Him by Political Quiz". Lengthy text. Tells of Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay. Other news of the day including much on the fight to end prohibition. Rag edition in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Albert Einstein (pronounced /ˈælbərt ˈaɪnstaɪn/; German: Albert_Einstein_german.ogg ˈalbɐt ˈaɪ̯nʃtaɪ̯n ; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was an ethnically Jewish, German-born theoretical physicist. He is best known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect." Einstein had moved to the United States in December 1932, where he had been at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California,  and also was a guest lecturer at Abraham Flexner's newly founded Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Einstein receiving his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman in 1940. He retained his Swiss citizenship. During the 1930s and into World War II, Einstein wrote affidavits recommending United States visas for European Jews who were trying to flee persecution. He raised money for Zionist organizations and was, in part, responsible for the 1933 formation of the International Rescue Committee. In Germany, Deutsche Physik activists published pamphlets and even textbooks denigrating Einstein. Nobel laureates Philipp Lenard and Johannes Stark led a campaign to eliminate Einstein's work from the German lexicon as unacceptable "Jewish physics" (Jüdische Physik). Instructors who taught his theories were blacklisted, including Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg, who had debated quantum probability with Bohr and Einstein. Philipp Lenard claimed that the mass–energy equivalence formula needed to be credited to Friedrich Hasenöhrl to make it an Aryan creation. A man convicted of conspiring to kill Einstein was fined a mere six dollars.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 6, 1932 * Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa * Coming to America * Escaping the Nazis This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Einstein's Ultimatum Brings a Quick Visa; Our Consul Angered Him by Political Quiz". Lengthy text. Tells of Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay. Other news of the day including much on the fight to end prohibition. Rag edition in nice condition. wikipedia notes: Albert Einstein (pronounced /ˈælbərt ˈaɪnstaɪn/; German: Albert_Einstein_german.ogg ˈalbɐt ˈaɪ̯nʃtaɪ̯n ; 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was an ethnically Jewish, German-born theoretical physicist. He is best known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect." Einstein had moved to the United States in December 1932, where he had been at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California, and also was a guest lecturer at Abraham Flexner's newly founded Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Einstein receiving his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman in 1940. He retained his Swiss citizenship. During the 1930s and into World War II, Einstein wrote affidavits recommending United States visas for European Jews who were trying to flee persecution. He raised money for Zionist organizations and was, in part, responsible for the 1933 formation of the International Rescue Committee. In Germany, Deutsche Physik activists published pamphlets and even textbooks denigrating Einstein. Nobel laureates Philipp Lenard and Johannes Stark led a campaign to eliminate Einstein's work from the German lexicon as unacceptable "Jewish physics" (Jüdische Physik). Instructors who taught his theories were blacklisted, including Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg, who had debated quantum probability with Bohr and Einstein. Philipp Lenard claimed that the mass–energy equivalence formula needed to be credited to Friedrich Hasenöhrl to make it an Aryan creation. A man convicted of conspiring to kill Einstein was fined a mere six dollars.

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