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By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
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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 ener... See More $27.00
Mr. Taft's Nomination....
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
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
Mark Twain ad....
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HARPER'S WEEKLY from New York City dated
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 a
Surgery on the Conscious..... Harvard University...
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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 Consci
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 phot... See More $36.00
Industrial issue....
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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 illust... See More $36.00
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 "Ameri... See More $36.00
Prohibition newspaper...
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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... See More $46.00
Prohibition newspaper...
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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 commissi... See More $28.00
President Wilson Reads Address to Congress.....
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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... See More $42.00
Prohibition newspaper...
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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 1... See More $29.00
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 a... See More $36.00
Jacob Ruppert... New York Yankees ownership...
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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... See More $45.00
Prohibition newspaper from 191`5...
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THE NEW REPUBLIC, Westerville, Ohio, January 15, 1915 * 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.
This issue has a variety of Prohibition-related content, a cause which would win its fight in 1919 (effective in 1920), only to be en... See More $27.00
President Woodrow Wilson inauguration...
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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 colu... See More $60.00
Mississippi becomes 1st state to ratify prohibition...
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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... See More $22.00
Prohibition on its way... Babe Ruth with the Red Sox...
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THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 6, 1918 * Boston Red Sox
* Babe Ruth pitches win *** (GAME 1)
This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 14: "RED SOX WIN SERIES OPENER" with subheads that include: "Vaughn and Ruth Stage Great Pitchers' Battle" "Sox Players Wanted Ruth Their Judgment Proven" and more. (see)
Oth... See More $53.00
Prohibition on its way... Babe Ruth with the Red Sox...
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THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 7, 1918 The front page includes a near banner headline: "Beerless, Wineless, Whiskyless" with subheads including: "Beer Goes Dec. 1; Wine and Whisky Pass July 1, 1919" and more (see photos).Also of significance is the sports page which has a nice two column head:
" 'Babe' Ruth Is the Cubs' Only Obstacle in S... See More $52.00
Prohibition (beer, liquor)...
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 15, 1919 * Prohibition (beer, liquor)
* 18th Amendment ratification nears
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DRY AMENDMENT RATIFIED BY SEVEN MORE OF STATES" and "California, Illinois, Tennessee, Kansas...."
Other news of the day throughout. ... See More $28.00
Woman's Suffrage Passed in 1920....
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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. ... See More $28.00
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. Ni
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* 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. Ni
Woodrow Wilson death....
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THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924 * President Woodrow Wilson death
* 1st report with photo
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON WILSON TO TAKE PLACE ON NEXT WEDNESDAY" with subheads that include: "WHOLE NATION MOURNS DEATH OF WOODROW WILSON" and much more with nice black bordered photo of Wils... See More $50.00
Gerald Chapman...
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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 Pri... See More $27.00
Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 18, 1925 * Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery ? (1st report)
* New York Yankees
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Babe Ruth Is Resisting Well After Operation; Will Be Out of Game Two More Weeks".
Tells of the famous surgery for reasons not officially known at the start of the 1925 baseball season. Nice to have in thi... See More $40.00
Babe Ruth hospital release...
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THE WORLD, New York, May 27, 1925* Babe Ruth hospital release (1st report)
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a full page sport's pictorial on page 7 which includes a photo of Babe Ruth with mention of him back in the Yankees' dugout during game.
Page 8 has banner headline: "YANKEES BREAK EVEN IN DOUBLE HEADER WITH RED SOX" with subheads. (see) Also mentions Babe Ru... See More $42.00
Babe Ruth returns to the team... New York Yankees...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925 * Babe Ruth returns to the team (photo)
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth with caption: "Babe Ruth Back in Old Uniform" with text underneath. (see)
Photo was taken shortly after his release for the hospital.
News of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More $28.00
Babe Ruth returns to New York Yankees...
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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 complet... See More $29.00
* 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" "B... See More $29.00
Babe Ruth under suspension...
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THE WORLD, New York City, September 2, 1925 * Babe Ruth under suspension - New York Yankees
* Miller Huggins
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 29: "YANKEES DEFEAT RED SOX WITH BABE RUTH A SPECTATOR" with subheads that include: "Ruth Here, Penitent, Seeking Forgiveness" and more. (see)
Tells of Ruth's recent suspension and proble... See More $55.00
Gangster executed...
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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 th... See More $40.00
Early Al Capone...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 29, 1926* Early Al Capone (Caponi)
* William McSwiggin murder
* Machine guns
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* CHICAGO POLICE LAY M'SWIGGIN KILLING TO NEW YORK GUNMEN
* Imported From Cherry Hill in the War Between Rival Beer Gangs
* He Was Slain Because He Happened to Be Riding With Doomed Feudists
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Early Al Capone 1926...
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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
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* 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
1st Armored Truck robbery in 1927...
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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, o
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* 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, o
1st Armored Truck robbery in 1927...
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THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 12, 1927
* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads gang
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "$104,000 Bandits Traced 15 Miles; Inquiry Starts" and "Men in Cars Stunned and Clues Lost--Two Machines Were Tossed Into Air--Burchianti Blamed".
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spi
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* 1st Armored Truck Robbery in U.S.
* Flatheads gang
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "$104,000 Bandits Traced 15 Miles; Inquiry Starts" and "Men in Cars Stunned and Clues Lost--Two Machines Were Tossed Into Air--Burchianti Blamed".
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spi
Secretary Andrews Out...
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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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Texas prison farm escape...
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THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 22, 1927* Ferguson State Prison Farm
* Madisonville, Texas
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "35 Convicts Escape; Fugitives Unarmed; Dogs, Posse on Trail" with subheads. (see) Tells of the escape of several prisoners at the Ferguson State Prison Farm near Madisonville Texas. See photos for text. This was the... See More $25.00
Al Capone as protector of Chicago businessman...
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NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 28, 1928* Al Capone as protector of Chicago businessman
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHICAGO FIRM MAKES GUNMAN A PARTNER", "Old Business Concern Takes In Scarface Al Capone as a Protector" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise go... See More $44.00
St. Valentine's Day Massacre aftermath......
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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 Cl
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Al Capone Gets 1 Year In 1929...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, New York, Michigan, May 18, 1929 * Al Capone (Scarface) - Chicago Beer baron - 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Rare photo
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "AL'S JAIL TERM IS NOT SO TOUGH" "Capone Can't Be Shot at in Prison, and It May Be He 'Engineered' Own Arrest" "Gang Peace Pact ... See More $65.00
Al Capone... pre-Stock Market Crash...
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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 ... See More $60.00
Al Capone is released from prison...
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THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 17, 1930* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone Pre release from prison
* Illegal gun possession
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Capone Release Papers Signed by Governor".
Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession.
Other news of th... See More $34.00
Al Capone is released from prison...
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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;... See More $37.00
10th Amendment Prohibition...
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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 ... See More
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Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
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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 i... See More $25.00
Al Capone gets 6 months in jail...
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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 t... See More $38.00
* 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 tex... See More $75.00
Jack Legs Diamond Acquitted In 1931
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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
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* 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
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
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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 A... See More $43.00
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond... Liquor charges...
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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.
R... See More $21.00