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Rogues' gallery: 1930s mugshots from a police identification book
1930s Police mugshots: A mug shot from a police identification book
Patrick Riley was convicted in October 1924 of making counterfeit coins and possessing a mould. He was sentenced to two years' hard labour. Old Pictures, Old Photos, Real Gangster, Portraits, Estilo Retro
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Patrick Riley was convicted in October 1924 of making counterfeit coins and possessing a mould. He was sentenced to two years' hard labour.
Gertrude 'Billie' Murphy, 22, is brought in for questioning in the murder case of Michael Stopec, who was shot and killed in an apartment hotel, circa July 1927. Chicago Tribune historical photo Vintage Portraits, 1920s Flapper Girl, Mob Wives, Al Capone, American Crime, American History, Chicago Photos
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Gertrude 'Billie' Murphy, 22, is brought in for questioning in the murder case of Michael Stopec, who was shot and killed in an apartment hotel, circa July 1927. Chicago Tribune historical photo
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Jack (“Legs”) Diamond on August 26, 1930, one of the biggest gang-leaders, racketeers, and bootleggers in America, who is reported to be en route for England in the liner “Baltic”. It is stated that the captain of the ship has been asked to put Diamond into irons and take him back to New York. Diamond is the bitterest enemy “Scarface” Al Capone has in America. (AP Photo) Ref #: PA.9868985 Date: 26/08/1930 Mystery Dinner Theater, Dinner Theatre, Mafia Gangster, Us History, 1920s Gangsters, Past Tense
The Prohibition Story In Photos: 1920-1933 - Flashbak
Jack (“Legs”) Diamond on August 26, 1930, one of the biggest gang-leaders, racketeers, and bootleggers in America, who is reported to be en route for England in the liner “Baltic”. It is stated that the captain of the ship has been asked to put Diamond into irons and take him back to New York. Diamond is the bitterest enemy “Scarface” Al Capone has in America. (AP Photo) Ref #: PA.9868985 Date: 26/08/1930
Apparently, she isn't sorry! Mob moll Margaret Kane smiles as she leaves Ridgewood Court for jail in 1932.The New York Daily News' photo archive is on Twitter! Follow us at @NYDailyNewsPix Margaret Kane, New York City Ny, City Gallery, New York Daily News, Ridgewood, Photo Archive, True Crime, Jail, Dangerous
Mob moll, 1931 - Photos - Mob molls of New York City
Apparently, she isn't sorry! Mob moll Margaret Kane smiles as she leaves Ridgewood Court for jail in 1932.The New York Daily News' photo archive is on Twitter! Follow us at @NYDailyNewsPix
Night-club singer, Texas Guinan. by Cecil Beaton Court Dresses, Dance Dresses, Character Inspiration, Hair Inspiration, Dance Bands, All Things Fabulous, English Fashion, Cecil Beaton, Vaudeville
Night-club singer, Texas Guinan, 1929
Night-club singer, Texas Guinan. by Cecil Beaton
Once Prohibition ended, the white Mafia decided that it wanted to control the Harlem numbers game. St. Clair fought back and found herself in a war with mobster Dutch Shultz in particular. Their confrontations became increasingly violent. When Shultz was ambushed on orders from Lucky Luciano and lay dying at Newark City Hospital, St. Clair sent him a telegram that read: “As ye sow, so shall ye reap.” She signed it “Madame Queen.” Bumpy Johnson, Italian Gangster, Hbo Films, Don Corleone, Bad Girls Club, Montage Photo, Harlem Renaissance, The Secret History
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Once Prohibition ended, the white Mafia decided that it wanted to control the Harlem numbers game. St. Clair fought back and found herself in a war with mobster Dutch Shultz in particular. Their confrontations became increasingly violent. When Shultz was ambushed on orders from Lucky Luciano and lay dying at Newark City Hospital, St. Clair sent him a telegram that read: “As ye sow, so shall ye reap.” She signed it “Madame Queen.”
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Hello Sucker! Texas Guinan
Mary "Texas" Guinan, queen of New York's night life for nearly a decade during the Prohibition era, is said to have made $700,000 in 10 months in the 1920's selling liquor. Circa 1920: Photo: New York Daily News Archive/NY Daily News Via Getty Images Size Of Texas, Texas Legends, New York People, Zemeckis, New York Night, Festivals Around The World, 20s Fashion, Female Fashion, 257
Photos of Mary Louise Cecilia 'Texas' Guinan
Mary "Texas" Guinan, queen of New York's night life for nearly a decade during the Prohibition era, is said to have made $700,000 in 10 months in the 1920's selling liquor. Circa 1920: Photo: New York Daily News Archive/NY Daily News Via Getty Images
Being married to a hitman will almost always get you into trouble, and no one knew that better than Lottie Coll, wife of Irish mobster Vincent 'Mad Dog' Coll. Here, Coll holds her scarf to her face as she is arraigned in court in 1933. Wise Guys, Mystery Of History, Upcoming Books, Mad Dog, Hitman
Mob moll, 1931 - Photos - Mob molls of New York City
Being married to a hitman will almost always get you into trouble, and no one knew that better than Lottie Coll, wife of Irish mobster Vincent 'Mad Dog' Coll. Here, Coll holds her scarf to her face as she is arraigned in court in 1933.