“Announcement,” Chicago Daily News, December 20, 1875, page 2.
“The Davis Trial,” Chicago Daily News, January 5, 1876, page 1.
“Trial of Davis,” Chicago Daily News, January 6, 1876, page 1.
“The Davis Case,” Chicago Daily News, January 7, 1876, page 1.
“The Davis Case,” Chicago Daily News, January 8, 1876, page 1.
“Davis Sentenced,” Chicago Daily News, January 18, 1876, page 1.
“A Statement by the Publishers,” Chicago Sun, December 4, 1941, page 2.
“War with Japan,” Chicago Sun, December 8, 1941, page 1.
“Coming Tomorrow the New Daily Sun and Times!” Chicago Sun and Times, February 1, 1948, page 2.
Cooper, Richard T. “The Sun-Times Story: A Silver Anniversary,” Chicago Sun-Times, December 11, 1966, page 1, section 2.
Newman, M. W., “So Long, Chicago,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 1.
Field, Marshall. “A Statement from the Publisher,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 1.
Jackson, David. “A News Legend in the Making,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 4.
“Farewell to Our Family,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 12.
Nelson, Wade. “Pulitzers Proved Daily News was Tops among Papers,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 20.
Hayner, Don; McNamee, Tom. “Start the Presses—Sun-Times Reported, Made History,” Chicago Sun-Times, February 1, 1998, page 12.
Haymarket Clemency File, Illinois Supreme Court.
Inquest No. 1553, Upon the body of Mathias J. Degan, May 5, 1886, Illinois Regional Archives Depository.
“Chicago History Timeline,” Chicago Public Library, www.chipublib.org/chicago-history-timeline/.
“Chicago Mayors,” Chicago Public Library, www.chipublib.org/chicago-mayors/.
“History,” Chicago Police Department, https://home.chicagopolice.org/inside-the-cpd/history/.
“The Haymarket Affair,” Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Records and Archives, www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/NewWebsite/Departments/Archives-Department/Famous-Online-Cases/The-Haymarket-Affair.aspx.
The Haymarket Memorial, Chicago, Illinois.
“The Past Decade,” Chicago Daily News, October 8, 1881, page 1.
“Dynamite in Chicago,” Chicago Daily News, January 14, 1886, page 1.
“Battling with a Mob,” Chicago Daily News, May 4, 1886, page 1.
“More Shooting,” Chicago Daily News, May 4, 1886, page 1.
“Throwing Dynamite Bombs,” Chicago Daily News, May 5, 1886, page 1.
“Locked Up,” Chicago Daily News, May 5, 1886, page 1.
“The Inquest,” Chicago Daily News, May 5, 1886, page 1.
“The Evidence,” Chicago Daily News, May 5, 1886, page 1.
“A Pack of Fiends,” Chicago Daily News, May 6, 1886, page 1.
“Officer Degan’s Funeral,” Chicago Daily News, May 7, 1886, page 1.
“The Jury Completed,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1886, page 1.
“His Story of the Riot,” Chicago Daily News, July 16, 1886, page 1.
“Jim Dacey Died Game,” Chicago Daily News, July 16, 1886, page 1.
“Who Started the Trouble,” Chicago Daily News, August 2, 1886, page 1.
“To the Jury,” Chicago Daily News, August 19, 1886, page 1.
“They Hang,” Chicago Daily News, August 20, 1886, page 1.
“To Be Hanged,” Chicago Daily News, October 7, 1886, page 1.
“Tales of the Great Fire,” Chicago Daily News, October 9, 1886, page 2.
“Spies Betrothed,” Chicago Daily News, January 15, 1887, page 1.
“Paid Spies a Visit,” Chicago Daily News, January 17, 1887, page 1.
“To Be Wedded Thursday,” Chicago Daily News, January 18, 1887, page 1.
“Nina Can’t Marry August,” Chicago Daily News, January 19, 1887, page 1.
“Nina’s Book Is Out To-day,” Chicago Daily News, February 3, 1887, page 1.
“They Hang,” Chicago Daily News, September 14, 1887, page 1.
“How Lingg Died,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1887, page 1.
“Lingg is Dead,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1887, page 1.
“To Save Fielden,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1887, page 1.
“Nina’s Parting,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1887, page 1.
“Hanged!” Chicago Daily News, November 11, 1887, page 1.
“Their Bodies,” Chicago Daily News, November 11, 1887, page 1.
“Ready for Burial,” Chicago Daily News, November 11, 1887, page 1.
“Mrs. Parsons,” Chicago Daily News, November 11, 1887, page 1.
“As Mr. Howard Saw It,” Chicago Daily News, November 12, 1887, page 3.
“The Anarchists Set Free,” Chicago Daily News, June 26, 1893, page 1.
“They Reply to Altgeld,” Chicago Daily News, June 27, 1893, page 1.
“Will Give Them a Start,” Chicago Daily News, June 27, 1893, page 1.
Grant, Bruce. “Haymarket Riot Widow Joins Mate,” Daily Times, April 10, 1936, page 16.
Hayes, Frank L. “Nina Spies of Haymarket Fame to Be Buried Today,” Chicago Daily News, April 13, 1936, page 11.
Kogan, Herman. “Haymarket Bomb Mystery Lingers,” Chicago Sun-Times, November 13, 1949, page 12.
Barnard, Harry. “Nina Van Zandt: Rebel of ’80s,” Chicago Daily News, May 4, 1970, page 3.
Case No. CR 33802 A, People of the State of Illinois v. Patrick Eugene Prendergast, Criminal Court of Cook County, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Archives.
Inquest No. 1998, Upon the Body of Carter H. Harrison, October 29, 1893, Illinois Regional Archives Depository.
“Mayor Carter Henry Harrison III Biography,” Chicago Public Library, www.chipublib.org/mayor-carter-henry-harrison-iii-biography/.
“Mayor Carter Henry Harrison III Inaugural Address, 1893,” Chicago Public Library, www.chipublib.org/mayor-carter-henry-harrison-iiir-inaugural-address-1893/.
“Harrison Slain,” Chicago Daily News, October 28, 1893, page 1.
“Many Mayors Are Here,” Chicago Daily News, October 28, 1893, page 2.
“Death of Mr. Harrison,” Chicago Daily News, October 30, 1893, page 1.
“Levee Held at the Jail,” Chicago Daily News, October 30, 1893, page 1.
“A Last Look at the Dead,” Chicago Daily News, October 31, 1893, page 1.
“Last Rites Are Ended,” Chicago Daily News, November 1, 1893, page 1.
“A Vast Funeral Cortege,” Chicago Daily News, November 1, 1893, page 1.
“Attracts a Large Crowd,” Chicago Daily News, November 1, 1 893, page 2.
“Trembles in the Court,” Chicago Daily News, November 2, 1893, page 1.
“Mayor Swift Takes Hold,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1893, page 1.
“The Assassin Was Keen,” Chicago Daily News, December 20, 1893, page 1.
“Is Bad for Prendergast,” Chicago Daily News, December 22, 1893, page 1.
“Argue for Prendergast,” Chicago Daily News, December 27, 1893, page 1.
“Trude Talks to the Jury,” Chicago Daily News, December 28, 1893, page 1.
“Great Speech by Trude,” Chicago Daily News, December 29, 1893, page 1.
“Is Sentenced to Death,” Chicago Daily News, December 29, 1893, page 1.
“To Argue for New Trial,” Chicago Daily News, December 30, 1893, page 1.
The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book, 1894.
“To Be Hanged March 23,” Chicago Daily News, February 24, 1894, page 1.
“Judge Baker to Hear It,” Chicago Daily News, March 22, 1894, page 1.
“Thomas Higgins Is Dead,” Chicago Daily News, March 23, 1894, page 1.
“Ask for Special Venire,” Chicago Daily News, April 4, 1894, page 1.
“Makes a Scene in Court,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1894, page 1.
“Prendergast Must Hang,” Chicago Daily News, July 3, 1894, page 1.
“Prendergast is Quiet,” Chicago Daily News, July 5, 1894, page 2.
“World’s Fair in Flames,” Chicago Daily News, July 5, 1894, page 1.
“Trying to Save a Life,” Chicago Daily News, July 12, 1894, page 1.
“Hanged Until He’s Dead,” Chicago Daily News, July 13, 1894, page 1.
“Holmes Known in Chicago,” Chicago Daily News, November 19, 1894, page 1.
“Holmes and Miss Durkee,” Chicago Daily News, November 21, 1894, page 1.
“He Has Holmes’ Picture,” Chicago Daily News, November 22, 1894, page 1.
“How He Writes His Name,” Chicago Daily News, November 23, 1894, page 1.
“Holmes Taken to Trial,” Chicago Daily News, May 28, 1895, page 1.
“He Saw Holmes’ Trunk,” Chicago Daily News, July 16, 1895 page 1.
“He Thinks He’ll ‘Swing,’” Chicago Daily News, July 17, 1895, page 2.
“Says She Will Know Them,” Chicago Daily News, July 19, 1895, page 2.
“Holmes Tells His Story,” Chicago Daily News, July 20, 1895, page 1.
“Clew in the Tool Chest,” Chicago Daily News, July 22, 1895, page 1.
“More Clothes Are Found,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1895, page 2.
“Human Bones Are Dug Up,” Chicago Daily News, July 24, 1895, page 1.
“She Says Cora Is Alive,” Chicago Daily News, July 25, 1895, page 1.
“Look for More Victims,” Chicago Daily News, July 26, 1895, page 1.
“Letter Sent by Holmes,” Chicago Daily News, July 27, 1895, page 1.
“Built the Brick Vaults,” Chicago Daily News, July 29, 1895, page 1.
“Account Book of Holmes,” Chicago Daily News, July 30, 1895, page 1.
“Laughing at the Police,” Chicago Daily News, July 31, 1895, page 1.
“Holmes His Own Lawyer,” Chicago Daily News, October 28, 1895, page 6.
“Holmes’ Fight for Life,” Chicago Daily News, October 29, 1895, page 1.
“Holmes Trying the Case,” Chicago Daily News, October 30, 1895, page 1.
“‘Miss Yoke’ on the Stand,” Chicago Daily News, November 1, 1895, page 1.
“Sums Up Against Holmes,” Chicago Daily News, November 2, 1895, page 7.
“Holmes’ Neck is Broken,” Chicago Daily News, May 7, 1896, page 1.
“Holmes’ Career of Crime,” Chicago Daily News, May 7, 1896, page 10.
“Skull Grins at Jury,” Chicago Daily News, April 20, 1897, page 1.
“Badenoch Wins in Court,” Chicago Daily News, April 21, 1897, page 2.
“Murder Castle Bought by U.S.; 7 Died There,” Chicago Daily News, January 14, 1938, page 20.
Prowitt, Alfred. “Englewood Bluebeard’s Mystery Castle,” Chicago Daily News, February 5, 1944, page 5.
Newman, M. W. “‘Castle of Murder,” Chicago Daily News, November 2, 1957, page 34.
Case No. CR 54467 A, People of the State of Illinois v. August A. Becker, Criminal Court of Cook County, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Archives.
Case No. CR 55462 A, People of the State of Illinois v. August A. Becker, Criminal Court of Cook County, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Archives.
“Hand and Arm Are Found,” Chicago Daily News, February 27, 1899, page 2.
“Becker Clings to Story,” Chicago Daily News, February 28, 1899, page 2.
“Becker Says ‘It Was Here,’” Chicago Daily News, March 2, 1899, page 1.
“Surprise in Becker Case,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1899, page 1.
“Six Jurors Are Dropped, “Chicago Daily News, June 30, 1899, page 2.
“Becker Shifts the Crime,” Chicago Daily News, July 5, 1899, page 1.
“Arguments in Becker Case,” Chicago Daily News, July 6, 1899, page 1.
“Becker Is Found Guilty,” Chicago Daily News, July 7, 1899, page. 3.
“Three Men Are Sentenced,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1899, page 2.
“Last Move for Life Fails,” Chicago Daily News, November 8, 1899, page 1.
“Becker Awaits His Fate,” Chicago Daily News, November 9, 1899, page 1.
“August Becker Is Hanged,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1899, page 1.
Hanson, Henry. “The Yards Go Nobly to Slaughter,” Chicago Daily News, July 31-August 1, 1971, page 5.
“Mrs. Hoch Not Poisoned,” Chicago Daily News, January 21, 1905, page 1.
“Tells of Poison Plan,” Chicago Daily News, January 23, 1905, page 2.
“Call Hoch a Poisoner,” Chicago Daily News, January 24, 1905, page 4.
“Learn of Hoch’s Past,” Chicago Daily News, January 26, 1905, page 4.
“Hot on Trail of Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, January 28, 1905, page 2.
“More Wives of Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, January 30, 1905, page 1.
“Brands Hoch Slayer,” Chicago Daily News, January 31, 1905, page 1.
“Votes to Indict Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, February 1, 1905, page 2.
“Call Hoch a Poisoner,” Chicago Daily News, February 2, 1905, page 2.
“Wife Identifies Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, February 3, 1905, page 1.
“Hoch’s Trip a Triumph,” Chicago Daily News, February 9, 1905, page 1.
“Plotke Defends Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, May 17, 1905, page 4.
“Hoch Is Found Guilty,” Chicago Daily News, May 19, 1905 page 2.
“Appeal for Funds for Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, August 11, 1905, page 3.
“Johann Hoch Hanged; Says He Is Innocent,” Chicago Daily News, February 23, 1906, page 1.
Prowitt, Alfred. “The Affair of the Short-Lived Wives,” Chicago Daily News, September 16, 1944, page 5.
“An Old Clock Ticks into Retirement,” Chicago Sun-Times, November 14, 1955, page 24.
Schutzer, A. I. “Johann Hoch: Chicago Bluebeard,” Chicago Daily News Panorama, August 7, 1965, page 2.
Case #4632, The United States v. George Pavlick, Criminal Case Files; US District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago; NAID 6014725.
Case #4680, The United States v. Gianni Alongi, Criminal Case Files; US District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago; NAID 49566908.
Case #5738, The United States v. Pietro Mecca and Paul Mennite; US District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago ; NAID 49550600.
“FBI Chicago History,” FBI, www.fbi.gov/history/field-office-histories/chicago.
History of La Cosa Nostra,” FBI, www.fbi.gov/investigate/organized-crime/history-of-la-cosa-nostra.
“Conviction in Black Hand Case,” Chicago Daily News, May 11, 1908, page 1.
“‘White Hand’ Is Defeated Again,” Chicago Daily News, May 12, 1908, page 1.
The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book, 1909.
“‘Black Hand’ Fought by Italians and U.S.,” Chicago Daily News, March 16, 1909, page 1.
“Denies Black Hand Body Exists,” Chicago Daily News, March 16, 1909, page 2.
“Doom ‘Black Hand,’” Chicago Daily News, April 13, 1909, page 2.
“‘Black Hand’ in Attack,” Chicago Daily News, April 15, 1909, page 2.
“Tells of ‘Black Hand,’” Chicago Daily News, December 31, 1909, page 21.
“‘Black-Hand’ Mystery Baffles,” Chicago Daily News, December 15, 1910, page 1.
“‘Black Hand’ Threatens Landis,” Chicago Daily News, March 25, 1911, page 1.
“War on ‘Black Hand’; U.S. Net Soon to Fall,” Chicago Daily News, March 27, 1911, page 1.
“Woman in ‘Black Hand,’” Chicago Daily News, March 28, 1911, page 2.
“‘Black Hand’ Defense Rests,” Chicago Daily News, April 7, 1911, page 4.
“Origin of ‘Black Hand,’” Chicago Daily News, April 10, 1911, page 5.
“Held in ‘Black Hand’ Case; Big Step by U.S.,” Chicago Daily News, June 7, 1915, page 4.
“K. M. Landis, Czar of Baseball, Dies,” Daily Times, November 25, 1944, page 3.
“Judge Landis Dies at 78,” Chicago Daily News, November 25, 1944, page 1.
People of the State of Illinois v. Henry Spencer, Office of the Clerk of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Wheaton, Illinois.
Inquest on the body of Mildred Allison Rexroat, Deceased; DuPage County Coroner, Wheaton, Illinois.
“Dead, 566; Injured, 180; Missing, 385,” Chicago Daily News, December 31, 1903, page 1.
“Woman Is Found Slain on Rail; Shot in Head,” Chicago Daily News, September 27, 1913, page 1.
“Husband vis-à-vis at Quest on Dancer,” Chicago Daily News, September 29, 1913, page 1.
“Hunt Spencer on Tip Given by Namesake,” Chicago Daily News, September 30, 1913, page 1.
“Tango a Death Lure,” Chicago Daily News, September 30, 1913, page 3.
“Calls ‘Spencer’ Head of a Blackmail Gang,” Chicago Daily News, October 1, 1913, page 1.
“Tango Club Is Magnet,” Chicago Daily News, October 1, 1913, page 2.
“Police Know Slayer,” Chicago Daily News, October 3, 1913, page 2.
“Rexroat Murderer Admits Many Crimes,” Chicago Daily News, October 6, 1913, page 1.
“‘Know Your Escort,’ Is Advice to Girls,” Chicago Daily News, October 6, 1913, page 1.
“Murders Boasted of by the Rexroat Slayer,” Chicago Daily News, October 6, 1913, page 3.
“Sees Slayer—Faints,” Chicago Daily News, October 7, 1913, page 3.
“Draw Net on Spencer,” Chicago Daily News, October 8, 1913, page 2.
“Made Plans to Kill,” Chicago Daily News, October 9, 1913, page 3.
“Quick Trial for Slayer,” Chicago Daily News, October 10, 1913, page 2.
“Spencer Fired Flats,” Chicago Daily News, October 11, 1913, page 4.
“Robbed a Fire Victim,” Chicago Daily News, October 13, 1913, page 4.
“Spencer Yells Wildly When Placed on Trial,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1913, page 1.
“Spencer Jars Court,” Chicago Daily News, November 13, 1913, page 3.
“Rexroat Slayer Is to Know Fate Soon,” Chicago Daily News, November 14, 1913, page 1.
“Gallows for Spencer,” Chicago Daily News, November 15, 1913, page 4.
“‘I’m Ready,’ Asserts Spencer,” Chicago Daily News, July 28, 1914, page 5.
“Hang Henry Spencer; Innocent, He Insists,” Chicago Daily News, July 31, 1914, page 6.
Case #6125, The United States v. William D. Haywood, et al., Criminal Case Files; US District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago; NAID 7372719.
“FBI Chicago History,” FBI, https://postalmuseum.si.edu/behindthebadge/chicago
“Chicago Bombs,” Smithsonian National Postal Museum, https://postalmuseum.si.edu/behindthebadge/chicago-bombs.html.
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois, “Brief History of the Everett McKinley Dirksen US Courthouse,” www.ilnb.uscourts.gov/brief-history-everett-mckinley-dirksen-us-courthouse.
“New Trial Refused 100 Convicted I.W.W.,” Chicago Daily News, August 29, 1918, page 1.
“Landis Sentences Members of I.W.W.,” Chicago Daily News, August, 30, 1918, page 1.
“Three Are Killed; Many Persons Hurt,” Chicago Daily News, September 4, 1918, page 1.
“U.S. Hunting Down All Bomb Suspects; Agents Comb City,” Chicago Daily News, September 5, 1918, page 1.
“Many Arrests Made in Bomb Plot Probe,” Chicago Daily News, September 5, 1918, page 3.
“I.W.W. in Protest at Bomb Suspicion,” Chicago Daily News, September 5, 1918, page 3.
“Federal Building’s Foundations Sound,” Chicago Daily News, September 5, 1918, page 4.
“Bomb Outrage Laid to Haywood’s Aid,” Chicago Daily News, September 6, 1918, page 1.
“Barry and Hoyne at Odds Over Bomb,” Chicago Daily News, September 7, 1918, page 3.
“Free Bomb Suspects, I.W.W. Counsel Asks,” Chicago Daily News, September 9, 1918, page 3.
“Bomb Suspects Win Habeas—With Joker,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1918, page 3.
“‘Bill’ Haywood Dead in Russia,” Chicago Daily News, May 18, 1928, page 1.
“Recall Haywood as ‘Kind Hearted,’” Chicago Daily News, May 19, 1928, page 8.
“Judge Landis Dies at 78,” Chicago Daily News, November 25, 1944, page 1.
“An Old Clock Ticks into Retirement,” Chicago Sun-Times, November 14, 1955, page 24.
“O’Connor Knows Fate To-Day,” Chicago Daily News, April 8, 1920, page 3.
“New Case Against O’Connor,” Chicago Daily News, April 9, 1920, page 7.
“Squad Is Rushed Out to Capture O’Connor,” Chicago Daily News, March 24, 1921, page 1.
“O’Connor to Give Up To-Day, Lawyer Says,” Chicago Daily News, March 25, 1921, page 1.
“New O’Connor Clew; Chase Is on at Racine,” Chicago Daily News, March 26, 1921, page 1.
“‘In-Bad 5’ Hunt O’Connor,” Chicago Daily News, March 28, 1921, page 1.
“Nab Tommy O’Connor, Slayer, in St. Paul After Train Holdup,” Chicago Daily News, July 28, 1921, page 1.
“‘Lynch Him’ Is Cry at O’Connor in Loop,” Chicago Daily News, July 30, 1921, page 1.
“Death for O’Connor Is Verdict of Jury,” Chicago Daily News, September 24, 1921, page 1.
“‘Big Guard’ Accused,” Chicago Daily News, December 12, 1921, page 1.
“Knew of Coming ‘Break,’” Chicago Daily News, December 12, 1921, page 1.
“Tommy Hangs if Caught,” Chicago Daily News, December 12, 1921, page 1.
“Police Car Crashes: 5 Hurt,” Chicago Daily News, December 13, 1921, page 1.
“Peters Blames Board,” Chicago Daily News, December 13, 1921, page 1.
“Sheriff to Replace Twelve Jail Guards,” Chicago Daily News, December 14, 1921, page 1.
The Daily News Almanac and Year-Book, 1922.
Wisby, Gary. “Jailbreak Made for Movies,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 1,2001, page 19A.
State of Illinois v. Isabella Nitti and Peter Crudelle, Illinois Supreme Court.
“Nitti Murdered by Hired Man, Son Says,” Chicago Daily News, September 25, 1922, page 3.
“Body Believed Frank Nitti’s,” Chicago Daily News, May 9, 1923, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Crudelle Sentenced to Hang,” Chicago Daily News, July 9, 1923, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Swoons as She Learns Doom,” Chicago Daily News, July 10, 1923, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Tries to End Life in Jail Cell,” Chicago Daily News, July 11, 1923, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Will Hang Oct. 12; Tries to Die,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1924, page 1.
“Son Slew His Father, Mrs. Nitti Declares,” Chicago Daily News, July 17, 1923, page 1.
“Woman, Facing Noose, Seeks Her Children,” Chicago Daily News, July 28, 1923, page 3.
“Gives Nitti Girls to Des Plaines School,” Chicago Daily News, July 30, 1923, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Wins Hearing,” Chicago Daily News, August 4, 1923, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Loses Plea,” Chicago Daily News, August 29, 1923, page 1.
“Nitti Hanging Is Halted,” Chicago Daily News, September 25, 1923, page 1.
“New Trial to Mrs. Nitti,” Chicago Daily News, April 14, 1924, page 1.
“Mrs. Nitti Granted Bail,” Chicago Daily News, April 28, 1924, page 3.
“Mrs. Nitti Back on Farm,” Chicago Daily News, June 17, 1924, page 4.
“Mrs. Nitti Is Granted Delay,” Chicago Daily News, November 12, 1924, page 5.
Prowitt, Alfred. “The Case of Beulah Annan,” Chicago Daily News, March 25, 1944, page 3.
Inquest on the Body of Walter R. Law, 1924, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
“Divorcee in Slaying Bares Death Gamble,” Chicago Daily News, March 12, 1924, page 1.
“Never Threatened Law, Says Divorcee,” Chicago Daily News, March 13, 1924, page 1.
“Try to Indict Mrs. Gaertner,” Chicago Daily News, March 14, 1924, page 3.
“Mrs. Gaertner Seeks Auto,” Chicago Daily News, April 28, 1924, page 1.
“Mrs. Gaertner on Trial,” Chicago Daily News, June 3, 1924, page 1.
“Gaertner Trial Starts,” Chicago Daily News, June 4, 1924, page 1.
“Jury Holds Belva’s Fate,” Chicago Daily News, June 5, 1924, page 1.
Sweeney, Annie. “The Truth Behind ‘Chicago,’” Chicago Sun-Times, March 23, 2003, page 27A.
“Woman in Salome Dance After Killing,” Chicago Daily News, April 4, 1924, page 1.
“Mrs. Annan Sorry She Won Race for Pistol,” Chicago Daily News, April 5, 1924, page 3.
“Get Jury to Try Beulah,” Chicago Daily News, May 22, 1924, page 1.
“State Scores First Blow in Annan Trial,” Chicago Daily News, May 23, 1924, page 3.
“Beulah Tells Story; ‘Shot to Save Self,’” Chicago Daily News, May 24, 1924, page 1.
“Mrs. Annan, Free in Killing, Sues Husband for Divorce,” Chicago Daily News, June 15, 1926, page 3.
“Crowd at Funeral of Beulah Annan,” Chicago Daily News, March 14, 1928, page 8.
Prowitt, Alfred. “The Case of Beulah Annan,” Chicago Daily News, March 25, 1944, page 3.
Sweeney, Annie. “The Truth Behind ‘Chicago,’” Chicago Sun-Times, March 23, 2003, page 27A.
Inquest on the Body of Henry Manning, 1924, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
“Woman Slayers Arraigned,” Chicago Daily News, April 21, 1924, page 1.
“Girl Hunts Man with Gun; Slays Employe,” Chicago Daily News, April 24, 1924, page 1.
“Girl is Stopping in Detroit,” Chicago Daily News, April 25, 1924, page 1.
“Woman’s Heart Laid Bare,” Chicago Daily News, April 25, 1924, page 1.
“Secret Code Yields Wanda’s Love Pact,” Chicago Daily News, April 26, 1924, page 1.
“Seek One More Wife of Wanda’s Husband,” Chicago Daily News, April 28, 1924, page 1.
“Mob at Wanda’s Home,” Chicago Daily News, April 29, 1924, page 1.
“Rival Bride Hunted by Wanda in Detroit,” Chicago Daily News, April 30, 1924, page 3.
Case Nos. CR 33623 and CR 33624, People of the State of Illinois v. Nathan F Leopold and Richard Loeb, Criminal Court of Cook County, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Archives.
Inquest on the Body of Robert E. Franks, 1924, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
“Kidnapers Kill Boy as Wealthy Father Seeks to Pay $10,000,” Chicago Daily News, May 22, 1924, page 1.
“Note Sent to Police by Franks Kidnaper,” Chicago Daily News, May 24, 1924, page 1.
“Round Up Morons on New Franks Clews,” Chicago Daily News, May 26, 1924, page 1.
“Saw Franks Buried, Railroad Man Says,” Chicago Daily News, May 27, 1924, page 1.
“Hunt Red-Hair Girl in Franks Mystery,” Chicago Daily News, May 28, 1924, page 1.
“Leopold Typewriter Franks Case Clew,” Chicago Daily News, May 30, 1924, page 1.
“Loeb, Leopold Tell How They Lured Boy into Car, Slew Him,” Chicago Daily News, May 31, 1924, page 1.
“Who Is to Get $6,000 Franks Case Reward?” Chicago Daily News, May 31, 1924, page 3.
“Sad for Parents of Boys in Kidnaping,” Chicago Daily News, May 31, 1924, page 3.
“Cub Reporters Win Franks Case Glory,” Chicago Daily News, May 31, 1924, page 3.
“Discovery of Body Sheerest Accident,” Chicago Daily News, May 31, 1924, page 3.
“Leopold Confession Paints Death Scene,” Chicago Daily News, June 6, 1924, page 5.
“Loeb’s Confessions Accuses Leopold; Typewriter Found,” Chicago Daily News, June 7, 1924, page 1.
“Loeb, Leopold Plead Guilty; Begin Trial Next Wednesday,” Chicago Daily News, July 21, 1924, page 1.
“Darrow’s Move One to Cheat Hangman,” Chicago Daily News, July 21, 1924, page 3.
“Darrow Begs Mercy for Slayers; Crowd Riots to Hear Plea,” Chicago Daily News, August 22, 1924, page 1.
“Darrow Tells Caverly Why He Was Chosen,” Chicago Daily News, August 22, 1924, page 1.
“Darrow Makes Last Plea,” Chicago Daily News, August 23, 1924, page 1.
“Denounces Dr. W. O. Krohn,” Chicago Daily News, August 23, 1924, page 1.
“Darrow in Final Plea,” Chicago Daily News, August 25, 1924, page 1.
“Text of Darrow’s Arguments,” Chicago Daily News, August 25, 1924, page 1.
“Gist of Crowe Speech,” Chicago Daily News, August 26, 1924, page 1.
“Crowe Answers Darrow’s Attack on Dr. Krohn,” Chicago Daily News, August 26, 1924, page 1.
“Crowe Tear into Defense,” Chicago Daily News, August 26, 1924, page 1.
“Guard Court to Foil Violence on Verdict,” Chicago Daily News, September 9, 1924, page 1.
“Analysis of Decision,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1924, page 1.
“Text of Caverly’s Decision,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1924, page 1.
“The Fateful Words,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1924, page 1.
“Slayers’ Trip to Joliet is Delayed,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1924, page 1.
“Darrow Elated at Caverly’s Decision,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1924, page 3.
“Caverly Arises at 5:30; in Fine Spirits,” Chicago Daily News, September 10, 1924, page 3.
“Review of Franks Case Step by Step,” Chicago Daily News,September 10, 1924, page 3.
“Richard Loeb Slain in Prison; Stabbed by Convict in Fight,” Chicago Daily News, January 28, 1936, page 1.
Lahey, Edwin A. “Loeb’s Slayer Reveals His Sensational Story,” Chicago Daily News, January 29, 1936, page 1.
“Only Three Mourners at Secret Funeral of Richard Loeb; Body to be Cremated,”Chicago Daily News, January 29, 1936, page 1.
“Day’s Story of Loeb Murder,” Chicago Daily News, January 29, 1936, page 3.
“Day Now Faces Battle Before Parole Board,” Chicago Daily News, June 5, 1936, page 13.
“Darrow Funeral Tomorrow at U. of C.; Judge Holly to Talk,” Chicago Daily News, March 14, 1938, page 7.
Moran, Eugene V. “Dramatic Leopold Parole Bid,” Chicago Daily News, January 8, 1953, page 1.
“R. E. Crowe Services Tuesday,” Chicago Daily News, January 20, 1958, page 27.
Newman, M. W. “Leopold on Crime and Punishment,” Chicago Daily News, March 13, 1965, page 1.
“Leopold: Prison Must Separate Felons,” Chicago Daily News, March 15, 1965, page 20.
Blake, Phil. “Leopold Death Ends Bizarre Crime Story,” Chicago Daily News, August 30, 1971, page 1.
Mooney, William F. “With Regret . . . Ex-Reporter Who Helped Send Leopold to
Prison Grieves Over Killer’s Death,” Chicago Daily News, August 31, 1971, page 4.
Cases #14329, 14330, 14331, 14334, 14335, 14557 and 14558, United States of America v. Martin J. Durkin, Criminal Case Files; U.S. District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago.
People of the State ofIllinois v. Martin J. Durkin, otherwise called Marty Westford, Supreme Court of Illinois, “Case Files,” Record Series 901.001, Illinois State Archives.
“Durkin: Murder of an FBI Agent,” FBI, www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/durkin-murder-of-an-fbi-agent.
“U.S. Rushes Extra Men to Hunt Killer,” Chicago Daily News, October 12, 1925, page 1.
“U.S. Officers Seize Durkin’s Sweetheart,” Chicago Daily News, October 13, 1925, page 3.
“Police Army Hunting Durkin in City,” Chicago Daily News, October 29, 1925, page 1.
“Girl Stands by Durkin,” Chicago Daily News, October 29, 1925, page 1.
“Police Shakeup on Durkin Fiasco Near,” Chicago Daily News, October 31, 1925, page 1.
“Durkin Victim Dies; U.S. Starts Quiz,” Chicago Daily News, November 2, 1925, page 1.
“Search for Durkin’s Body Abandoned,” Chicago Daily News, November 13, 1925, page 1.
“Call Durkin’s Kin for Suicide Quiz,” Chicago Daily News, November 14, 1925, page 1.
“Durkin Tells Complete Story,” Chicago Daily News, January 21, 1926, page 1.
“Old Love Meets His New,” Chicago Daily News, January 21, 1926, page 1.
“Killer, Back in Irons, Puts Up Bold Front,” Chicago Daily News, January 21, 1926, page 3.
“‘Glamour’ of Durkin Decried as Menace,” Chicago Daily News, January 21, 1926, page 1.
“Jury Gives Durkin 35 Years,” Chicago Daily News, July 10, 1926, page 1.
Teague, David C. “‘The Sheik Wants Out,’” Sunday Times, January 19, 1941, page 7-M.
“Marty Durkin, ’20s Slayer, To Be Freed Wednesday,” Chicago Sun, August 6, 1945, page 13.
Raciti, Russell. “Marty Durkin Feels He’s Paid Enough,” Daily Times, August 8, 1945, page 7.
Heil, Henry. “Widow of Durkin Victim Still Bitter,” Daily Times, August 24, 1945, page 5.
“Durkin Pleads to Evade Prison,” Daily Times, September 12, 1945, page 37.
Flanagan, William I. “Durkin Fails in his Bid for Freedom,” Chicago Sun, September 13, 1945, page 17.
“‘Sheik Bandit’ Eyes Altar and a Pulpit, Too,” Daily Times, October 11, 1945, page 30.
“30-Day Grace Up; Leavenworth is Expecting Durkin,” Chicago Sun, July 19, 1946, page 21.
“Durkin, Sheik Killer Free Again,” Chicago Daily News, September 8, 1954, page 17.
Consolidated Criminal Cases #22852-23232, United States of America v. Alphonse Capone; Criminal Case Files; U.S. District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago; NAID 1105475.
Inquest on the Bodies of Albert Kachellek, Alias James Clark, Reinhardt Schwimmer, John May, Adam Heyer, Albert Weinshenk, Frank Gusenberg and Pete Gusenberg, 1929, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
“Al Capone,” FBI, www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/al-capone.
“O’Donnells Free; Big Beer Graft Is Bared,” Chicago Daily News, September 8, 1923, page 1.
“O’Banion Is Slain in His Shop,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1924, page 1.
“‘Double Cross’ in O’Banion Slaying,” Chicago Daily News, November 11, 1924, page 1.
“Gang Fire on Capone Wounds 2,” Chicago Daily News, September 20, 1926, page 1.
“Kill Weiss; W. W. O’Brien Shot,” Chicago Daily News, October 11, 1926, page 1.
“Capone’s Pal Shot Dead in Loop,” Chicago Daily News, September 7, 1928, page 1.
“Victims Are Lined Against Wall; One Volley Kills All,” Chicago Daily News, February 14, 1929, page 1.
“Killing Scene Too Gruesome for Onlookers,” Chicago Daily News, February 14, 1929, page 1.
“Gang Massacre Echoes Death of O’Banion in 1924,” Chicago Daily News, February 14, 1929, page 3.
“2 Carried Off by Gang, Says Eye Witness,” Chicago Daily News, February 14, 1929, page 3.
“38 Slain by Gangs Since O’Banion Death,” Chicago Daily News, February 14, 1929, page 3.
“Re-Enact 7 Killings at Massacre Inquiry,” Chicago Daily News, February 15, 1929, page 1.
“Asks Offer of $25,000 Reward for Gang Clews,” Chicago Daily News, February 15, 1929, page 1.
“Massacre Spot Like Picture of Unreal Fiction,” Chicago Daily News, February 15, 1929, page 3.
“Women’s Tears Shed for Slain Gang Members,” Chicago Daily News, February 15, 1929, page 3.
“Slain Doctor Was Enigma to Neighbors,” Chicago Daily News, February 15, 1929, page 3.
“Throng Trails Al Capone; He Talks for U.S.,” Chicago Daily News, March 20, 1929, page 1.
“Al Capone Arrested for Contempt,” Chicago Daily News, March 27, 1929, page 1.
“Massacre Inquest is Resumed; Order Gangster Exhumed,” Chicago Daily News, April 13, 1929, page 1.
“‘Scarface’ Sent to Jail,” Chicago Daily News, May 17, 1929, page 1.
“Peace Seen for Chicago,” Chicago Daily News, May 17, 1929, page 1.
“Terms of Truce Shown, Capone Power Broken,” Chicago Daily News, May 17, 1929, page 1.
“Torrio Coming Back to Seize Capone Power,” Chicago Daily News, May 18, 1929, page 3.
“Swears Capone Fought Hard to Dodge Jail,” Chicago Daily News, May 18, 1929, page 3.
“Gangsters Defy Cry of ‘Drive ’Em Out’; Here’s Who They Are,” Chicago Daily News, February 7, 1930, page 1.
“Warden Races to Free ‘Scarface Al,’ ” Chicago Daily News, March 17, 1930, page 1.
“Seize Three at Home of Al Capone,” Chicago Daily News, March 18, 1930, page 1.
“New Gang Directory Given Police,” Chicago Daily News, April 24, 1930, page 1.
“Ralph Capone Guilty in Tax Fraud,” Chicago Daily News, April 25, 1930, page 1.
“Capone Trial Near End; Last Arguments On,” Chicago Daily News, February 26, 1931, page 1.
“Crash Doors, Raid Brewery of Capone Gang,” Chicago Daily News, March 25, 1931, page 1.
“U.S. Indicts Capone; He Gives Up,” Chicago Daily News, June 5, 1931, page 1.
“Gang Rule Here Cracking Under U.S. Tax Drive,” Chicago Daily News, June 5, 1931, page 1.
“U.S. Agents Bare ‘Graft Trail’ of Capone Rum Ring,” Chicago Daily News, June 5, 1931, page 3.
“100 Dig 2 Years to Reveal Facts About Al Capone,” Chicago Daily News, June 5, 1931, page 3.
“Capone Pleads Guilty; Prison Near” Chicago Daily News, June 16, 1931, page 1.
“Capone’s Aids Quit Haunts to Dodge U.S.,” Chicago Daily News, June 17, 1931, page 1.
“Capone Asks to Change Plea of Guilty,” Chicago Daily News, July 30, 1931, page 1.
“Record as Taken in Full in Capone Case,” Chicago Daily News, July 30, 1931, page 3.
“Indict Al Capone Again, Court Demands,” Chicago Daily News, July 31, 1931, page 1.
“Swear in Jury to Try Al Capone,” Chicago Daily News, October 6, 1931, page 1.
“Sidelights on Trial of Capone Now on in Federal Building,” Chicago Daily News, October 6, 1931, page 3.
“Capone Appeal Due Nov. 6 in Contempt Case,” Chicago Daily News, October 6, 1931, page 3.
“U.S. Jury Hears of Capone’s ‘Take’ Told by Himself,” Chicago Daily News, October 8, 1931, page 1.
“Sidelights on Trial of Capone Now on at Federal Building,” Chicago Daily News, October 8, 1931, page 3.
“Capone’s Pal Seized with Gun at U.S. Trial,” Chicago Daily News, October 10, 1931, page 3.
“Sidelights on Capone Trial on U.S. Tax Fraud Charge,” Chicago Daily News, October 10, 1931, page 3.
“Al Capone’s Fate Is Debated by Jury,” Chicago Daily News, October 17, 1931, page 1.
“Capone Jurors Told What They Must Consider,” Chicago Daily News, October 17, 1931, page 1.
“Capone Gets Delay; Court to Act Friday,” Chicago Daily News, October 19, 1931, page 1.
“Capone Gets Eleven Years,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 1.
“Gangland’s ‘Big Shot’ in County Jail Cell with Riff-Raff Pair,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 1.
“Al Capone Case Climaxes Drive on Gangs Here,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 3.
“Here Is Real Life Story of Capone, Killer,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 3.
“Here’s How Capone Must Serve and Pay Fines,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 3.
“Capone Served with Tax Writ; Vaults Sealed,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 3.
“U.S. Attorney Thanks Aids in Capone Prosecution,” Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 3.
“K. M. Landis, Czar of Baseball, Dies,” Daily Times, Nov. 25, 1944, page 3.
“Capone’s Mind Gone, Observers Insist,” Chicago Daily News, June 26, 1946, page 1.
Brennan, Ray. “Al Capone Dying, Physician Reveals,” Chicago Times, January 25, 1947, page 3.
Brennan, Ray. “Al Capone Dies at Florida Villa,” Sunday Times, January 26, 1947, page 3.
“‘They Blamed Everything But the Fire on Me’: Al,” Sunday Times, January 26, 1947, page 3.
Trumbull, Stephen. “Capone Gets Plain Bronze Coffin,” Chicago Daily News, January 27, 1947, page 12.
“Al Capone Buried in Mt. Olivet,” Chicago Daily News, February 4, 1947, page 11.
Law Case File 44811, United States ex rel. Anna Sage v. District Director of Immigration, Law Case Files; U.S. District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago; Law Case Files NAID 1695654.
“John Dillinger,” FBI, www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger.
“10 Armed Convicts Escape,” Chicago Daily News, September 26, 1933, page 1.
“11 Inmates Fight Way from Indiana Prison,” Daily Times, September 26, 1933, page 1.
“Police Find Indiana Gang’s Lair Here; Outlaws Again Slip Out of Net,” Chicago Daily News, November 16, 1933, page 1.
“Detective Sergeant Slain,” Chicago Daily News, December 14, 1933, page 1.
“Dragnet Out for Killer of Police Hero,” Daily Times, December 15, 1933, page 3.
“Police Slayer Identified as Vault Robber,” Chicago Daily News, December 15, 1933, page 3.
“Militia Joins Felon Hunt,” Chicago Daily News, September 27, 1933, page 1.
“Dillinger Gang in Killing,” Chicago Daily News, January 15, 1934, page 1.
“Dillinger Car Found, Belief; Bullet Riddled,” Chicago Daily News, January 16, 1934, page 1.
“Indiana Indicts Dillinger for Murder; Arizona Sets Huge Bond for Outlaws,” Chicago Daily News, January 26, 1934, page 1.
“Arizona Will Extradite Dillinger and Gang to Midwest for Murders,” Chicago Daily News, January 27, 1934, page 1.
“Dillinger Extradition Gets O.K. of Arizona,” Sunday Times, January 28, 1934, page 2.
“Rush Dillinger Toward Chicago by Air,” Chicago Daily News, January 30, 1934, page 1.
“Machine Guns Meet Dillinger in Plane,” Daily Times, January 30, 1934, page 1.
Casey, Robert J. “Dillinger in Indiana Jail; Tells of His Crime Career,” Chicago Daily News, January 31, 1934, page 1.
“Who’s Afraid of Dillinger? Not Stewardess of Plane,” Chicago Daily News, January 31, 1934, page 4.
M’Loon, Walter. “Fear Raid to Rescue Outlaw,” Daily Times, January 31, 1934, page 3.
Lahey, Edwin A. “Dillinger Flees from Jail,” Chicago Daily News, March 3, 1934, page 1.
Grant, Bruce. “‘Kill Dillinger’ Police Order in Giant Manhunt,” Sunday Times, March 4, 1934, page 1.
“Dillinger ‘Too Hot,’ Cellmate Stays,” Sunday Times, March 4, 1934, page 3.
Murphy, James. “Dillinger’s Captive Tells of Mad Flight,” Sunday Times, March 4, 1934, page 5.
Lahey, Edwin A. “Car in Which Dillinger Got Away Is Found in Chicago,” Chicago Daily News, March 5, 1934, page 1.
“Three of Gang Believed Trapped in Small Area Near St. Paul,” Chicago Daily News, April 23, 1934, page 1.
“Dillinger Flees St. Paul Battle,” Daily Times, April 23, 1934, page 1.
“Girls Seized in Dillinger Fight Just Won’t Talk,” Chicago Daily News, April 23, 1934, page 3.
“Dillinger and Gang Reunited,” Daily Times, April 24, 1934, page 3.
Sholis, Victor. “Purvis Cries for Vengeance,” Daily Times, April 24, 1934, page 3.
“Here’s List of Characters in Dillinger ‘Dime Novel,’” Daily Times, April 24, 1934, page 3.
Casey Robert J. “Hoodlum Falls with Pistol in Hand in Lincoln Avenue Alley,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 1.
“Woman and Male Accomplice Cower in Hotel After Deed,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 1.
“Father Arrives to Claim Body of Dillinger,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 1.
“John Dillinger Dead, but Who Fired Shots Puzzles Coroner’s Jury,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 1.
“Mayor Kelly’s Office is Air Conditioned,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 1.
Lane, Clem. “Dillinger Made Outlaw Mark in 14 Months,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 5.
“Few Saw Shots Ending Career of Dillinger,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 5.
“Coats Off First Time in U.S. Court Here,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 5.
“Purvis Tells How Dillinger Was Trapped,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 6.
“Dillinger Aid Inherits Title of No. 1 Outlaw,” Chicago Daily News, July 23, 1934, page 6.
Sholis, Victor. “Jilted Girl Traps Dillinger,” Daily Times, July 23, 1934, page 3.
Cutter, John L. “Dillinger’s Dad Grieves Over Son’s Death,” Daily Times, July 23, 1934, page 3.
“Curious Throng Jams Morgue to View Dillinger,” Daily Times, July 23, 1934, page 3.
“Dillinger Girls His Nemesis to End of Trail,” Daily Times, July 23, 1934, page 4.
“Witnesses Vividly Tell of Dillinger Slaying,” Daily Times, July 23, 1934, page 4.
Diamond, Jack. “Dad Takes Dillinger’s Body Home; Police Raid Flat of ‘Girl Friend,’ ” Chicago Daily News, July 24, 1934, page 1.
“How Two Girls Lured Dillinger to His Death Is Finally Revealed,” Chicago Daily News, July 24, 1934, page 1.
“Dillinger’s Blurred Fingers as Futile as ‘Lifted’ Face,” Chicago Daily News, July 24, 1934, page 1.
“Heat Sets Record,” Chicago Daily News, July 24, 1934, page 1.
Hall, Kay. “Father Takes Outlaw Home for Burial,” Daily Times, July 24, 1934, page 1.
“Coroner and Aids Believe Linen Closet was Possible Cache,” Chicago Daily News, July 25, 1934, page 1.
Casey, Robert J. “Funeral Services for Desperado Held Today to Avoid Crowd,” Chicago Daily News, July 25, 1934, page 1.
Sholis, Victor. “Scarlet Lady Tells Story; Hidden by U.S.,” Daily Times, July 25, 1934, page 3.
Grant, Bruce. “Dillinger’s Death Laid to His Vanity: Hoaxed by Doctor,” Daily Times, July 25, 1924, page 4.
“Strive to Deport ‘Woman in Red,’” Daily Times, October 1, 1935, page 5.
Lahey, Edwin A. “ ‘Woman in Red’ Loses Her Fight in Court to Block Extradition,” Chicago Daily News, October 17, 1935, page 1.
“Anna Sage Loses in Ouster Fight,” Daily Times, October 17, 1935, page 3.
“Deportation Fight Ended by ‘Woman in Red,’” Chicago Daily News, April 6, 1936, page 1.
People of the State of Illinois v. William Heirens, Supreme Court of Illinois, “Case Files,” Record Series 901.001, Illinois State Archives.
Inquest on the Body of Frances Brown, 1945, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
Inquest on the Body of Suzanne Degnan, 1946, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
“Hairs Clue in Slaying of Mother,” Chicago Daily News, June 6, 1945, page 3.
“Ex-Wave Slain in Hotel Here,” Chicago Daily News, December 10, 1945, page 1.
“Killing Recalls Unsolved Case,” Chicago Daily News, December 10, 1945, page 1.
“Great Manhunt for Maniac,” Chicago Daily News, December 11, 1945, page 1.
“‘Before You Kill More—,’” Chicago Daily News, December 11, 1945, page 1.
“Maybe ‘Lipstick Killer’ Is Woman, Says Doctor,” Chicago Daily News, December 11, 1945, page 4.
“Fingerprint Clue to Murder,” Chicago Daily News, December 12, 1945, page 1.
“Writing Looks like Woman’s,” Chicago Daily News, December 12, 1945, page 4.
“Kidnap Girl, 6, From Bed Here,” Chicago Daily News, January 7, 1946, page 1.
“‘Please Don’t Hurt Her,’” Chicago Daily News, January 7. 1946, page 1.
“Killer’s ‘Butcher Tub’ Found; Death Scene Janitor Quizzed,” Chicago Daily News, January 8, 1946, page 1.
“Mayor Kelly Pledges Protection Against Mad Killer,” Chicago Daily News, January 8, 1946, page 3.
“Here Are the Clues in Kidnap-Slaying,” Chicago Daily News, January 8, 1946, page 3.
“Hunt New Killing Suspect,” Chicago Daily News, January 9, 1946, page 1.
“Victim’s Mother Learns Details for First Time,” Chicago Daily News, January 9, 1946, page 1.
“Suzanne’s Funeral Set for Friday,” Chicago Daily News, January 9, 1946, page 4.
“Janitor Poses Enigma in Slaying Quiz,” Chicago Daily News, January 9, 1946, page 4.
“Note Threatens Mrs. Degnan,” Chicago Daily News, January 30, 1946, page 1.
“Degnan Ransom Note Yields Hidden Writing,” Chicago Daily News, June 19, 1946, page 1.
“Suzanne in City Only 4 Mos. Before Death,” Chicago Daily News, June 19, 1946, page 12.
“Police Fly to Check Degnan ‘Confession,’” Chicago Daily News, June 26, 1946, page 1.
“Degnan ‘Confession’ Hit,” Chicago Daily News, June 27, 1946, page 1.
“Wife Asserts Thomas Is ‘Professional Liar,’” Chicago Daily News, June 27, 1946, page 3.
“Rich Loot in Room of Student Prowler,” Chicago Daily News, June 27, 1946, page 4.
“Quiz Student on Degnan Slaying,” Chicago Daily News, June 28, 1946, page 1. Cikanek, Edmund J.
“Ace Detectives Sure Thomas Isn’t Guilty,” Chicago Daily News, June 28, 1946, page 4. Thorp, Jerry.
“He’s Slayer, Tuohy Says,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 1.
“Danced on Day of Slaying,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 1.
“Cite Clues Dug Up by News,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 1.
“‘Heirens a Fine Boy,’ Says Ex-Teachers,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 3. Lewin, Robert.
“Pals at U. of C. Amazed; ‘Everyone Liked Him,’” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 3.
“Mother Bewildered—Can’t Believe He Did It,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 3. Snider, Arthur J., “Heirens a ‘Jekyll-Hyde,’” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 3.
“Letter Hints Heirens Had Accomplices,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 4.
“16 Burglaries Traced to Youth; More Suspected,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 4.
“Heirens Chased, Caught by Nervy Householders,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 5.
Faherty, Robert. “Degnan Case Recalls Bobby Franks Killing,” Chicago Daily News, June 29, 1946, page 3.
“Police on Guard at Scene,” Chicago Daily News, August 6, 1946, page 1.
Prowitt, Alfred. “Boy Tells Full Story Calmly,” Chicago Daily News, August 6, 1946, page 1.
“Here is the Text of Slayer’s Story,” Chicago Daily News, August 6, 1946, page 1.
Mabley, Jack.“Foil Plot by Heirens to Get ‘Suicide’ Blade,” Chicago Daily News, August 7, 1946, page 1.
“Tells How He Slew Ex-Wave,” Chicago Daily News, August 7, 1946, page 3.
“Young Killer Tells of Life as Looter,” Chicago Daily News, August 7, 1946, page 5.
“The Woman Screamed—I Stabbed Her: Heirens,” Chicago Daily News, August 7, 1946, page 5.
Casey, Robert J. “‘I Plead Guilty’: Heirens; Evidence Given to Court,” Chicago Daily News, September 4, 1946, page 1.
“Heirens’ Folks Weep in Court,” Chicago Daily News, September 4, 1946, page 1.
“Heirens Foiled in Suicide Try,” Chicago Daily News, September 5, 1946, page 1.
Casey, Robert J. “‘Last Act’ Boring to Killer,” Chicago Daily News, September 5, 1946, page 1.
“Take Surly Heirens to Joliet Jail,” Chicago Daily News, September 6, 1946, page 1.
Johnson, Enoch.“Heirens Advises Others,” Chicago Daily News, September 6, 1946, page 3.
Wright, Edan. “Heirens Tells His Side of ‘Confession,’” Chicago Daily News, November 24, 1952, page 1.
“How Heirens Was Given ‘Truth’ Drug,” Chicago Daily News, November 24, 1952, page 10.
“Heirens Returns to Stand Friday,” Chicago Daily News, November 28, 1952, page 3.
“Court Hears Heirens’ Confession,” Chicago Daily News, December 2, 1952, page 4.
“Heirens to Slasher—Give Yourself Up,” Chicago Daily News, December 4, 1952, page 5
“Killer Heirens Loses Fight for New Trial,” Chicago Daily News, December 9, 1952, page 1.
“Heirens Denied New Trial as Court Hits Chicago Police,” Chicago Sun-Times, September 24, 1954, page 3.
Possley, Maurice; Hough, Hugh. “State Acts to Block Release of Heirens,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 27, 1983, page 1.
Hillman, G. Robert. “Heirens’ Life Exemplary in Prison Without Walls,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 27, 1983, page 4.
Green, Lloyd. “‘Catch Me,’ Killer Pleaded,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 27, 1983, page 4.
O’Connor, Phillip J. “Heirens Says He’s a ‘Good Risk’ for Parole,” Chicago Sun-Times, May 6, 1983, page 4.
O’Connor, Phillip J., and Maurice Possley. “Heirens’ Release Delayed by Appellate Court,” Chicago Sun-Times, May 7, 1983, page 3.
Possley, Maurice. “Don’t Free Heirens, Victim’s Kin Urge,” Chicago Sun-Times, September 13, 1983, page 28.
Ginnetti, Toni, and Phillip J. O’Connor. “Heirens Parole Blocked,” Chicago Sun-Times, February 25, 1984, page 1.
Maloney, Andrew. “‘Lipstick Killer’ Dead,” Chicago Sun-Times, March 7, 2012, page 16.
People of the State of Illinois v. Richard Franklin Speck, Supreme Court of Illinois, “Case Files,” Record Series 901.001, Illinois State Archives.
Inquest on the Body of Gloria Davy, Suzanne Farris, Patricia Matusek, Mary Ann Jordan, Marlita Gargullo, Valentina Pasion, Nina Schmale & Pamela Wilkening, 1966, Office of the Medical Examiner of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
“King Leads 27,000 in Loop Protest,” Chicago Daily News, July 11, 1966, page 1.
Gruenberg, Robert. “Summer of Protest Looms; Daley-King Meeting Fizzles,” July 12, 1966, page 4.
Rooney, Edmund J., and Arthur Gorlick. “Lone Strangler Kills Eight Student Nurses,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 1.
“Suspects Seized for Quizzing,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 1.
“Yesterday, So Full of Life, Plans,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 1.
Bernhard, Kent. “But No One Was Watching . . . ,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 1.
Lipson, Jerry. “Sad Trek to Identify Slain Girls,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 3.
Snider, Arthur J. “Probably the Worst Sex Crime,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 3.
Gruenberg, Robert. “Unlikely Place for Violence,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 3.
“St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Eclipsed,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 4.
“More Police Sent to Jittery W. Side,” Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 4.
“How the 8 Student Nurses Were Slain—One by One,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 15, 1966, page 2.
“Stunned Families Talk of Broken Plans,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 15, 1966, page 3.
“Quiet Jeffrey Manor, Where Murder Was a Stranger . . . ,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 15, 1966, page 5.
“Here’s Record of Other Mass Killings Here, Elsewhere,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 15, 1966, page 7.
Rooney, Edmund J. “New Clue in Nurse Killings,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1966, page 1.
“Kerner Sends Troops to Quell Rioting Here,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1966, page 1.
Gorlick, Arthur. “A Rap on the Door—,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1966, page 3.
Newman, M. W. “The Mass Murder: How Could It Happen?” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1966, page 3.
Klemesrud, Judy. “Filipino Nurses’ Role Here,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1966, page 4.
“Rites Scheduled for Slaying Victims,” Chicago Daily News, July 15, 1966, page 6.
Petacque, Art. “Nurse Survivor Can Identify Killer: Police,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 16, 1966, page 6.
———. “Suspect is Identified in 8 Nurse Murders,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 17, 1966, page 1.
Warden, Rob. “He Was Woman-Crazy, Says Monmouth Friend,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 1.
Rooney, Edmund J. “Gun, Knife Linked to Speck,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 1.
“Doctor Spots Tattoo on Bloody Suspect,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 1.
“Capture Is Relief to Kin,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 1.
Rooney, Edmund J. “Speck Unable to Face Nurse,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 1.
Gorlick, Arthur. “The Lonely Wanderer,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 3.
“How Doctor Found Tattoo on Suspect,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 3.
Pollock, Susan. “Services Held Here for 5 of Slain Girls,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 5.
“Speck Linked to 2 Monmouth Crimes,” Chicago Daily News, July 18, 1966, page 5.
Anderson, David. “How Doctor Spotted the Tell-Tale Tattoo,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 18, 1966, page 1.
Brennan, Ray, and Art Petacque. “Accused Slayer Heavily Guarded,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 18, 1966, page 1.
Hough, Hugh. “Timetable on a Manhunt,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 18, 1966, page 3.
Rothman, Stephen A. “City Gives Big Sigh of Relief,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 18, 1966, page 3.
Brennan, Ray, and Art Petacque. “Delay Speck Meeting with the Survivor,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 19, 1966, page 1.
“Rites for 5 of 8 Slain Nurses Are Held in Area,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 19, 1966, page 4.
Smith, John Justin, and M. W. Newman. “Nurse Walks Up to Speck and Says, ‘This is the Man,’” Chicago Daily News, April 5, 1967, page 1.
Brennan, Ray. “Nurse Sobs, Points to Speck as Slayer,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 6, 1967, page 1.
“Her Q. & A. Tells Terror,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 6, 1967, page 1.
Smith, John Justin, and William Clements. “Speck Fate Up to Jury,” Chicago Daily News, April 15, 1967, page 1.
Brennan, Ray, and Abra Prentice. “Death Penalty for Speck,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 16, 1967, page 3.
Brennan, Ray. “Speck’s Story: My Mind a Blank,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 16, 1967, page 4.
Morse, Walter F. “Reactions to Verdict Told; Some Just Want to Forget,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 16, 1967, page 4.
Day, Thomas. “Officials Comment on Verdict,” Chicago Sun-Times, April 16, 1967, page 5.
Snider, Arthur J. “Jail Doctor at Odds with Panel,” Chicago Daily News, April 17, 1967, page 1.
Smith, John Justin, and William Clements. “What’s Ahead in Courts,” Chicago Daily News, April 17, 1967, page 1.
Rooney, Edmund J. “Speck Sullen in Stateville Cell,” Chicago Daily News, June 6, 1967, page 3.
Brennan, Ray. “Speck Sentenced to Die in Chair,” Chicago Sun-Times, June 6, 1967, page 3.
Eaton, William J. “High Court Saves Speck from Chair,” Chicago Daily News, June 28, 1971, page 1.
Rooney, Edmund J. “Speck Greets New Sentence with Chuckle,” Chicago Daily News, November 22, 1972, page 3.
McCahill, Dolores. “Speck Earnings to Survivors,” Chicago Sun-Times, October 18, 1972, page 18.
“Stateville Art Show OK’d for Sunday,” Chicago Daily News, September 12, 1973, page 11.
McNamee, Tom. “Speck Death Stirs Gamut of Emotion,” Chicago Sun-Times, December 6, 1991, page 1.
O’Connor, Phillip J. “Heart Attack Fatal to Richard Speck, Killer of 8 Student Nurses Here in ’66,” Chicago Sun-Times, December 6, 1991, page 22.
Newman, M. W. “So Long, Chicago,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 1.
“Farewell to Our Family,” Chicago Daily News, March 4, 1978, page 12.
“The New Mayor,” Chicago Daily News, April 29, 1879, page 1.
“Chicago Gets It,” Chicago Daily News, February 24, 1890, page 1.
The Chicago Daily News Almanac, 1891.
The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book, 1894.
“Stone Is Set by McKinley,” Chicago Daily News, October 9, 1899, page 1.
“Death in Iroquois Fire,” Chicago Daily News, December 30, 1903, page 1.
Stone, George P. “Franks Case Work Wins Pulitzer Prize,” April 27, 1925, page 1.
“Crowd at Funeral of Beulah Annan,” Chicago Daily News, March 14, 1928, page 8.
“500 On Guard as Prisoners Go To New Jail,” Chicago Daily News, March 29, 1929, page 1.
The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book, 1930.
“Cermak’s Funeral Friday,” Chicago Daily News, March 6, 1933, page 1.
“Chicago Ready to Celebrate Dry Era’s Exit,” Chicago Daily News, December 5, 1933, page 1.
“Richard Loeb Slain in Prison; Stabbed by Convict in Fight,” Chicago Daily News, January 28, 1936, page 1.
Grant, Bruce. “Haymarket Riot Widow Joins Mate,” Daily Times, April 10, 1936, page 16.
“Murder Castle Bought by U.S.; 7 Died There,” Chicago Daily News, January 14, 1938, page 20.
“Judge Landis Dies at 78,” Chicago Daily News, November 25, 1944, page 1.
“Stronger Police Force to Fight Crime: Daley,” Chicago Daily News, April 6, 1955, page 1.
Blake, Phil. “Leopold Death Ends Bizarre Crime Story,” Chicago Daily News, August 30, 1971, page 1.
Hanson, Henry. “The Yards Go Nobly to Slaughter,” Chicago Daily News, July 31–August 1, 1971, page 5.
Hahn, Jon. “Top Out Sears Tower,” Chicago Daily News, May 3, 1973, page 1.
Hayner, Don; McNamee, Tom. “Start the Presses—Sun-Times Reported, Made History,” Chicago Sun-Times, February 1, 1998, page 12.
“Chicago History Timeline,” Chicago Public Library, www.chipublib.org/brief-history-everett-mckinley-dirksen-us-courthouse.
“The Eight Anarchists Who Have Been Convicted,” Chicago Daily News, September 14, 1887, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Nina Van Zandt,” Chicago Daily News, May 4, 1970, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, November 11, 1887, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, October 30, 1893, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Carter H. Harrison, Mayor of Chicago Murdered by Prendergast,” Chicago Daily News, July 13, 1894, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Patrick Eugene Joseph Prendergast, Who Murdered Mayor Harrison,” Chicago Daily News, July 13, 1894, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“H. H. Holmes,” Chicago Daily News, May 7, 1896, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“The Holmes ‘Castle,’ Englewood, Chicago,” Chicago Record, May 8, 1896, page 3.
Chicago Daily News, May 7, 1896, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“August A. Becker,” Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1899, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Final Effort to Save Becker From Execution,” Chicago Daily News, November 8, 1899, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, November 10, 1899, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Mrs. Mary Steinbrecher and Johann Hoch,” Chicago Daily News, January 31, 1905, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Informal group of three wives of Johann Hoch sitting on a bench probably in the Criminal Courts Building in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois. DN-0003589, Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News Collection, Chicago History Museum.
Portrait of Johann Hoch and four unidentified men in a room in Chicago, Illinois. DN-0003590 Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News Collection, Chicago History Museum.
Chicago Daily News, February 23, 1906, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Black Hand letter, Case #4632, The United States v. George Pavlick, Criminal Case Files; U.S. District Court for the Eastern (Chicago) Division of the Northern District of Illinois; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Chicago; NAID 6014725.
“Prisoner in ‘Black Hand’ Trial . . . ,” Chicago Daily News, April 7, 1911, page 4, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Image of U.S. Deputy Marshal A.J. Colder and U.S. Deputy Marshal Charles Donovan walking on either side of Gianni Alongi, whose hands are cuffed in front of his body, on a street in Chicago, Illinois. DN-0056850, Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News Collection, Chicago History Museum.
“Two Studies of Spencer, the Dreamer,” Chicago Daily News, October 7, 1913, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Full-length portrait of Henry Spencer, confessed murderer of Mrs. Mildred Allison Rexroat, sitting by a desk in a room with two men standing in the corner. DN-0061184, Chicago Daily News Negatives Collection, Chicago History Museum.
Chicago Daily News, September 4, 1918, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“The Wreckage of Chicago’s Federal Building,” National Archives photo no. 165-WW-164B-7.
Image of a police photograph of two head and shoulders portraits, in profile and from the front of Tommy O’Connor. DN-0073769, Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News Collection, Chicago History Museum.
“Slain Detective, Family, and Slayer,” Chicago Daily News, March 24, 1921, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Image of Tommy O’Connor standing at the judge’s bench with a small group of unidentified men at the front of a courtroom in Chicago, Illinois. DN-0073352, Chicago Daily News Negatives Collection, Chicago History Museum.
“. . . Their Route to Liberty,” Chicago Daily News, December 12, 1921, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“. . . Mrs. Sabelle Nitti Crudelle, Chicago Slayer ...,” Chicago Daily News, July 11, 1923, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Belva Gaertner, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, March 12, 1924, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Family Mourns for Salesman in Divorcee’s Car,” Chicago Daily News, March 12, 1924, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Beulah Annan, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Called ‘Chicago’s Prettiest Slayer,’” Chicago Daily News, May 24, 1924, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Women Arraigned in Court for Murder,” Chicago Daily News, April 28, 1924, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Girl Lawyer Kills Man in Hunt for Another,” Chicago Daily News, April 24, 1924, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Photo of Nathan Leopold Jr. looking toward the camera and sitting with Richard Loeb in a crowded courtroom during their trial for murder, 1924, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Image of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, Jr., standing at the front of a crowded courtroom, on trial for the murder of Bobby Franks in Chicago, Illinois. DN-0077051, Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News Collection, Chicago History Museum.
Chicago Daily News, July 21, 1924, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Nathan Leopold, who served 33 years in prison for the thrill killing of Bobby Franks, waits at O’Hare Airport to leave Chicago for good. He is with his attorney, Elmer Gertz and friend Ralph Newman. Photo by William Pauer, March 14, 1958/Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Principals in Durkin Shooting Affray,” Chicago Daily News, October 29, 1925, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Informal three-quarter length portrait of alleged gunman Martin Durkin sitting at a table in a courtroom in Chicago, Illinois. DN-0080966, Chicago Daily News Negatives Collection, Chicago History Museum.
“When Durkin Was Brought Back to Chicago to Face Double Murder Charges,” Chicago Daily News, January 21, 1926, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Half-length portrait of Irma Sullivan Durkin, wife of alleged gunman Martin Durkin, sitting in a room in Chicago, Illinois. DN-0081082, Chicago Daily News Negatives Collection, Chicago History Museum.
Chicago Daily News, July 10, 1926, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, February 14, 1929, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Setting of Capone Tax-Evasion Trial as Seen by Artist,” Chicago Daily News, October 10, 1931, page 3, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, October 24, 1931, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Al Capone’s bronze coffin, with $30,000 worth of flowers, is removed from a hearse at Mount Olivet Cemetery after being brought back to Chicago from Florida. Photo by John Mendicino, February 4, 1947/Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“The Latest Escapade in the Career of a Modern Jesse James,” Sunday Times, March 4, 1934, page 5, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
“Diagram of John Dillinger’s Escape,” Sunday Times, March 4, 1934, page 4, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Daily Times, July 23, 1934, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Crowds jam the Cook County morgue in 1934 to view John Dillinger’s body after Dill-inger was killed outside the Biograph Theater. Photo by Rocco Padulo Jr./Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Investigators find dismembered body parts of 6-year-old Suzanne Degnan in a sewer south of her Edgewater home. She was found missing that morning. Photo by Matthew Anderson, January 7, 1946/Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
William Heirens, who confessed to Suzanne Degnan’s murder, is photographed by police. After brutal interrogations, the University of Chicago undergraduate also admitted murdering two other women. He later proclaimed his innocence. Photo by Bill Knefel, July 3, 1946/Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, September 4, 1946, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Chicago Daily News, July 14, 1966, page 1, Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.
Richard Speck at the Cook County Jail hospital. Speck was arrested after he tried to commit suicide July 16 at the Starr Hotel. He was convicted of the murders in 1967 and died in prison in 1991. Courtesy of Sun-Times Media.