Judge, 1931-01-17 · page 7 of 48
Judge — January 17, 1931 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page satirizes 1920s gangster culture during Prohibition. The top cartoon mocks gang violence: a man slides down a chute labeled "The Rider" while declaring "I ain't no carrier pigeon!"—suggesting he's been disposed of by criminals. The "Gangster Activities" section below reports on organized crime figures with dark humor: "Roman" Onsatte's accidental shotgun discharge, "Fried" Koromusio's weekend hideout, the Tittignoni mob's banquet, "Bugs" Moran's rivalry with "Red" Curke, and Ruckus interests' speakeasy opening. The lower cartoon shows men entering what appears to be an illegal bar, with one asking "No cover charge, is there?"—satirizing the prevalence and open operation of Prohibition-era speakeasies despite legal bans on alcohol sales.
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i 4————__—+ JUDGE Tue Riore Gangster Activities “Rove Oxrvrre: was badly hurt, last Monday, when a sawed-off shotgun he was carrying accidentally discharged under his coat. “Fried” Koronusio, well known pol- ator of the Bronx, spent the week-end in a clump of bushes on the Boston Post Road. icy ope The Tittignioni mob ve a b quet last Saturday evening to “Rip” Scolotta, a former member. —Immedi- ately after the coffee and speeches pineapples were served. “Bugs” Moron is meeting the com- petition from Gurke’s new night club by slashing prices and three of Red's waiters. The Ruckus interests, of Harlem, have recently opencd another bomb- proof speakeasy. Scotty Melvers took a victim for a hitch-hike last Thursday. “Two-spot” Levitz, the Brooklyn gin broker, who has been in Ch for several days on business, retur vd last. Monday evening in a pine-wood box. —Dana L. Corn Tell th’ boss yerself—I ain't no carrier pigeon! “No cover charge, is there?” comicbooks.com