One of the most sensational developments in the war on John Dillinger ( America's Public Enemy No 1 ) was the arrest in Chicago of John J ( Boss ) McLaughlin - old time political boss and suspected ally of Dillinger - he is charged with conspiracy in the kidnapping of Edward G Brewer ( wealthy St Paul brewer ) who was ransomed for ?0,000 - " You are dreaming " McLaughlin told the police when they arrested him and his 17 year old son John - the police believe that behind McLaughlin is Dillinger and his gang - photo shows Boss McLaughlin April 30th 1934