They were charged in a Federal indictment with having conspired to violate the prohibition laws. Some of them may not be, but I don't know. He is vice president and general manager of the Gold Seal Liquors, Inc. He had visited Ricca and Campagna in Leavenworth Penitentiary under the pretext that he was an attorney and used the name of Joseph Bulger, a Chicago attorney. Spilotro knew just the man, and pointed them to John Mendell. By all accounts he still was the most powerful mobster in Chicago, and thus a good man to have as a friend. During World War I Kastel was engaged - as a matter of fact, he has been convicted - was engaged in many illegal operations. Shortly after the shooting, Accardo was seen in the lobby of Capones headquarters, the Lexington Hotel on Michigan Avenue, with a machine gun. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Meyer Lansky, and Charles "Lucky" Luciano were said to be the enforcers for the gang and they engaged in terrorizing tactics as enforcers. The third indictment named Edward M. Dobkin, Cornelius J. Sullivan, James Rossi, alias James Ross, all Chicago gamblers, and charged them with receiving Continental Press News and distributing it from the Victoria Hotel to numerous bookies. This book contained the addresses and names, in many instances the private telephone numbers, of some of the leading underworld characters in the Nation. These boxes were in Chicago - except in the first ward, where the Century has the monopoly - Cicero, Argo, Calumet City, in Illinois, Hammond, Indiana Harbor, and Whiting. An expert at deactivating complex alarm systems, known as the most skilled bypass man in the whole Outfit, Mendell was the first to go, disappearing on January 15. (Whereupon, at 12: 25 p. m., the committee recessed until 2 : 30 p. m. the same day. The second and third floors were devoted to gambling and the fourth floor to prostitution. Pat Manno, alias Patrick J. Manning, has been in the policy racket in Chicago for many years. It is claimed that he graduated from the school of architects and engineering at the university. The Texas Times Herald, Dallas, Tex., on December 19, 1946, linked Pat Manno with others in an effort by Chicago gangsters to take over $14,000,000 annual gambling and racket concession in Dallas County. Senator WILEY. Though Accardo technically retired from being a Mafia boss in the late 1950s, he continued to pull the strings as a consigliere. Through Edward Vogel, plans were made for the underworld organization headed by Torrio to elect its ticket in the mayoralty election. Capezio has also been closely associated with John I. He repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment guarantee against self-incrimination. That was what it was. The CHAIRMAN. Tony Accardo was on a par with Don Carlo Gambino.Low key,gentlemanly and wise.Yet if you messed with him then there was only one outcome.Your life expectancy would not be very long. Thank you very much, Mr. Peterson. Then that is the same Mr. Annenberg that gave Mr. Molasky 22 1/2 shares of Pioneer News Service for $1, I believe. The CHAIRMAN. The other members of this group included Edward Stern and S. J. Horwick. Murray's first conflict with the law occurred in 1918 when he was arrested as John Humphreys on a charge of burglary. Information was received some years ago that Evans was one of several hoodlums who were attempting to gain control of the dry-cleaning industry. Dobkin has been a betting commissioner for many years. Prior to the time they were released I think there were back taxes on the part of Campagna and Ricca to the extent of about $500,000, as I recall. They were later returned to the penitentiary. This burglary was a personal insult to Accardo, no doubt about it. When Big Tim Murphy was sent to Leavenworth Penitentiary after conviction in a mail robbery case, the press reported that O'Hara was, collecting $500,000 in an effort to secure the release of Murphy from prison. In New York the company was known as the True-Mint Co. He was implicated in the million-dollar movie-extortion case along with the other Capone gangsters. The CHAIRMAN. Early on in his career, Accardo allegedly tracked down colleagues who had betrayed Capone and beat them to death with a baseball bat. At the time of the arrest $4,300 in cash was found on the person of John Capone, who claimed he had been spending most of his time in Florida and denied any knowledge about the Capone syndicate. And he and Swanson also had their throats slashed. Do you solemnly swear the testimony you will give this committee will be the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? O'Hara was then indicted but won a directed verdict on June 7, 1933. I think Campagna indicated that he got around $200,000 as his share. Much like Capone, Giancana craved attention and loved the limelight. As a result, Accardo and attorney, Eugene Bernstein, were indicted by the Federal grand jury. Jack Guzik's father was naturalized on November 5, 1898, at which time he was apparently 10 or 11 years of age and received his naturalization when his father became a citizen. He knew he wouldn't get his jewelry back even if the burglars were caught. Las Vegas enforcer Anthony Spilotro was called back to Chicago to oversee this piece of business. As I said before, until the repeal of prohibition the principal activities of this group were related to the illegal liquor traffic. Another important member is Murray Llewellyn Humphreys, alias J. Harris, known as "The Camel," 7710 Bennett Avenue. Still, whenever Accardo was called to court to testify on his involvement with the Outfit, he firmly denied any and all allegations. The purchase was made in the name of Irving Haim and the money was obtained from a New Orleans bank on notes secured by Irving Haim, Phil Kastel, Frank Costello and William Helis. Two persons familiar with crime. William Roemer, a retired FBI agent who tracked Accardos career for years, said recently he could never charge Accardo but believed he was one of the triggermen in the St. Valentines Day massacre in Chicago in 1929. Pierce, incidentally, was one of those acquitted. He had risen to power and influence through the operation of a string of brothels to become the vice lord of the first ward and had married one of the most prosperous madams of the district. He spent a lot of time before the grand jury. In the opinion of at least the chairman of this committee, you are outstanding in the work that you have done in your experience and you are well qualified to be of service to the committee in telling us not only the matters about the situation in Chicago but in other sections of the country. I think the union was thrown into receivership. Many of them remained in the same field following prohibition. In fact, information has been received that after the $70,000 fire at the Tavern Distributing, Inc., records and appliance division in Miami, on June 15, 1947, Anthony De Lordo actually tried to contact Sam Taran by telephone. Mr. Peterson, you are the operating director of the Chicago Crime Commission? Unlike Capone, whose lavish lifestyle had attracted the attention of law enforcement, Accardo preferred to work from the shadows. Heres a list, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Stationmaster arrested after train collision in Greece kills at least 36, Ohios senators to unveil rail safety bill in wake of East Palestine derailment, After months of pounding, Ukrainian official says military may pull back from Bakhmut, Elizabeth Holmes cites her new baby as a reason she should avoid prison for Theranos scam, What time is it on the moon? Mr. Peterson, you have notes that you are following. He was 86. Mr. PETERSON. Senator WILEY. But many experts believe thats one of the main reasons for his success and a testament to his intelligence. SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE The Government interpreted pari-mutuel betting odds and racing results as lottery price lists and alleged these defendants conspired to decentralize Nationwide News Service.and take over its business through the formation of Continental Press Service of which Arthur McBride was then director. A call was made to Las Vegas where The Outfit's Anthony Spilotro (photo left) protected the mob's casino skimming operations. In 1922, O'Hara was business agent for the Chicago Federation of Musicians. In 1936 Lipschultz---. It was also understood that Epstein visited Mexico City in the early part of 1949, where he met Virginia. On September 16, 1922, probation was granted to the defendants. I believe it goes farther north than Roosevelt Road. It has been a losing proposition and we can't continue it * * *.". The operation of the gang has been extended to many places in the United States, and important alliances have been made from time to time with the powerful underworld leaders in other parts of the country, particularly with members of the so-called Frank Costello gang in New York. The CHAIRMAN. That is right. They'd learn the key to longterm health and freedom is to act "normal" and respect everyone. While he was released a year later, he soon fled to Mexico to avoid any further grand jury questioning. There is just a little bit left leading up to the background of the Capone gang here, and then perhaps that would be a good breaking off point. I have the exact name of the association in our files which I will make available to you if you want it. Taran was finally located in Brainerd, Minn. De Lordo was named by James Egan, the payoff man in the gang killing of Martin (Sonny Boy) Quirk, which killing occurred on September 18, 1943, as having been implicated with John Joseph Williams and others in the killing. Again that was the movie extortion plot. Also known as Joe Batters and Big Tuna, Tony Accardo. On July 18, 1932, John Capone, then 29 years of age, was arrested with his bodyguard who at that time was Rocco Fischetti. What sections have you been stationed in? The latest unsavory fellow to poke his head and his many misdeeds into the present was born in 1906 and named Antonio Leonardo Accardo. As previously indicated, Frank Costello, Joe Adonis, John Torrio, and other members of the gang gained control of legitimate liquor business. Mr. PETERSON. . Going back again a long time in 1924, that is when I think I mentioned this morning they actually took over the town out there in an election, manned it with machine guns, and that sort of thing. Mr. PETERSON. 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With reference to the Federal income-tax violation Ralph Capone received a sentence of 3 years in a Federal penitentiary and a $10,000 fine in one case, a similar sentence in a second case and a year in the Cook County House of Correction and a $10,000 fine in the third indictment. For the information of the press and others here, the committee will continue with Mr. Peterson's statement at 2:30 this afternoon in this room, but his statement will be interrupted at 3:15, at which time Mr. William Brown, the president of the Pioneer News Service, will testify. At that time he lived at 1722 East Seventieth Street, Chicago. He was indicted by a Federal grand jury in Chicago in January 1935 as a result of a perjury committed before a grand jury investigating the income tax of Malloy. At least, they were, the last that I inquired. He was released in each of those instances. Mr. PETERSON. The indictment was dismissed after Al Capone was convicted of income-tax evasion and sentenced to the Federal penitentiary. I mentioned a short while ago the records recovered by the Los Angeles Police with reference to Jack I. Dragna and his lieutenant, Mo Mo Adamo. Later in a hearing before the United States Board of Tax Appeals beginning in January 1939 to determine the amount of income tax and penalties owing by Humphreys, testimony was given that in addition to the income received from various sources Humphreys received $50,000 ransom paid by the milk wagon drivers union for the release of Robert C. Fitchie in 1931. From 1928 to the early 1930's one of the most powerful gangs operating New York City and on the East coast was composed of the following individuals: Frank Costello, Joe Adonis, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, John Torrio, the abdicated king of the Capone syndicate, Dutch Goldberg, Abner "Longie" Zwillman, Meyer Lansky, Charles "Lucky" Luciano, Moe Sedgwick, alias Little Moe, Jack Levenson, Charles Haim. He was asked if he knew who could've pulled off such a heist. He threw an extravagant wedding for his daughter, took his wife on an extended vacation to Europe, and picked up deep sea fishing as a hobby. On October 1, 1926, he was indicted, together with Al Capone, the mayor and chief of police of Cicero, Ill., and many others. Frank Costello of New York has admitted having an acquaintanceship with Ricca several years ago. "On April 19, 1961, confidential informant T-6 advised" the FBI "that the Chicago hoodlum faction under Tony Accardo is feuding with the Balistrieri faction in Milwaukee," according to the . In 1932 he was arrested at the Planters Hotel with Frank Rio, Capone's Philadelphia cellmate, Paul Ricca and Michael Costello. On June 27, 1933, Humphreys was indicted by the Federal grand jury in Chicago on a charge of income-tax evasion. Levinson explained his problem to Accardo, who told him not to worry. Mr. PETERSON. In March 1933 Humphreys and Charles Fischetti were taken into custody for questioning with reference to the murder of the secretary of the Hoisting and Portable Engineers Union, local 569. They changed the ordinance to read differently than it had before, which took his control over the chief of police. He also maintains a residence address at, 3100 North Sheridan Road in Chicago, where his brothers, Rocco and Joe, live. In the income tax hearing there it was claimed that Lipschultz then received a gross income of $107,111 from the Harlem Tavern in Stickney, Ill., the Stockdale Saloon in Forest View, and the old Hawthorne Kennel Club, which was known as a Capone syndicate enterprise. From that time on, Ricca became influential in the inner circles of the Capone organization. In recent months he has been living in California, I believe it is Tarzana, Calif. The CHAIRMAN. Frank Garnet has also been operating juke boxes as a distributor in Los Angeles. The committee will meet in the morning at 10 o'clock in room 457 of the Senate Office Building, when Mr. Peterson will resume his testimony. That is the King's Ransom Scotch. He has been the part owner of the El Patio gambling place at 5914 West Cermak Road, together with Joe Corngold. Al Capone was suspected of organizing the hit and Tony Accardo was accused of participating. He has also been known to maintain close relations with some of the individuals who have been prominently identified with the underworld on the east coast. The CHAIRMAN. The committee will come to order. In 1944 it was alleged that Gus Alex, Hymie Levin, Gus Liebe, and others were connected with the notorious gambling. I don't recall the exact figures, but I believe that Ricca admitted in testimony there that he got between $50,000 and $100,000 a year. The heat on Accardo intensified after that when the FBI searched his house and found $275,000, with some money bundles wrapped in bank wrappers from the Valley Bank in Las Vegas. Ricca frequently has used the name of DeLucia, and the owner of record of the property in Long Beach, Ind., is in the name of Nancy DeLucia. What is the estimated amount of money he has in those enterprises? In 1937 -. Mr. Brown's testimony is included in part 4 of the committee's hearings.). Mr. Peterson, what are the Whitely brands? In his later years, Tony Accardo would fiercely deny that he was ever a mob boss. Mr. PETERSON. And eventually, he would take over the entire Outfit. The CHAIRMAN. McDonald was shot in the back of the head, his body dumped in an alley on April 14. Mr. PETERSON. In 1943, Accardos close friend, Paul (the Waiter) Ricca, allegedly assumed control and appointed Accardo underboss. If anyone,that's a criminal,had any smarts they'd read all they could about Mr. Accardos "mngmt" style. Steven Garcia's throat had also been slashed from ear to ear, but instead of being shot, Garcia had multiple stab wounds. But in 1931, the fearsome mobster was put behind bars for tax evasion. He is supposed to have a farm in Kendall County, Ill., about 1,100 acres there, which has been managed or was during the war by Francis Curry. As an interesting sidelight as to how he got the name, in May 1930 Sam Hunt was arrested in the State's attorney's office as a member of a shotgun squad that kidnaped and wounded a man at Berwyn and Ashland. The CHAIRMAN. In 1947 on financial records Peskin listed the name of his company as the Chicago Automatic Music Co. The CHAIRMAN. Capezio's wife Marie is the sister of Frank Nitti, former head of the Capone mob. Interestingly he never spent a night in jail in his entire life. Campagna originally came from New York City, and at first it is claimed that he hung around Taylor and Halsted Streets in the old "bloody twentieth" ward in Chicago. The 71-year-old Accardo seethed, less for rage over property lost than over the breach of respect. Mr. PETERSON. Family & Personal Life. As of 1941 he was vice president of the Cook Oil Co. As of 1944 he had addresses at 2233 East Sixty-eighth and 1722 East Seventieth Street, Chicago. He served 6 months on that charge. Accardo was convicted in 1960 of tax evasion and sentenced to six years in prison, but the conviction was overturned. Borselino was a member of the notorious westside Wild Bunch, a group of grizzled Cicero enforcers tasked with the Outfits most difficult jobs. The CHAIRMAN. I think he has a filling station out there. It was surrounded by a seven-foot-high wrought iron fence and two electrically controlled gates. He has been arrested with Claude Maddox as well as with Rocco De Grazio, Fred Rossi, and others. On August 21, 1941, the State's attorney of Chicago charged that Rocco De Stefano together with Harry V. Russell, prominent handbook operator, Peter Tremont, policy operator, Patrick Manno, policy operator, Max Caldwell, Milton Schwartz, and Maurice Margolis, had helped spend $910,000 looted from the treasury of local 1248, Retail Clerks Protective Association, union funds. Federal judge to 8 months in jail for contempt of court. He admitted he operated a pool hall owned by his brother and thathewas a poker dealer. No. He is an associate of many of the most important members of the Capone outfit, including Nitti, deceased leader of the gang, Murray Humphreys, Paul Ricca, and Louis Campagna. The CHAIRMAN. On January 20 police found the body of Bernie Ryan. I have the one extra copy that I gave to your committee here. He is the son of a restaurant owner. That is correct. The CHAIRMAN. Western Union provided the technical equipment. I would have to check. Europe and others push for a standard lunar time zone. Died: June 14, 1986, Bensenville, Ill. Nicknames: The Ant, Tough Tony. Mr. PETERSON. In connection with the investigation of the St. Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago in 1929, testimony was taken concerning the sale of a machine gun. All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2019, Thomas P. Hunt, Whiting, VT 05778. In 1943 -. About 1948 Louis Lipschultz, according to the chief of police of Cicero, Ill., contacted him and offered him $100,000 to permit gambling to operate in Cicero. Our files would probably show whether they are or not. Capezio has been engaged in big-time gambling operations in Chicago. Dandy Phil Kastel and Frank Costello were also engaged in large-scale slot-machine activities. Rocco DeStefano has had his name linked with that of Guzik, Charles and Rocco Fischetti, and other hoodlums as being friends of these persons. By the late 1940s the "Capone mob" was called The Outfit, and was run by Antonino "Joe Batters" Accardo (photo right). Most of the book is regurgitated from multiple other . But he said he had never been a boss.. It goes into the major crimes and the effect upon the lives of the citizens in the various communities, and so forth? That covers it I think, mostly. As I understand it, its membership represents about eleven or twelve thousand communities - cities or local communities. Powered by. In January 1937 DeMere had shot and killed William Stanley, a Negro, after Stanley had slain Frank Buglio, a brother of Ralph. It is known that a burglary gang has hung around the Primrose Bar in Los Angeles. It is very interesting and most useful. No witnesses could be produced and the case was then dismissed. Since his parole from Federal penitentiary in 1947 he has naturally kept in the background. He has been arrested on numerous occasions which include one by the New Orleans police in 1928, by the Memphis, Tenn., police in February 1928. Cicero has long been the headquarters for the Capone gang. During the Dillinger investigation, incidentally, he was one of the principal contacts with "Baby Face" Nelson, the most notorious killer of that gang. Mr. PETERSON. It is my impression that the man he bought it from is Arnold Kruse, but I wouldn't say for sure. And so he bought a twenty-two room mansion at 915 Franklin Avenue for $125,000. It will define the activity of the gangs, so it does not just cover gambling and slot machines? Tony Accardo . It was also alleged at that time that Humphreys and other hoodlums were attempting to muscle in to a milk-drivers union. His father left unfulfilled a dying promise to arrange for Buddy's care after he was gone. Peter Tremont has operated in Chicago the Silver Wheel, the Ditto Wheel, and the Rome Wheel. They settled for around $100,000. In recent years he has operated the Primrose Path, 1159 North Clark Street, Chicago, and in recent months has operated a place called the Primrose Bar in Los Angeles. Accardo would turn out to be a much sharper boss than the man who made him a member at age twenty. When Peskin and others were indicted for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law the Government contended that Peskin during that time was furnishing 100 stills with corn sugar for alcohol and it, is alleged that a million dollars worth of corn sugar had been sold to alcohol manufacturers by Peskin. In the past he has spent a large amount of time at Russell's Silver Bar, 400 South State Street, Chicago, operated by Harry Russell, a big shot in the gambling set-up in Chicago and more recently in Florida. No more ties to Accardo. The Capone gang was vitally interested in a track in Chicago known under two names, namely, the Laramie Kennel Club. He was murdered in the Rouse House in Libertyville, which was the site of a 1980 crime in which 15-year-old William Rouse used a shotgun to murder his millionaire parents, Bruce and Darlene Rouse.. Hunt was found at the scene with a discharged shotgun in a golf bag. Accardo died of heart and lung. On the income-tax evasion I am inclined to think they were on that. Joey Batters, died in 1992, five years before Nick Bosa, who has helped the 49ers return to football's biggest stage, was even born. I think it was 2 or 3 years ago. Hill at the Acapulca. Its no wonder why FBI agent William F. Roemer Jr. called Accardo the genuine godfather.. Senator WILEY. Accardo was supposedly heard whistling 'You are my sunshine' referring to a Vegas lawyer nicknamed 'Sunshine'. Without any question he is one of the leading members of the syndicate. The offer was turned down. /r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world. He was a three-time target of the U.S. Senates permanent subcommittee on investigations. As of 1944, Sam Hunt was allegedly an official of the Drexel Wine & Liquor Co., Thirty-ninth and Cottage Grove Avenue. . The De Grazios. I can check it through our files. Sam "Golf Bag" Hunt, whose real name is Samuel McPherson Hunt, has been closely associated with many prominent members of the Capone syndicate including Murray Humphreys, Ralph Pierce, Jack Guzik, Charles Fischetti, and others. In October, Accardos houseboy, native Sicilian Mike Volpe, vanished weeks after testifying in front of a grand jury investigating the slayings linked to the January break-in. The Federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the following violated the Federal Communications Act : Jack Guzik, 7240 Louella ; Leslie A. Kruse, alias Kane, 5206 Oakton Street, Niles Center; Maurice L. Goldstein, alias M. L. Goldie. In 1946 Hunt had an interest in a tavern at Sixty-third and Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. In 1946 it was alleged in a statement made by James M. Ragen to the State's attorney that Guzik, together with Tony Accardo and Murray Humphreys as representatives of the Capone syndicate were attempting to muscle into the Continental Press. Sedway's testimony apparently did not carry a whole lot of weight, as the final 11,500-page Kefauver Committee report included just four pages from the Las Vegas proceedings. Peskin's principal office for juke-box distribution in southern California is located at 2663-67 West Pike Boulevard, Los Angeles, where he did business under the name of J. Peskin Distributing Co. Another important syndicate man is Rocco De Stefano, alias Rocco Nicholas De Stefano. I have the address in some of my other notes here. In fact, as far back as 1931 he testified in connection with a case that he was a commission man and that when business was good he handled from $25,000 to $50,000 a day in bets. After leaving school as a young teenager, Accardo joined a group of local hoodlums. Until 1921 Kastel had operated a bucket shop under the name of Dillon & Co., which it was claimed resulted in swindling clients out of approximately a half million dollars. The Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth District, New Orleans, has ordered that, Campagna and Gioe be returned to the penitentiary, but there is still further legal action pending. Volpes eyeglasses were recovered from a safe inside the residence during a raid years later, but his body has never been unearthed. In 1936 Lipschultz, who was then residing at 4342 Ogden Avenue, pled guilty to income tax evasion in Chicago court and was fined $500 and paid $7,000 in a compromise settlement. He has operated handbooks on the North Side of Chicago and has been the owner of the Boogie Woogie Club, 1709 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago. It is stated that John Capone married an ex-dancer from Atlanta. Phil went to Vegas, sent to kill Sunshine on suspician that he was stealing some of it. Mr. PETERSON. I have no control over anybody, he said. Gambling is unquestionably closely associated with the top-ranking members of the syndicate. The CHAIRMAN. Max Caldwell incidentally is presently located in Miami. Kastel, incidentally, was also a friend of Nickie Arnstein. In this infamous incident, four unknown men viciously gunned down seven men who worked for George Bugs Moran, Capones most notorious rival. Isn't Patton active in Florida? "Little New York" Campagna admitted having an interest in and receiving huge sums of money as his share from the proceeds of this establishment. In September 1941 Peskin was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct growing out of a slugging of Lionel M. Nathan, who had been employed by Peskin. When Capone was, committed to Federal prison, Frank Nitti became the head of the Capone gang. At his last appearance before the committee in 1984, he denied any role in the Chicago mob. This indictment charged conspiracy to operate a policy game. Who is in charge of the union now? Accardo was arrested many times on allegations ranging from murder to extortion to kidnaping. 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