EIGHTY-FIRST CONGRESS I have the details of that in our files which I can make available to you. His throat had been slashed from ear to ear and he had been shot four times. In the early 1920's while the Torrio-Capone organization was flourishing in Chicago, the principal underworld leader in New York City was Arnold Rothstein. Despite receiving multiple convictions, he never spent any serious time in jail. Chicago mobster Anthony Accardo's former home, at 1407 Ashland Avenue in River Forest sold for $1.5 million, the Chicago Tribune reported. Though Accardo started out as one of Capones low-ranking associates, he quietly moved up in the ranks of the Chicago Mafia as time went on. The police recovered records which revealed that John Torrio, John Patton, Al. Thank you. Nicholas De Grazia, 121 Twenty-second Avenue, Melrose Park, Ill., has been another important figure in the Capone syndicate's gambling operations. McDonald was shot in the back of the head, his body dumped in an alley on April 14. The testimony you refer to was before the Hoffman committee? After moving in, Accardo added a $10,000 black onyx bathtub and an indoor, two-lane bowling alley. Recently Aiuppa has been allegedly operating the Turf Club and Paddock Lounge, Cicero, gambling joint. . A few years ago Rocco and Andrew De Grazio were indicted in Federal court in connection with a narcotics charge. What did you say they did to the movie industry? He was 86 years old a remarkable achievement for someone who had spent most of his life in such a dangerous business. On May 29, 1936, the charges against De Stefano were nolle prossed on the grounds that there was not sufficient evidence of identity as to the robbery but that he probably did assist in disposing of the stolen goods. During World War I Kastel was engaged - as a matter of fact, he has been convicted - was engaged in many illegal operations. Many of the group of course were big-time operators in the field of gambling. In 1944 it was alleged that Gus Alex, Hymie Levin, Gus Liebe, and others were connected with the notorious gambling. Mr. PETERSON. Senator WILEY. For a while, Frank Nitti stepped up to take Capones place as boss. 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. Under his leadership The Outfit forbode its members to deal drugs, and unlike in other cities, the rule was enforced. I think the union was thrown into receivership. The house was built by a millionaire manufacturer in 1930 for $500.000. It is quite a long statement, and it is understandable that he couldn't do it; but he did try to do it. The CHAIRMAN. Mr. PETERSON. And to this day, not nearly as many people know Accardos name. 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. Joseph Horejs was put in by Stofel for the purpose of enforcing the law. It proved an ill-conceived endeavor, and it didnt take long for Accardo to seek his proverbial pound of flesh. Around this same time, Accardo was made capo or captain of his own street crew. That is very obvious. It goes into the major crimes and the effect upon the lives of the citizens in the various communities, and so forth? Ragen was then ambushed and shot on June 24, 1946, and later died. Another Federal indictment was returned on January 31, 1930, growing out of his efforts to swindle, cheat, and defraud the United States Government. Tony Accardo testifies before the Senate Government Affairs Committee on Nov. 17, 1984, in Washington, D.C. At that time, Accardo was being investigated on labor racketeering within the Hotel. The CHAIRMAN. About two decades ago he was a member of the notorious "42 Gang." Murphy was sentenced in April 1933. He knew he wouldn't get his jewelry back even if the burglars were caught. Rocco Fischetti, Sam Hunt, and Murray Humphreys also. Phil went to Vegas, sent to kill Sunshine on suspician that he was stealing some of it. Among the secret names and addresses of underworld characters found in that address book was that of Humphreys, who was listed as J. Harris, 7701 Bennett Avenue, Chicago. De Biase alias Johnny Bananas, of the Twenty-eighth Ward in Chicago, who has been very powerful there. Tony Accardo Testifies Before Congress 1984 The National Crime Syndicate 38.1K subscribers 8.4K views 8 years ago Tony Accardo appears before congress in 1984 to answer questions about. I was with the FBI about 12 years. He had been pulled off the automobile that was carrying the victim away. He has a brother, August Circella, who has been proprietor of gambling establishments in Chicago. After leaving school as a young teenager, Accardo joined a group of local hoodlums. What is the estimated amount of money he has in those enterprises? The CHAIRMAN. 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.. Phil D'Andrea, who supposedly is in bad health now, formerly the bodyguard for Al Capone, was convicted along with the other Capone gangsters. In recent months he has been living in California, I believe it is Tarzana, Calif. On June 17, 1942, there was a finding of "not guilty" as to Tremont and other individuals indicted. Frank Costello of New York has admitted having an acquaintanceship with Ricca several years ago. Accardo was called to testify, but he took the fifth and revealed nothing. Mr. HALLEY. In 1931, Capone was found guilty of tax evasion and sent to prison. Pierce has been known as a bodyguard for Murray "The Camel" Humphreys and is an associate of Sam "Golf Bag" Hunt, both of whom are stalwarts in the Capone organization. Early on in his career, Accardo allegedly tracked down colleagues who had betrayed Capone and beat them to death with a baseball bat. 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. The CHAIRMAN. He was 85 and a lifelong resident of Hester. Naturally, this constitutes an oversimplification of the problem, but it really is surprising when there is a full realization of the tremendous influence these two organized gangs still wield throughout the Nation today. Epstein was formerly the head of a group usually referred to as Stern & Horwick, which maintained gambling offices at 10 North Clark Street and 720 North Wabash Avenue. Sometime prior to September 21, 1941, Lionel Nathan and Albert Chapman, also an employee of Peskin, had left Peskin's employ and formed a partnership. Mr. Peterson, will you come around, please? They were convicted in Federal court in New York City in 1943. In a considerable number of sections, not in every section. Email blog@themobmuseum.org. Getting back to the Capone syndicate, I think it might be important briefly to give you a brief background of some of these individuals who are now the leaders of the Capone syndicate. Tony Capezio, "Tough Tony," resides also in River Forest, Ill., 1048 Ashland Avenue, and has been considered a member of the Capone mob since about 1929. That is the name that his private telephone number also was listed under. One of his lieutenants was Charles "Lucky" Luciano, who allegedly succeeded him as head in about 1931. CHICAGO Tony (Big Tuna) Accardo, reputedly the longtime head of the Chicago mob and a former associate of gangster Al Capone, died Wednesday night. Western Union provided the technical equipment. It happened 40 years ago this month, in the early morning hours of January 6, 1978. The CHAIRMAN. When Kastel came out of prison he became a partner and associate of Frank Costello. By David Amoruso Posted on March 13, 2010 Originally written for Mob Candy Magazine It was 1951. Nathan blamed Peskin for the slugging but later repudiated same, and the case was dismissed. The CHAIRMAN. It was claimed in particular that Evans had muscled into the Ruby Cleaners, 2801 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago. Pat Manno also has listed as his permanent address 1439 North Franklin Street, River Forest, Ill. Lawrence Imburgio, alias Hindu, is the brother of Joseph Imburgio Bulger, former mayor of Melrose Park, Ill. You will recall that Bulger's name was used by Tony Accardo in gaining entrance to the Federal penitentiary to visit Capone mobsters whose parole created a national sensation. Senator WILEY. It was said that the syndicate maintained an iron-hand control over the Chicago union and that the president of the union had been handing envelopes containing money for a long period of time to Nick Circella alias Nick Dean, and later to Ralph Capone. You need to be a member of Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org to add comments! The couple had four children together, including two adopted sons and two biological daughters. That is correct. Mr. PETERSON. You say Ricca was born in Italy. Information has been received to the effect that Cavaliera has operated as a front man for the Capone syndicate and operated Barbout games in the Halsted-Blue Island area. Senator WILEY. At his last appearance before the committee in 1984, he denied any role in the Chicago mob. Its no wonder why FBI agent William F. Roemer Jr. called Accardo the genuine godfather.. He was closely associated with "Big Tim" Murphy, a notorious gang leader. The CHAIRMAN. Ralph Capone's conviction was upheld when the case was appealed. At the time of Mangano's death he was riding in a car owned by Cavaliera. What sections have you been stationed in? He had to eliminate two more men, men who could tie him to the killings of the burglars. Mr. Brown left before the name was mentioned, or I would have had him stay. Mr. Peterson, how long have you been operating director of the Chicago Crime Commission? From that time on, Ricca became influential in the inner circles of the Capone organization. /r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world. In 1946 James M. Ragen, who was then part owner and manager of Continental Press, made a signed statement to the State's attorney in which he alleged that Tony Accardo, Murray Humphreys, and Jack Guzik, all of them members of the syndicate, attempted to muscle him out of 40 percent of the proceeds of the Continental Press, a racing information news service covering the entire United States. Specializing in bookmaking, Accardo took control of the wire services that carried racing information. Mr. PETERSON. Jack Guzik was very close to Al Capone until the time he died. I mean the one before that, the tourists' association. Mr. Peterson, what are the Whitely brands? Lester Kruse is the officer of the Nu-Way Beer Coil Service, 635 North Kennedy Avenue. 1. On February 14, 1929 - I am sure you are all familiar with the St. Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago. The CHAIRMAN. As a matter of background, he is a cousin of Al Capone and has been an important member of the syndicate for the greater part of three decades. On February 11, 1933, Frank DeMere, 26 years of age, residing at 7118 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, was shot outside the Plantation Cafe, a Black and Tan restaurant at Fifty-first and Michigan Avenue, Chicago. 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. Mr. SHENKER. Named in the first indictment were Arthur V. McBride, of Cleveland, head of Yellow and Zone Taxi Cab Co.'s of that city; James M. Ragen, Sr., Lionel C. Lance, formerly of Chicago and now operating in Cleveland, a nephew of Mont Tennes; Thomas F. Kelley, Cleveland, a brother-in-law of McBride and former Baltimore manager of Nationwide; Thomas J. Ryan; alias Frank Walsh, New York City, formerly in charge of Consolidated News Service, then operating in Hoboken and New York; Morris Wexler, alias "Mushy" Wexler, of Cleveland, associate of McBride; Russell Brophy, Los Angeles, son-in-law of Ragen; Alfred Goodman, Chicago, former Nation-wide representative in Houston, Tex. The committee is very much interested in your full statement, Mr. Peterson. On the west coast Fischetti has associated with Jack I. Dragna, one of the most powerful underworld leaders in that area. I don't think it could be done, Senator. Did they ever recover any of it? Mr. PETERSON. This indictment charged conspiracy to operate a policy game. In 1943, Accardos close friend, Paul (the Waiter) Ricca, allegedly assumed control and appointed Accardo underboss. There was also an indictment returned at that time and when the case went to trial, George McLane then took the witness stand and said he refused to testify on the ground - he exercised his privilege. But Accardos troubles were far from over. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a Guatemalan jungle and Maya ruins, TikTok faces bans in a number of countries over security fears. Mr. PETERSON. In a criminal career that spanned eight decades, he rose from small-time hoodlum to the position of day-to-day boss of the Chicago Outfit in 1947, to ultimately becoming the final Outfit authority in 1972. Shortly after the shooting, Accardo was seen in the lobby of Capones headquarters, the Lexington Hotel on Michigan Avenue, with a machine gun. Mr. PETERSON. He has been arrested with Claude Maddox as well as with Rocco De Grazio, Fred Rossi, and others. When he went to work one morning he found his store in a mess. It appears that he did proceed to New York City and was grilled by the grand jury in connection with that case. Tony Accardo met and married Clarice Pordzany in 1934. No indictments were returned, however, and no further action was taken. So by the mid-1940s, Accardo was the day-to-day boss of the Chicago Outfit. 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. Another individual who has come to the forefront particularly in recent years in Sam "Mooney" Gincanna, 1147 Wenonah Avenue, Oak Park, Ill. When the cops arrived they told Levinson that the thieves had done a superb job, leaving no traces. Accardo was vacationing in California at the time of the robbery. It was charged by the State's attorney's office in Chicago on August 21, 1941, that Pat Manno together with the others that I mentioned a few moments ago had attempted to loot or actually spent a large amount of that $910,000 from the Retail Clerks Protective Association. And he and Swanson also had their throats slashed. 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. They settled for around $100,000. This company---. He is vice president and general manager of the Gold Seal Liquors, Inc. Mr. PETERSON. The fallout was swift and savage. A protg of Prohibition-era boss Al Capone, Accardo ordered a combined 10 revenge slayings and cover-up murders tied to the daring predawn break-in. Before that, St. Louis 1 year, before that Milwaukee 2 years, and then I worked in Chicago for 2 years, in New York City, Florida, Philadelphia. Died: June 14, 1986, Bensenville, Ill. Nicknames: The Ant, Tough Tony. In this infamous incident, four unknown men viciously gunned down seven men who worked for George Bugs Moran, Capones most notorious rival. The New York group was also interested in this racket, and at a single session of one legislature they claimed they spent the sum of $100,000 in an effort to secure favorable legislation. 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. As previously indicated, Frank Costello, Joe Adonis, John Torrio, and other members of the gang gained control of legitimate liquor business. I would have to check that, though. Phil was an intelligent and fair gangster. There again there are documents in connection with hearings held in New York concerning that matter. It was surrounded by a seven-foot-high wrought iron fence and two electrically controlled gates. As early as 1932 the press reported that Rocco, Andrew, and Nick De Grazia were in control of slot machines for the syndicate in the western suburbs. Mr. Peterson, you have notes that you are following. You have had experience with the FBI in most of the sections of the United States in the matter of Federal law enforcement? Mr. PETERSON. That way your "employees" protect you and enimies are to afraid to attack you.Basically,"act a fool" get arrested/killed. Another individual is Fred Evans, 5000 Marine Drive, Chicago, who was sometimes regarded as the financial brains of the Capone gang. This Lester A. Kruse, the fellow I am talking about, on April 26, 1940, a Federal grand jury returned three indictments before Federal Judge James A. Wilkerson, naming Western Union and 18 gamblers and horse-race-news distributors as operators of schemes to take over the lucrative racing information business abandoned by Moe Annenberg. On May 2, 1933, the chief investigator for the State's attorney's office described Humphreys as public enemy No. But they would do their best in finding them. Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask a question there. The CHAIRMAN. It is claimed that he graduated from the school of architects and engineering at the university. They'd learn the key to longterm health and freedom is to act "normal" and respect everyone. From the East coast all the way to the West coast, and everything in between was controlled by twenty-some mob families. The Cicero contingent of the Capone syndicate is one of the most important. During the court hearings the Government produced evidence showing that Ralph Capone maintained five separate accounts at the Pinkert State Bank, Cicero, Ill., under the names of Ralph Capone, James Costello, Jr., James Carson, James Carter, and James Carroll, and that he had deposited in these accounts approximately a half million dollars. Mr. PETERSON. 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. They forced the chief of police out, as a matter of fact. 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? The St. Valentines Day Massacre saw seven associates of Chicagos North Side Gang gunned down. He is one of the big-shot policy racketeers on Chicago's South Side. The premises on which the Primrose Bar in Los Angeles is located were previously owned by Jack Dragna, notorious west coast gangster who operated a vice resort upstairs. Tony Big Tuna Accardo is now the head of the Outfit since the remaining top leaders were sitting in jail because of the Hollywood Extortion Scandal.In my last article I went to Accardos other nickname of Joe Batters. The article was Tony Joe Batters Accardo the Outfits Ultimate Boss Part I He received his second nickname of Big Tuna, . Wide open gambling operations have taken place at this establishment for many years. This company was chartered in Illinois in December 1937. They conspired to extort a million dollars from the movie industry. That is spelled U-a-l-e or, commonly, Y-a-l-e. I would hate to say that definitely, but it could very well be. Tony Capezio was one of the suspects in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929 and was also a suspect of the murder of Mike DePike Heitler. That gives a brief background of the beginning of the Capone syndicate. Some time later Torrio was sentenced to serve 9 months in the Du Page County Jail and received a $5,000 fine. I might possibly have it here on a legitimate enterprise. FURTHER TESTIMONY OF VIRGIL W. PETERSON, OPERATING DIRECTOR, CHICAGO CRIME COMMISSION, REPRESENTING THE AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. His draft card in 1944 which was found on him when he was arrested carried the address of 5123 University Avenue. He was also one of those arrested in 1935 as a suspect in the murder of Thomas Malloy, boss of the motion-pictures operators' union in Chicago. He writes daily for The Oakland Press in Metro Detroit and focuses on Mob activity in Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and New England. When Mayor LaGuardia conducted his campaign against the slot-machine operations of Costello and Kastel in New York, they negotiated with officials of Louisiana and began large-scale slot-machine operations there. He has been considered one of the most important syndicate members in Cicero for many years. He spent a lot of time before the grand jury. That is a generalization. The CHAIRMAN. The latest unsavory fellow to poke his head and his many misdeeds into the present was born in 1906 and named Antonio Leonardo Accardo. 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. John Capone, another brother of Al Capone, at one time resided at 5400 South Park Boulevard. Mr. PETERSON. In 1943 Gus Alex was reputedly the owner of a gambling establishment at 2136 South Michigan Avenue, in which dice, roulette wheels, and other gambling was conducted. Some of these fellows have been city office holders in Cicero? In September of 1978 a federal grand jury held hearings regarding this situation. Mr. PETERSON. He was later indicted in connection with this matter, but not convicted. During the 1920's and 1930's Ralph Capone was associated with Al in the operation of gambling houses, houses of ill fame, illegal liquor traffic, and other forms of racketeering in Chicago and Cicero. That was before the Taft-Hartley Act, in 1943. Joey Batters, died in 1992, five years before Nick Bosa, who has helped the 49ers return to football's biggest stage, was even born. One of the early bodyguards of Capone was Louis (Little New York) Campagna. It is a civic organization. Senator WILEY. Hertogs was found in. He has resided at 1927 North Normandy in Chicago. Mr. Peterson, some of the names that you have just mentioned are still operating; are they not? Aiuppa and two others were arrested for operating a handbook in the Post Time Tavern, 4824 Cermak Road, Cicero. He was known as Joe the Boss, and was head of the Italian lotteries and similar illegal activities. TESTIMONY OF VIRGIL W. PETERSON, OPERATING DIRECTOR, CHICAGO CRIME COMMISSION, REPRESENTING THE AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. Gus Liebe has been a manager for numerous gambling joints. It is my impression that the man he bought it from is Arnold Kruse, but I wouldn't say for sure. I wonder if during the lunch hour, from the point where Mr. Peterson leaves off, copies could be made. I think that is one of the real significant points of the entire organized-crime problem. Mr. PETERSON. No, it was a State-wide trade liquor association. I believe Mr. Newton from Denver. Europe and others push for a standard lunar time zone. On October 5 his family reported him missing, and he hasn't been seen since. During this period the Capone syndicate---. Anyway he wasn't a Wisconsin citizen. Hunt was indicted for murder and his chauffeur, Hyman Gottfreed, alias Hy Godfrey, was indicted as an accessory. They settled it for about 20 cents on the dollar. 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