Feedback or questions? Campagna was convicted in Federal court in New York City again with Paul Ricca and John Roselli from California and Louis Kaufman from the East, and others. Mr. PETERSON. That was at the time when all this mysterious money was dumped in on Eugene Burnstein's desk in Chicago and they paid off these so-called back tax claims. Through Edward Vogel, plans were made for the underworld organization headed by Torrio to elect its ticket in the mayoralty election. With his persona as flashy as ever, he quickly attracted the attention of the police. A photo of Accardo standing with a freshly caught 400-pound tuna fish would later earn him a new nickname in the press: Big Tuna.. Unlike Capone, whose lavish lifestyle had attracted the attention of law enforcement, Accardo preferred to work from the shadows. 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. The CHAIRMAN. Lester A. Kruse, alias Leslie Kruse, alias "Killer" Kane, has been actively associated with members of the Capone syndicate and has also been prominently identified with racing news service activities. Rocco Fischetti, Sam Hunt, and Murray Humphreys also. In 1937 Haim negotiated the purchase of this J. J. Dailey & Son, Ltd., holding company of William Whitely & Co., distillers. ; William G. O'Brien, alias William Keough, Chicago, former Nation-wide representative in the Southeast with headquarters in Miami ; William Molasky, St. Louis, indicted with Annenberg on tax charges, formerly associated with Pioneer News Service in St: Louis; Morris Kopit, St. Louis, gambler and associate of Molasky. One reporter wrote: "Accardo has more brains for breakfast than Al Capone ever had all day." About two decades ago he was a member of the notorious "42 Gang." Cicero is southwest of Chicago, approximately 8 miles. The CHAIRMAN. It soon became clear that there were some issues with the new Outfit boss, Sam Giancana. I mean the one before that, the tourists' association. 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. Despite receiving multiple convictions, he never spent any serious time in jail. 'They manufacture the equipment and then operate it. In 1940 a temporary injunction was granted to George McLane on the petition that hoodlums were attempting to take over the financial affairs of the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, Local 278, in Chicago. Prior to being operating director of the Chicago Crime Commission, you were associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation? 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. At the time, he passed his days playing with his grandkids, including his daughter Marie's. Regardless of the truth of that allegation, it is definitely known that, upon the death of Colosimo, John Torrio became the lord of Chicago's underworld. On April 7, 1925, the press reported a raid on the headquarters of the Torrio-Capone gang, which was then located at 2146 South Michigan Boulevard. 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. This company manufactures or supplies gaming-house equipment to gambling houses throughout the Nation. He was later indicted in connection with this matter, but not convicted. Another important member is Murray Llewellyn Humphreys, alias J. Harris, known as "The Camel," 7710 Bennett Avenue. This is not allowed by the union, and with the union's help I have gotten back all 50 of the 50 spots they took. I don't know. At his last appearance before the committee in 1984, he denied any role in the Chicago mob. Gus Alex in recent years has become an important figure in the syndicate and has been particularly close to Jack Guzik. He also wasnt immune to time in court. But just before he began serving his sentence he was ambushed and shot. I believe it goes farther north than Roosevelt Road. Gus Liebe has been a manager for numerous gambling joints. This company was chartered in Illinois in December 1937. 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. There was a two-month reprieve from the bloodshed before the final two members of Mendells crew, Bobby Hertogs and Johnny McDonald, met their own gruesome fate. I will be glad to do that. At the time of the accident Ricca was in the company of Charles Fischetti and Joseph Fischetti. While it was never confirmed that Accardo ordered the hit, many experts believe that no one but Accardo wouldve been powerful enough to do so. The CHAIRMAN. He never did any jail time in connection to these killings. Terms of Service, 2023Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org My recollection is that Campagna's wife is also a part owner of that shop. His draft card in 1944 which was found on him when he was arrested carried the address of 5123 University Avenue. Did he admit making the offer? In recent months John Capone has been associated with Herman Kiefus, who has been very active in gambling activities on the South Side. 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. On September 18, 1925, Pat Manno was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct and placed on probation for 1 year. He is also allegedly owner of a cocktail lounge and there have also been allegations, which have not been proved, that he has an interest in a currency exchange. Information was also secured to the effect that Humphreys was a partner of Evans in this enterprise. In January 1937 DeMere had shot and killed William Stanley, a Negro, after Stanley had slain Frank Buglio, a brother of Ralph. This company---. Following a grand jury investigation in 1943 this establishment moved to Lake County where they controlled the Vernon Country Club, one of the most elaborate establishments in that area. The CHAIRMAN. He has a brother, August Circella, who has been proprietor of gambling establishments in Chicago. Campagna has made a fortune from gambling activities in Cook County. In 1944 Gus Alex, age 30 years, 4000 West Washington Boulevard, was arrested, together with Willie Niemoth, in connection with the shotgun wounding of Robert Bock. He has been the part owner of the El Patio gambling place at 5914 West Cermak Road, together with Joe Corngold. Wikimedia CommonsIn his later years, Tony Accardo would fiercely deny that he was ever a mob boss. The arrest occurred at Wabash Avenue and Congress Street. That is merely an estimate, of course. The family lived together in a lavish house in River Forest, Illinois. Rocco DeStefano has had his name linked with that of Guzik, Charles and Rocco Fischetti, and other hoodlums as being friends of these persons. 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. Not only was he able to work for Al Capone as his personal chauffeur and bodyguard, but he also gained something even more valuable than experience: the trust of Public Enemy No. Two persons familiar with crime. Mr. PETERSON. In 1931 Rocco De Grazio was the leader of the Capone organization in the north and west suburban sections of Chicago. For a while, Frank Nitti stepped up to take Capones place as boss. The Chicago Daily News on April 30, 1929, stated, reporting the testimony: Three witnesses supplied the testimony regarding the machine-gun deal through the Cicero police with the Capone dog track, which was owned by John Patton, boy mayor of Burnham, and Jack Guzik, business manager for Capone. "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 . Thank you very much, Mr. Peterson. The CHAIRMAN. The John Binder Collection Feeling disrespected and unappreciated, a rogue Chicago Outfit burglary crew robbed the suburban mansion of longtime crime boss Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo. . In 1943 the newspapers charged the Nitti-Ricca-Campagna combine had cleaned out the treasury of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association, Local 1248. EIGHTY-FIRST CONGRESS There was a considerable amount of violence, and Frank Capone, a brother of Al, was killed during a gun battle between the hoodlums and the police. Once Al Capones bodyguard, Tony Accardo eventually rose to the top of the Chicago Mafia. Among the earlier subordinates of Torrio was Jack Guzik, who was later to become the business manager of the gang during the heyday of its operations, and he has asserted a considerable amount of influence in Chicago up until the present time. 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. He is a prominent businessman. 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. Torrio was arrested and so were numerous other individuals. The thing is, Accardo wasn't the type of guy you made fun of, and the burglars would find outvery soon. No arrests were made until April 25, 2005, when 14 members of the Chicago Outfit (including reputed boss James Marcello) were . It appears in this case that the killers borrowed the automobile, in which they were transported to the place of the killing, from Buglio. I am inclined to think that is the same fellow. Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo, the long time Boss of the Chicago Outfit and protege of Al Capone sought revenge on a crew of thieves who broke into his River Forest mansion. When Colosimo was killed in 1920 there was some justification for the claim that Torrio had imported Frank Yale to commit the murder. Tony Accardo was the longest-serving boss of the Chicago Outfit. Thanks to his discreet style, Accardos influence on organized crime was both immense and invisible at the same time. Ryans right-hand man, Stevie Garcia, made it until February 2 when he popped up as trunk music at the Sheraton Hotel next to OHare International Airport. In connection with the Federal parole of Paul Ricca, "Little New York" Campagna, Charles Gioe, and Phil D'Andrea, Accardo was indicted in Federal court in Chicago. You can get the information and furnish it to the committee later. Public DomainAn undated mugshot of Tony Accardo. Several drug dealers turned up dead, sending a clear message to others looking to make a quick buck. What sections have you been stationed in? He has been arrested numerous times. Interesting story, Sunshine was investing with some of the Outfit's skimmed money. He claims that he is a citizen. In Louisiana they organized the Pelican Novelty Co. together with a number of subsidiary companies, one of which was the Bayou Novelty Co. Caldwell was then kicked out of the union. It is claimed that. On October 1, 1926, he was indicted, together with Al Capone, the mayor and chief of police of Cicero, Ill., and many others. Some sources claimed that Torrio, who had already established himself as a tough gangster in New York, was sent to Colosimo by Frank Uale. Spilotro knew just the man, and pointed them to John Mendell. Ralph Buglio, who owns property in Miami Beach, together with Peter G. Tremont and others, is also a well-known syndicate gangster. That is correct. Too much time. Mr. PETERSON. One of his lieutenants was Charles "Lucky" Luciano, who allegedly succeeded him as head in about 1931. In other words, they get you coming and going. Borselino was a member of the notorious westside Wild Bunch, a group of grizzled Cicero enforcers tasked with the Outfits most difficult jobs. Isn't Patton active in Florida? 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. Mr. PETERSON. Someone was mocking him and it didnt take long for Accardo to find out which burglars might have an issue with him. 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. It is very interesting and most useful. Several months ago it was alleged that Harry Russell had "muscled" into the S. & G. Syndicate, Miami Beach, Fla. Harry Russell, together with his brother Dave Russell, operated a handbook at 186 North Clark Street, Chicago. This evidence was not considered sufficient to sustain a conviction. I don't think he was ever confronted by anybody with it. The latest unsavory fellow to poke his head and his many misdeeds into the present was born in 1906 and named Antonio Leonardo Accardo. For convenience, we might refer to the New York mob as the Frank Costello gang and the Chicago gang as the Capone syndicate. Of course, Torrio is no longer active. He had been robbed of over $1 million in jewelry. It is claimed that he graduated from the school of architects and engineering at the university. Among his other partners in gambling enterprises is John Patrick Borcia, whose activities extended from Chicago to California, where he has been operating the Primrose Bar, which incidentally is a hangout for hoodlums. The Big Tuna himself died peacefully in 1992, having served close to a half-century at the helm of the Outfit and never doing any significant time behind bars. A young Tony Accardo in 1930, when he was still moving up in the ranks of the mob. Tony Accardo, frequently regarded as one of the leading members of the syndicate, resides at 1431 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, which is a very choice residential suburb of Chicago. They forced the chief of police out, as a matter of fact. The three named were under investigation following the murder of State Representative John M. Bolton, who was killed on July 4, 1936. I have no control over anybody, he said. The Capone gang was vitally interested in a track in Chicago known under two names, namely, the Laramie Kennel Club. Working from the shadows rather than the limelight, Accardo reigned over the Chicago mob for over 40 years. Accardo moved the Outfit into new operations and territories, greatly increasing its power and wealth during his tenure as boss. During the heyday of the Capone regime James Mondi was one of the big shots in Al Capone's gambling empire in Chicago, although in recent years he has not been very important. DeMere approached Buglio and asked him to go outside for a conference and a few minutes later the shooting occurred. That is right. Mr. PETERSON. On February 20, 1943, it was reported that Abraham Teitlebaum, Ralph Capone's attorney, had advised the United States marshal that Ralph Capone might surrender in order that a subpena could be served on him with reference to the New York extortion trial. Most of the book is regurgitated from multiple other . This book contained the addresses and names, in many instances the private telephone numbers, of some of the leading underworld characters in the Nation. * * *. 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. They were charged in a Federal indictment with having conspired to violate the prohibition laws. Mr. PETERSON. As I said before he has been associated in business activities with Tony Accardo. He also has been associated with important racketeers in various parts of the country. During the past three decades, until the present time, Edward Vogel is known as the slot-machine king of Cook County, and throughout that period has been an important member of the so-called Capone syndicate. The CHAIRMAN. Luckily for Accardo, he was a close confidant of Ricca, who had actually named him as his underboss before going to prison. However, that association began before that time, where both the Fischettis and the Kings have spent a large amount of time recently. Senator WILEY. It was further charged that the operation of the United Liquor Stores, Inc., the company lead failed to pay the State sales tax since 1934 and owed a delinquency of $50,000. 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. When Kastel came out of prison he became a partner and associate of Frank Costello. Last reports were to the effect that Imburgio was suffering from Burger's disease, which has incapacitated him. Then, a known associate of Ryan was found dead. The CHAIRMAN. He was taken to the Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, where he recovered. He called 911 straight away. I know it is very difficult for them to follow this. 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. Mr. PETERSON. Accardo gained a reputation as a brutish hit man for his work. He also maintains a residence address at, 3100 North Sheridan Road in Chicago, where his brothers, Rocco and Joe, live. Since Frank Nitti committed suicide in 1943, Tony Accardo has frequently been considered the leader of the Capone syndicate. Capezio has also been closely associated with John I. Should rap lyrics be used as evidence in court? De Stefano controls a chain of retail liquor stores in which Fusco is supposed to have an interest or did have an interest. After leaving school as a young teenager, Accardo joined a group of local hoodlums. Accardo was born in Chicago in 1906, the year after his parents emigrated from Sicily. Mr. Peterson also explained that there are some names in the statement that he has there that he would not want to make public, but will give the committee privately. That way your "employees" protect you and enimies are to afraid to attack you.Basically,"act a fool" get arrested/killed. On July 10, 1936, the Chicago press carried an article to the effect that Frank Nitti, State Representative James J. Adduci, and Louis "Little New York" Campagna had been placed under police surveillance as leaders of the revived Cammora to control gambling, bootlegging, and all other rackets in. Accardo said he first met Capone at a racetrack, but denied longstanding stories that he was once Capones chauffeur-bodyguard and that he had inherited Capones criminal empire. In 1923 he operated a garage at 1214 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, with Murray Humphreys. All right. Mr. PETERSON. Mr. PETERSON. The CHAIRMAN. Once in 1933 he received a sentence of 1 year in the House of Correction on a concealed weapons charge. The CHAIRMAN. Senator WILEY. Nathan was then slugged in front of his home at 6747 Clyde Avenue, Chicago. Accardo never reached the same level of notoriety as Capone. On June 17, 1942, there was a finding of "not guilty" as to Tremont and other individuals indicted. That gives a brief background of the beginning of the Capone syndicate. On February 4, Vince Moretti, the marked burglary crews fence for all of its stolen property, along with a small-time crook friend of his named Don Renno, were lured to a Cicero, Illinois, bar and beaten and stomped to death. I think it was 2 or 3 years ago. 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. I have that in another paper here, I am sure, but I do not have it with me. Following the 1924 election, Cicero became the headquarters for the Torrio-Capone combination, and an influence of the members of this organization has been strong until the present time. The double homicide came to be referred to as the Strangers in the Night Murders because of the Johnny Mathis song playing on the jukebox as Moretti and Renno were slaughtered by an Outfit hit team. Anthony De Lordo, another Chicago hoodlum, is reported to have been in Florida and to have been in contact there with Sam H. Taran. No indictments were returned, however, and no further action was taken. On April 26, 1940, the Federal grand jury in Chicago returned three indictments in which 18 gamblers and horse-race-news distributors were charged with operating a scheme to take over the lucrative racing-information business abandoned by Moe Annenberg. Guzik's brother-in-law, Louis Lipschultz, has been active in Cook County. Early in 1950 the Los Angeles Police Department was seeking Jack I. Dragna, one of the most notorious gangsters on the west coast. By all accounts he still was the most powerful mobster in Chicago, and thus a good man to have as a friend. McDonald was shot in the back of the head, his body dumped in an alley on April 14. That is right. 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. 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. Accardo was convicted in 1960 of tax evasion and sentenced to six years in prison, but the conviction was overturned. SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE That is correct. Of course, the significance of the organized-crime problem is its effect on government. Tony Accardo's brother, Martin L. Accardo, has recently resided at 1217 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, Fla. I would have to check. Mr. PETERSON. Mr. PETERSON. It was surrounded by a seven-foot-high wrought iron fence and two electrically controlled gates. The fallout was swift and savage. He was released in each of those instances. Is that true? Campagna was one of those restrained in that order that I mentioned a few moments ago from looting the treasury of the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, Local 276 in 1940. He served 6 months on that charge. Mr. Peterson, you are the operating director of the Chicago Crime Commission? Accardo was called to testify, but he took the fifth and revealed nothing. I give you a clean bill of health on that. Born Antonino Leonardo Accardo on April 28, 1906, the future kingpin grew up in the Little Sicily area of Chicago. I am not sure. On September 25, 1932, a doorman to a road house located on Lake Street west of Mannheim Road was killed. But he said he had never been a boss.. Among the various Capone hoodlums with whom Humphreys has been arrested is Ralph Pierce, who was also a defendant in the movie-extortion trial involving Capone syndicate members. In addition, Fusco admits ownership of three other wholesale distributing houses for liquor. Senator WILEY. Specifically this broadcasting station was said to be a highly technical wire-tapping service, sending out radio signals. Another individual who should receive the attention of the committee is Joseph Epstein, a big betting commissioner in Chicago who has been very close to Virginia Hill, the girl friend of Benjamin (Bugsey) Siegel of the New York mob for many years. But Accardos troubles were far from over. He has been considered one of the most important syndicate members in Cicero for many years. Tony Accardo was the most successful mob boss of all time.At the top for 48 years!To put that in perspective Al Capone was boss for 5 years(1925-30)and John Gotti from 1985 to his death in 2002,but more than half of that he was in jail.Accardo did it all,from young apprentice of Capone favorite "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn to shooter in the St . In 1943 Ricca had a suit pending against the tenant and owner of a downtown building for personal injuries suffered during an elevator fall. Beginning in 1943, following the gang killings of Danny Stanton and Martin "Sonny Boy" Quirk, Sam Hunt became the generalissimo of Chicago's South Side gambling racket. In Prohibition-era Chicago, there was no question that Al Capone ruled the citys underworld. I think they are all citizens within my knowledge. In the autumn of 1931 Al Capone was brought to trial in Federal court for income-tax evasion. And at age 20, Accardo was officially initiated into the Chicago Outfit. Torrio had built up power for his organization of gangsters, and this was taken over by Capone and became even more powerful as time elapsed. Mr. Peterson, I think we will interrupt your statement at this point. He spent a lot of time before the grand jury. In New York the company was known as the True-Mint Co. Nitti, of course, has committed suicide, and John Patton, of course, is an old man, but these other people that I am mentioning - most of them - are active today. In the early 1960s, it seemed like Accardo was in danger of serving a prison sentence. Tony (Big Tuna/Joe Batters) Accardo testifies to Congress - YouTube 0:00 / 0:47 Tony (Big Tuna/Joe Batters) Accardo testifies to Congress 161,850 views Oct 15, 2008 Tony Accardo (AKA. He has a long criminal record. Is that not true? They bought 150 juke boxes which they distributed and took about 70 spots away from Peskin. Mr. PETERSON. Arrested in this raid were John Patton, Robert Larris McCullough, Joe Fusco, Frank Nitti, and others. They recently just built a large addition to it. He was known as Joe the Boss, and was head of the Italian lotteries and similar illegal activities. It will be noted that Epstein is a big betting commissioner; and, in view of the fact that Virginia Hill has been so closely identified with Benjamin (Bugsey) Siegel of the New York mob and Allen Smiley, Epstein assumes some importance with reference to the Nation-wide gambling set-up. . 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