He was frequently referred to as the master mind of the underworld. With his persona as flashy as ever, he quickly attracted the attention of the police. Hertogs was found 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. Max Caldwell incidentally is presently located in Miami. Dallas authorities never arrested Manno, although others were arrested. At his last appearance before the committee in 1984, he denied any role in the Chicago mob. 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. 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. Died: June 14, 1986, Bensenville, Ill. Nicknames: The Ant, Tough Tony. But despite his violent tendencies, Accardo also had a reputation for a quiet and calm demeanor that allowed him to climb the ranks of the Outfit faster than anyone had ever done before. On September 18, 1925, Pat Manno was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct and placed on probation for 1 year. In 1948 Peskin was a distributor of juke boxes under the name of the Automatic Music Instruments Co. in States of California, Nevada, and Washington. He is a. big automobile dealer on Chicago's East, Side, too. On one legitimate thing I think his income was supposed to have been $10,000 a year. Mr. PETERSON. Kastel, incidentally, was also a friend of Nickie Arnstein. In the meantime, Paul Ricca tried to take control as the boss. The CHAIRMAN. On May 10, 1920, testimony was given before the Senate Judiciary Committee to the effect that Chicago was the center of race-track information for the entire United States. The CHAIRMAN. That is right. It is a civic organization. The committee will stand in recess until 2:30. The latest unsavory fellow to poke his head and his many misdeeds into the present was born in 1906 and named Antonio Leonardo Accardo. I think I went into that case just a few minutes ago. That is out of Cicero gambling joints. I know it is very difficult for them to follow this. "Tony Accardo is Joe Batters" takes place in 1920s America and introduces the title character, Tony Accardo, a brutal associate of Al Capone and notorious hired killer for the mob. The CHAIRMAN. As I understand it, today you are testifying on behalf of the American Municipal Association. See Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. at 708, 92 S. Ct . 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. Up until 1941 his name appeared as one of the stock-holders of some of the dog tracks down there. [CDATA[ 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. 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 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. Last reports were to the effect that Imburgio was suffering from Burger's disease, which has incapacitated him. Joseph Horejs was put in by Stofel for the purpose of enforcing the law. In order to cover his tracks and cut ties from the purge he set in motion, Accardo turned his wrath toward his own inner circle and the execution squad he had dispatched to do his bidding. Working from the shadows rather than the limelight, Accardo reigned over the Chicago mob for over 40 years. Despite receiving multiple convictions, he never spent any serious time in jail. He spent a lot of time before the grand jury. Frank Garnet has also been operating juke boxes as a distributor in Los Angeles. How long before you will come to another chapter? Who is in charge of the union now? I think they are all citizens within my knowledge. Recently Aiuppa has been allegedly operating the Turf Club and Paddock Lounge, Cicero, gambling joint. Max Caldwell, alias Max Pollack, an ex-convict, had been in charge of the union funds. Yes. 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. In January of 1978 Accardo and his wife Clarice went to their condo in Indian Wells, to enjoy the sun, entrusting their house to long time friend Michael Volpe. Mr. PETERSON. The Cicero contingent of the Capone syndicate is one of the most important. Tony Accardo has operated gambling places in Chicago in partnership with both Harry Russell and Dave Russell, and he has also been a partner of Lawrence Imburgio. When I left the FBI, I was in charge of the Boston office. In 1946 Rocco De Grazio was believed to have an interest in Rocco Fischetti's Vernon Country Club, a lavish gambling establishment at Deerfield, Ill. Then Michael Volpe, the man responsible for watching the house, was called to testify. In recent months John Capone has been associated with Herman Kiefus, who has been very active in gambling activities on the South Side. How many years ago was that? . All of you remember him undoubtedly. The CHAIRMAN. For many years leading to his death at age 80 from lung cancer on January 15, 1983, Meyer Lansky was commonly known as the "accountant" and master business adviser for the national crime syndicate. But many experts believe thats one of the main reasons for his success and a testament to his intelligence. In 1937 -. It was claimed that this territory was secured through the assistance of Frank Garnet, a son-in-law of Jack Guzik, the one-time business manager of the Capone syndicates operations. For a while, Frank Nitti stepped up to take Capones place as boss. He lost an arm in an automobile accident several years ago, which gives rise to his nickname "Armie.". 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. We reach Al Capone's brothers, Ralph, John, Albert, and Matthew - Ralph and John have been the most active insofar as racketeering activities are concerned. 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. Mr. PETERSON. He was closely associated with "Big Tim" Murphy, a notorious gang leader. The CHAIRMAN. In 1931, shortly after Capone was jailed for income tax evasion, Accardo reputedly was given control of the Capone familys gambling operations in Florida and Chicago. Borcia has a criminal record and was paroled May 14, 1941, from the Auburn State Penitentiary in New York. In 1942 Hunt was involved in an automobile accident. Mr. PETERSON. 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. Ralph O'Hara is a man who, when the Capone organization formed a Nation-wide news service for racing information in competition with the Continental Press, was virtually the manager of the service. They'd learn the key to longterm health and freedom is to act "normal" and respect everyone. On the west coast Fischetti has associated with Jack I. Dragna, one of the most powerful underworld leaders in that area. /r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world. He is supposed to have - I did have the figure on this one company. 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. In other words, they get you coming and going. He was a ruthless gang leader in New York City. On January 9 they received a call from Volpe who told them someone had broken into their home. 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. That is merely an estimate, of course. Anyway he wasn't a Wisconsin citizen. He was given a conditional release from the Federal prison at Terre Haute, Ind., in December 1942. On February 14, 1929 - I am sure you are all familiar with the St. Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago. Ralph Capone spends a large amount of time in Mercer, Wis., where he is said to own a tavern and summer resort. In 1979 two Chicago Outfit mobsters were murdered. All of those are well-known syndicate members. Senator WILEY. Mr. PETERSON. So Stofel resigned rather than keep the responsibility, powerless to act. At that meeting the American Municipal Association passed by unanimous vote a resolution stating that they felt that this was a matter in which in some instances they needed the cooperation of the Federal Government in helping them in their law-enforcement problems, and they asked for an investigation by some Federal agency or by Congress. What's the use of risking your life, when you can't enjoy the wealth that comes with it? This company incidentally is owned by his brother-in-law, M. R. DeTolve, president of the company. Accardo died of heart and lung. The CHAIRMAN. The next individual of importance in the Capone syndicate is Ralph Pierce. Luckily for Accardo, he was a close confidant of Ricca, who had actually named him as his underboss before going to prison. His draft card in 1944 which was found on him when he was arrested carried the address of 5123 University Avenue. It is claimed that he graduated from the school of architects and engineering at the university. I would have to check that, though. His first employment upon coming to Chicago was that of a waiter in a coffee shop on Halstead Street and later as a waiter in a restaurant on Wabash Avenue near Harrison, where Frank Nitti and other hoodlums frequently gathered. Once in 1933 he received a sentence of 1 year in the House of Correction on a concealed weapons charge. He has been prominently identified with big-scale gambling by James M. Ragen up until recent years. Europe and others push for a standard lunar time zone. On September 16, 1922, probation was granted to the defendants. Dandy Phil Kastel and Frank Costello were also engaged in large-scale slot-machine activities. It was claimed in particular that Evans had muscled into the Ruby Cleaners, 2801 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago. In April 1924 a raid was made on a brewery - Sieben Brewery - operated by John Torrio and his gang. Mr. PETERSON. Renno had nothing to do with the Accardo robbery; he simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. From the East coast all the way to the West coast, and everything in between was controlled by twenty-some mob families. In 1932 it was alleged that Humphreys and others were attempting to dominate the teamsters union. 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. Lester Kruse is the officer of the Nu-Way Beer Coil Service, 635 North Kennedy Avenue. Maddox originated from St. Louis, Mo., where he was convicted for burglary on August 5, 1919. When Kastel came out of prison he became a partner and associate of Frank Costello. That is the name that his private telephone number also was listed under. In recent years, Accardo divided his time between Palm Springs and a palatial estate in the Chicago suburb of Barrington. This company manufactures or supplies gaming-house equipment to gambling houses throughout the Nation. 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. 48.8k members in the Mafia community. However, that association began before that time, where both the Fischettis and the Kings have spent a large amount of time recently. Of course, both denied any implication and they were released. Then, in 1933, Prohibition ended. Bookmaking operations were in progress there under his ownership. Frank Costello of New York has admitted having an acquaintanceship with Ricca several years ago. In 1943 Ricca had a suit pending against the tenant and owner of a downtown building for personal injuries suffered during an elevator fall. 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. Mr. PETERSON. Is your testimony going to apply to gangs, as you say, attempting to take over local government? Rocco De Stefano and others were indicted February 24, 1936, in Cook County on robbery charges wherein the loot was totaled at $75,000. Al Capone was suspected of organizing the hit and Tony Accardo was accused of participating. He worked as Capones chauffeur and bodyguard before becoming captain of his own street crew. When an attempt was made to start in business in competition with the syndicate it would fail, because the new operators could not get a union label on their machines from the electrical workers' union. In 1943, Accardos close friend, Paul (the Waiter) Ricca, allegedly assumed control and appointed Accardo underboss. As I said before, until the repeal of prohibition the principal activities of this group were related to the illegal liquor traffic. Senator WILEY. Attorney Paul Dillon of St. Louis on behalf of efforts to obtain paroles for Ricca, Campagna, Gioe, and D'Andrea of the Capone gang. The second and third floors were devoted to gambling and the fourth floor to prostitution. 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. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. I believe it represents 10,300 municipalities and cities. On July 30, 1931, O'Hara was indicted by the Cook County grand jury on a charge of conspiracy. He also wasnt immune to time in court. The vendor of the gun testified that he had sold a machine gun to Edward J. O'Hare, who was then manager of the Hawthorne Kennel Club and who actually became the czar of dog racing for the Capone syndicate. Jack Guzik was then the business manager of the illegal empire controlled by Capone. The $275,000 seized in the raid on Accardo's home was later returned to him. It soon became clear that there were some issues with the new Outfit boss, Sam Giancana. 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. In fact, prior to last December I had conferences with several mayors that were having difficulties with the organized crime problem. Enter Tony Accardo. In 1947 it was estimated that Joe Peskin of Universal Automatic Music Corp. had about 900 juke boxes placed on location. In 1935 when Rocco De Grazio was convicted of income-tax evasion he admitted he was operating 18 handbooks, many of which were in Melrose Park, Ill., and he paid $1,200 per month for protection. I have the exact name of the association in our files which I will make available to you if you want it. A confidential address book was seized from Dragna's principal lieutenant, Giroloma Adamo, alias Mo Mo. Senator WILEY. In 1923 he operated a garage at 1214 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, with Murray Humphreys. Specializing in bookmaking, Accardo took control of the wire services that carried racing information. Wide open gambling operations have taken place at this establishment for many years. In 1922 indictment No. Until recent years Guzik has been associated with Hymie "Loud Mouth" Levin in gambling enterprises. Peter Tremont has operated in Chicago the Silver Wheel, the Ditto Wheel, and the Rome Wheel. That was the Retail Clerks International Protective Association, Local 1248. It appears that he did proceed to New York City and was grilled by the grand jury in connection with that case. On September 25, 1932, a doorman to a road house located on Lake Street west of Mannheim Road was killed. 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. 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. DEC 18 1950. And for a while, it was unclear who the best man for the job would be. Mangano was an important figure in the Capone syndicate. In 1974, Giancana was arrested by Mexican authorities and returned to America. You say Ricca was born in Italy. They settled it for about 20 cents on the dollar. Their sons were called Anthony and Joseph, while their daughters were named Linda and Marie. It begins at Cicero Boulevard or Avenue, which is about 48 blocks west. No, that was not the name. Much to his dismay, he was later called as a witness before a grand jury. 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. Mr. PETERSON. 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. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesOnce Al Capones bodyguard, Tony Accardo eventually rose to the top of the Chicago Mafia. Tony (Big Tuna) Accardo, reputedly the longtime head of the Chicago mob and a former associate of gangster Al Capone, died Wednesday night. Did the Federal Government take any action for the collection of back taxes? . 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. The family lived together in a lavish house in River Forest, Illinois. The United States Government was insisting that this $50,000 be included in Humphreys' income-tax returns. Mr. Peterson, I think we will interrupt your statement at this point. Then it is further south. Phil D'Andrea, who supposedly is in bad health now, formerly the bodyguard for Al Capone, was convicted along with the other Capone gangsters. But they would do their best in finding them. I believe Mr. Newton from Denver. Mr. Peterson, what was the State-wide association? Mr. KLEIN. The police learned that Ralph Buglio and DeMere had been in the Plantation Cafe just prior to the shooting. Spilotro had been a burglar and knew the Chicago scene. They were convicted in Federal court in New York City in 1943. 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. 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 information, of course, has been a matter of public record over a long period of time. Mr. PETERSON. Apparently pleased with his work, Capone gave him the nickname Joe Batters.. 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. CHICAGO Tony (Big Tuna) Accardo, reputedly the longtime head of the Chicago mob and a former associate of gangster Al Capone, died Wednesday night. This company---. Chicago. They were later returned to the penitentiary. For convenience, we might refer to the New York mob as the Frank Costello gang and the Chicago gang as the Capone syndicate. He served 6 months on that charge. They bought 150 juke boxes which they distributed and took about 70 spots away from Peskin. I would hate to say that definitely, but it could very well be. And so he bought a twenty-two room mansion at 915 Franklin Avenue for $125,000. Meet Tony Accardo, The Elusive Chicago Mobster Who Succeeded Al Capone. I might possibly have it here on a legitimate enterprise. Mr. Peterson, where is Cicero with reference to Chicago? Torrio was arrested and so were numerous other individuals. While he was released a year later, he soon fled to Mexico to avoid any further grand jury questioning. The CHAIRMAN. As I will show you later, he then became tied up with Costello in New York. He has resided at 1927 North Normandy in Chicago. Another important figure in the Capone syndicate, going on away back to the beginning, was Rocco De Grazio, alias Rocco De Grasse, alias Rocco De Grazia, and his brother, Andrew De Grazio, who were operators of the Lumber Gardens, 101 North Twenty-fifth Street, Melrose Park, Ill. Were there subsequent developments? 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. He knew he wouldn't get his jewelry back even if the burglars were caught. 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. Senator WILEY. Hunt was indicted for murder and his chauffeur, Hyman Gottfreed, alias Hy Godfrey, was indicted as an accessory. 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. In the first place, in order to have an understanding of organized crime in America today, it is necessary to review the growth and development of some of the major criminal gangs of approximately three decades ago. At the time of the accident Ricca was in the company of Charles Fischetti and Joseph Fischetti. Aiuppa and two others were arrested for operating a handbook in the Post Time Tavern, 4824 Cermak Road, Cicero. Accardo was born in Chicago in 1906, the year after his parents emigrated from Sicily. 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