He is a. big automobile dealer on Chicago's East, Side, too. The CHAIRMAN. Mr. PETERSON. 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. Mr. Brown left before the name was mentioned, or I would have had him stay. 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. Later Fred Morelli once Cooney's bookkeeper, then became head of Century Music Co. 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. The five New York families and the Chicago family, known as The Outfit, held the most power. Do you call that the agent in charge? As an interesting sidelight, at the time Colosimo was killed in Chicago, a United States Senate Judiciary hearing was in progress relating to the Sterling-Sims bill which was designed to prohibit the interstate transportation of racing information. 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. Accardo, the son of a shoemaker, was born Antonio Leonardo Accardo in 1906 in Chicagos Little Italy. In a criminal career that spanned eight decades, he rose from small-time hoodlum to the position of day-to-day boss of the Outfit in 1947, by moving the organization into new operations and. In other words, I am paving the way to show that these men are still prominent - not all of them. And for a while, it was unclear who the best man for the job would be. Frank Garnet has also been operating juke boxes as a distributor in Los Angeles. "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. ), Copyright 2019, Thomas P. Hunt, Whiting, VT 05778 In other words, the law violators dictate law-enforcement policies and control certain law-enforcement agencies. Matt Capone formerly operated a tavern called the Hall of Fame, 4839 Ogden Avenue, Cicero, Ill. John Larisen, a gambler and a doper of race track horses was shot and killed in the Hall of Fame tavern a few years ago. This is from recollection. The Cicero contingent of the Capone syndicate is one of the most important. Then Michael Volpe, the man responsible for watching the house, was called to testify. 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 1948 Peskin was a distributor of juke boxes under the name of the Automatic Music Instruments Co. in States of California, Nevada, and Washington. In fact, prior to last December I had conferences with several mayors that were having difficulties with the organized crime problem. I believe Willie Heeney admitted that "Little New York" Campagna got 60 percent and Corngold got 15 percent from the Cicero "joints." The CHAIRMAN. That was the Retail Clerks International Protective Association, Local 1248. That is right, special agent in charge of the Boston office of the FBI. Mr. Peterson, what was the State-wide association? Humphreys was also one of those against whom an injunction was issued in 1940 that I mentioned a short while ago to the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, Local 278. This was a night club which featured big-time gambling. You need to be a member of Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org to add comments! 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. So by the mid-1940s, Accardo was the day-to-day boss of the Chicago Outfit. After four trials, Hunt was found not guilty on January 11, 1943. A confidential address book was seized from Dragna's principal lieutenant, Giroloma Adamo, alias Mo Mo. However, this conviction was later appealed, and Accardo was ultimately acquitted after a retrial. On the west coast Fischetti has associated with Jack I. Dragna, one of the most powerful underworld leaders in that area. That is right. Max Caldwell, alias Max Pollack, an ex-convict, had been in charge of the union funds. Shortly after the shooting, Accardo was seen in the lobby of Capones headquarters, the Lexington Hotel on Michigan Avenue, with a machine gun. Senator WILEY. 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.. 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. Harry Levinson was one of those men who could call Antonino Accardo a friend. Murphy was sentenced in April 1933. 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. He owns a home, in addition to his address in Chicago at 6471 Allison Road, Miami, Fla., Allison Island. Louis "Little New York" Campagna, 2927 Maple Avenue, Berwyn, Ill., also has farms in Berrien Springs, Mich., and Fowler, Ind. He was 85 and a lifelong resident of Hester. Once in 1933 he received a sentence of 1 year in the House of Correction on a concealed weapons charge. This book contained the addresses and names, in many instances the private telephone numbers, of some of the leading underworld characters in the Nation. He was also arrested in 1943 as a suspect in the Estelle Carey murder case in Chicago and in 1945 was arrested for questioning in connection with the murder of James "Red" Forsythe, a notorious hoodlum. 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. As I understand it, today you are testifying on behalf of the American Municipal Association. In 1937 Haim negotiated the purchase of this J. J. Dailey & Son, Ltd., holding company of William Whitely & Co., distillers. He is considered to be one of the right-hand men of Tony Accardo, who is now rated as one of the real big shots in the syndicate. Levinson explained his problem to Accardo, who told him not to worry. He was indicted also by the Federal grand jury in New York City with Paul Ricca, Phil D'Andrea, Nitti, and the others in connection with the movie extortion. Tony Accardo . He was released in each of those instances. Vogel, among other contacts, did have one George "Babe" Tottenelli, who was the trouble-shooter for Ed Vogel on the south side in connection with slot-machine activities for a number of years. And he and Swanson also had their throats slashed. That company has the cigarette-vending machines where you put in 20 cents and get out a package of cigarettes. Accardo was supposedly heard whistling 'You are my sunshine' referring to a Vegas lawyer nicknamed 'Sunshine'. Mr. PETERSON. He is a well-known gambler in Chicago for the past probably 30 years, I guess, and his last name is Ryan. I might possibly have it here on a legitimate enterprise. 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. He has been arrested with Claude Maddox as well as with Rocco De Grazio, Fred Rossi, and others. Several drug dealers turned up dead, sending a clear message to others looking to make a quick buck. 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. During this period the Capone syndicate---. My recollection is that Campagna's wife is also a part owner of that shop. About 1930 it was rumored that Ralph Capone then owned an interest in the Grand Central Surety Co., a bail bond company which signed bonds for numerous well known hoodlums in Chicago, such as Tony Accardo and other members of the Capone syndicate. 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. In 1943, Accardos close friend, Paul (the Waiter) Ricca, allegedly assumed control and appointed Accardo underboss. The offer was turned down. Hunt has been arrested by the police on several occasions following gang slayings but has never been successfully prosecuted. He is supposed to have - I did have the figure on this one company. The Chicago Crime Commission, as I understand it, is a voluntary association supported by contributions of the interested citizens; is that correct? Accardo was famously protective of his beloved River Forest mansion, having even bumped off the architect who designed it out of suspicion that he had shared the blueprints with the FBI. I think he has a filling station out there. Tony Capezio's wife is part owner of the Orchid Flower Shop, at 2408 West Chicago Avenue. Tony Accardo died on May 22, 1992, from congestive heart failure and acute respiratory failure. 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 book also contained the name of Joe Batters, which is the name frequently used by Accardo. And of course, the mob also had to find a new leader. Mr. Brown isn't here. During the 1920's and the early 1930's Frank Costello numbered among his associates such individuals as Louis Lepke Buchalter, Dutch Schultz, Arnold Rothstein, Joe Adonis, Owney Madden, and Willie Bioff, who incidentally testified at the moving-picture extortion trial that Costello was a member of the conspiracy through which he and George Brown had obtained control of the stage-hands' union. At the time Capone went to prison the following individuals had grown in stature within the Capone organization and were powerful members of the Capone syndicate: Frank Nitti, Louis (Little New York) Campagna, Paul Ricca, Phil D'Andrea, Jack Guzik, Tony Accardo, Charles Fischetti, Edward Vogel, Hymie (Loud Mouth) Levin, Ralph Capone, Tony Capezio, Ralph Pierce, Murray Humphreys, Frank Maritote, alias Frank Diamond, Nick Circella, alias Nick Dean, Lawrence Imburgio, Charles Gioe, Anthony (Mops) Volpe, William Niemoth, and Sam (Golf Bag) Hunt. Tony Accardo, a.k.a. All right. Al Capone was suspected of organizing the hit and Tony Accardo was accused of participating. It is quite a long statement, and it is understandable that he couldn't do it; but he did try to do it. 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. No arrests were made until April 25, 2005, when 14 members of the Chicago Outfit (including reputed boss James Marcello) were . 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. I have the exact name of the association in our files which I will make available to you if you want it. Thanks to his discreet style, Accardos influence on organized crime was both immense and invisible at the same time. Torrio even actually envisioned a vice monopoly for the entire county. Someone was mocking him and it didnt take long for Accardo to find out which burglars might have an issue with him. 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. Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask a question there. I don't think it could be done, Senator. They changed the ordinance to read differently than it had before, which took his control over the chief of police. Caldwell was then kicked out of the union. One of his lieutenants was Charles "Lucky" Luciano, who allegedly succeeded him as head in about 1931. Specifically this broadcasting station was said to be a highly technical wire-tapping service, sending out radio signals. 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. 4 or 5 months in connection with the reorganization. The defense attorney represented Ralph Capone as a race-horse man and bookmaker. The CHAIRMAN. Since that time Humphreys has been arrested on numerous occasions in connection with labor racketeering, gambling, and vice activities. Tony (Big Tuna) Accardo, reputedly the longtime head of the Chicago mob and a former associate of gangster Al Capone, died Wednesday night. Jack Guzik himself was charged with evasion of income tax for the years 1927, 1928, and 1929. But he was still available for advice. He has been affiliated in gambling activities with Willie Heeney, an important figure in Cicero, Joseph Corngold, alias Fifke, of the El Patio gambling establishment, 5914 West Cermak Road, Cicero. Ralph Buglio, who owns property in Miami Beach, together with Peter G. Tremont and others, is also a well-known syndicate gangster. He was later indicted in connection with this matter, but not convicted. The committee is very much interested in your full statement, Mr. Peterson. He was frequently referred to as the master mind of the underworld. O'Hara was formerly associated with Thomas Malloy in the moving-picture operators union. 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. . Accardo died of heart and lung diseases, said Carrie Quidayan, night nursing coordinator at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center. On April 29, 1926, Ralph Capone and Charles Fischetti were arrested in Cicero, Ill. On May 27, Al Capone, Ralph Capone, Charles Fischetti, and other individuals were charged with conspiracy to violate the National Prohibition Act in Chicago. Matt Capone became a fugitive for a time and later the case was dismissed against him with reference to this murder. The CHAIRMAN. "Chew Tobacco" Ryan, Hymie "Loud Mouth" Levin - I think that should have been Jack - Harry "Greasy Thumb" Guzik, the owners of the 400 Club at 29 West Randolph, and Maurice L. Goldstein operated an unlicensed radio-broadcasting station in violation of the Federal Communications Act in 1934. Claude Maddox has been a prominent member of the syndicate for many years. Oh, yes. How many years ago was that? During the Dillinger investigation, incidentally, he was one of the principal contacts with "Baby Face" Nelson, the most notorious killer of that gang. 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. On February 14, 1929 - I am sure you are all familiar with the St. Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago. I was in charge of the Boston office 4 years. 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. He has a long criminal record. I think a man by the name of Crowley is the business agent of the union at the present time. But they would do their best in finding them. In recent years August Circella owned and operated the Gold Coast Lounge, on North Rush Street. He was in partnership in one gambling joint with Tony Accardo. 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. We will resume in about 5 minutes. They recently just built a large addition to it. Accardo must've been worried. Still, whenever Accardo was called to court to testify on his involvement with the Outfit, he firmly denied any and all allegations. Information was also secured to the effect that Humphreys was a partner of Evans in this enterprise. Some time ago it was claimed that John Capone was a salesman for the Citizens Beer, Joliet, Ill., a brewery which makes beer that is sold by the Canadian Ace Brewing Co., formerly the Manhattan Brewing Co. It is claimed that he graduated from the school of architects and engineering at the university. 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 is back in 1940. Powered by. He had decided to appoint Joseph Ferriola as boss. Printed for the use of Special Committee to Investigate A few years ago Rocco and Andrew De Grazio were indicted in Federal court in connection with a narcotics charge. But even in Mexico, Giancana was unable to keep a low profile. In 1944 information was received that Leslie Kruse lived at 4300 Marine Drive. Gus Liebe has been a manager for numerous gambling joints. The committee will stand in recess until 2:30. Mr. PETERSON. I will be glad to do that. Guzik has also been associated with Frank "Chew Tobacco" Ryan, Rocco Fischetti--. 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. He was asked if he knew who could've pulled off such a heist. After leaving school as a young teenager, Accardo joined a group of local hoodlums. The CHAIRMAN. Pat Manno has been in association with a number of nationally known gangsters at hotels in Miami Beach, Fla., during the past season, and that Manno also owns a residence at 5812 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach, Fla., which is in his wife's name, Dorothy Manning. Kastel, incidentally, was also a friend of Nickie Arnstein. He is still on the outside, but the litigation is still pending as to whether or not he will have to return in accordance with the decision of the court in New Orleans. It is stated that John Capone married an ex-dancer from Atlanta. 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. But Accardos troubles were far from over. He was picked up, arrested, following that. 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. During World War I Kastel was engaged - as a matter of fact, he has been convicted - was engaged in many illegal operations. I have the details of that in our files which I can make available to you. Accardo moved the Outfit into new operations and territories, greatly increasing its power and wealth during his tenure as boss. Working from the shadows rather than the limelight, Accardo reigned over the Chicago mob for over 40 years. and Louis Pokrass, and a number of others. Two persons familiar with crime. 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. He lost an arm in an automobile accident several years ago, which gives rise to his nickname "Armie.". Aiuppa and two others were arrested for operating a handbook in the Post Time Tavern, 4824 Cermak Road, Cicero. Joe Fusco, designated several years ago as a public enemy, during the prohibition era was a principal lieutenant in the Capone syndicate, handling the manufacture and distribution of illicit beer. In 1923 he operated a garage at 1214 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, with Murray Humphreys. I was with the FBI about 12 years. Is your testimony going to apply to gangs, as you say, attempting to take over local government? Mr. Peterson's statement will take approximately 4 or 4 1/2 hours more and he has to leave at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon; so, much as the committee hates to work overtime and anybody else hates to work overtime, we will have to go on for 30 minutes this afternoon. In the early 1960s, it seemed like Accardo was in danger of serving a prison sentence. 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. On June 27, 1933, Humphreys was indicted by the Federal grand jury in Chicago on a charge of income-tax evasion. It seemed as if the group of burglars who were responsible for the grave insult had all been dealt with, but Accardo wasn't finished. Frank Diamond was sentenced to the penitentiary in 1943. Another individual is Fred Evans, 5000 Marine Drive, Chicago, who was sometimes regarded as the financial brains of the Capone gang. 1 and the czar of business rackets in Chicago. On April 26 Bobby Hertogs was found with his throat cut and his body riddled with bullet holes. Mr. PETERSON. On September 16, 1922, probation was granted to the defendants. Moretti had been castrated and disemboweled. 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. 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. 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. A five-bedroom, 6,200-square-foot Colonial-style mansion in River Forest once owned by legendary Chicago Outfit figure Anthony "Tony" Accardo sold Friday for $1.13 million exactly half what. On July 18, 1932, John Capone, then 29 years of age, was arrested with his bodyguard who at that time was Rocco Fischetti. I wish it were possible to have copies of these notes for the benefit of the press. 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. When Torrio became the leader of Chicago's underworld upon the death of Big Jim Colosimo on May 11, he selected, as his chief lieutenant, Al Capone, then 23 years of age. He financed many important underworld leaders in their activities, and among those who were close to Rothstein and who benefited from his financial assistance were Frank Costello, Eddie Costello, a brother of Frank, George Uffner, a dealer in narcotics who was closely associated with Charles "Lucky" Luciano and Dandy Phil Kastel. In recent years, Accardo divided his time between Palm Springs and a palatial estate in the Chicago suburb of Barrington. If anyone asked him what he did for a living, he was a beer salesman and a good one at that. He was arrested many times afterward on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Capone's bodyguard at that time was Phil D'Andrea, who, true to form, appeared in court with a concealed weapon and was sentenced by a. I would have to check on that. However, that association began before that time, where both the Fischettis and the Kings have spent a large amount of time recently. He was indicted for kidnaping in Chicago in 1929, and that case was nol-prossed. Information was received some years ago that Evans was one of several hoodlums who were attempting to gain control of the dry-cleaning industry. But many experts believe thats one of the main reasons for his success and a testament to his intelligence. It was claimed in particular that Evans had muscled into the Ruby Cleaners, 2801 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago. It is claimed that he served in the Italian Army during the First World War. Then it is further south. Nitti was attracted to Ricca, so the story goes, because of his intelligence and induced him to work at the Lexington Hotel which was a Capone gang headquarters, as a confidential aid to Nitti. * * *. Federal judge to 8 months in jail for contempt of court. 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. For the Outfit leader the house was a way of showing Chicago he was top dog, and had the wealth to prove it. On July 5, 1945, Joe Aiuppa was fined $50 on a charge of accepting horse- race bets, by a justice of the peace in the Willow Springs court. But judging by Accardos relatively modest lifestyle, you might not guess that he was a wealthy man. Renno had nothing to do with the Accardo robbery; he simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The CHAIRMAN. He was rejected for military service. Before long, the mob was wealthier than it had been in years. 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, . Unfortunately, I was under such pressure in trying to get ready; in fact, I just finished dictating it yesterday before I left and I didn't have extra copies. Charles Fischetti, a cousin of Al Capone, continued to grow in stature in the syndicate until the present time, when he is unquestionably one of the most important underworld characters in the Nation. 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. That is correct. In 1941 he had an interest in the Individual Towel Co. which at that time had a $45,000 annual contract with the Chicago Board of Education, resulting in action by the State's attorney's office. EIGHTY-FIRST CONGRESS The United States Government was insisting that this $50,000 be included in Humphreys' income-tax returns. On May 11, 1920, Big Jim Colosimo was killed in gangland fashion in Chicago. He was not convicted. Information was received in May 1949 to the effect that Epstein had been sending Virginia Hill three or four thousand-dollar bills every week or two through the manager of a hotel in Mexico City. I have the address in some of my other notes here. Phil D'Andrea, as you know, was recently - in 1943 - convicted with other Capone gangsters in the movie extortion case. He was once charged with the time-worn badger game. Scott M. Burnstein, a journalist and true-crime historian, is the author of five books on organized crime. The Accardo family had for years lived in a modest ranch house at 1431 Ashland Avenue in the Chicago suburb of River Forest. But just before he began serving his sentence he was ambushed and shot. 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. 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