Accardo seems a closed book and there is little in the way of witness testimony to his character. Accardo died of heart and lung diseases, said Carrie Quidayan, night nursing coordinator at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center. Born Antonino Leonardo Accardo on April 28, 1906, the future kingpin grew up in the Little Sicily area of Chicago. And what better way to do that than by taking out his rage on traitors? On October 27, 1934, Humphreys pleaded guilty to income-tax evasions and was sentenced to serve 18 months in the Federal penitentiary and was fined $5,000. Accardo would turn out to be a much sharper boss than the man who made him a member at age twenty. See Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. at 708, 92 S. Ct . Much like Capone, Giancana craved attention and loved the limelight. That is a generalization. He is about 47 years of age and resides with his wife, Marie Capezio at the above address. In fact, it was brought out that Heeney was one of the men who handled the contact with State Senator Brady and. Mr. PETERSON. At that time McLane alleged that he had been told previously by some of the gangsters, namely Frank Nitti, Paul Ricca, and Louis Campagna, that they wanted to take over control of the union in order to loot the treasury. From the East coast all the way to the West coast, and everything in between was controlled by twenty-some mob families. 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. In April 1924 a raid was made on a brewery - Sieben Brewery - operated by John Torrio and his gang. Ricca frequently has used the name of DeLucia, and the owner of record of the property in Long Beach, Ind., is in the name of Nancy DeLucia. "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. The CHAIRMAN. We stand in recess until 10 o'clock in the morning. Feedback or questions? I have the exact name of the association in our files which I will make available to you if you want it. Too much time. Accardo family members and Michael Volpe, a handyman for Accardo who discovered the burglary, appeared before the grand jury, represented by appellee Carl M. Walsh. Tony Spilotro. 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. And at age 20, Accardo was officially initiated into the Chicago Outfit. This company incidentally is owned by his brother-in-law, M. R. DeTolve, president of the company. Then Michael Volpe, the man responsible for watching the house, was called to testify. 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. That was before the paroles. The Outfit did not do well under the leadership of Giancana, and he was eventually imprisoned in 1965. I have no control over anybody, he said. 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. 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. Accardo moved the Outfit into new operations and territories, greatly increasing its power and wealth during his tenure as boss. He has been associated with Capone gangsters for the greater part of three decades. With his persona as flashy as ever, he quickly attracted the attention of the police. He is one of the big-shot policy racketeers on Chicago's South Side. 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. That is correct. Named in the injunction were Louis Romano, president of the union, Frank Nitti, Murray Humphreys, Louis "Little New York" Campagna, Fred Evans, and Paul Ricca. In 1931 Rocco De Grazio was the leader of the Capone organization in the north and west suburban sections of Chicago. He, together with Tony Accardo and Jack Guzik, have attempted to muscle into the Continental Press according to a statement made by James M. Ragen in 1946, and you will recall that shortly thereafter Ragen was ambushed and shot and later died. Tony Capezio's wife is part owner of the Orchid Flower Shop, at 2408 West Chicago Avenue. In July 1938 Rocco De Stefano, his father, Michael, and others were arrested by the State's attorney's police for failure to pay over $14,000 in sales taxes for 15 months. Enter Tony Accardo. It was alleged that from June 1, 1928, to the date of indictment, O'Hara had conspired with others to get applications for moving-picture operators through the department of moving picture operators and gas and electricity of the city. I am not sure whether that is in Miami or Miami Beach, Fla. Until November 24, 1947, at which time he apparently sold the home and transferred title to Joseph P. Bergl. Accardo used his new status to steer the Outfit toward gambling. As one mutual associate put it: Tony Accardo has more brains before breakfast than Al Capone ever had all day.. Mr. PETERSON. And this year who is the president? Too much time. Following the grand jury investigation there they moved back into the Chicago area. He was closely associated with "Big Tim" Murphy, a notorious gang leader. 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. One of his lieutenants was Charles "Lucky" Luciano, who allegedly succeeded him as head in about 1931. Mendell decided to show his extreme displeasure by brazenly robbing the ritzy, well-manicured estate built by the legendary Outfit kingpin more than a decade earlier. What was the result of that? Mangano was an important figure in the Capone syndicate. Mr. PETERSON. Kastel, incidentally, was also a friend of Nickie Arnstein. But judging by Accardos relatively modest lifestyle, you might not guess that he was a wealthy man. Anthony De Lordo, another Chicago hoodlum, is reported to have been in Florida and to have been in contact there with Sam H. Taran. Mr. PETERSON. (Mr. Peterson's testimony was interrupted while the committee took testimony from William P. Brown, Clayton, Mo. While he was slowly becoming an important voice in the Outfit, he wasnt ready to become the boss of the whole operation just yet. Mr. Brown's testimony is included in part 4 of the committee's hearings.). 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. It was also understood that Epstein visited Mexico City in the early part of 1949, where he met Virginia. However, this conviction was later appealed, and Accardo was ultimately acquitted after a retrial. Terms of Service, 2023Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org Many of the group of course were big-time operators in the field of gambling. That was a liquor association. Accardo was arrested many times on allegations ranging from murder to extortion to kidnaping. These persons were charged with conspiring to violate the Federal lottery laws by distributing price lists across State lines. 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. It is stated that Ricca came to this country about 1920 and that his name in Italy was Magleo or Maglio. And so he bought a twenty-two room mansion at 915 Franklin Avenue for $125,000. But Ricca also found himself in trouble with the law, and he was soon locked up. Mr. PETERSON. In other words, I am paving the way to show that these men are still prominent - not all of them. He has been arrested on numerous occasions but has never been convicted or retained in jail for any length of time. He spent a lot of time before the grand jury. 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. By all accounts he still was the most powerful mobster in Chicago, and thus a good man to have as a friend. "Little New York" Campagna admitted having an interest in and receiving huge sums of money as his share from the proceeds of this establishment. Mr. HALLEY. Mr. Peterson, at that point, that is a statement of fact, and how do you know that? Mr. PETERSON. Until 1921 Kastel had operated a bucket shop under the name of Dillon & Co., which it was claimed resulted in swindling clients out of approximately a half million dollars. That is the so-called Bioff-Brown case. SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE As I said before he has been associated in business activities with Tony Accardo. On May 2, 1933, the chief investigator for the State's attorney's office described Humphreys as public enemy No. The police learned that Ralph Buglio and DeMere had been in the Plantation Cafe just prior to the shooting. John Borsellino and Gerry Carusiello had taken care of the burglars and had now themselves been taken care of. He did an excellent job for a few months, and then there was so much pressure brought that Stofel was forced to resign. I am inclined to think that is the same fellow. An undated mugshot of Tony Accardo. In other words, as the distinguished Governor just mentioned a few moments ago, there is very seldom any political campaign in his area in which the racketeering elements - and, of course, gambling is very lucrative - do not attempt to make political contributions and that sort of thing. He lost an arm in an automobile accident several years ago, which gives rise to his nickname "Armie.". It happened 40 years ago this month, in the early morning hours of January 6, 1978. He had acquired his nickname during his days as an enforcer for Al Capone. 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 . Seventeen of the defendants were found not guilty and the charges against Humphreys, Al Capone, and others were stricken off with leave to reinstate by the prosecutor's office. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. In 1950 the Chicago headquarters for Continental Press, which disseminates racing-news information throughout the United States, is located at 431 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. They were indicted. Guzik has also been associated with Frank "Chew Tobacco" Ryan, Rocco Fischetti--. I think a man by the name of Crowley is the business agent of the union at the present time. This company manufactures or supplies gaming-house equipment to gambling houses throughout the Nation. Even as he got older, he continued to insist that he was a beer salesman and nothing more. Ralph Capone, brother of Al, was born in Italy in 1894 and brought to the United States when he was about a year old. As I understand it, today you are testifying on behalf of the American Municipal Association. The 71-year-old Accardo seethed, less for rage over property lost than over the breach of respect. Mr. Brown isn't here. Mr. Brown left before the name was mentioned, or I would have had him stay. 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. That was in testimony before the Hoffman committee. In 1936 Lipschultz---. Mr. Peterson, before you start your formal statement I thought we should have a further word about the American Municipal Association. They made an offer that couldn't be refused. In fact, Heeney was prominently mentioned in the congressional investigation of the parole of Paul Ricca and other members of the Capone mob. After John Torrio left Chicago about 1929 is when Al Capone became the ruler of Chicago's underworld. Should rap lyrics be used as evidence in court? This association recently has taken place in Florida. Peskin's principal office for juke-box distribution in southern California is located at 2663-67 West Pike Boulevard, Los Angeles, where he did business under the name of J. Peskin Distributing Co. Another important syndicate man is Rocco De Stefano, alias Rocco Nicholas De Stefano. 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. Murphy was sentenced in April 1933. 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. Arrested in this raid were John Patton, Robert Larris McCullough, Joe Fusco, Frank Nitti, and others. He writes daily for The Oakland Press in Metro Detroit and focuses on Mob activity in Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and New England. Humphreys has also been involved in kidnaping. It would be a pretty fast mimeographing job. He spent a lot of time before the grand jury. The CHAIRMAN. 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. Mr. PETERSON. The hit parade continued and got more brutal. Jack Guzik himself was charged with evasion of income tax for the years 1927, 1928, and 1929. The CHAIRMAN. He is the son of a restaurant owner. 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. Pollack associated with numerous other members of the Capone syndicate, and it was customary for him to take them on airplane trips from Chicago to Miami. The CHAIRMAN. Phil was an intelligent and fair gangster. Later Fred Morelli once Cooney's bookkeeper, then became head of Century Music Co. I do not seem to have it with me. Charles Fischetti is one of the most important members of the syndicate at the present time. During World War I Kastel was engaged - as a matter of fact, he has been convicted - was engaged in many illegal operations. 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. 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. Respect all get to live a long "free"life, //