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. Tony Capezio's wife is part owner of the Orchid Flower Shop, at 2408 West Chicago Avenue. He has a brother, August Circella, who has been proprietor of gambling establishments in Chicago. As early as 1932 Joe Adonis, Frank Erickson, and others were promoting a big sweepstakes operation. Some time later Torrio was sentenced to serve 9 months in the Du Page County Jail and received a $5,000 fine. Matter of fact, in 1951 he had just bought his dream house. Capezio has been engaged in big-time gambling operations in Chicago. Nathan was then slugged in front of his home at 6747 Clyde Avenue, Chicago. I think you either told me or you stated somewhere that Mr. Annenberg and Molasky were indicted for income-tax evasion. 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. And to this day, not nearly as many people know Accardos name. Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Peterson, I think we will interrupt your statement at this point. If anyone,that's a criminal,had any smarts they'd read all they could about Mr. Accardos "mngmt" style. That is correct. the trunk of his car on April 6. In recent years O'Hara and his wife spent some time in some of our big hotels down in Chicago. 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. Mr. Brown has been here since yesterday and wants to go back home tonight. That information, of course, has been a matter of public record over a long period of time. Throughout the United States the mob held sway. Al Capone was suspected of organizing the hit and Tony Accardo was accused of participating. The CHAIRMAN. Ralph Capone surrendered on May 9, 1930, through the advice of his attorney, Joseph Lustfield. 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. As of 1940 he was an executive of the Midwest Oil Corp. which apparently was dissolved about 1941. The CHAIRMAN. The CHAIRMAN. 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. In 1922, O'Hara was business agent for the Chicago Federation of Musicians. Information was also secured to the effect that Humphreys was a partner of Evans in this enterprise. 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. As I said before he has been associated in business activities with Tony Accardo. 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. The house included high vaulted rooms, an indoor pool, a gun and trophy room, a pipe organ, a walk in safe, wood spiral staircases, carriage and guest houses on the backyard half acre. 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. Do you call that the agent in charge? It would be a pretty fast mimeographing job. There is just a little bit left leading up to the background of the Capone gang here, and then perhaps that would be a good breaking off point. Its no wonder why FBI agent William F. Roemer Jr. called Accardo the genuine godfather.. Peter Tremont has operated in Chicago the Silver Wheel, the Ditto Wheel, and the Rome Wheel. There was also an indictment returned at that time and when the case went to trial, George McLane then took the witness stand and said he refused to testify on the ground - he exercised his privilege. Then Michael Volpe, the man responsible for watching the house, was called to testify. It is claimed that. 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. As of 1944, Sam Hunt was allegedly an official of the Drexel Wine & Liquor Co., Thirty-ninth and Cottage Grove Avenue. Accardo died of heart and lung. He claims that he is a citizen. Tony Accardo died on May 22, 1992, from congestive heart failure and acute respiratory failure. No arrests were made until April 25, 2005, when 14 members of the Chicago Outfit (including reputed boss James Marcello) were . Jack Guzik, another member of the syndicate, was the business manager of the Capone syndicate or was called such during the heyday of Al Capone's regime in Chicago. I mentioned a short while ago the records recovered by the Los Angeles Police with reference to Jack I. Dragna and his lieutenant, Mo Mo Adamo. 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. Vogel also has connections with certain other legitimate enterprises that I can give you in more detail perhaps at a later. 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. Family & Personal Life. During this period the Capone syndicate was virtually in control of dog racing throughout the Nation. Another Federal indictment was returned on January 31, 1930, growing out of his efforts to swindle, cheat, and defraud the United States Government. It is a civic organization. The offense charged in the indictment was described as follows : Guzik and Kruse financed a scheme whereby miniature broadcasts were used to carry racing information to the 81 Club and so on. He has been released from Federal penitentiary. He owns a home, in addition to his address in Chicago at 6471 Allison Road, Miami, Fla., Allison Island. In 1929 the Federal grand jury charged Ralph Capone with failure to pay income taxes - November 1, 1929. Heres a list, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Stationmaster arrested after train collision in Greece kills at least 36, Ohios senators to unveil rail safety bill in wake of East Palestine derailment, After months of pounding, Ukrainian official says military may pull back from Bakhmut, Elizabeth Holmes cites her new baby as a reason she should avoid prison for Theranos scam, What time is it on the moon? It is quite a long statement, and it is understandable that he couldn't do it; but he did try to do it. He has been the part owner of the El Patio gambling place at 5914 West Cermak Road, together with Joe Corngold. This is back in 1940. The CHAIRMAN. That way your "employees" protect you and enimies are to afraid to attack you.Basically,"act a fool" get arrested/killed. Would you say Mr. Annenberg and Mr. Molasky were jointly indicted on income-tax evasion? I think that may be correct, but I don't know that I have that. That was before the Taft-Hartley Act, in 1943. Jack Guzik was very close to Al Capone until the time he died. Mr. PETERSON. When I left the FBI, I was in charge of the Boston office. Accardo was convicted in 1960 of tax evasion and sentenced to six years in prison, but the conviction was overturned. Kastel received large sums of money for the promotion of William Whitely liquors in the United States through the Alliance Distributors, which was controlled by Irving Haim in 1934 Costello obtained the agency contract for Whitely brands which he transferred to Alliance Distributors, of which Irving Haim was the principal owner. I don't recall the exact figures, but I believe that Ricca admitted in testimony there that he got between $50,000 and $100,000 a year. The next individual of importance in the Capone syndicate is Ralph Pierce. So Stofel resigned rather than keep the responsibility, powerless to act. Information has been developed indicating that gunmen who have been involved in some of the shootings on the west coast have hung around Borcia's establishment in Los Angeles. And this year who is the president? 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. The De Grazios. 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. In March 1943 Lester Kane, who gave his address at that time as 2437 Greenleaf, was arrested with Ralph Pierce, 6514 South Morgan Street, for questioning in connection with the murder of Estelle Carey. Isn't Patton active in Florida? 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. In connection with these activities Peskin was associated with individuals who were known to be close to the Capone syndicate. They then asked me to come here as their representative. Since Frank Nitti committed suicide in 1943, Tony Accardo has frequently been considered the leader of the Capone syndicate. He had acquired his nickname during his days as an enforcer for Al Capone. You have had experience with the FBI in most of the sections of the United States in the matter of Federal law enforcement? Joseph Peskin, alias Sugar Joe Peskin, 7625 Essex Avenue, Chicago, Ill., has been associated with members of the Capone syndicate and is one of the biggest juke box operators in Chicago. There again there are documents in connection with hearings held in New York concerning that matter. John Borsellino and Gerry Carusiello had taken care of the burglars and had now themselves been taken care of. In a considerable number of sections, not in every section. Mr. Peterson, I take it we can get started with your testimony and then we will have to recess for lunch and answer the call of the Senate fairly shortly. When the cops arrived they told Levinson that the thieves had done a superb job, leaving no traces. 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. 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. He has been arrested on numerous occasions which include one by the New Orleans police in 1928, by the Memphis, Tenn., police in February 1928. /r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world. ORGANIZED CRIME IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, UNITED STATES SENATE When he registered for the draft in World War II Gincanna gave his occupation as that of a salesman for the Central Envelope & Lithographing Co., 426 South Clinton Street, Chicago. Gus Alex in recent years has become an important figure in the syndicate and has been particularly close to Jack Guzik. 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. Mr. Brown isn't here. Campagna has made a fortune from gambling activities in Cook County. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Louque. That is right, special agent in charge of the Boston office of the FBI. Wide open gambling operations have taken place at this establishment for many years. 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. 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. I give you a clean bill of health on that. Most of those activities of course were in the bootlegging field. 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. Campagna was one of the early bodyguards for Al Capone. Subsequent testimony proved they were killed in a basement and their bodies later dumped in a grave. He was not convicted. Hunt was wounded. 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.. Anthony Spilotro was a soldier and enforcer for the Chicago Outfit who was . That covers it I think, mostly. Rocco DeStefano has had his name linked with that of Guzik, Charles and Rocco Fischetti, and other hoodlums as being friends of these persons. Senator WILEY. Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask a question there. In other words, the law violators dictate law-enforcement policies and control certain law-enforcement agencies. In 1941 the press reported that on the North Side and in the northwest suburbs the juke-box industry was under the control of Eddie Vogel, an important Capone syndicate member. The CHAIRMAN. Mr. PETERSON. That is spelled U-a-l-e or, commonly, Y-a-l-e. 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. De Stefano controls a chain of retail liquor stores in which Fusco is supposed to have an interest or did have an interest. Specifically this broadcasting station was said to be a highly technical wire-tapping service, sending out radio signals. He has been arrested with Claude Maddox as well as with Rocco De Grazio, Fred Rossi, and others. Around this same time, Accardo was made capo or captain of his own street crew. In the prosecution of this case the Federal Government produced evidence showing that Guzik then had an interest in numerous gambling houses in Cicero and Chicago, that he owned stock in the Hawthorne Kennel Club which operated as a dog-racing track. You do have factual data to back up every statement of fact that you make before the committee? And that wasnt the only setback for the mob. The CHAIRMAN. The CHAIRMAN. 48.8k members in the Mafia community. Working from the shadows rather than the limelight, Accardo reigned over the Chicago mob for over 40 years. And as he distanced himself from the Outfit, Accardo began to enjoy the spoils of his job. The St. Valentines Day Massacre saw seven associates of Chicagos North Side Gang gunned down. This is from recollection. Willie Heeney has likewise been prominently identified as a member of the Capone syndicate for a long time. The Government claimed then that De Grazio had an income over $97,000 in 1929, $51,000 in 1930. He writes daily for The Oakland Press in Metro Detroit and focuses on Mob activity in Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and New England. Unquestionably, however, he is one of the top ranking members of the syndicate and has operated within the inner circle of that organization for almost three decades. 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. On the west coast Fischetti has associated with Jack I. Dragna, one of the most powerful underworld leaders in that area. A confidential address book was seized from Dragna's principal lieutenant, Giroloma Adamo, alias Mo Mo. That is right. They'd learn the key to longterm health and freedom is to act "normal" and respect everyone. He was given the nickname Big Tuna by a Chicago newspaper reporter after having his picture taken with a 400-pound tuna he caught off Florida. 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. They made an offer that couldn't be refused. What was the result of that? In some instances they felt some organized gangs were attempting to take over local governments. I will be glad to do that when I get back. Conditions haven't changed too much in the last 30 years insofar as that situation is concerned. They were holding the election in Milwaukee. All right. He founded and runs The Gangster Report (www.gangsterreport.com) newsmagazine website. 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