1905 in organized crime
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: 1904 in organized crime, other events of 1905, 1906 in organized crime and the list of 'years in organized crime'.
Contents |
[edit] Events
- Richie Fitzpatrick is killed by "Kid Twist" Max Zwerbach during peace negotiations between the two rival factions of the Eastman Gang. Several weeks later the remaining men of Fitzpatrick's gang are killed by Zwerbach lieutenant Vach Lewis.
- Salvatore Sabella murders a local butcher after he reportedly violently beat the young Sabella.
- October - A Morello Black Hand member known as de Priemo is released from prison for counterfeiting. Several weeks later de Priemo and restaurant owner Pietro Inzarillo are gunned down by several unidentified gunman.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Births
- James Allegretti "Jimmy the Monk", Chicago labor union racketeer and syndicate bookmaker
- Marvin Bas, Chicago syndicate defence lawyer
- Frank Bompensiero, San Diego Mafia Capo and informant
- Gerardo Vito Catena, Genovese crime family member and National Crime Syndicate leader
- Gasper DiGregorio [Gasperino DiGregorio], Bonanno crime family Capo
- Michele Navarra [Dr. Michelle Navarra], Sicilian mafia boss
- John Roselli [Filipo Sacco], Chicago Outfit member
- January 18 - Joseph Bonanno, Bonanno crime family boss
[edit] Deaths
- Richie Fitzpatrick, Monk Eastman Gang member
- October - de Priemo, New York Black Hand member
- October - Pietro Inzarillo, New York Black Hand associate
