Al Capone: The Greatest Mobster of all time Dorian Wade Christian Lowe 2 nd period

Background Info. Real Name: Alphonsus Capone Real Name: Alphonsus Capone DOB: January 17, 1899 DOB: January 17, 1899 Born in Brooklyn, New York Born in Brooklyn, New York Son of Italian immigrants, Gabriele and Teresa Capone. Son of Italian immigrants, Gabriele and Teresa Capone. Spouse: Mary “Mae” Coughlin Spouse: Mary “Mae” Coughlin Had a son named, Albert “Sonny” Francis Capone Had a son named, Albert “Sonny” Francis Capone

How did it start? He dropped out of school in the 6 th grade. He dropped out of school in the 6 th grade. He joined a notorious street gang led by Johnny Torrio. He joined a notorious street gang led by Johnny Torrio. In the 1920’s, Capone followed Torrio to Chicago to become a powerful lieutenant of the Colosimo mob. In the 1920’s, Capone followed Torrio to Chicago to become a powerful lieutenant of the Colosimo mob. Capone took full advantage of selling & making illegal beer and liquor. Capone took full advantage of selling & making illegal beer and liquor.

How did it start? (Cont.) Torrio took over the Colosimo Mob after the death of Big Jim Colosimo. Torrio took over the Colosimo Mob after the death of Big Jim Colosimo. Not long after Torrio surrendered control to Capone. Not long after Torrio surrendered control to Capone. Capone built a reputation for being one of the most terrifying Mobsters in Chicago. Capone built a reputation for being one of the most terrifying Mobsters in Chicago. He dismantled many rival gangs in the process of taking over Chicago. He dismantled many rival gangs in the process of taking over Chicago.

St. Valentines Day Massacre February 14, 1929 February 14, 1929 Four men disguised as police officer came into Bugs Moran’s warehouse and killed seven of his men. Four men disguised as police officer came into Bugs Moran’s warehouse and killed seven of his men. Capone’s men killed some of Moran’s men. Capone’s men killed some of Moran’s men. Ceased the Prohibition Act of alcohol(18th amendment) and was the reason for the creation of the 21 st amendment. Ceased the Prohibition Act of alcohol(18th amendment) and was the reason for the creation of the 21 st amendment.

Mr. Untouchable The FBI wanted to take Capone down, but had no real evidence to do so. The FBI wanted to take Capone down, but had no real evidence to do so. “Some of the best customers we had were cops.” – John Morahan “Some of the best customers we had were cops.” – John Morahan He was arrested many times before, but would always post bail soon after. He was arrested many times before, but would always post bail soon after. Was able to use his money to bribe police men and intimidate potential witnesses. Was able to use his money to bribe police men and intimidate potential witnesses.

How they caught Scarface The FBI could not get help put Capone in jail The FBI could not get help put Capone in jail 2/27/1929: Capone was subpoenaed to court to be a witness for a case concerning violations of prohibition. 2/27/1929: Capone was subpoenaed to court to be a witness for a case concerning violations of prohibition. Capone told the court he could not make the trip. Capone told the court he could not make the trip. 3/27: FBI discovered that Capone was lying and arrested him for contempt of court. 3/27: FBI discovered that Capone was lying and arrested him for contempt of court.

How they caught Scarface Two months later Capone was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Two months later Capone was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. 1931: As soon as he was released, Capone was convicted of the contempt of court charge. 1931: As soon as he was released, Capone was convicted of the contempt of court charge. While Capone was in jail, the Federal treasury had been digging of his unpaid income taxes. While Capone was in jail, the Federal treasury had been digging of his unpaid income taxes. On October 24,1931, Capone was sentenced to 11 years in jail. On October 24,1931, Capone was sentenced to 11 years in jail.

Scarface v.s. Al Capone The 1932 film, Scarface, was loosely based on Al Capone’s life. The 1932 film, Scarface, was loosely based on Al Capone’s life. Capone’s men came to visit Ben Hecht to make sure the film was not about his life. Capone’s men came to visit Ben Hecht to make sure the film was not about his life. "Al is one of the most famous and fascinating men of our time. If we call the movie Scarface, everybody will want to see it, figuring it's about Al. That's part of the racket we call showmanship.” – Ben Hecht "Al is one of the most famous and fascinating men of our time. If we call the movie Scarface, everybody will want to see it, figuring it's about Al. That's part of the racket we call showmanship.” – Ben Hecht There was a remake made in 1983 of the film. There was a remake made in 1983 of the film. Capone had his own copy of the 1932 version of the film. Capone had his own copy of the 1932 version of the film.

The Demise After Capone was released from jail he ended his career of being a mobster. After Capone was released from jail he ended his career of being a mobster. He went through treatment for syphilis. He went through treatment for syphilis. He was one of the first civilians to take penicillin for syphilis, but it was too late for him. He was one of the first civilians to take penicillin for syphilis, but it was too late for him. January 1947: Capone had a stroke and came down with pneumonia. January 1947: Capone had a stroke and came down with pneumonia. Died on January 25, 1947 Died on January 25, 1947

Heavy Artillery The Thompson 1928 Smith and Wesson Model 19 Colt M1911A Remington Model 870 Full auto 1911 in.38 Super Browning Auto 5 Sawed Off Colt Huntsman Suppressed

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