Title
Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti
Subject
Nitti, Francesco Raffaele, 1886-1943
Gangsters
Capone, Al, 1899-1947
Illinois--Chicago
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Outfit (Organization)
Organized crime
Description
Francesco Raffaele Nitti was one of Al Capone's top henchmen. After a short prison stint in 1931, Nitti succeeded Capone as the head of the Chicago Outfit in 1932.
On verso: "Frank (Enforcer) Nitti On The Spot . . . Chicago, Ill . . . All efforts to have Mr. Nitti pose for his picture in the criminal court were to no avail. Mr. Nitti's friend wanted to shield him from all photographers, but he wasn't as fast as our speed gun. Mr. Nitti's defense were able to put a policeman under a $2000.00 bond for perjury. The case was postponed."
On verso: "Frank (Enforcer) Nitti On The Spot . . . Chicago, Ill . . . All efforts to have Mr. Nitti pose for his picture in the criminal court were to no avail. Mr. Nitti's friend wanted to shield him from all photographers, but he wasn't as fast as our speed gun. Mr. Nitti's defense were able to put a policeman under a $2000.00 bond for perjury. The case was postponed."
Creator
Wide World Photos
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1933-04-05
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
401124
Minneapolis Public Library Collection
Original Format
commercial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
21 x 16 cm