Title
Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti and the Law
Subject
Nitti, Francesco Raffaele, 1886-1943
Gangsters
Capone, Al, 1899-1947
Illinois--Chicago
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Outfit (Organization)
Roche, Patrick T., -1955
Greer, J. D.
Siegan, Julius
Lavin, David
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 Nitti, Al Capone's "treasurer" and considered a power in the Capone faction, was seized in Chicago by federal agents and operatives from the state's attorney's office on charges of defrauding the United States of income tax payments and penalties. Nitti has been sought by the government since last March. Photo shows, left to right: Pat Rooche, chief investigator for the state's attorney; Capt. J. D. Greer; Frank Nitti; and Sergts. Julius Siegan and David Lavin."
On verso: "Frank Nitti, Al Capone's "treasurer" and considered a power in the Capone faction, was seized in Chicago by federal agents and operatives from the state's attorney's office on charges of defrauding the United States of income tax payments and penalties. Nitti has been sought by the government since last March. Photo shows, left to right: Pat Rooche, chief investigator for the state's attorney; Capt. J. D. Greer; Frank Nitti; and Sergts. Julius Siegan and David Lavin."
Creator
Associated Press
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1930-10-31
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
401126
Minneapolis Public Library Collection
Original Format
commercial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
18 x 21 cm