Image of John Torrio. Text reads: On this date, July 3... in 1905, John 'Little Chick' Bruno is charged with the murder of 'Jack' McManus. in 1906, future Cleveland boss Dr. Giuseppe Romano first arrives in Ohio. in 1913, Chicago government revokes licenses of 17 'disorderly saloons,' including one operated by John Torrio. in 1921, John Torrio is best man at the Manhattan church wedding ceremony of pal 'Roxie' Vanella. in 1939, Joseph Armone of New York City begins serving prison sentences for robbery and weapons possession. in 1957, Joseph Valachi is charged with narcotics offenses. in 1958, U.S. Senator McClellan, leader of the Senate rackets committee, calls for the creation of a permanent federal crime commission. New York crime boss Tommy Lucchese testifies before McClellan Committee. in 1962, a funeral is held for Youngstown OH car-bomb victim William Naples.

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