On this date, December 29... ... in 1918, John DiGiovanni, a Chicago business agent for the hod carriers union, is shot to death at his home. ... in 1919, four men go to trial in Detroit for the year-old murder of Peter Bosco. ... in 1920, Salvatore Mauro, who had sworn to avenge the murder of underworld leader Salvatore LoIacono, is killed in Manhattan. Joe Masseria is suspected in the murder. ... in 1926, brothers Jack and Eddie Diamond, James Walsh and Salvatore Lucania are discharged after New York shooting victim Albert Levy refuses to identify them as his assailants. ... in 1927, Luigi Quaranta, convicted of participating in the Philadelphia murders of Vincent Cocozza and Joseph Zanghi, wins a new trial on appeal. ... in 1928, an NYPD detective is charged and suspended for failing to photograph and fingerprint George McManus, suspect in the murder of Arnold Rothstein. ... in 1929, Daniel Iamascia, Joe 'Baker' Catania and John Savino are charged with robbery in connection with the recent holdup of the Vitale testimonial dinner, where they were guests. ... in 1950, the Kefauver committee states that Tampa FL is the primary entry point for narcotics smuggled into the U.S. ... in 1953, Joseph 'Doc' Stacher is sentenced to a one-year suspended sentence, two years' probation and a $10,000 fine for running casinos at Saratoga NY. ... in 1955, California's State Liquor Department revokes the license of San Diego's Gold Rail cocktail lounge, partly owned by mafioso Frank Bompensiero. ... in 1959, Connecticut prisoner Louis Ferrini is transported to New Jersey to aid in a Kearny NJ murder investigation. ... in 1992, Thomas and Rosemarie Uva, the couple murdered after robbing from Mafia social clubs in New York, are buried separately - Thomas in the Bronx and Rosemarie in Queens. Image of Daniel Iamascia.
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