v9.1 AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE: CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : Docld: 322760740 Page 1 JFK Assassination System Date: Identification Form Agency Information HSCA 180-10104-10298 NUMBERED FILES. 014051 Document Information CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT. 05/11/1978 22 BAKER, ROBERT B. CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT. WEINER, IRWIN. ORGANIZED CRIME. TRAFFICANTE, SANTOS. DOLAN, JAMES H. OTHER TEXTUAL. Unclassified 3 Redact 11/20/1997 Typed notes from CCC files.Box 250. 10/2/201
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT-- INTELLIGENCE FILES 5/11/78 ‘ . A. James Harvey ‘Dolan | - 101 N. Edgefield ; Dallas, Texas D.O.B. 10/25/14 Chic. I.D. #D 96299 FBI # 733 252 A Activities : Robbery, gambling; impersonating officer Hangouts : AGVA Representative; Racetrack -Associates.: R. D. Matthews G. Fuqua He Gyuoi : as Joe Russell Wyatt Nick Carcio J. Raymond Snell S. Neveloff . Former Resident of Denver and Cedar Rapids, Iowa File References: . - Arrested with Anthony Panico in.Cedar- Rapids 1/30/53 - Known hood to Denver, P.D. - Record for larceny and under sentence for impersonating a Federal officer - 11/30/67 Letter -- Dolan serving 1-3 years on arson; released from Kansas S.P. 10/24/67 on conditional release. B. Robert B. Baker ~ 5400 N. Sheridan, Chicago - Amalgamated Insurance Co. 8550 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, Ill. D.O.B. 8/16/11 SS # I115-03-7850 previous residences: - 1931 N. Lincoln Parkway hotels _ 3390 Lincoln Parkway Associates: J. Hoffa John Dunn Andrew Sheridan John Costello Docld: 322760740 Page 2?
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files . 2 File File File File File File File Docld: 322760740 Page 3 17.83, p..10 26.3, p. 37B 15.103, p.14 17.0252, p.l. 6.6, p.3: News Clipping News Clipping Report on Rudolph Guy Tratto; Subject stopped for questioning 8/24/60 Report: Baker questioned with Fratto; Baker is labor management representative for Hoffa and is connected with local #734 of Bakery Truck Driver's Union. 1930, Baker served 18 months for pass of stench bomb (in N.Y. prison) 1/30/61 Report: Fratto described as Garbage King of Rush Street; Baker regarded as Teamsters strong-arm man. 7/8/61 News Clipping: Baker is a Pittsburg "tough" for Teamsters convicted for leaving jurisdiction of Pa. court while’ awaiting appeal for Taft-Hartley Act violations. 7/16/61 News Clipping: Baker's Traft-Hartley violations is upheld by. 3rd Circut. Vol. 2., Pp. 24;::7/31/58: Baker is organizer. for Chicago. Bakery Union and associate of Harold Gibbons. “Vol :2., p. 96-97 Baker is top lieutenant for Hoffa.
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 3 File File 14.002-L, P.1l, File File File File Docld:32260740 Page 4 14.152-1 20.233, p-. 13 14.2, p.4. 14.2, p.19 20.323, p.29 Vol. 2, p. 119, 12/23/64 report: Associates Baker with Gus Spiro Zapas 3/16/62 Report: Baker described as."labor goon" for Hoffa; and Teamsters locals; was indicted for extortion 9/21/59 convicted and sentenced to 2 years 4/7/60; released on bond pending appeal... Sent to Sandstone C.I., in Minnesota 12/1/61. 6/18/62 Report: Associates Baker with Joey Gilmco and local 777, Taxicab Driver's Union. Reference to Argosy Magazine article, "The Hoodlums Behind Hoffa." 11/29/62 News Clipping: Baker listed as un-indicted co- conspirator of George Roxbough in bribery-conspiracy charge. Roxbough is Teamsters local official. 4/30/63 Report: Reference to 3/12/63 Chicago Crime. Commission report; Baker mentioned in background report on Mid-Town Savings.
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files Cc. Irwin Weiner: 6145 N. Sheridan Rd. 7345 N. Damen Ave. 7163 Carol Ct., Niles, Ill. D.O.B. 3/6/16 SS # 352-03-4537 Associates : Sheridan Electric Co. Joseph Pignatello Anthony Accardo William "Smokes" Aloisio Frank Ferraro Alderino Battaglia Caifano Frabotta de Angeles A. Spilotio Schweiks Louis Volin. File 26.0114, p.28: -~ Reference to "Overdrive" article of 1/73 ‘concerning Central States Pension Fund's bankrolling of Organized Crime in 4 states. Says Spilotio was once arrested in I.Weiner's office and I. Weiner's brother Jack is connected with Chicago Syndicate. File 17.0453-3, p.40: - Reference to Chicago Crime Commission Summary Report. File 39-15.283, p. 28; 11/20/73: _- Background Report, bond case. File 17.1, Vol. 6, p. 343; 11/21/74 Survey Report: - Sam Sherman seen playing cards with I. Weiner at American Security Bond Co., 1019 S. State St. on 11/19/74 File 17.1-176, p. 15; 9/18/74 Survey Report: - I. Weiner seen with Joseph Lombardo 9/17/74. Docld: 322760740 Page 5
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 6 Numerous files on: International Fiberglass Inc., File File File File ‘File File File Docld: 322760740 Page fF which has I. Weiner, D. Siefert as officers. 26.0114, p.38: - 1/3/74 Times/Tribune clippings -~ Dorfman was link between "crime syndicates © associates". and Teamsters Pension Fund 15.013, p-94; 5/1/73 Survey Report: - I. Weiner's car seen at furneral of Leo Rugendorf on 4/9/73. 26.054, pl, 1/31/73 Report: - Refers to I.N. Service Agency, 2035 W. North Ave., Chicago frequented by I. Weiner and J. _Lombardo. - Officers in agency include Mitchell H. Caplan and Joseph Casintino 17.58, Vol..5, p. 174: 10/28/71 Survey Report: -~ I. Weiner seen at wake of Aldersio 17.55-7, p-6, 9/13/67 Report: - I. Weiner seen at Wake and/or funeral of Mary Accardo on 6/20/67. 15.013, p.88; 3/18/69 report? - I. Weiner's name and address found in Leo Rugendorf's address book. 17.004, Vol. 3, p.195 - 6/26/67 letter: - I, Weiner, Alderisio and others went to NY for a wedding.
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 17.60, p.96; 2/18/66 News Clipping: - I. Weiner in K.C. accompanying S. Battaglia who was appearing before grand jury. 17.082, Vol. 2, p. 108; 8/5/65 News Clipping: - Claims I. Weiner has often posed.bond for known hoodlums; here doing so for Rocco Pranno , Henry Neri Wayne Seidler Pete Anderson Extortion indictments 17.84, Vl. 3, p.23;. 1965 News Clippings © - I. Weiner raided $100,000 bond for Murray Humphreys - 15.013, p.77: 3/2/65 C.C.C. Report: = Reports meetings held several times a week File File File File in 4/62 8/62 AVGA? File Iw's File file # Docld:32260740 Page & with Alderino I. Weiner Rugendorf Lewis Darlak Larry Rosenberg Joseph Stein . 26.701, p-1, 3/7/63 Report: - Says I. Weiner is one operator of French Casino (Jelleis) which has gone into the "exotic dan cer line of entertainment." City License was obtained 11/22/62 in name of Gerald Ryan; former name of place is Candy Stick Twist. Other operator said to be Johnny Gattanas. 17.0453-3, p.2., 11/16/62 News Clip: -~ I. Weiner facing contempt rap for refusing to answer Grand Jury questions about dissappearance of Benjamin Dranow, a friend and associate of Hoffa due to serve fraud sentences.
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files ‘ : File 26.042, p. 44D, 6/15/62 Report: i - I. Weiner seen at 6/6/62 grand opening of Sahara Inn. / N/A.  ~File 14.092-3, p. 7, 11/27/61 Report: Wo, - "AGVA - Alfred Kapper, was observed to drive away in a car which was registered to subject.’ File 17.58, Vol. 2, p.73; 9/17/63. Report: - I. Weiner seen with: Alderino ‘Jimmy Allegretti Jerry Aiuppa at Patro Lounge on 9/14/63. File 17.58, Vol. 2, p. 711, 11/13/63 News Clip ~ I. Weiner listed as front man for Alderino's investment in Central Casualty Co. File 26.051-1, p. 13, 12/20/62 Report: ~ Info on takeover of N.Y. night club, The Living Room, owned by Danny Segar. Danny's brother Alan owes money to individuals in on takeover, who have been renting N.Y. in groups of 2 and 3: I. Weiner Aldersio _ Prank Bucceri Americo DePieto Dominic Cortisio Joseph Guico Ernest Infelici Rugendorf Joseph Spudavechio Frank Parker Docld: 32260740 Page 9
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 9 File 17.0453-3; 5/5/64 News Clip: File 17.58, File 17.52, I. Weiner is sued for divorce and testifies in court re support. Vol. 2, p.88; 5/22/64 News Clip: Extortion charge against Alderio based on ctossing state lines (Chicago Mia) to make extortion attempt. Vol. 2, p.27, 2/18/69 News Clip: I. Weiner listed as mob's foremost front man (legitimate business man fronting for hoodlum money). File 17.00153-3, p.7; 4/27/64 ‘News Clip: File 17.61, File 17.52, Docld: 322760740 Page 10 I. Weiner is being sued for separate maintenance by estranged wife Lillian. They separated 12/12/63; She wants support for 2 grown children. Vol. 6, p. 36; 12/30/63 News Clip: Links I. Weiner with LCN ring of insurance swindlers with fire and bomb attacks on restaurants and night clubs. Lists I. Weiner as mob "front man." Information revea ed tp State D.A. by Lewis C. Barbe who allowed phone calls to be taped. Vol.. 3, p. 147; (2/25/65 Report: I. Weiner's name mentioned in report on meeting between Jackie Cerone and Dominic Corvador- (listed as high Mafia man in Detroit) .
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 10 File 15.013, p. 80, C.C.C. report of 3/2/65: '- refers to 12/7/34 Report of arrest of I. Weiner Rugendorf Albert Kaufman Morris Bumberg for larceny of auto accessories File 17.0113, Vol. 2, p. 60; 1/15/65 Report: - Says I. Weiner was employed by various construction companies in early adult life. Was an automobile Salvage buyer for Chirsky Auto Parts from 1937 to 1943; has a gun card on file. File 17.58, Vol. 3, p. 101 10/29/64 News Clip: - On Denver Extortion trial of I. Weiner and Alderesio; charge involves Alderino's threat on James Egan. - I. Weiner is acquitted. Numerous files on Twin-Foods Comp. etc. File Califano, Marshall, Vol VI, p. 241, 8/11/59 Letter: ~ Says I. Weiner is seriously implicated in Bail ‘Bond scandal involving conspiracy to vacate bond forfeitures. - I. Weiner is partner in Continental Processing Co. with:. Rosenberg . Rugendorf Sylvia Stochl Frabotta - Says Continental , Twin-Foods, etc. are suspected of using illegal force to sell their products and have been subject of complaints from other firms. Docld: 322760740 Page 11
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files . 11 D. James Weinberg - DDA File 23.016 Vol. 3, p. 358; 11/29/65 Report: - reference to 3/15/54 murder of Weinberg and Paul Labriola. -- never solved. File 17.1-226, p. 26; C.C.C. Report of 12/6/66: - refers to 11/25/53 Memo indicating: that J. Weiner and Labriola were promoting Federated Liquor Dealer's Association, and they wanted Mafia Chief Bruno Roti to back them. Contact was made through Chicago bondsman Edward Morris. File See McClellan Senate transcript of 7/16/58, vol. File 2. 10, p. 1960. - McClellan Committee asked John Lardino if he talked with Labriola and J. Weiner about setting trade association in '53 and '54.- Lardino took the 5th. 112, p.1; 10/6/61 Report: - Links I. Weiner with: Labriola Michael Lupo Martin Ochs in 1948. Numerous references of McClellan Comm., 7/10/58 transcript All McClellan Senate. Transcript Vol. 7 DoclId: 322760740 Page 12 on move of Labriola and gy. Weiner into Tavern. Assoc. references to kidnap attempt resulting in death of Lenny Caifano. J. Weiner associated with T..Accardo. info.:.on possible rift in syndicate between "Young Bloods" and “old fellows" Accardo Guzik Prio °
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Filés 12 re File News Clipping, Vol. VIII. p. 114: ~ Gerald Corelli listed as associate of Labriola and J. Weiner (and suspect in their murder) File MESI, Sam, p.8A, 1/20/59 report: - J. Weiner, Labriola and. Martin Ochs were muscling in on Chicago Tavern Owners Association. Most principals in association were arrested 8/29/47. Reference to McClellan 7/16/58 transcript, Vol. 10, p.1973 p 1975 , - On Danny Lardino and possible 1946 move to Dallas with: .. ... Labriola J. Weiner Louis Schneider Marcus Lipsky Lardino takes the 5th A. McClellan Transcript, Vol. 7, p.1268: . - Questions on Lardino and Labriola and J. Weiner. Vol. 5, p. 756 - On test of George Butler Vol. 5, p. 757 On P.R. Jones and planto kill 4 Dallas gamblers. Vol. 5, pp. 753-54 On J. Weiner's move to Dallas, with Lardino File BOMBING-HOWARD JOHNSON RESTAURANT, report of 11/22/54, p. 38: - Associates J. Weiner with Victor Pocuis in 1953. Docld: 322760740 Page 13
Chicago P. File File Lots File File File File File Docld: 322760740 Page 15 ~ D. - Intelligence Files 14 17.68, Vol. 3, p.214; 12/18/74 News Clips: - LP and Sam Giancana were granted immunity for grand jury probing Chicago organized crime. 17.69, Vol. 2, p.63; 11/4/74 Survey Report: -~ Leonard Yaras seen at LP's residence on 11/1/74 of police surveillance at Luxor Bath House and other places 7.3 Vol. 6, p. 343; 8/1/71 News Clip: - Says Federal sources state that 9-state gambling ring is headquartered in Chicago and is supervised by LP and Felix Buccieri. ~ 17.69, Vol. 2, p.49; 1/28/71 News Clip: - Says Eugene Lufman, ex-con identified as top lieutenant of LP, North Side gambling boss, was arrested for illegal .38 passession. - 9.001, Vol. 4, p. 81; 2/24/70 News Clip: - Fure Buccari rated as syndicate's "Man-in-charge" in Chicago--but he's out in LP and Prio to avoid trouble. ‘Y 17.69, Vol 2, p.33; 10/31/67 Report - On LP's personal info. 17.1 - 175, p.18, 3/23/67 Réport: - Says LP and D. Yaras are at Mike Fish' s restaurant every Monday night.
Chicago P. File File File File File File File Docld: 3272760740 Page 16 D. - Intelligence Files 15 - Lots of notations on LP's role as gambling boss in Chicago--who stays well insulated from police. Here, LP most linked with R. Prio. Lots of raids and arrests of rooms, set-ups, etc. - no catching of LP 15.3, p.68, 3/8/66 News Clip: - Information that LP Yaras, and George Brands are trying to move in on legitimate businesses along Rush St. 11.3, Vol. 3, p.281; 1/21/66 News Clip: - Links LP and Prio with vice ring in Chicago 1.3, Vol. 2, p.101, 8/27/64 Report: - Says LP has interest in insurance companies and may be connection between companies and recent bombings in Chicago. 17.0152-4, p.2; 7/26/64 News Clip: ~ links LP with. loan shark racket. 17.006, p.55A, 4/26/63 report: - Associates LP with D. Yaras ~- Says LP is a gambling overload in Chicago working for Prio and is a murder expert, arranging for liquidation of various gamblers who resisted syndicate partners. Misc. File 2-K, p.25, 8/19/59 Report: - D. Yaras calls LP from Miami - Associates LP with Yaras and Willy Block H6H RESTAURANT, p.13, 5/23/55 Report: ~ LP arrested as suspect in Ragen Killing
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files , 16 - Associates LP with March Baer aka Morris Saletko File ACCARDO, ANTHONY, p.79, 7/18/56 Report: - Says E. Luffman is the front man for LP. File NEWS CLIPPINGS, Vol. 8, p.50, 132,150: - 1960 clippings say: - LP is graduate of old 24th ward Capone stronghold where he was part of mob muscle. - LP is murder expert - LP is in tax trouble with IRS -- LP is paid $175per week at Department store investigator, $200/wk as night manager of hotel and receives large income from illegal horse betting. . F. . Joseph Civello 5311 Denton Dr. Dallas, Texas D.O.B. 2/3/02 Associates: -Frank Desimore Simone Scuzzari James Lanza J. Cerrito R. Bufalino John Oramento File 17.17, p.4, 12/27/63 Letter ~ JC listed as member of or doing business with the syndicate. ~ JC's arrest record indicates murder investigation, narcotics, liquor law violations. JC operates drive-in restaurant in Dallas. Some files on JC's presence at Appalachin Meeting. Docld: 322760740 Page i?
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 17 G. Gabriel Mannarino New Kensington, Pa D.O.B. ?/?/16 Associates : John Rocca Joseph Barbara Louis Santos Sam Mannarino (brother) File 17.006, Vol. 4, p.166 11/23/69 News Clip - GM mentioned as Mafia figure who frequents Miami area. File 24.1, p.23; 5/11/63 News Clip: - indictments against: GM , Sam Mannarino Willie Sums Ray Calcagno Anthony Wardclip for income tax violations. in connection with . Operation of coin maching vending concern. File 17.052, p.79; 7/24/69 News Clip: - 13 indicted, including GM in Mafia Teamster inquiry involving conspiracy and Kickbacks with $1 million Teamsters Pension Fund Loan. H. Paul Dorfman: D.O.A. 5801 Sheridan Ro, Chicago “ "Red" : Associates : A. Accardo- - Abner Zwillman Johnny Dioguardi Hoffa ; A. Dorfman File 17.0017, p.3; 11/25/63 News Clip Trib & News: -"Jack Ruby worked as union organizer for PD" p.4; 11/26/63 News Clip Trib: DoclId: 322760740 Page 16
Chicago P. File File File File I. Dino File Docld: 322760740 Page 19 D. - Intelligence Files 18 - "P.D. is vacationing in Palm. Spiings...denied that he fired Jack Ruby in 1940 after becoming secretary treasurer of Waste Handlers Union in Chicago." 26.0114, p-15; 4/16/64 News Clip: - Dorfman indicted:.on $100,000 extortion plot against millionnaire Steward B. Hopps. 26.0014, p.16; 11/20/64 News Clip: - A. Dorfman threatens Hopps unless Hopps returns $100,000 investment. "Investment was made in Iisc of Nassau, Bahamas." NEWS CLIPPING, Vol. 6, p?; 8/6/59 clip: - PD was expelled from Chicago Waste Handlers Union for misusing union funds. PD is "Major figure" in Chicago underworld and an intimate friend of John Dioguardi. NEWS CLIPPING, Vol. 3, p.7; 9/19/58 Clip: - Says PD allegedly made over $1 million from agency fees and was tried with B. Baker in disappearance of "Pearlman Indiana Taxi Operator." Cellini: — FBI # 219 8122 Associates: Meyer Lansky 16.6, p.70; 6/6/72 News’ Clip - Lansky and Cellino were indicted in gambling- junket tax fraud. Involving junkets to George Raft's Colony Club in London.
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files J. Anthony Spilotro Associates: 19 SS# 356-28-2097 D.O.B. 5/19/38 2612 Siesta, Las Vegas, Nev. 4675 Balfair, Las Vegas, Nev. 1102 South Maple, Oak Park, T1ll. Alderino Vincent Insero Dick Gorman Turk Torello R. Dorfman R. deAngeles J. Lombardo F. Schweeks I. Weiner Joseph Herman Hansen File 23.016, Vol. 2, p-188; 7/24/64 Letter: File 24.6, Vol.2, p.47; 4/5/66 position in the Mob. - says AS is allegedly a "young Turk" for Alderino and is being groomed for a higher News Clip:. - Says AS was frequent customer of R. deAngeles, electronics. wizard whose devices. are used by mobsters to steal radio signals of law-enforcement agencies. File 37.002-5, Vol. 4, p.296; 3/14/67 Letter: - Report that AS made a "hit". on Joseph Palito, File 17.006, Vol. 4, p.137; 11/4/67 Report: t Docld: 322760740 Page 70 - Associates AS with well known jewel theif John Clarence Cook of Miami: area. File 17.58, Vol.. 3, p. 151 = 7/28/69 News Clip; - Report of weekly Sunday Meetings at Alderino's home with AS attending.
Chicago P.D. - Intelligence Files 20 File E.I.U. #4.016, p.95; 2/9/70 News Clip: - AS has been arrested 13 times, but only convicted twice. - Described as one of syidicate' Ss most dangerous gunmen. File 2.4, p.47; 9/6/70 News Clip: - AS reportedly took over west suburban gambling operation of Alderesio. File CIU 4.016, p. 104 10/30/70 Interview Report: -~ AS appeared in Fed. Court on 2 felony charges; - Found guilty and paid $1 fine on each court. - Can't carry a gun for 5 years. File 17.0453-3, p.43; 11/27/70 Survey Report: - AS seen with I. Weiner and J. Lombardo at Chicago restaurant. File 17.1, Vol. 5, 2/25/71 Interview Report: - Indicates that AS will be moving from Chicago to Las Vegas. File 17.1, Vol. 5, p.269; 5/13/71 News Clip: - AS was arrested 2/3/70 on gambling charges; IRS has files $19,759 levy in wagering taxes. - AS is now complaining that FED gov't. is violating his rights. p.278; 6/10/71 Interview Report: - AS arrested 6/9/71 in Las Vegas for loitering. p.279; 6/12/71 News Clip: - In L.V., AS is hanging around with Frank Rosenthal (legal Nev. bookie) Doclda: 322760740 Page 71
* Chicago P. File File File File File File D. - Intelligence Files 22 17.006, Vol.2, p.65; 11/27/63 Letter: - Alderino arrived in Miami; met with Santos T. and Charles Delmonico at Fontainebleau Hotel 33.000, Vol. 3, p.31; 3/9/67 Report: ~ Associates Santos T. with Arthur J. Powers 26.0114, p.27; 2/21/73 Interview Report: - Says Santos T., M. Caifano, D. Yaras, and FNU Ballistere are trying to take over insurance program from S.W. Administration, (Who handle Teamster Pension funds) 17.0752, p.1; 8/1/63 News Clip: ~ Says Santos T. is part of national "Commission of gangsters. AT least 7, maybe up to 15 men. Santos T. controlled gambling in Cuba before Castro. : - Santos T. sat on this "commission" for last 7 years at least with Giancanna. 17.0152, Vol. 8, p.446; 9/23/66 News Clip: - Santos T. arrested with 12 other LCN leaders in N.Y. News Clipping, Vol 1l., p.1, 1/9/58 Clip: - Santos T. runs. San Souci in Havana - Is wanted in NY for questioning re slaying of A. Anastania “Vol V, p.88, 6/1/59 Clip: Doclda: 322760740 Page 253 ~ says Santos T. and partner Luigi (Joe Riuis) Selisi went to Appalachin meeting together.