DN 87-163) jocated in Denver cohabiting with ¥rs, LITTLE and ‘rs. HARWELL, all of them would be arrested and charged with unlawfvl cohabitation. Mr. GEER stated that both BRADING and PRREIRA reported to him that they are now dealing in oil leaseg and tnat they are associated in the cil business with ARTHUR LEWIS CLAK. On August 19, 1952, Denver Informant T-1, of inom reliability, reported that on August 7, 1952, at Cheyenne, Hyoming, VICTOx E. PEREIRA had married Mrs. LEZ LITTLE of Dallas, Texas. ?- “Stated that Mrs. LITTLE is the widow of the late D. A. LITTLE of Dallas, Texas, who was president of the Magnolia Oi] Company and who was reported to have been worth several million dollars. This informant further reported that VICTOR E. PEREIRA and EUGENE BRADING, in his opinion, are Planking to use Urs. LITTLE'S ; Tris informant furthey stated that he has heard through reliable Sources that PEREIRA and ING are now associated with ARTHUA LEWIS6La3K and SAMUEL SpxGAxFIELD in wildcat oil d Operations in tne vicinity of New le, Wyoming, Informant stat that CIAXK is a well and confidence man, ew Tor a ga Springs pe she has" by On November 14, 1951, Denver Informant I-1 reported that he was well acquainted with THEODJiS SANDERSON, with alias TEDDY iON, of New York “company executive but who, in fact, i bir time ler. He Stated that he is a sell acquainted «ith a LealS CLARK, also imoean as ARTIE-CIENK, of Miami, Florida, who is a friend of SANDERSON'S and who is a "high stakes" gambler and "dice man." He stated that _ CLAaK spent most of his time in the Miami area, but occasionally comes HW 544627 to Denver, Xlorado during the sumer mnths, He stated that CLARK was ‘at one time active int fan establishment in Saratoga Springs; Wew York knowin este Piping Rock ° , Docld: 32397539 Page 3 “Tet” A + een conn meena Hae 9
L) DN 87-1634 This informant further stated that he is accuainted with EDt&RAD J. AILSON, who is a retired v Heaet He stated that NILSON is now quite elderly and Tesides «ith his relatively young wife in an atmosphere of respect~ 2 ability. He stated that a few years ago nILSON was considexsd “a big time o idence men_and he operated extensive big tine oem oxi mong confidence pen_and he opersved extensively . around the United States rti the eae a : : PIESIEE, fe stated trae severgl years previoussy, -2-2¥ COMMS oyRF ey es involved in an altercation with ARTHUQCLAn in diani, Florica over @ gambling proposition, as a result of which »ILSON shot CLARK, seriously wounding him, after which WILSON made an extended trip to Europe to “cool off." Denver Informant T-2, of known reliability, reported on June 26, 1952, that he is well acquainted with ARTHUR LEwIS CLARK, known to him as a big time gambler who formerly operated in Hew York State and in Miami, Florida. He recalled that during approximately 1950 CLANK operated a gambling establishment in Miami Beach, Plorida test caleeeae ce nan eam NAAR and during that period was report ve "beaten" the multi-millionaire oil man, out of severa usand dol- Informant stated that CLANK is a close friend of PAUL_ AUGUSTUSRALNG of Denver, Colorato, who is a well knom gambler and close associate of gamblers and confidence men in the Denver area. He stated that during the month of April, 1952, CLARK spént severel weeks in Denver, during which time he was registered the Brow Yalece Hotel and was in close touch with KING, C LDONE, EUOENE “¥SUALDOWE, and several other Denver gamblers. It is noted that CLYDE SMALDONE and EUGENE SHALDONE have for @ mumber of years been frequent— ly described by police officials and the public press as the persons who dominate gambling activities in the Denver area. pene Re ee Denver Informa.it T-3, of kro.m reliability, reported that during the period of April 9, 1952 to may 5, 1952, registered in Suite 920;—Brown-Palace-Hctel, Denver, Colorado, ARTHUR LEWIS ClArK N was in frequent telephone contact with PAUL AUGUSTUS KING, FRI #00 ps ~ 2594295, EUGENE SMALDONE, CLYDE SNALDONE, both known gamblers and boodlums in the Denver area, as well as with various oil companies in the Denver area. ~ . Loree meg eee | Informant reported that phone calls were made from CLARK'S suite at the Brown Palace to the following individuals: ; ri Se a \ ane eee ele ele HW 54462 Docld:32327539 Page 4 - -- bo Aasdtetant a
weed \\ i fos a, DN 87-163h wILLIASNHDENTAMA RO, 735 Sth Street, Miami Beach, Florida, telephone number 66-691. (The Miami Office has identified «ILLIAM DENTAMARD as prob- ably identical with MILLI PAOR TAA 0, Washington, D. C. Police Department #12056, a stickup man burglar and jewel thief.) meee tonnmnd iansticar epee sees ise, ieee FRANKYHRZZA, with alias BLACKIG AZZ, 2335 Vallejo, Denver, Colorado, Glendale 3057. (MAZZA has for a number of years been reported by Denver police officials and the local press as being an "enforcer and trigger man" for the SMALDONE gam bling interests in the Denver area.) Gaetano's Restaurant, 38th and Tejon Streets, Denver, Colorado, telephone number GLendale 9852. (This establishment is operated by CLYDE and BUGENE SwALDOE and for several years has been considered tne "headquarters" of the SHALLONE gang in the Denver a Denver Informant T-1, previously mentioned, reported on May 20, 1952, that a. besGlanK, who had during the month of April, 1952 resided in a suite at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado, is identical with ARTHUR LE.IS CLANK, with alias ARTIE CLARK, who had previously been mentioned by T-] as a well known gambler who had operated in Saratoga Springs, New York and Miami, Florida. _ Informant stated that while in Denver in April, 1952, CLAnK represented himself as an "oil promoter" and was in frequent contact with various oil companies in the Denver area. He stated tiat CLARK maintains contact at the present time with gamblers, hoodlums, con men, oil mens and wealthy business men throughout the United States, , during recent years epersted various gambling establishments in the iam, Piorids diva. intoraont stated that at tne present tina CLARK is active in "push oil leases" in the vicinity of New Casiia man known as i of tEvansvilie, Indiana o is reported to “be SPUN SaVeTST eillion dollars Informant stated that while in Denver in April, 1952, CLAKK was in frequent conference with CLYDE and EUGENE SMALDONE, and the same period was in close contact with JOE AIMONETTO of New Castle, a | -h- Ai 87. Qs - a 9¢€-15374 52 ! WW 54462 DoclId: 32327539 Page 5 Sere yone eu Tenet te enn nee ene meneame! name nerenamabes Rm teen teen elec
HW 54462 Docld:32327539— Page 6 DN 87-163) Wyoning, who is a wealthy rancher, of] prosoter and operator ofthe ° Craig Motor Conpany in Mew Castle. Informant stated that CLA left _ Denver durinze the first week in May, but was expected to return within & few weeks. ; 7 Information furnished by the uiani Office on day 29, 195? reflected that ATTHUR LEsIS CLARK, FBI #3079258, at That tine main- tained a he=e on est Aivo Alto Drive, Rivo Alte Island, Wlani Beach, Florida, telerhone nunber 5-7209. It wes stated that CLAZK is a ton flizhe confiie man and ganbler, who av toab bree nae being ssusht @s a Porit 2 Miami resorted that CLA was formerly associated with a conficence zan knom as Edin. Mehl, with cliases, FRI # LGB of Albeny and Saratoca Sp ARS, o-erevion of the riping ROCK Casing at rater 133, NeW tore and tne Brooxe Club a 34a. tea that totn of these establishzents WIE LIne nocses and that AcEwih and Clint separated after they: had a fight in the Brook Club in 198, 2 Sy 2 tg It was reported that on May 9, 1952, CLARK was observed with RUDINIZVITT, a Miani Beach gambler, at Mother Kelly's, a notonm fous Miami Séach hoodlun hangout, and at that tine stated that he had been interested in some ofl leases in the Denver area but fur. nished no specific details. , car lilani reported that during’ the 1951 and 1952 Miaat winter Season, ClAZK, with LEVITT and MAMSEDER, « ith aliases, FBI #236413, had an interest in the Island Club just north of Miani Beach, Florida. This establishment was described as an old casino mich CLAKK and his Sssociates had attexpted to operate on a "sneak basis," . It was further reported by Miani that in 1950 CLARK was. associated with the Golden Shores Club nérth of tidamt Beach, Florida, and at this club HASRY SINCLAL, the multi-nillionaire 01] ran was ; Fousted out” for o700,000 in a crooxec dice came. .£ . ed that contiden Sources reportel ti tylewIn was ere Into the Golden Shores pitas @ mult i-cillonaire oll san, Te ‘Was stated that RYAN and Citi are closely associated and that it had been reported by reliable sources that RYAN was formerly a confidence man who was formerly from Evansville, Indiana.