16869 Whiskey, racketeering, Tommy-Ghana. As the bloody history of Chicago embodied in the legendary "Mafia"

Whiskey, racketeering, Tommy-Ghana. As the bloody history of Chicago embodied in the legendary “Mafia”



But one night Tommy Angelo stopped to smoke, and he could not imagine that the break will cost the old life: in an old taxi jump two bandits, he will sit behind the wheel, and his fate will change forever… When in 2002 we watched in the open, motionless eyes of the elderly Tommy, spread-eagled on his own lawn, and could not imagine that fifteen years later will look back on this with elegiac sadness — it was the same time.

Over the past fifteen years about the first “Mafia” was written hundreds of texts, and to the anniversary of the game coming from all directions studied here and you must have expected to see something in the format of “on waves of our memory”. But the strange thing is: all these years the media is somehow confidently ignored that “Mafia” was talking about… the mafia. Daniel Vavra, the chief ideologue of the cult of the masterpiece, no wonder shoveled the entire gang literature — between game events and real there are many interesting Parallels.

“Game “Mafia” has moved on the screens of many of the facts of harsh reality”

Do you think there is something in common between the Czech mayor of Chicago and politician of Lost Heaven? And machines Salieri and al Capone? The mission about whiskey from Kentucky and a real massacre on February 14, almost a hundred years ago? True, the common lot — the game “Mafia” has moved on the screens of many of the facts of harsh reality.

The city

Itself Lost Heaven — something between a notorious Chicago and new York. A mention and San Francisco, but Vavra in an interview said that he wanted to tell a”typical story for the Eastern part of the USA 30 years” — and he did. Geographically, the city of Lost Heaven written off rather new York city (Central island, ocean nearby, ethnic quarters), but the spirit and events — it is absolutely Chicago.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыPanorama of the city of Lost haven in the original Mafia

In Lost Heaven are not so many big criminal families, but full of bought politicians, petty criminals, clandestine institutions, corruption, a flourishing of lawlessness and tons of chrome-plated iron. Chicago criminal Chronicles 20-ies and 30-ies was the fuel to create the best gangster games — obviously, there is something to talk about.

Once at lake Michigan

Nowadays no one doubts that Chicago in those years was a Mecca for gangsters of different stripes but there are several versions of why he became it. Probably worked out several factors merged together, they brought the city to the throne of the criminal world.

“Young people were more likely to drive a beer truck for more money, than to persist a Docker in the port for a few dollars”

In the early twentieth century, an influx of immigrants from other villages, States and even countries. Chicago grew rapidly — the “newcomers” settled in the suburbs, stretching the already diverse city. The geographical extent growing, but the number of police — no. Due to the lack of staff, they simply could not keep control in immigrant neighborhoods — in the end, there were established their own rules.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыChicago workers first third of XX century

The second important factor, if you believe the book of John Landesco “Organized crime in Chicago” — social level of immigrants. Came not so many people “professions”: doctors, engineers or lawyers. Most of these were uneducated workers, who immediately came to the harsh conditions of the metropolis: low wages, high bills and temptations at every turn. Given the speed with which bloomed around iniquity, it is not surprising that many went to the “slippery” way. The division between honest and criminal life clearly manifested in the years of the Depression and prohibition: the young people willingly went to drive a beer truck for more money, than to persist a Docker in the port for a few dollars.

Finally, the writer Nelson Algren, who spent his childhood in Chicago, told methat the city was founded by crooks.

“The Yankees and travellers, Irish, Dutch, Indian traders and Indian agents, and purebred, and all who understand — they were all troubled people who wanted to make our fortune. Even the early settlers and the natives who preceded them, were associated with crime, like many Chicagoans in the early 1900-ies: a period when organized crime has developed and increased,” — Nelson Algren, Chicago: City of the make.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыChicago police era Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven

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And Algren talked about the corrupt police.

“Chicago of the early 1900-ies was the best city for everyone who doesn’t want to sit in jail for shady dealings. When caught the police could be immediately off — price question how much money is in your wallet. If the purse is empty, there were even 50-cent cigar.” — Nelson Algren, Chicago: City of the make.

“In 1920 [dry] the law came into force, and a new era began — without which there would be no “the Godfather” or “Untouchables”, nor, of course, “Mafia”,”

On this fertile soil of iniquity, fraudsters and corrupt government has laid down a law passed in 1919 under the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcohol in the country. In 1920 the law went into effect, and a new era began — without which there would be no “the Godfather” or “Untouchables”, nor, of course, “Mafia”.

Dry years

The law was lobbied by powerful religious communities, and the U.S. government pressed the recent experience of the First world war: “Sober soldier — a good soldier”. In the first year of the amendments, the consumption of alcohol and “drunk” accidents do decreased, and the avalanche. But soon the society was reconstructed across the country opened drink “speakeasy”, which receives a gallon of beer and whiskey. This first wave of alcohol-saddled, of course, the guys from Chicago — al Capone built an Empire.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыHappy customers “speakeasy” in new York

In 1920, a crime boss johnny Torrio invited promising Italian work in Chicago. Torrio himself at that time was subordinate to James Colosimo, but it did not work: johnny wanted to get into the bootlegging business, but Colosimo refused. The conflict was resolved entirely in the spirit of the time. Torrio called the boss — cafe comes to an important load, take. For Colosimo it was the last trip: he was shot on the road. The crime was not disclosed, but the suspects were young Alphonse Capone. In any case, after the death of the boss of the gangster went up the hill — a former bouncer became the second person in the “family”, and was engaged in bootlegging.

“…unruly bar owners simply exploded together with institutions”

From Alphonse, speaking in modern language, had all the makings of a major Manager, who said he did business with hundreds of Breweries and distilleries, established the import of alcohol from other States and Canada, forced the operators are lucky to work with him alcohol. Methods, of course, different from the present: for example, naughty bar owners were simply blown up along with the institutions. In 1925 johnny Torrio survived an assassination attempt and retired — boardwalk Empire crossed Capone.

The scale became astronomical, and the authorities could no longer ignore the gallons of illegal alcohol under his nose. Had to pay for: Edward Sullivan wrotethat Capone gave up to a quarter million dollars for a bribe — bribery only took about $ 70 million. A lot of money, but quite reasonable when you consider that gangster Empire earning, according to various estimates, from 60 to 100 million a year. For comparison, the average factory worker in those years, sat on the annual salary of 300-350 dollars.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыThe mayor of Chicago, bill Thompson himself

Connection “at the top” led to the fact that in 1927 the mayor once again became Big bill Thompson — one of the clips Capone. Thompson knewthat the promise to voters:

“The administration Devera [the incumbent mayor] has done much to close the business. When we choose, we don’t just rebuild these places that are closed, but will open ten thousand new” — bill Thompson.

“The policy is not bothered that the bars had been banned — as if now the mayoral candidate promised the people, for example, to construct a quality network of shooting galleries”

Of course, this was about the same “speakeasy”. The policy is not bothered that the bars had been banned — as if now the mayoral candidate promised the people, for example, to construct a quality network of drug houses.

Note that Chicago always drank a lot — even before the adoption of prohibition journalist George Tibb Turner wrotethat the city “7300 legal and illegal about a thousand of places to buy alcohol”. It was the largest industry in business, whiskey and beer has overtaken even the food — grocers was a little over five thousand.

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Since the Mafia game starts in 1930, it covers only a few final years of prohibition (bootlegging but was more — so the bandits dodged taxes). Most likely, your main alcohol business family Salieri did before Tom — but one mess we all remember. In the mission “deal of the century” you meet with the seller of whiskey from Kentucky. Paulie told Salieri that whisky in many ways — much better than the paint that drives Morello. The guys arrive at the multilevel Parking lot, but everything goes wrong: people jump out Morello, shootout, chase, lots of dead bodies and scattered the shells. In the end it turns out that alcohol actually belongs to a competitor dealer just stole the truck and wanted to sell Salieri.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыA scene from the mission “deal of the century”

This mission is inaccurate, but a remarkable analogue of February 14, 1929 — the date was later called “the Massacre on Valentine’s Day”. The ubiquitous al Capone decided to teach George Moran — he also engaged in bootlegging, and the godfather of the mafia didn’t like it. Capone, along with his assistant, Jack Makhura, developed a plan: to meet with Moran to sell him bootleg whiskey, but in fact is to eliminate a competitor.

“Chicago knew that Capone was involved in the massacre, but that during the incident, was vacationing in Florida — nothing to worry about”

McGurn assembled a team and sent it to the deal. And still got two sets of uniforms and a departmental vehicle. Team when Moran arrived on the scene, disguised criminals raided a “RAID”. Customers disarmed on the orders of the police, and people Macgurn just shot competitors. Went out the whole group with his hands raised — supposedly, they were tied with lawyers. Chicago knew that Capone was involved in the massacre, but that during the incident, was vacationing in Florida. Not undermine.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыThe famous “Massacre on Valentine’s Day” that took place in Chicago on 14 February 1929

By the way, this ambush Macgurn wanted and revenge Moran — a few months before the massacre that had sent him killers: they almost shot Macgurn while he was in a phone booth. Something reminiscent, isn’t it?

Usual work

One of the first jobs Tom to go to a few places for the money: Salieri takes them for “protection”. Cushy job: Thomas, Paulie and Sam go first to the restaurant — everything is smooth — then a bar, and at the end of a lazy country drive to the Motel. Guys go to the hotel, and our hero remains “on the motor”. But something goes wrong — from the hotel you can hear the shots; soon comes crawling blood-stained Poly. Card confused people Morello: they took not only business, but Sam. Tom takes the Motel almost by storm, and then a long chase after the kidnappers.

In fact, the then the gangsters almost extorted directly from the owners of the business; and certainly not the guys level of Sam and Paulie. The bandits were another racket — Union. To the community, say, dockers, came a member of the famous crime family and made it clear: either you accept the official salary in their ranks, all would be very bad. Guide is usually made concessions and legal business massively infiltrated the gangsters.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыAl Capone in a courtroom

Particularly successful in this Chicago racketeer Joseph Glimco. He was under the patronage of the Capone, and then Frank Nitti, and in the 30’s were trade Union of drivers and butchers, was a Trustee of the funds of a large insurance company, received a salary from the Corporation road and several taxi companies. In 1940 gangsters introduced , Glimco with Dominic Abati, the founder of the regional units of the trade Union Teamsters Union Local 777, which represented many Chicago taxi drivers. The bandits are “asked” to Abate to find some place to Joseph — he did, PIMCO Executive Director. Other people’s salaries allowed Joseph to feel good even in difficult years of the depression. Gangster earned about 850 thousand dollars a year, but the most part was given to the authorities. “However, that he had enough to live surrounded by silk, “Cadillacs” and mistresses”, — wrote Ovid, Demaris in the book Captive City.

The murder of the mayor

The newspaper Lost Heaven Courier brings good news: the city is finally official, ready to repulse the mafia clan Salieri; Mr. Sewer is running for mayor and threatened to cleanse the city of crime. But he is not as honest as it may seem — is the subjugation of a network of brothels and absolutely not shy about gangster attack on the territory of the don. Until the enemy had gained power, Salieri sends a Volume on the “wet” case — kill policy. The protagonist has no choice but to climb the tower and catch in the crosshairs of a tall guy in a light suit. Star dies right at the meeting with the electorate.

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Chicago is an amazing city, its history was a lot and something like that, too. Anton Cermak (Czech immigrant) took the mayor’s chair in 1931, ending years of rule by the Republican party. Cermak chose those same immigrants, tired of the endless shooting in the streets and lawlessness — he promised to rectify the situation. It is unknown whether this is the merit of Cermak, but al Capone was first arrested in the same year the world caught on taxes. Empire passed to Frank Nitti, but he Cermak did not give to live in peace.

“Nobody knows what would have resulted for the guys in the suits and white gaiters, but in 1933, Cermak was shot”

In 1932 began the presidential campaign of Roosevelt, who head Chicago obviously liked both promised to eradicate crime, has taken root during the great depression. Might this resulted for the guys in the suits and white gaiters, but in 1933, Cermak was shot. And right at the meeting with the same Roosevelt. Historians now argue, who wanted to be a President or mayor of the city.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыAnton Cermak (center)

After the assassination of the official journalists immediately began to look forwho could do it — unless, of course, the killer was really aiming for the mayor of Chicago. The public agreed — the handiwork of the mafia, but now the motives remain a mystery. Either the bandits were really scared that an honest official they will press, or really Cermak worked on enemies of Frank Nitti and, therefore, the Capone.

Real Morello and Salieri?

Criminal dons “Mafia” is the collective images, and direct prototypes they have. Moreover, not so much Salieri different from the enemy: unless restrained. But some Parallels with real gangsters, of course there is.

“[real] Morello was violent: dissent he was sawed into pieces and Packed in barrels”

In the first place — Giuseppe Morello. It was extremely hot-tempered new York gangster, who, however, was able to establish the first crime family in the city. Morello was violent: dissent he was sawed into pieces and Packed in barrels. With the game Morello makes him a bad character and the circumstances of the death: both died in gang war.

Виски, рэкет, томми-ганыCriminal bosses Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven

Salieri intersections with the real dons and less. Old Italian preferred brand vehicles Lassiter — digital variation of Cadillacs. Here Salieri would have supported al Capone: he was great fleet, but the godfather of the mafia was rolling through Chicago, first in an armored Cadillac V-8, and then on the 16-cylinder version. Favorite Salieri (and, incidentally, the mayor of Lost Heaven) Lassiter V16 Hordor — a direct analogue of the car Capone. But soldiers of those times went to Ford: Model T and Model 18. Both machines are in the game and hidden behind the name “Bolt”. Moreover, in the gaming incarnation of “the eighteenth Ford” often were the guys Morello — everything here is pretty accurate.

The mafia will live

Of course, the game is full of inaccuracies from the point of view of the real story — moral principles Volume would not allow to survive in this Chicago group and weeks. But if we remember the city of Lost Heaven fifteen years later, it doesn’t matter. “Mafia” has managed not just to “cross the mechanics of GTA with the gangster theme” and reach almost everyone who dared to approach her. The long-awaited sequel was prettier, sleeker and even more realistic — the first half certainly, but the soul does not fuse; the adventures of Vito disappeared from the head after a couple of days after the credits. And the skyscrapers of Lost Heaven, Gypsy jazz, Django Reinhardt, a stupid habit for Sam to turn over the chair and unbuttoned Tom’s eyes we will never forget.

Author: Illia Bozhko

Source: 4pda.ru

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