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Iwillrnln waa reminded that
enunenl. deutba were luppoaed to
looking him up on the score that
bad evaded the federal
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records -will prove
Getting beck to the public enemy
at. Imillman laid be knew aeverai
I the fellows mentioned. He addefr
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Iuaed up in any ouch ncketa charged
again. them any more than 1 ant.
"Io far Ia bucket mopping and
_92ha like are concerned. those ehargee
:g:!."'.:*. :1: ere %m tm rink.-!o~.=.e
D alawer. Put there are hundred:
at men and women in Newark and
vicinity who r-peet me, and 1 owe
itbtnenLa.ew¢ltaetenpetl.te
pg emoteuiealty that there in not a-II-92-Ii cl an-ah 5' aaa y al it-I I.'l92l.|"e._e."
Iwil-nan resented the report thee
lie had made himself eu-roe an eo-onawe Ila: became public. He w-eaatfaattng as usual in a downtown
restaurant when Interviewed. He
laid he had no Intention ot going
awq for the eirnple reason that he
had nothing to run away from. '13;
Did he ileee with hie mother and
brother-e at 123 Hansbury avenue. has
alwerelma in Reva-rb and expect:h remat here. ' J _ _.
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- Ioelneq Uaeettled
-"hill!!! have been aomevriaat upset
for nte lithe peataeveraiyeara ea
they have been with tttouaande of
other-a. I have been negotiating with
eeveral buetneee houaee and expect
tomalreadecinononoaeeftbeen
ii. like ti-lie pubiie enemy
lint and the charges that went wtth
It don't help I !e1iow." _ '
Zwliltnan aeld he wanted to answer
the frequently printed reference to
h.lm.eetf ae the leader el the Third
Wu gang.
"1 euppoee Third Ward gang rerere
the Third Ward Political Club.
int place, the club disbanded
year-e ago. While it was
club membe:-Ihlp included
liowe who were not eaactty
ool hora and it wu true
of them went haywire
hlle and got into trouble.
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Re:JKgrihe_situation in lnTnw»»-~~~' ewark, New Jersey. lhlGy.""u"
I United States District Judge William Clark telephone [ Newark, New Jersey, and said1 -1- Tlllllil .....----._ I
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any investigators in Newark with respect to the crime situation resulting
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' the matter to determine if there are any violations within our investigetivr
jurisdiction. He said that "Newark has been a little bit neglected by the: r hepartnent, and the result of that is that these gangsters have now all
comeover here Newark!, and I think you ought to have some special people
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have violated the income tax laws, which would
give the Bureau jurisdiction".
I pointed out to Judge Clark that income tax matters are not vithin
the investigative jurisdiction of this Bureau, the ssme being handled by the
Treasury Department. Judge Clark said that he believed this Bureau ought to
give them some help. He said that some
someone interview him relative to these
time "they have done absolutely nothing
this year. Judge Clerk again said that
special investigators in there, stating
poor, and it appeared to him
do anything about this.
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in their without his kno ing
vertise the fact that we are
are conducting it. However,
that I would have one of our
coming Fednesday for any information which the Judtime ago, the Treasury people had
income tax matters, but since that
about it", this being in March of
he believed we ought to send some
that the local police force is very
that the Treasury Depagtne ' - . -R -Qacosnso &:1NDEXED Z31: 0335 "o x . - R
that it is entirely p ssibleithai §eAhqve5sp one ,W
it, informing his the wé dd'hot, of course ad-conducting a certain nvestigaifltk a1id=ehQ1"35'-BA - 1'5
at the suggestion of dge Clerk, Iutold b'm_,, Agents from our Trent Offce-QellRon'him tis;@;_
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Er. Whitley telephoned from lee Tort Git! end advised he lied just
returned tron Helark ihere he had had e very friendly visit tith Judge Clerk;
that Judge Clark stated he we not eetistied with sonditions in Beeerk es the
gangsters and ruoketeere, particularly j_t3__';]gggi_e"@1_lgs_e, sere l'92mnill¢
wild and nobody seemed able to stop thee. rr. Ihitley stated he explained
carefully the Bureau's jurisdiction end limitations and further advised the
Judge Ie were keeping in touoh with the racket situation so that ee would have
s general bIickgl092lud or information in ease any oi their activities should
tome under our jurisdiction but that so tar none of the Zlillnen type had
tome under our juriediction. Ifr. ihitley further stated he pointed out to
Judge Clark thet ecuordimr to the information he, n. Fhitlay had received,
Zvil1:mn'e principal rackets were gambling, lotteries and the ae celled loan
reeket, ell of Ihieh are of e looel eheraoter. lire Whitley edvieed that Judas
Clerk than inquired about the income tax violations and he Iue told it sea
solely the responsibility or the Intelligence "nit; that Jud;--e Clark stated ,
they had nevi! had a oonvietion there in this type or eeee though they Iere
supposed to have been investigating I.Iil1|mn for the peat sevenl months andhe Judge Clark, thought the Intelligence yrnit didn't have enough Agents or "
the right ilad of Agent: there. _
lire Ihitley further steted mt in his presence Judge Clerk sent
for the looel representative of the .ll¥l111;'Oll0O Unit, e Er. Parker, and pro-
oeeded to eritieile him, asking him hoe long they had hose working on the
Zrillmen ease, ho! men! Agents they hed Iorking On it, whet they had dons sud
Ihy they hed not eoooapliehed anything; that Judge Clerk further told Parker
tqet it results ears not obtained in s hurry he sas goilur, to ho! the reasonY; that ii he needed more Agents he, Judge Clark, would see that they were
Q -eieed= !_1.r= mitley eteted. thie eee Qberrueing to hi; ae eell as toP%ker; that the Judge also told Parker to have the Agent, Baldwin, Ibo is
In eetigeting the income tax eeee lpsinst Ztilllenn, eone in to see him on hie
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than In nothing I calm do. Ir. Ihitley pdvinl §hn._whaa 1 violatlon at
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In compliance with telephonic instructions :11 lafrom Iir. I interviewed Federayhdge .'.'il1ieJ.'. E-*Clark in
his office on the eighteenth floor, Lefcourt Building, Yewark, J
New Jersey, today, regarding the Judge's complaint~relative to "
criminal activities in Fewsrk. . 5
Judge Clark stated that sccordinéhtoiinfor-um "'
mation which he has received fr0m various sources, certain
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that the recent killing of Dutchxichultz and his associates in
Hewark is indicative of the lavlese conditions existing there
today; that he has given up all hope of the local Officials ever
accomplishing anything insofar as crime in Newark is concerned;
but the higher officials in the
City, including the Vayor, are corrupt politically and are taking
no action to remedy the situation.
stated that he is advised Abe Longey!
racketeer in hewark and one of the
outstanding racketeers in the United States; that he is reported to
be closely allied with racketeering interests in Few York City andthat he apparently operates with a free hag?/I The Judge stated that
so far as he is able to determine, there h e been no federal pro-secutions oiracketeers in New Jersey foriincone tax evasions' thati /The Judge
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enormous; that he is convinced they do not pay taxes on all of their
income and he inquired concerning the reason some action has not been
taken in order to hring these racksteers into court for prosecution.
I advised the Judge fully concerning the Jurisdiction of this Bureau
and explained to him that insofar as income tax violations are con-
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I further advised Judge Clark that this Bureau is
keeping closely in touch with the activities of racketeers in New
York City and Newark, New Jersey in order that the Bureau might be
in a position to take prompt and immediate action in the event any
of these parties violate any laws within the Bureau's Jurisdiction;
that apparently they have carefully avoided such violations; that
their principal sources of income are alleged to he from gambling
houses, slot hachines, night clubs and the so-called policy and
loan rackets; that none of their activities along these lines con-
stitute federal violations which would come within this Bureau's
jurisdiction and all are purely local in character. I explained
to the Judge, however, that in the event the racketeers' income
from these sources is not properly reported and the required tax
paid it would, of course, constitute a violation of the income
tax laws and give the Intelligence Unit of the Internal Revenue
Bureau investigative jurisdictions
The Judge stated that about last March e represen-
tative of the Intelligence Unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau
conferred with him and at that time stated that investigation of
Zwillman was blng conducted with a view to prosecution for income
tax evasion. The Judge then called the local representative 9; the
lntelligence un3t1 a Fr. Parker, to his office and inquired con-
cerning the status of the investigation of Zwillman's income¢ RT,
Parker advised the investigation was still being conducted and that
it was being supervised by Kr. Baldwin, of the Intelligence Unit,
who is presently out of town. Judge Clark then told Mr. Parker that
it appeared to him that the investigation had been in progress long
enough to have accomplished something; that apparently the Intelli-
gence Unit did not have enough agents on the Job or else the ones
who are conducting the investigation are not qualified to do the
work. He infonned Mr. Parker that he expects and is going to insist
on some prompt action; that he is tired of Zwillman and others of
his type whose income runs into the millions openly flaunting the
law around Newark and that if such action as might be necessary to
institute prosecution against Zwillman is not forthcoming at an
early date he, Judge Clark, is going to find out the reason why.
During this conversation with Mr. Parker Judge Clark
was very emphatic in his statements and he instructed Mr. Parker to
have Baldwin call upon him Just as soon as he, Baldwin, returns to
Newarku
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various racketeers and their activities in New York City and their
alleged connection with Zwillman of Newark. I discussed this with
him and informed him generally concerning the racketeering set-up
in New York City and its alleged connection with Zwillman. He
also asked my opinion of the Dewey investigation and I advised him
concerning various reports I had received regarding his activities and
informed him that it had been reported from various sources that the
racketeering elements in New York City are not in the least concerned
about the investigation and are somewhat inclined to look upon it
with contempt. My entire visit with the Judge was very friendly and
he indicated that he has the utmost regard for and confidence in the
Bureau. He stated that he regretted the Bureau's inability to take
some definite action with reference to Zwillman. The Judge is in-
clined to take the viewpoint that as long as there has been a crime
committed it should be punished promptly and effectively end that
it does not make much difference who handles it so long as it is
properly handled,
The Judge requested that I
not think the Internal Revenue had enoughadvise you that he did
agents handling the
situation in Fewark. I informed him I would convey this message to
you but, of course, there was no action you could take in this con-
nection. He stated that following his conference with Mr. Baldwin
of the Intelligence Unit, when he returns
will comunicate with me. I will keep in
time to time regarding this situation and
such assistance and cooperation as may be
Vsto Newark, he, Fudge Clark,
touch with the Judge from
will, of course, render
possible.
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ii activities in Ieuark. Judge given up
hope of local officials accomplishing any-
thing as officials, including layer, are cor-
rupt politically and take no action. Judge
inquired as to why no Fed. prosecutions in
HJ for income tax evasions; jurisdiction of
Bu explained 1-0 him. He was bold Buiollld
take prompt action if there is viol. of law
within our jurisdiction. Judge called local
representative of Intelligence Unit and de-
manded immed. action on prosecution for in-
come tax evasiona. Does not believe Internal
Revenue has enough Agents handling situation.
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that you might be of
to us in this endeavor, ani hey have instructed
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co a 3005 jot, an? we are desirous of otaining
U hn¬ all evidence th¢t you ha; have which niéht
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indeed to h&"e
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azj, if iii: is inpossibl , we would Ho Qlfd to receive from
§ou any in7o::"tion that you think night be of value.
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Iovolber 13, 1935 by Iillill A. Iachenfeld, Prosecutor pf tho
Pleas of Essex County, lei -foray, in chic}; Ir. Iochonfold ro-
queete that you fumieb hi: with intonation contain ! in tho
files or your office, which eight be of nluo during o 5-end
jury inquiry in the state courts, into the oxiatonco or gambling
vice and rockets in tho City of Ion:-k./' hoforenee in undo to yoltr lotto: of lofelbor 15, 1
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within tho ivoltigotivl Jurisdiction or this Boron, and an eon-
soquontly you regret that at thia tine thorn is no ovidonco or
info:-nation which you om turn ovor to Ir. focbenfolm
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School I hnd to move uily. The case was reported to
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Zeillun theneteted tbetheenllelruupcfhle
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inleelort City, buttheyfomnd thettteeejaete
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end William: creel for e lerge evl at eoeey, end although
I-Iillnen did not edltt tbet he ednoniel-and thie erred for
their attempt, en argument enlued end the eetter eee
naked up. It Ill olwlcue thet thie pomp bed no ll-
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h 1| moat poniti not.h1.n¢ unforuun oemrl, 0
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Laivlauni, din-agnniing his auimieiiaai, aaé far
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2I:l].1.|-an adviaed the be nri hank and hauntptntonanaaid tint fi
not em:-eudar aim, not fact the Gawrmut ml
Looting for Ma, but because of tn cent anticipated Iurder charge
being planned 17 Dewey in connection Iith the hyder mrder one, Ln
chick cane Iola Bowie, when he has never net, 1e charging that
Unbjet uchalter lnltructi Ml to R111 wder.
Zwillnn also went on tn relate that he had receive!
infuriltlon that a certain group Ln 59! Xqxjk rare gm-neatly at-temaing zohlbtain tug:-nation gulmitbe ctiee at none: itgavnyea was um-no nyaaawa ng saunter proeecu onagainst subject for the purpoaa at bxatldiniup me gubernatorialreoe, in which he nu l'9¢ontL,' debuted. stated that thin
recent clereat of Davey fer governor will expedite, to a peat
extant, the lurrondlr of Loni! Bm:-halter to the I'll.
2-Iinlan lntiuated that when such tine 0010!, which he
hopee nu be var; anon baoauea of the tramanwl heat put no
the different wpl and frlmnda of Buchaltar, the lei fork or
Ian-It Held Plviaiune light receive, anonymously, information at
to Bucl-xa.1ter'a whereabouts. Zrllhun Ian than adviaed that the
Bureau desired to ea-graham luchalter, thin being the aoh pun-pole
of thin lnveltlgatlon, and he ltatad that than Ian auch a thin;
an Bw:ha1ter'e lurranda:-1:; Ln a manner eetiafaetory to the
I81. Be aleo stated that Buohaltar would think very little of
doing a penitentiary antenna given Ml by the Govemamrt, but
1_n.m=.1-.4 get dag for e sentence which night be given bin
hybawayeud daiuhnight be the remltofa frame-up-'
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snn0n1tnIthnqIIst1nn1n|0Ith0vI1o::1ndid1::l1-I'5°lPP4ll"bolero the laboring Grand Jury in th I. a
District 0! low lbrk, tbs Huron: iniruu an lirthcr r§11aI<cI tin
toltiaoq bu lads and ropnrtd. _ -
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dnalrod inaatigntion at tho Fhrd Intel, Inutroal, Gilda, in maria!
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This enclosed piece in the newspaper, prompts me to write to you
/_ so that you may learn for yourself some of the chiseling our Public
lndeed he is. Longyikwillman is interested in every industry, and openly
admits being connected with over fifty firms who pay tribute to nim and hi
henchmen.hnemy # l does in ou fair city of Newark. ls he implicated with Kaufman?
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For instance, do you know that: e_organized Bambergers ept.btore through his henchmen, Ab§§Lew and irsterkowitz, who maintain Mluxurious offices in the Cronhe building, ranford Place, ewark. hey
receive over o3000.0J monthly from the employees at the rate of tl.00 each
sales person per month. The firm of bamberger s, e Macy store outfit, psi
them $50,000.00 CASH to settle their strike. This is no deep secret. Ev:
body in Newark knows this for the henchmen brag about it.
92 Do you know: They organized the salesmen of the retail men's
l clothing stores, and the store owners now pay a monthly minimum of $100.0
otherwise Lew and Berkowitz force them to put on extra salesmen that theydo not need. , J5 . 92 ,_ , __ |V1; .'-.1. _,-, » i
Do you know that two Newark furriers were forced to make up
expensive min. coats for the wives of Lew and erkowitz.
Po you know that They wedged inbb the window cleaning and
maintenance industry, forcing the firms to pay them $15,000.00 because the
by threats ordered the motion picture theatres, department stores and et
to take the work away from the ligitimate concerns and turn it over to
them.
Do you KHOW that they took over the " 7 UP" soft drink firm and
are forcing large plants to give up Cocoa Cola and use their product. Une
instance is the Brewster Aeronautical Go. where their man eichenstein is
in a key position. e
k;1ct Do you know that: ecently e300,000.00 was given to men in
the Internal H venue D artme in a liquor firm.,
and ot part of it.
Do you know that: igh officers at C<mpS and draft boards are
ntimidated to ktip these men out of the service, and keep his friends inRpft births while others fight and die.I
I Po you know that er. Abner Zwillman sits in his office at the 5
ublic bervice Tobacco U0, Hillside, N.J. while reputable business people
ome pleading and begging him to leav§iih¢m-along so that they can contin""- U t ' b orabl - "W"
1o conduct heir usiness hon y. __ //#1] _"<lr".K - ,./'0 .. 11~11ii.,<1:'. - ,- é0W- g H" lhia "GHILAT POKER" in our fine city, ha c B es e ay or F tréu -4-92..... .-..-..-...4- ...1..._..,.-. 92..... .....A 1.4.. ..,-.,,-.....-|-1-. .-..,_...:..,..A -.. .-. .-,.-.-. 1-.._.-.'- {-.. 4-knD115 DUUUD HLICLU l.l.U !1I.l.U. .|'.l.J_§ .L!5'..|G.lL92a.l..u uuquiiuu UH-ll UB.i5"92 -3-11 "119f»Ln1§4§i. tribut
* can assure you that every word of thi t and correet Y_!&92 California sunshine while decent business people la - Y
will have no difficulty of checking on this becai e mployees afe $0
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Personally appeared before me a Notary Public
of the State of New Jersey, who deposes' M and says that he did at various L mes Eetween the dates
of June 1929 up until December 1930 lace a number ofslot mahhines, otherwise lmown as garrigling mchinee? in _- !;Zrious caf s and stores in various locations I-lI1.a§%1ZB.b8th_ d that fo the privilege of protection from th lizabeth P"' Police Dea rtment made a a ent of $5.00 a week to 3? e" r the City of Elizabeth.
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he did take the money to s house and a it
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them that this was for the privilege o having protection
Q in connection with the Slot Machines. ,s-_. __
lhizl ' urtner deposes and says that he worced to surance policy for whioha" promise would find locations in
ace hi =_;:c~. 3 5 _ _.___ _-»._ .-o nl _ ea Yhis insurance was _. a , 1 h, h_.<_ L ' 92* taken thru in the John Hancock Life Insurance
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H? De onent further states that he knows th ea1so had an arrangement with ':-" pa 3 ' vr'~--* _ __;' . w er in cafes and Q the influence of id also was forced to buy life in -____1_ for this privilege.
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without any promise of remuneration and consideration.
Sworn and subscribed to before me,
- Thomas Williams, a Notary Public
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13th day of May, in the Year oi -
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will nee Kaufman and Zwillman.
Big! eeivi he tint met Kaufmanzuring the 1584 convention which
lroduetion was by Buchalter, Blot!
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Liter the convention. Biol! laid,
In ami Browne went to New York,
where the international oteea were.
They won aecompanled by Hick
Gireeiia. who the Qalcago Iyadicate
oppointed to police the pair.
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outed Browne in Louisville. The in-I
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Jendahts. and introduced to Luciano
Iid Costello. Bluff llidi he I'll
ilstructed to "call on Ooltello and
"Lucky if we needed anything."
92'Wh1le he and Broirne were InT! York. am: continued. theyQIQIIBUQ moving the international:headquarter! to Washington to pro-
tvont a tieup or union tuna: by
mxpected litigation. When they im-tparted this informatkm to CireeliaI--=1-w -ed Bw-hlhr-";Court, Bqwever,
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preeent operation! ll ho member-
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I1PRPOSE
To advise you of the Department's request for information from
the Bureau's files concerning the captioned individuals and to recomend
that inasmuch as such information is to be furnished by the Department to
the Bureau of Internal Revenue, that no Crime Survey information concerning
the subjects, but only such information relative to them which has been
ascertained through investigation, be furnished to the Department.
DETAILS
H. Peyton Ford, The Assistant to the Attorney General, has
requested pursuant to order number 346k, supplement number h, dated July B,
19b7, that the files of this Bureau concerning Abner Zwillman, alias Iongy
Zwillman, be sent to his office in order that he may make them available to
representatives of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Order number Bhéb,
supplement number h, is a Departmental order dated July 3, 19b7, which
provides in effect that no information obtained from the Federal Bureau of
Investigation shall be furnished to sources outside the Department unless
clearance is first obtained through the Attorney General.
Mr. Alexander ll. Campbell, Assistant Attorney Generfal_,_'Criminal
' ' HE" ésfE inTE?E§tion*frnurthis"Bueau?sfiles concerning one. Campbell has not specified the reason for this recjuest
bu sumed to have been made on behalf of the Bureau of Internal
Revenue, inasmuch as that Bureau has recentl made several inquiries of theNewark office of this Bureau concerning and Hr. Campbell in his requ
refers to information submitted to thesBureau concerning this person by the
Newark office.
I. review of the Bureau files discloses that neither Zwillman nor1zr¢1'
, 19hs. Tolann. E. A. 1'17? . Clog; _ "' *» Giavlr. I. Lulu Iii
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has been the subject of an investigation conducted by this Bureau. Iti .92__
noted however, that Zwillman is prominently mentioned in the case entitled,United States Yeast Corporation; Interference by Violence with Interstate
Commerce and in the case entitled, Fur Dressing Investigation; Louis Buchalter,
with aliases; Lntitrust; I-larboring; Conspiracy. In both matters reports have
been made available to the Department. There are approximately c_10Q_addigional
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QJILLEAN was born in Newark, New Jersey, July 27, 1904. His father
is deceased and his mother is believed to be still living and residing at 12C
Hansbury Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. ZHILLMAN has three brothers and three
sisters, all believed to be residing in Newark or surrounding area. ZWIILMAN
attended grammar school in Newark to the eighth grade but never completed the
eighth grade. He has had no other education,
The "Newark News" of July 7, 1939 carried an account of the wedding
that day of ZNILULAN to one P251 DeGRCOILENEELS STBINBACH, living at that
time at 373 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, New Jersey, MARY STEINBACH was a divorcee
and was the mother of a five-year old son, Her first marriage in 1933 was an
elopement to Elkton, Maryland, Her first husband, JOHN STEINBACH, was the son
oi an Asbury Park, New Jersey department store and hotel owner. The marriage
was performed by the Recorder of Caldwell, New Jersey, Borough, at the
Chanticler in Millburn, New Jersey, a well-known restaurant which was then and
still is operated by WILLIAM NAUE who was reportedly a former member of
Z£ILLMAN's so-called mob, Some 300 guests were present at the wedding, most
of whom were reportei as notorious racket men throughout the East.
The newspaper report also mentioned that ZNILIJMN was a former fruit
and veretable dealer who was recognized during prohibition days as one of the
unofficial boxses of New Jersey liquor traffic. He was also reported in the
newspaper account as being the proprietor of the Public Service Tobacco Company
at 1464 North Broad Street, Hillside, New Jersey and as having interests in
several wholesale liquor concerns. A forty-day wedding trip was planned after
which the couple would reside at 32 South Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey.
In the summer of 1946, ZHILIMAN purchased a large mansion at 50
Beverly Road, West Orange, New Jersey, This is an exclusive section and the
purchase price was reported at approximately $50,000,
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ZWILLMAN first became a feared man when in 1923 he shot LED KAPAUS
in the leg, KAPAUS was at that time in the bootlegging business in the State
of New Jersey and controlled what was commonly referred to as "Bootlegger's
Row" in Newark, As a result of this shooting, other Newark mobsters took
particular note of ZWILLMAN. Although he was quite young, he allegedly had a
small interest in a "numbers game" in Newark and was reportedly associated in
this particular racket with several well-known gangsters.
ZHILLMAN's influence grew and at a later date he reportedly_t9Qk
over control of the Third Ward in Newark, New Jersey, organizing a gang
sometimes referred to as the "Longy" Mob.
It has been alleged that when RUGGERIO BOIARDO, alias "Ritchie",
was confined in the New Jersey State Penitentiary in the 1930's, many members
of the so-called BOIARDO Mob went over to the ZHIIINMN Mob. As a result of
this, AL CAPCNE reportedly came to Newark to straighten out the differences
between BOIARDO and ZWILIMAN.
In 1925, ZWILLMAN became associated with LOUIS BUCHALTER. At that
time there was a group which was referred to as the "Big Six", a combination
of racketeers comprised of BUCHALTER; BENJAMIN "Bugsy SIEGEL; MEYER LANSKY,
alias Bugs Meyer; CHARLES "Lucky" LUCIANO; JACOB SHAPIRO, alias Gurrah; and
LONGIE ZWIILMAN.
A confidential informant, whose information is reliable, advised
that there was actually to his knowledge no group known as the "Big Six but
that the term "Big Six" probably referred to the better known men controlling
bootlegging in the East who had allotted territories in which they operated.
This informant stated ihat these groups maintained liquor headquarters at
many of the prominent hotels in New York City. _
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became a fifty Per cent .Paril1erlai,is.h1e_Z.PllLLI¢,*92I§I. zwlllmne and FLEINFFTLD allegedly_o%§rated_gg_g_large_spale, purchasing motorboats,rpeeting,yarious;run_runp§rsa _s_e_a_Lbring}I}E_the liquii :.aiz>i*?oiie..E'seE-l;,Teue,Ierse~;. Zh'lI.LNAN, ROSEN, and
FElNF?LD arerunored to have operated as many as fifty trucks a night, hauling
liquor from Port Newark to various drops. Apparently he never experienced any
difficulty or interference from the authorities,
Zllllh and this group accumulated great wealth_fr9E_Lhi5_£nie:p:i§§.
and from their operations in distilling raw alcoholFwithFa group oonsisting of
Jn-res "Nijgg[" RHKIN; PHIL HULL, ,..ao,rorner_lH_ewsrko po1iceo-s.e1:aa.ani:lean_nna
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off his post of duty, and evidence disclosed at his hearing was to the effect
that he was using a police car to guard liquor trucks operated by ZUILlMAN_
In 1927, ZWIIlKAN began to_operate "wildcat breweries", Two other
individuals, MAX HASSEL and MAX GREENBEBG, came into the picture in this area
and began operating what was known as the Peter Hock Brewery in Harrison, .9292
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HASSEL and GREENBERG and the ZVILLMAN Mob, It was reported that due to this
rivalry, HASSEL and GREENBERG were planning to eliminate ZWILLMAN from the
picture but that ZHILIMAN had learned of this plan.
On npril 12, lQj3J_bothhHASSEL and GREENBERG were murdered in their
suite in theFlizabeth Carteret Hotel in Elisabeth, NewiJerseg, _The_two
murders are unsolved, '
Immediately aiter the death of HASSEL and GREENBERG, ZWILLMAN and
his associates reportedly took over control of their liquor interests,
holding almost complete power in liquor distribution in New Jersey.
_Qn_§oyember 1§,_lQ32, the poll books of the First, Third, Fourth, and
Fifth Wards of the_City of Newark were stolen from the Office of the Commis-
sioner of Registration, Ballots from the boxes of the First, Third, and Sixth
Wards, City of Newark, were stolen from the City Clerk. A confidential_i§IQIe
mant, whose information is believed to be reliable, stated that preceding the
theft,,EllLIAM EGAN, City Comissioner and Director of Public'Safety; CHARLES
GIILEN another Newark Citr Commissioner; PETER J, O'TO0LE, City Clerk; anda§NEh*HlLLMAN met at the hiviera Hotel and planned this theft. ZWIIIMAN was
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In Elizabeth, New Jersey a brewery known as the Rising Sun Brewery
operated during the prohibition era and was reportedly controlled by ZWILIMAN
and one NICK DELNORE While this brewery was in operation, a Prohibition{gent named JOFI! 0, I-II-INELLI was killed at the brewery, max DELI-{OP_E was
tried and acquitted of this murder and the indictment against WILLIAM WEISMAN
in connection with the murder was nol-pressed. This murder was nevzr solved.
ZWIILMAN and his group continued inthe illicit liquor business and
to some extent in gambling activities until the repeal of the Eighteenth
Amendment, Immediately after this law was repealed, he supposedly purchased
a brewery under the name of United Brewery Company located on Springfield
Avenue, NewarE, New Jersey. The operation of this brewery was finally dis~
continued for lack of business, Subsequently, ZHIILMAN was identified with
a business known as the Herr-Kegtap Company, Litigation begun by the Cooler
Keg System against the Barr-Kegtap Company in Federal Court, Newark, New Jersey
resulted in a decision rendered against ZWILIMAN after ZHLLMAN's failure to
appear in court, He was forced to close this business,
A confidential informant whose information is considered reliable, D
advised that when ARTHUR P, FLEGENHEIMER, wa,
ciates were murdered in a Newark tavern about
ZWILLMAN by ll a.m. the following morning had
all papers found on SCHULTZ body at the time
according to the informant, was that ZWIl1MAN
should be destroyed.Dutch Schultz, and three asso-
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of the murder. The purpose,
could indicate which papers
Shortly after the murder of DUTCH SCHULTZ, ZWILLMAN was taken into
custody and lodged at the Newark Police Department for questioning. While
there, ZWILLMAN was interviewed with reference to fugitives sought by the
Bureau about whom it was felt ZWIIIRAN might have some infonmation. ZWILLMAN
advised the interviewing agents that he did not know of the whereabouts of
any of those in question and further commented that if he did know, he would
not advise any way. He stated that he was not evading the law, and added that
if the FBI ever wanted to question him, he could always be located through
the Newark Police Department.
VIVIAN HATHIS, who was for a nuber of years the paramour of VERNE
C, MLLE? until he was killed, was interviewed by agents at Sioux Falls in
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in which an FBI Agent, three police officers, and convict FRANK NASH were
killed and for which massacre VERNE MI'LER was being sought, MILLEF hid out
for a time at a place she referred to as LCNGIE ZWILlMAN's place located
about thirty-five miles from Newark, New Jersey. She stated that while
MIILET was hiding out, other fugitives from justice were also there. It
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February, 1933, telephonically contacted VERHE C, MILLER in Kansas City,
WILLIAM LILLIAN and his brother AL LILLIAN had operated in illegal
liquor traific along the Jersey shore, A number of investigations are
reported to have been coniucted against these two individuals with little
success, The brother: crntinued operations until AL LILLIAN was murdered.
Imnediately after this murder, WILLIAK LILLIAN entered into the cigarette
vending machine husiness in a company known as the Public Service Tobacco
Company, HILLIAH LILLIAN became the largest operator of this type business
in the area, In his operations he was suoposed to have employed some of the
members of ZUILLKAN's gang, At the height of his business, LILLIAN was taken
out cne night and riven a severe beating, Shortly after this boating, the
company was purchased from LILLIAH although it was rumored that ZWILIIUHI
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by ZWILLMAN to gain control of the enterprise.
The Public Service Tobacco Company was then operated as a corpora-
tion, the incorporators being'UEERX"CATENA, "DOC" ROSEN, and ABNER ZWIIIMAN.
The business continued under this particular set up for some time, after
which ZWIllMAN transferred his stock to CATENA. The stock was then reportedly
transferred to ZUILLMAN,
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with leading racketeers in this area and throughout the country; Ihe
following are some of the better known ones, both living and dead:
LOUIS BUCHALTER, wa. Lepke; JACOB SHAPIRO, wa. Gurrah; MORRIS KLEINMAN;
BENJAMIN SIECEL, we, Bugsy; JOSEPH STACHER, wa, Doc Rosen; MICHAEL COPPCLA,
wa. TRIGGER HIKE; GERARDO CATENA, wa. Jerry; ANGELO DeCARLO, wa. Gyp; NICK
DELECRE; BEN KUTLUW, wa, Tom and Cuddy; WILLIE EORETTI, UH. willie Moore;
MEYER LANSKY, wa, Bugs Meyer; FRANK ORSATTI; LOUIS STROMBERC, wa. Dutch
Goldberg; HYNAN SIRQ{BEHG; NICK ROSEN; WILLIAM VEISMAN; MCI WOLENSKY, we.
Dinples; MOFRIS WOLEN; MORRIS DALITZ, wa, Moe Davis; FRANK COSTELLO; FRANK
EEICKSCN; JCST'§P1-I DOTO, we. Joe Adonis; RUGGIELRO BOIARDO, wa. Ritchie;
MICHAEL LASCARI, VINCENT ALO, wa, Jimm Blue Eyes; ARTHUR P. FLEGENHEINER,
wa, Dutch Schultz; SAMUEL KATZ, wa, Sue Katz.
The New York "Daily News" of April 1, 1939 in covering the trial
of the "Poverty Defense" plea of JOHNNIE TORRIO reported that one BERT
ERICKSON, an admitted ex-rum runner, while testifying in Federal Court in
New York City on this case connected ZWILIMAN with an association of ex-rum
runners, stating that this association was said to have maintained a suite
of rooms at the Belvidere Hotel in New York City.
During World War II, a confidential source, of unknown reliability,
stated that ZNILLMAN could deliver necessary tax stamps for "hot" cigarettes,
In February of 1947 a confidential informant, of questionable
reliability, advised that one "JERRY" was in charge of all the rackets in
the Newark area for ZWIllMAN.
A confidential informant, who through his position knows numerous
racket men, advised that ZNILLHAN is one of the big-time racketeers in the
United States.
It is alleged that the rackets in Union County, New Jersey are
controlled by a group including ZWILLMAN.
It is alleged that ZWILLMAN is generally accepted as heading a
group referred to as the ZWILLMAN or Third Ward Mob. It is stated that
ZNILLMAN customarily goes to Miami, Florida for the winter season, and both
while in Miami and in New Jersey is well known in racket circles and is
frequently in communication with leading reacketeers.
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laticn in his possession, advised that ZIILLIAJI represents FRANK EICKSCH
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5. confidential iris:-nan-t, of questionable reliah:i.1ity, advised that
the following are among the key figures in a racket Byndicatan In New York
City, FRANK COSTELLO; IIEIER LANSKI; JOE LIXJNIS; in In Jersey, LEVER ZIILIJMN;
IILLIE ll0B.EI1'I; CHARLES TOUTRINL; in Chicago FISCHETTI brothers; in Ias Vegas, noon! nosm; in Boston, ma TILLEI; in §ro1idsnce, an Punmnoo.
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advised that a JAMES J. SAVEREE, operator of the S. & S. Novelty Company
of Miami Beach, Florida, which concern handles pinball machines, is an
associate oi Z'IILL92lAN's.
A confidmtial informant believed reliable advised that Z'Ill..'L-MAI!
has a cut in the Club Greenacree, a well-knoen gambling resort located near
5 eonridentiel infoant, of 'aTuTI' reliahiliti, advised that
OOSTEIIO, EIGKSON, AIOHIS, ZWILLIHLN, NICK DELIIORE, VINCENT AID and others
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lL6L North Broad Street, Hillside, New Jersey. ZWILLMAN is reported to '
nroceed to these offices and remain there most of the day. A confidentil
informant advised that the offices are used as a meeting place for numerous
racketeers in the New York and New Jersey areas.
A confidential informant, of known reliability, advised that prior
to the time P_ JAMES PEiLECCHIA, JH,, former Newark Police Judge, surrendered
himself to authorities, PELLECFIA contacted ZWILLMAN regarding his embezzling
$657,000 from the Columbus Trust Company, Newark, New Jersey. At ZWIllMAN's
suggestion, PEILEDHIA gave himself up to make it easier on everyone who might
becore involved in any subsequent investigations,
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A confidential informant, of known reliability, advised that in the
spring of 1940, Mayor MEYER ELLENSTEIN of Newark, New Jersey was acquitted of
alleged misconduct in office. Upon his acquittal, ZWILLMAN was stated to
have thrown a big party for ELLENSTEIN. He also stated the re-organization
of the Newark Police Drpartment then going on was re-organization by ZNILIMAN,
The informant stated that to his knowledge, ZWILIMAN was not personally parti
cipating in illegal activities but is barely within the law, The infonmant
comrcntod that ZNILLMAH had acquired a substantial block of stock in the
Brewster Aircraft Corporation in late 1939 or early 1940 and at this time
ZHILLMAN was allegedly operating a racket with one FRANK CORBALLY, then local
WPA Administrator who was suoplying NPA labor to Brewster. It was also stated
that as of April 17, 1940, no lease had been negotiated by Brewster Corpora-
tion for the use of the Newark Airport; as a result, the corporation was
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advised that the principal gambling figures in Bayonne, New Jersey, are ABE
ERESSLER and JAMES WAX ? CONNCLLY_ These two men were stated by the informant
to give cuts to ZWILIMAV and Mayer BERT DALY of Bayonne. Former Mayor FRANK
HAGUE of Jersey City was stated to be able to escape scandal, securing legal
campaign contributions each year through Mayor DALY. HAGUE was stated to get
a sizable cut out of each weekly take.
It was reported in l9L5 that ZNIILMAN appeared to control the
nrmbers in Bayonne, New Jersey and that it was estimated that there is
approximately $1,000 weekly cut Eoing to the powers in Hudson County, It
was alleged that the monies eventually find their way to the Jersey City,
City Hall whe"c the disposition was unknown at that site.
It has been alleged and some confidential informants, of known
reliability, have advised that ZWILLMAU has in the past been in contact
with and frequently visited the Robert Treat Hotel in company with City
Comnissioner MFYF7 ELTEHSTFIW and other well-known poli ical figures, namely,
Colonel WITLIAF Klll, Chairman of the Esser County Democratic Committee;
and JCWFT}UdUJKL U. S. Collector of Internal Revenue, Newark, New Jersey.
A confidential informant, whose information has been reliable,
stated that the reason why ZHILLMAN is able to operate as he does in Newark
is because of his contact with Colonel KELLY, Democratic leader in Essex
Crunty, New Jersey. KELLY is stated to make up the politicalslate at time
of elections and then goes to ZWILIMAN for whatever money he needs.
A confidential informant, of known reliability, advised that
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KERKFE, present Democratic Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey prior to his
election.
It is alleged that HARCLD KRIEGER, Assistant Corporation Counsel,
Jersey City, New Jersey, whose law firm reportedly represents many local
labor unions in Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey is a freind of ZNIIILUUL
In the past it has been alleged that EJILLMAN has been interested
in mat'different business organizations, In August of 1938, it was alleged
that ZWILLMAY had interests in the following: Tavern Restaurant, Blue
Piemond, Harr-Kegtap Company, J. & J. Distributors Company, Joseph Feinfeld
Company, Blue Mirror Night Club, Public Service Tobacco Company, Weston &
Company, Browne-Vintner Company, Inc., Star Bowling and Billiard Academy,
Borok's Furniture Company, P0th's Distributing Company, Calsworthy Wine and
liquors, United Brewing Company, and the U, S, Yeast Company,
It is brlieved that the U, S, Yeast Company is no longer in
existence, however, in 1935 or 1936, JOEL RFED, Attorney of the New England
Yeost Company, the organization out of which the U, S. Yeast Company was
formed, advised that ZWILLMAF held a C2,000 mortgage on the property of the
U S, Yeast Company, Any further holdings in this company by ZHILLMAN was
not indicated.
ZWlLLNAN's interest in the Barr-Kegtap Company was previously
reported as being forced to withdraw from this business as a result of court
action, The only known business activity of ZWILLNAN at the present time
has to do with the Public Service Tobacco Company of Hillside, New Jersey,
previously comented on, All other business activities are only reported
and unverified,
The "Newark News" of March 16, 1950 reported a comment of First
Assistant United States Attorney TYNE in connection with the indictment of
JAMES Niggy" HUTKIN for income tax evasion to the effect that $608,000 was
paid by JOSEPH H, HEINFELD at a 1943 conference in Newark.
According to TYNE, $358,000 of this amount went to ZHILLMAN and
JOSEPE STACHEH, He said that the payment was in settlement of the sale of
Browne-Vintner Company, Inc, by REINFEID, STACFFF, who reportedly received
only $20,000, and ZWILIMAN were said to have a legitimate interest in the
company, The Government in its suit alleged that HUTKIN had no interest
in Browne-Vintner, and obtained his money through "extortion and holdup".
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the New Jersey Institute of Wine and Spirits Dis-
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Company, and the Galsworthy Distributing Company,
all wholcsale liquor concerns. The purpose of this institute was allegedly
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alers, and to lobby in New Jersey legislature,
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over the telephone and in person from members of a mob
he knew was operated by ZWIIIMAN.
been alleged that ZWILLMAN was a partner in the Alkuno &
Company which reportedly manufactured machine parts for aircraft during
World War II, The handling of this type of machine work originated due to
the repair and servicing of cigarette vending machines.
It has been alleged that ZHILLMAN may have at one time had an
interest in the Casablanca Club at 1011 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.
A confidential infonmant, of unknown reliability, advised that the Casablanca
Club was opened on ZVILLMAN's money but that GEORGE HABERMAN, a former
chauffeur for ZWILLMAN is now the sole owner.
The "Newark News" of May 16, 1950 and the NewarkWStar Ledger" of
May 17, 1950 reported the Casablanca Club was raided on May 16, 1950 for
handling Heroin, Thirty-one Federal Indictments were handed down prior to
the raid, WILLILM MARCO, arrested in this raid, is reported to have con-
tacted CHA*?.LE3 "Lucky" LUCIANC in Italy through the latter's girlfriend.
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attempted to take over control of this bank.
It had been alleged that ZWILLMAN was part owner of the Dempsey
Vanderbilt Hotel in Miami, Florida, the other partner being JACK DEMFSEY,
former heavyweight champion. This allegation apparently was wide-spread in
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stating that he, GAINES, and DEEEYTY own the Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel,
and that ZHILLMAN had no part of it,
Confidential informants, of known reliability, have advised that
Zwlill had put up the money for the purchase of the Hotel Versailles at
Long Branch, New Jersey, and that in addition, ZWILLMAR also owns the West
End Casino and the Colony Surf Club, both located at West End, New Jersey.
ZWIIJIEN owns a residence and resides in summer months at 109 Jerome
Avenue, Deal, New Jersey,
A confidential informant, of known reliability, advised that
GEC°GT BECNNE, former President of the International Union of Theatrical and
Stage Employees and allegedly a fonmer member of the Capone Gang, became the
head of the aforementioned union as a result of his gang connections and
that he was reportedly responsible to ZWILIMAN. Gther union men connected or
designated by ZWILLMAN were stated by this same informant to be Jhl BREHNAN,
Head of the Motion Fictures Operators in Newark, New Jersey; and JOSEPH FAX,
Head of the Building Trades,
It has been alleged that years ago the Newark local of Theatrical
and Stage Employees was controlled by ZWILLMAN through one LCUIS KAUFTMN,
Business Agent of the Newark local. It was reported that strong-arm tactics
were conxon to mainain this control. LOUIS KAUFMAN was subsequently
convicted in Federal Court in New York City on Anti-Eacketeering charges.
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attempting to drive his company out of business by having men controlled
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BFRKOWITZ and ABE LEN, Business Agents of the Retail Clerks
Association, AFofI, who made contacts with the clothing companies using
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numbers, bookmaking and horseracing
of Public Service Automatic Vendingtn service was discont_nued tiey would be faced with strikes on the part of
whose reliability is unknown, advised
of the HAGUE underworld is ABE "LCNGY"
boss of the slot machine, policy
rackets, His official job is President
Machine Company which has a monopoly
for installing these machines in HAGUE territory. The informant also
related that in 1949, the Brewster Aircraft Company was said to hold a
lease at the Newark Airport with the understanding that those recommended
by Mayor FRANK HAGUE rf Jersey City; City Commissioner MEYER ELLENSTFIV
of Newark; and AENE? ZWILLMLN be given employment, The informant also
stated that when the Brewster Aircraft plant opened, ZHIllMAN shared control
of the union, Brewster local ?65.
A confidential informant , of known reliability, reported that
Z IlIb;I was instrumental financially in the formation of the Vine and
Liquor Salesman of New Jersey, Local l9, Newark, New Jersey and is reported
to control this union.
A confidential informant, of known reliability, advised that one
ECWAP MATN, who claimed to be a "Labor Relations Man" offered the services
of ZYIILKAK in settling a prolonged strike at the Continental Paper Company,
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. It was alleged that ZHIIIMAN could guarantee
as many years of labor peace as the company could pay for. The informant
reported that HAN? alleged TJILLMAN owned or controlled a Hartford Insurance
Connany and severcl brokerage insurance firms A legal payoff could be
arranged by having the struck company's pension insurance transferred to one
of ZVI1LHAN's insurance companies,
The identity and reliability of HOWARD MANN is unknown.
IDEN¢IFIC§TIO§_RFDQRU
ZVIILHAN is the subject of FBI Identification No; 346333, His
record is as follows:
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On Decunber 1, 1926, under the name of GWRGE IONG, ZIILLNAN was
arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Judge EDETNEB, of the First
Criminal Gourt District, tn February 10, 1927, suspended the sentence.
0n llarch 8, 1927, ABE ZIILLIIAN was arrested under the alias of
GBDRGE LONG, alias "IANGI", under Newark Police Department number 16572,
and was charged with Atrocioue Assault and Bttery with intent to kill.
Q1 April 19, 1927, Judge BJEITNHI, of the First Criminal Court District,
Newark, New Jersey, discharged ZIILLHJLN, and the complaint was dismissed.
On June 6, 192'!, he was arrested under the name of "LONG!"
ZiI'ILLIILN', and charged with Atrocious Assault and Battery, and on July 8,
1927, Judge HOIE, of the First Criminal Court District, reported the
canplaint withdrawn by the complainant.
On llarch 6, 1928, under the name of ABE ZIIILLIAN, he was arrested
and charged with Atrooious Assault and httery, and on larch 16, 1928, the
complaint was withdrawn by complainant before Judge HOWE.
On larch 18, 1928, under the name of ABE ZWIIILIAN, he was arrested
and charged with atrocious Assault and Battery. 0n June 25, 1928, Judge
HOWE held ZPIILLHAN under $1,000 bond for action of the Grand Jury. 0n
December 12, 1930, Judge BRENNAN sentenced Z1711-LIIAN to sis: months in Essex
County Prison and penalised him $1,000 fine.
1 August 21, 1939, ZIIII.-LIAN was cited in contempt of court of
Judge IILLIAM BARBIIIT of the Southern District of New York for refusing to
answer certain questions put to him before a special Federal Grand Jory.
He was sentenced to six months; was released on $10,000 bail, pending appeal.
On the date ZIILHIAN was cited in contempt of court, IILLIAH 1..
IAOHENFELD, Prosecutor of Essex County, New Jersey, and LEN I. KAPP, his
assistant, had interviews with Agents and Assistant U. S. Attorneys in New
Iork City at which time they claimed they had information of interest to the
Government in connectim with union activities. There Ins no apparent Federal
violation in the information they gave. After the conference, IAOHIENFELD
stated that he would appreciate any informatics: uncovered before the Federal
Grand Jury as to AINER ZIILLNAN and WILLIE MOREPTI when he mentioned as two
of his "headaches" in New Jersey. IACHENFELD Ills ZI'IELLllAN's attorney prior
to his appointment as prosecutor.
The Newark Evening News of January 15, 1940 reported that the
Federal Penitentiary sentence of six months against AMER ZNILLIAN, Newark
Third Iard figure, was reversed on that day cn e unanimous opinion issued
by the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Name:
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Peculiarities:
Winter Residence:
Summer Residence
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a physical description of ZWILLMAN:
ABNER ZNILLMAN
Abe Zwillman, Abraham Zwillman,
Longy Zwillmen, Longie Zwillman,
Longey Zwillman, George Long,
A, Long, A_ Spitzel, Abe
Spitzel, Al Williams
July 27, 1904
Newark, New Jersey
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200 lbs,
Athletic
Brown
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Dark
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Heavy eyebrows, large nose
50 Beverly Road, West Orange,
New Jersey This is an exclusive
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Father: Deceased
Mother: ANNA
Sisters: BESSIE UAFGHOHSKI, age A9
ETHEI MORGENSTEIN, age 42
PHOEBE OLINER, age 36
Brothers: BARNEI, age 39
LARRY, age 38
IRVING, age 32
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: Member of Jersey Warshawer Institute,
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Prudential Insurance company
Attended grammar school to 8th grade;
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legging would be eontrolled D7 the reepeetlre ladlrlduale.
zwlllaen le P~lIOP.d to have beeoae eeeoeleted wlth Joeeph and
Saul Relnreld la the heullng of liquor lnto Atlantle llghlende.
ieu iereey. Tale operetion ie eaic to hare been Zwillienie
flret bl; enterprlee and at that llne he beoaae eeeoeleted with
Joeeph steoher. who beoene hle partner. Alt le further ruaored
that lwllleen and Ielnteld opereted on a large eeele, puroheelngmotor boete, eeetlng various ruarunaere at eea, and hrlnglng the
liquor into the lewerk area. lwllleen, Bteeher end Bela l are
tutored to have operated ee nan; le fl!!! tr-aeke I night In
their illegal liquor eetlvltr. »
it ii alleged that i lv lii tiiin to opiriti
"wildcat brewer!ee.' Tole eetlvlt; la alleged to neve brought
hlm lnto eonteot with ea Ilreel and Ia: Oreenberg. who operated
rlvel brewerlee. On Aprll 12. 1933» both Baeeel and Oreeaherg
were ardered in Elleebetn, Iew Jersey, whleb Iurdere are etlll
aneolred. It ls elloged thet following the deathe or Ieeeel and
0;-eonberg. Z-Illlmln Ind hle aeeoeletee took over eontrol er their
llquor 1nn=reeta and oouplotely donlneted the lllielt liquor
traffic eetivlty ln Ellaebetn, Iew Jereey. 92
It le reported that zwllleea and ale group eonlnuedln the llllelt liquor buelneee and to eooe extent ln ieabllng
eotlvltlee until repeal of the 16th Amendment. lined etely
after tale law was repealed, zwlllnen le ellegod to here pur-
eheeed a eoeleea under tu nane of Unlted Brewory.Uoepang ln
Iewerk,Iew Jereey. Later lt wee alleged tnet Zwllleen opereted
e buelneee known ee the Barr-Kegtep Company, which buelneee fella
";";..o1.1=£ oontrol or
alleged ee tollowa: Qonoernlng Z:lll=an'the Pwbllo Service tobaoeo Goqzeny _
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Hllllem Lllllan and hle.brother, Al Lllllen, duringthe prolbltlon ere bed been eetlre la llguor trarflo elongthe Jereeitehore. Al Lllllen wee wurdere and wllllee Lllllen
lert the quor bueineee end entered into the elgerette vending
neehlne'bue1neee, ereetlns the huelneee known ee the Publleaervloe Iobeeeo Company. It le alleged that Lllllen beoeae the
lergeet ogoretor or solo type or boe_oeee lo toe eree. lo ole
operatlooe he wee euppoeed to here employed eoue or the wembere
or ZUl11lan'e aeng. At the helgnt or nle buelneee. Lllllen wee
teke out Ono night and gleen e eevere beating. thortly after
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it in runoroo that iwiiinon throotomd to kill Lillian it In did
nor. gin up tho booinooo to his. rho Puhiio ooooioo ioboooo '
Olpony io oliogoa so navo boon oporaooo oo o oorpooooioo. in-ooworoooro won roportodii Jo:-I1 Gotono, Ioooph Bloohor, onl _
Armor zwiilmm. It in ooi , though unoonril-loo, that Ibo ownoro
of mo Public 8orrioo_1'ohaooo Gcqpony woro iooor iiatod lo hing -
ono Virginia Loooori ond Kory twiiinon, oo partnoro. Ion woo
roportoc oa tho wito or Ab-nor Zwiiinon om! Virginio Luoori woo
roportod oo up wiro or nionaol Loooori. Loooooi io nun:-oi oo
to on oooooino or Prank éooioiio in low tori out a to:-nor
oooooiato or "Luoky' Luoioao.
During tho obovo porioo or .'.wi1inoa'o oeiivioi in tho
liquor buainooa, it in llioaodi though uuoollfillod, tho ho woo
ooaooiatod with nuaorouo I-oolxoiooro U-1:-oughauo tho Uaitod 8t.ot~oo-
Hia auooiatoa, both living and dooo. aro oiiogoo to IIIVI boon
Louio nuoholur, wan Lopkog Jooob oaapino; Ion-io lioianam
Bonjonin siogol, um, away; Joooph anchor, won boo RooomHarri: Coppola, won "1':-iggor Him"; Go:-onto coiono, won Worry;
in;-olo Do co:-Io, wo., G19 I lick Dohooro; lion Iutiowi viiiio
horroitl, wa., hiillio Ioorll Boyor musty, won Bug; lioyon butOroatti: louia EBPOIHLIPQ; won, Dutch Ooidb-org; nznan aoronboa-3;
Iioi: Boson; Hillion woinumi Io woionok llorrlo oion; lion-in
Dolito, wo., oo Davin P:-uni: Goalaoiiog It-out ll-iokoom loooph
Doto, wa., Joo Adonis; luggioro Boiardo: llionaoi Loaoori; Vinaoat
A10, won Jimmy Biuo tyoo; Arthur P. Piogonhoinor, wow Duoob
somnu; sanun Ina. wo., "Buo."2-38065-13 .. A summary concerning
Zwillman prepared by the Newark Office.! . - -
It lo aiiogod that zwiiiaan, booouao or bio oouiroi
or the poiiiiooi oiouooion in tho low Jorooy oroo, booono ootivo
in vorioua gonblihs oooiviiioo. it ia roportod, although um-
oonrinnod, that ohooo ootiyitiou oloo oabondod to tho llioni Aron.
It in oiiogod that 1'-wiiinon otoonriod o woooing atLivingston, low Jonoy, with Joooph ono Bolauol. Aoooriz fol?
£225".-@°1.. £33 §1i° '§£i$».o ¥Z"....' °¬*?.22..;-2 §2§£'°.£. 22%. I .. o U Q I. .
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out the eontused gambling eitust on in the lieai
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TO = Hr. Rosen V oars; august 10, 1951
FROM = F. L. Price ~¬ Call: 3:15 n nup 1 ,7 - ewe
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ASAC Battle in Newark telephonically advised that lljjj
discreet inquiries among sources and informants have failed »=_~
to locate Zwillman. It was thought that he might be at the ;;ff-Beth Israel Hospital at Newark, where he is known to have AF '
maintained i room in the past, but contacts with the ~-superintendent of the hospital, who is cooperative, reflects |%}"27that he is not there. ' /F
; However, Battle stated that a source has advised that '
Zwillman is believed to be staying at the home of Ben/Kap1owitz92*"at Deal, New Jersey. Iaplowitz was described as a friend of 1,!
Zwillman's who operates the Jersey Tire Companye Battle eta
that it is impossible to definitely determine whether Zwillman
is at Kaploeitzls house or not, but that individuals interested,
if equipped with a subpoena, may wish to make a direct approach.
The Newark Division is continuing to make very discreet
inquiries as to Zwi1lman's whereabouts, but is being careful not
to give anyone the impression that an FBI investigation is being
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ta ; _l!r. Iolson DATE: August 8, __-_
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A' vFf Associated Press advised Ir. Icliuirtelephonical y t is morning that theenoark Star Ledger carrie
u story that a hunt was on _forwLon_gi ,Z:q_ilJ_gg_n_,,_ He said the
Q, 1 aw ti a: n 1 _ s org no n cate no 0 was noting for him and-
wondered if the FBI was looking for him for one of WE 'Committees on the Hill. Q
He was advised that the FBI was not conducting any
investigation looking for Zmillaon. !o do know, however, that .
the Senate Crime Committee is looting for Zwillnan as I had
heard this through Hr. lloeer of Senator 0'C'onar's staff.
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HOWDY PODNUR UNQUOTE, A SEVENTY FOOT PLEASURE CRUSIER, HAD DO E
AT CLINTON, CONN. ABNER ZWILLMAN WHOM THE CSP SAY IS ALLEGEDLY
WANTED BY THE US SENATE CRIME COMMISSION AND THE U5 MARSHALL IN
BOSTON, IS RELIABLY BELIEVED TO BE ABOARD THIS CRUSIERO THE CSP
ALSO STATED THAT ABOVE INFO APPEARED IN THE HARTFORD COURANT, A
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received a call from John J_Winberry who is supposed to be a iw;m;:
member of the investigating staff connected with the Senate mm____
Committee to Investigate Crime. hcnee said he received this ~
mysterious call from Kinberry at New Yorkgfurnishing the llowingnebulous information. Winberry lives at Rutherford, iiew
Winberry stated that maybe something might be doing tonight
which would relate to Abner'Zwi1lman; that it may be necessary to
have some armed men available; and that it probably will relate to
a big estate. Winberry ESLGG hchee if ne had received a warrant
for Zwillman's arrest or a subpoena. Mchee tolc Winberry thatinfornation Winberry had relating to Zwillman.should be héndled
directly by winberry with hr. Moser for whom he is working.
Hinberry said he could not get in touch with Moser and could not
get in touch with O'Conor so he thought he would tell us about it;
that this was all he had. Mcaee told winberry that he should get
in touch with Moser and furnish him whatever inforaation he had.
Mr. Nichols was furnished with this information as it
was thought he might want to get in touch with hr. noser and give
him the information which Winberry iurnished to mchee, pointing
out that apparently Uinberry had tried to contact him but had not
be able to get in touch with him and we thought perhaps he would
line to have this information. Mr. Nichols stated he would try
to Eet in touch with Moser Q E further action need be tanen
inasmuch as we are not looking for Zwillman but merely furnishing
whatever information cones to our attention concerning his
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3_ _ m-no-$ 92Re SAC Letter # 53-58 dated 8/'25/'53, Newark Letter to
Bureau, 9/22/53 and Newark letter to Bureau, 6/7/50,
entitled "ABNTER ZWILLMAN, was. RESEARCH MATTERS", which
letter enclosed a blind memorandum on ABNER ZHILLMAN.
The following data sets forth information supplemental to the
referenced blind memorandum.
PERSONAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
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[,Zn'ILLMAN's personal history and background were set forth in
some detail in referenced blind memorandum A reliable source advisedin Hay, 1952, that ZWILLMAN's stepson, during a conver-sation had mentioned that ZHILLHAN intended honing to California, at some
future date. As of this writing, there is no infonnatio as to whether
there are any plans for his removal at this time. ,2 ,____
§BlHEE5L_A§El!lIl§§Y [ r».-'" According to the book, "Murder Incorporated", recent1y!publiehed J
by BURTON B. TURKUS and SID FEDER, ZWILLMAN was one of six bosses of
Murder Incorporated. BJRTON B. TURKUS is the former Brooklyn Assistant
District Attorney who was active in the investigation of Piurder, Incorporated.
illegations are often made in the local press that ZWILLMAN is
connected with criminal and illegal enterprises. However, no specific infor-
mation is known to have been revealed definitely tying him to any such
operations. By sources who should know, ZWIIJ.-HAN is said to be unquestionablyI well connected with various political figures in and around New Jersey, and!
, lJSL he admitted in {his own- testimony before the Senate Crime Investigating
Committee, .his92essociation with practically all the wall-known hOOdl921Il
the U. S. He claims to be presently active only in legitimate biisiness
operations, but adds that due to his past connections, he has been unable
to attain full respectability before the public.
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{The New York World Telegram and Sun, in its issue dated l/8/52,
commented that Treasury agents were closely following some £00 racketecrs
in the New York area with the expectation of collecting past due income
tanss. One of the N. J. racket men, according to t e newspaper, whosenet worth was being followed closely, was ZHILLHAH5
/On 6/25/52, tax liens in the amount of $9l+0,h7l.00 were filed
against ZWI].-LMLN and members of his family, to whom it was believed he
had trans1U1'!!d securities. According to the Newark News, issue of
6/26/52, use canvas c. RICHMAN, JR. had advised the newspapers that the
liens were the result of the Federal Grand Jury probing rackets, organisedcrime and tax frauds. The fing cf the taflicne ihvclged e civil suit.At Qiaat time it was expected that levies would be sex-:ve%on businessinst tqoris to tie up any aeset Mpti1 the ax claims couldbe ajus ed. These liens covered the period from 1933 to 1946.!
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comment edOn 6/22/S3, ZHILLMAN surrendered to Federal authorities
charge of evading payment of $55,111»-00 in income taxes in 191.6.
released on $3,000.00 bail. After his arraignment, his attorney
a statement attacking the validity of the tax evasion charge and
that they expected the complgnt would be diemssed=>
7 On 7/15/53, the Federal Grand Jury reported a no bill, vacating
the complaint for the evasion charges on 191.6 income taxes.
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_/zégstified before the New York Crime Commission to the effect that {E331cirsggg the NIGC-Y wuncm were fronting the can Trading Co. for ZHILLMAN.!
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When ZWILLMAN was pereehe11y!:.hterv:1ewea,et the Public Service -Tobacco Co. in Hillside, N. J., of ' h concern ZNILLMAN is part owner, kf .-he advised that he had known one §é2§;$EN for a great many years, but " ti-
that he had not seen him in recent ye rs and had had no association with
him recently. ZWILLMAN further stated that he never had any business -
dealings with ROSEN in the course of his career./< interviewed by agents 12/52!
'/hefore the Senate Crime lnvesti g Committee sitting at
Washington, D. 0., On e/18/51, JosEPh1__ _ zzo of Pat_e_I_f_B9n4 1!, J., testifiedthat he was a clothing manufacturer 0 dabbled a bit in local politics,
mostly as a rank & file worker. At that time he said "I just do the best
I can for any candidate - just individual work". During his testimony,
BOZZO admitted knowing several racketeers in whom the Gommitte as interested -namely, JOE ADONIS, WILLIE nonsrn, DUI deceased, aha sozzo
said he had known ZWILLHAN for 15 years and that he had solicited ZW]1.LMAN's
political aid only on one occasion, during the l9L6 campaign, when BOZZO
worked at trying to get sup rt for HAROLD HOFFMAN, Republican Gubernatorialcandidate in the primaries.R?
' BOZZO's name was brought to the foreground during the recent 1953
N. J. Gubernatorial election when it was brought out that B0220 had contributed
$25,000 cash to the Republican Party in 191:9. This was brought out during*,te legislative investigation inquiring into the dismissal of §§§Q§_f.
ST__AM£ER, a fonmer Deput Attorney General investigating gambling activitiesin Bergen County N. Je§ F/ or! -~ Ha _jhQFMAN, a fornwr Governor of N. J. from 1935 through 1937,
who campaigned as a candidate in the primary electin in l9h6, advised the
Senate Crime Investigating Committee that he had asked ZHILLMAN for help in
l9L6. HOFTWMN stated that he had been introduced to ZWILLMAN after his termof Governor and added that ZNILLMAN had never made any improper requests of
him. i
KWhen ZWILLMAN testified before this Committee, he was vague in his
answers concerning numerous telephonic communications between himself and
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Park, N. J ., and ZWILLMAN, for the purpose iaving RUTKDI frun an indict-
ment for violation of the income tax law. tated it concernedspecifically the dispute between RUTKIN r company. Since this
information was received, RUTKIN has been tried, found guilty, and his case
is presently on appeal. The case actually had to do with an alleged
extortion of money from JOSEPH REINFELD by RUTKIN. I
During Senate Crime Investigating Committee hearings, otherindividuals with whom ZWILLMAN was alleged to I iendly we-reformer Essex County Democratic Chai, MEIE SEH#§resent City
Comnissioner, City o *-wark, H£.P;OLe_Asn;*.Ey'1¬.P» corporation Counsel, JerseyCity, N. J., JonN_31¬E§§vr, forer'hayor of erseg City, and q55§g3iILLan1, "£011-1181' F-QYOP O? Tewark. T : r H "'-*1-
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MEYER ELLENSTEIN, when he testified before the Senate Investigating
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any way upon SIb'10 or on BariumSteel.92 ZWII.I.MJLN had no connection other than as a stockholder in the corpor-
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companies controlled by ZWILLMAN, which companies did more than $500,000.00
worth of business with the City of Newark in the previous four years. The
purchasing records of the City revealed that the money spent was for trucks,
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fire apparatus and parts in the last four years. All of the equipment was
bought on a contract basis after bids were sought by advertisements. Two of
ZWILLMAN's finms, the Greater Newark GMO Truck Sales Co. and the Parts and
Service co., Inc., did additional business beyond tn $500,000-00 figure in
the repairing of trucks and equipment. Other finms with which ZWILLHAN was
connected and did city business were the A. and S. Trading Co. and the former
Diamond T Agency, Inc. The latter concern subsequently became the Greater
Newark GMC Truck Sales Co. ZWILLMAN's name is not listed in any of the
latter companies incorporation papers. The papers were drawn up by Attorney4-grin!-rrren I1l92rr92'r11'r'92 92 .l_ 1.92__ 92I'_._ -_1_ r92.!;_ f92_i____.l._l_._ _-.___'I T_ a-I-l-A-4,-u-.UHAFLLLD HHHUJAEJI, HO 15 DUB NGWELI'K U133 VDI'PQI'a.T:lUT1 VU1-I-HEUJ-0 J-11 5"- I-JJI-I-~'u
to the city business from July, 191.8, to April, 1951, companies in which
ZWILLMAN had an interest did business totaling $33,000.00 with Essex County.
During Committee testimony by ZHILLMAN, he was asked e question
as to whether or not he,in the last ten years, had owned stock in excess
of 100 shares in the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad. ZWILIMAN was also asked
whether or not he had any influence in naming the controlling officials of
the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad. He refused to answer the questions» It
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but had owned som $20,000.00 in bonds which/he subsequently disposed of at
a profit. It can be noted that WILLIAM EGAN, mentioned above,,was Presideqt
of the company during this time.
,ZWILLMAN also admitted before the Senate Committee that his com-
pany, the Public Service Tobacco 00., operates about 1000 cigarette machines
and sells about 650,000 packs of cigarettes a month. He also92admitted that!¢
he has about 600 or 700 washing machine units which arelocated in apartment
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ZWILLMAN, in his testimony, admitted his connection with the com-
panies mentioned above, and further advised thatlhe was associated in the
Public Service Tobacco co. with Mcsasgjpsscanl. Itascunx is consid redindividually under the Top Hoodlum Coverage by the New York 0ffice.!:
[ZWILLMAN actually appeared before the Committee on 3/26/51, at
which time he was represented by Attorney MORRIS SHIIENSKY of the law fins
of ARTHUR GARFIELD HAIE5c In this testimony, ZRILLMAR admitted that he had
peviously been convicted on a charge of disorderly conduct in 1925 or 1926
and he admitted serving six months in Jail on an assault charge. He refused
to name his associates in the bootlegging business. He admitted he made
purchases of liquor in his bootlegging days from Canada, but he refused to
heme the source of the Canadian whiskey. He admitted an unsuccessful venture
in the yeast business after the repeal of prohibition. He admitted also that
ARTHUR GARFIELD HAYES was a trustee for him in other business activities.!
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before the Senate Crime Investigating Committee, which included eoents as
to his failure to appear at the hearing until its closing days, which resulted
in hurried questioning of ZWILLMAN, according to the papers. !
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Former Mayor {0 M,6f Jersey City insisted 1!that92 ZWIILMAN
had not contributed $50, .00 to KENNY 's 191.9 mayorality am gn as_glleged,
and KENNY blamed such en allegation on former Mayor ___ __i_JE.J_[_/'__,_
ZvI]1.LMAN's name has been frequently injected into local political
campaigns, but no specific instances have been brought out other than that
admitted by former Governor HAROLD HOFFMAN.
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Durin-'* late March, Z-JILLl~1AN received considerable publicity as heading a
group of "substantial businessmen" who will put up $250,000 for a huge redevelop-
ment of slum area in.Fbwark, ZNILLIQN cemented that if businessmen do not do
eomcthin? about redevelopment, tho city will fall apart, He said such redevelop-
ment would entail Federal financing up to 90%. His plan would require cooperation
of the Newark Housing Authority, He added that since the first announcement,
several businessmen have contacted him pledging support,
News releases in connection with this publicity refer to Z.w'ILLI;AiI as a
well known prohibition era figure,
The Federal Grand Jury at Newark is presenting hearing witnesses in its
investigation into the Income Tax return of ZWILLEAH, Representation of churches,schools, hospitals and other non profit groups have been called to testify conclrprg
Z.JI1.TI;L.TI*S contributions, of which are tax deductible. His close business t
associates are said to have been subpoenaed but have not yet been called. '
Z..'ILLZ;AIt.* has been under income tax and Senate committee investigation siric
prohibition days but has never been indicted.
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. ZWILLMAR was born in Newark, New Jersey July 2?,
199g, one of seven children, and attended grammar school
in Newark until the Ligntn drede. He has no other education.
ZhILLmAH married naRY BsGROoT mLHDLLS $TLImBACn,
a divorcee and mother oi a five-year old son, on July 7,
1939. his wire had previously been married to JOHN SThIhBACH,
who was tne son oi an asbury Park, New Jersey, department
store and hotel owner.! Among the 300 guests at the wedding,
there were represented some 01 the more notorious racket
men in the Last;!
§ine newspaper account of the above92wedaing
indicated Z1LLmAN to be a former fruit and vegetable dealer
who was recognized during prohibition days as one of the
unoificial bosses of New Jersey liquor traffic. ne was also
reported as being the proprietor of tne Public Service
Tobacco Company, lhbh North droad Street, nillside, New
Jersey, and as naving interests in several U0l¬SBl6 liquor
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investigating committees that he operates some one thousand
cigarette machines in the North Jersey area, selling in
excess of 650,000 packs per month. He also claims to
operate some 600 to 7L0 washing machine units in North
JEPSEY.
It has been reported that LAWRENCE and IRVING
LwILLMAN, brothers of ABNER, were both operators and members
of Local Zhh of the I.A.T.S.E. In addition, HARRY ZWILLMAN
and the subject's brother-in-law, DANNY OLIVbR, along with
IRVING, have been reported as being henchmen of LONGY
ZUILLMAN and had been active in union negotiations among
motion picture theatre employees.
g2WILLMAN presently resides at 50 Beverly Road,
Heat Oran e, New Jersey, and maintains a summer residence,
although not on a permanent basis, at 109 Jerome Avenue,
U681, New Jersey. his former addresses include 32 South
munn avenue, Last Orange, New Jersey. In addition, in 1939
ZWILLMAN was reportedly residing at the Park Lane dotel,Suite 522, 299 Park Avenue, New York City.!
CZWILLMAN, as far as known, can generally be
located at the Public Service Tobacco Company, lhéh North
Broad Street, hillside, New Jersey. In aodition, B. NLwmAN'
barber shop, Q5 Braniord Place, hast Orange, has also been
listed as a place ZhILLMAN frequents on occasion.!
In 1912. g was suspec e y e po ce 0 ea , New Jersey,
0 av ng stolen a large amount of jewelry from the summer
home of the subject. It is noted that in the above matter
ZHILLMAN refused to tell the police the amount of the 92jewelry stolen.'7A confidential informant/hasladvised/that
ZWILLMANfhas92set up a million dollar trust fund for his wife
through an unidentified insurance company.
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In 1923, ZWILLMAN, at the age of 19, shot LEO
KAPABS in the leg. KAPAUS at that time controlled what was
commonly referred to as "Bootleggers Row" in Newark. As a-ft
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among racket people in North Jersey, and even at that time
he was reported to have a small interest in the numbers
racket in Newark, and was associating with well known
gangsters in that area. By 1925 he was tied up with the
Lepke-Gurrah gang in New York, obtaining liquor for New
Jersey outlets. Shortly thereafter, ZWILLMAN owned and
maintained a fast boat for rum running and reportedly
trafiicked as much as 50 truck loads of liquor a night into
the Newark port.
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political boss of Newark's Third Ward, and it has been
reported that police cars were observed convoying liquor
trucks. The Third hard gang in Newark was sometimesreferred to as the "Longy mob." gig/has been alleged that
ZwlLLAAN'S association with LOUIY UC"' TLR began about
1925. The other members f the outfit own as the "BigSix" w e BBNJAmIN BUJS¥8IbGbL, MLYE' NSRI, CAhnLSLUULZYZSCIAIQO, and J.~.:~;A:.aP112o, ali %rrah. ZnI1..L.-.ANhas -tated that there was actually no-group known as the
"Big Six", but that the term "Big Six" probably referred to
the better known hoodlums who controlled bootlegging in the
Last and who allotted territories in which they operated.
ZhILLmaN has stated that these groups maintained liquor
headquarters in many of the prominent hotels in New York City
ZwILLhAN did not confine his activities in the
Twenties to illegal traffic in liquor, but branched out
into control of slot machines, cigarette vending machines,
gambling, numbers rackets, and several restaurants and cafes.
lhrougn his political associations in the Third ward,
ZwILLhAN placed his candidates in important political
positions, using SlbGEL and LAN5KY to help him kill off
strong opponents like MAX HASSEL and MAX GRELNBERG. Through
the death of these competitors, the "Big Six" finally
assumed complete control, and ZWILLMAN was head of the
Combination of all major criminal activities throughout the
State_o£ New Jersey. ZWILLMaN'S immediate lieutenantsincligf such noto ious underworld key 'igures as JQSLPH"LOG:/J¬5nN, N Ch/¬lLMOHh, WILLIL mOj;T%I, now deceased,Jame "NlGGY2§;UfhIN, and BbN "PUDbi>/INCUS.
In 1933, Zh1LLMAN maintained practically the
entire Riviera hotel_in Newark for members of his mob
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until the ballot scandal in Newark in November, 1939, when
tne mob left. In April, 193M, ZWILLmah and BUGSY SILGLL
were in nollywood, California, and apparently, LON§Y had
several close personal friends among the officials of the
box Studio. It was also reported at this time tnat
Zw1LLmAN was an intLuate friend of JbAN HARLOW and that
SIhGbL and ZwILLMan had veiy ample financial resources.
The theory has been advanced that the top mobsters
in the country, including LUCLANO, COSIELLO, BUGnALTLB,
SdAPIRO, ZWILLMAN, and SILGEL, were apprehensive about the
return ofILTCd SCnUL1Z to the New York area, inasmuch as
they had assumed management of SCnULTZ' gang. It has been
suggested that several of the above mobsters did a favor for
certain Kansas City, Missouri, gangsters and had MICHAEL
JAMLS LACAPRA killed and tnat gunmen who were brought to
New York to dispose of SCdLhiZ and his mob were furnished
by the Kansas City underworld, partially to repay ZWILLMAN
etal for having taken care of LACaPRA.
In the early 1930's, ZhILLmAN maintained a resi-
dence at 127 Goodwyn Avenue, Newark, and!visited not
springs, Arkansas, on several occasions with BUCHALTER,
Bnhaamlh KU1LOw, and other known hoodlums.
as of November 6, 1935, it was reported that
ZwlaumAN had an office suite at 1060 Broad Street, Newark,
and that he, together with BUCnALTLR and SnAPIRO, were said
to nave been arrested in a matter concerning the Garfield
bxpress Company, Incorporated, 272 Oak Street, Passaic,
new Jersey.
In connection with his liquor activities, ZWILLMAN
became associated with members of tne HLINFELD family, and
he reportedly began hauling liquor into Atlantic highlands,
New Jersey, with JOSEPH and SAUL HLINFELD. This was
reportedly ZwILLmAh'S first big enterprise, and shortly
thereafter, JOSEPH STACHER, with alias Boo Rosen, reportedly
became a fifty per cent partner with ZWILLMAN. At no time
did ZWILLMAN and his organization apparently have any trouble
with liquor authorities. ZWILLMAN and this group accumu-
lated great wealth from this enterprise and from their
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breweries. It was at this time that MAX HASSLL and MAX
GRLLNBLRG, operator of the Peter nook Brewery in harrison,
New Jersey, and a second brewery in Elizabeth, New Jersey,
were killed. The murders took place on April 12, 1933 and
have never been solved.
On November 15, 1932, the poll boxes Of the First,
Third, Fourth, and Fifth herds of the City of Newark were
stolen from the Office oi the Commissioner of Registration.
Ballots from the boxes of the First, Third, and Sixth Wards,
City of Newark, were stolen from the City Clerk. A confi-
dential informant, whose information is believed to be
reliable, stated that preceding the theft, WILLIAM EGAN,
City Commissioner and Director of Public Safety; ChAHLb5
dlnhn, another Newark City Commissioner; PnThR J. O'TCOhL,
City Clerk; and ABNLR ZwILLMAN met at the Riviera Hotel and
planned this theft. ZwILLmAh was reported to have furnished
the men ior the job.
In Llizabeth, New Jersey, a brewery known as the
Rising dun Brewery operated during the prohibition era and was
reportedly controlled by ZwILLmAN and one NICK sermons.
hhile this brewery was in operation, a!Prohibition agent
[hamed>JOnN G. rINNnLLI was killed at the brewery. NICh*
b£LmQRL was tried and acquitted of this murder and the
indictment against WILLIAm Whlsnn in connection with the
murder was nol-prossed. This murder hes never been solved.
ZAILLMAN and his group continued in the illicit
liquor business and to some extent in gambling activities
until the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Immediately
after this law was repealed, he supposedly purchased a
brewery under the name of United Brewery Company located on
Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The operation of
this brewery was finally discontinued for lack of business.
Subsequently, ZwILLmAN was identified with a business known
as the Harr-Kegtap Company. Litigation begun by the Cooler
Keg System against the Herr-hegtap Company in Federal Court,
Newark, New Jersey, resulted in a decision rendered against
ZNILLMAN after ZNILLhAN'S failure to appear in court. He
was forced to close this business.
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considered reliable, advised that when AHTnUh P. FLhGhNnbIMER,
wa. Dutch achultz, and three associates were murdered in a
Newark tavern about 10 p.m. on October 23, 1935, ZWILLMAN by
ll a.m. the following morning had in his possession photostats
of all paners found on SChULTZ' body at the time of the murder.
The purpose, according to the informant, was that ZHILLMAN
could indicate which papers should be destroyed.
VIVIAN mATnlS, who was for a number of years the
paramour of Vhhn G. MILLLH until he was killed, was inter-
Vi6N¬d by agents!at Sioux Falls in December, l93b. She
stated that immediately after the Kansas City massacre in
which an rBI Agent, three police officers, and convict FRANK
NASn were killed and for which massacre VERKL MILLLR was
being sought, MILLLR hid out for a time at a place she
reierred to as LONGIL Z~ILLMAN'S place located about thirty
five miles from Newark, New Jersey. She stated that while
mlLLnn was hiding out, other fugitives from justice were also
there. lt was determined that ZhlLLmAN while stopping at
not springs, Arkansas in rebruary, 1933, telephonically con-
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WInLlAm and AL LILLIANG brothers,!in the early
1930's were operators in illegal liquor traffic92a1ong the
Jersey shore. AL LILLIAN was murdered and shortly thereafter,
wlLnIAM LILLIAN entered the cigarette vending machine
business in a company known as the Public Service Tobacco
Company and gained considerable success as the largest
operator of this type in the area. At the height oi his
business, LILLIAN was severely beaten one night and shortly
thereafter the company was purchased from LILLIAN, and
ZwILLmaN gained control of the Public Service Tobacco
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In April, 1931. according to an informant,
5LCnaLied decided to become a fuéitive, and upon arriving
in neltimore, harylanu, he alleéedly hid out at the home
oi an unidentifiec friend of LONdY ZWILLMAN. A few nights
later, a meetinb was allegedly held in the home of LONGY
Lt1LLMAN'$ mother, and those in attendance, nameli!ME!hd
LAxSKY, LQC noses, m0E WOLINSKY, DIXIE DAVIS, and ZWILLMAN,
deciced BUChAL1hH, with alias LLPKE, would have to leave the
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HIbLIh hObIiI and hONd! ZWILLMAN." In this connection,
it was reported in January, 193e, that during the summer
in August, l93?, arrangements were made with ZWILLMAN to
obtain a cottage just outside Beverly hills, California,
or in banta aha, California, for use as a hideout for the
above fugitives.
In 193e, it was reported that ZNILLmAN was supposed
to have en "in" with the motor Vehicle bureau, Trenton, new
Jersey, irom whom ne could obtain listings or licenses
observed in his neighborhood.
bhortly beiore ~aXle GoduuN was confined for an
income tax tioletiur, LnlhLmah and other top flight hoodlums
reportedly held a meeting at not Sprinés, the purpose of
which was to settle differences that had arisen between the
tails GOHDJN mob and the Combination of which ZWILLMAN was
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the repeal of prohibition, ZwILLnah lost a load of alcohol
when coniiscated by Internal Revenue agents. ZwILLMAN'S
attorney brouént suit in United States District Court,_§gw%
Jersey, for damages. The suit was defeated and an appeal
was taken to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia
At that time, an allegation was made that ZMILLMAN had madea direct approach to J. aesoaafhavis, brother of Judge DAVI5,
to whom a substantial amount of money was paid for the
Circuit Court of appeals reversal. The case was actually
reversed in this court and e large fee was awarded to
LWILLMAN. un appeal, the buprehe Court reversed the Circuit
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By l9h5, it was reported through the underworld
that ZWILLMAN could deliver necessary tax
cigarettes, During the war years, it was
ZnILLMAN was not seen often in the Miami,
but that his front man, JACK FHIELLANDLR,
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nvhiLih, operator of the S & S Novelty Company, Miami Bea
rlorida, was an associate of ZWILLMAN, according to an
official of the uiami Beach Police department. In further
substantiation of ZWILL3AK'S miami interests, LJDIL RO:EnBLOOm,
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It was reported in December, l9hu, that nARRY B.
Chock was a close associate of LOLGY ZWlLLkAh at newark,
and that Cnouh was a ueputy Snerifi.
an informant advised that 4hILLhAN in l9h5 had a
substantial piece of the Club oreenacres, a well known
gambling resort located near niami. Further inf0nn&tiOn was
received that ZwlLhmAh, wlLLIh nO4LilI, JOh ADQNIS, PRANK
COb1LhLO and others made the actual decisions as to which
bookmakers could operate in the miami area, ln this connec-
tion, it was reported that meetings were held at the Sherry
rrontenac in an efiort to arrive at some means to straighten
out the confused gambling situation in mianiz,
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Thehew Xork world lelegran and Sunf in its issuel
dated January b, 19,2, contented tnat lreesary agents were
closely iollowin; some 4C0 racketeers in tne Lew York City
area with tee expectation of collectina past cue income taxes.
one oi tne new Jersey racket men, according to tne newspaper,
wnose net wortn was being followec closely, was aelnLnah.
on June 2;, 1a;2, tax liens in the amount of
;94o,n=l.Oo were filed against ZwlnLmaK and members of nis
I&uily, to whom it was believed he had transferred securities.
accoroin5 to tne newark news, issue or June 2e, l9;2, USA
eidied C. dICnnAN, JR. nad advised the newspapers tnat tne
liens were tne result of tne Federal Grand Jury probing
r&CnttS, organized crime and tax Irauds. ine filing or tne
tax liens involved a civil.suit. At tnat time it was expected
tnat levies would be served on business institutions to tie
up any assets of ZwlLLmah until tne tax claims could be
adjusted. lnese liens covered_tne period iron 1933 to 1946.
On June 22, 1953, ZWILLMAN surrendered to Federal
authorities on a cnarge of evading payment of $p5,llu.0O in
income taxes in iqqe. he was released on $3,000.uO bail.
Alter nis arraignment, his attorney issued a statement
attacking tne validity of tne tax evasion cnarge and cmmnented
tnat they expected tne complaint would be dismissed.
On July lb, 19;}, the Federal Grand Jury reported
a no bill, vacating the complaint ior the evasion charges
on l9b6 income taxes.
/lne fOllOWin5 allegations concerning ZwILLMAN'Sactivities IPOm l9bb to the presentlhave been made:!
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Z~lLhmaN has been identified as one of the big
time racleteers in the united btates and as belonainé to a
bP_up which controls the rackets in Lnion County, New Jersey.
4WILLmAh reportedly representec Fihhr LRlCLSOL, convicted
sookmeler in hewark. lt has been alleged further that the
oiiices of the ruolic beruice Tobacco Company, lubh north
droad Street, nlizabeth, where ZHlLLhAK maintains an oifice,
ere used as a meeting place for numerous racketeers in the
New York and New Jersey area.
t has been reported that prior to the timeP. Jnmhi/fiLLLCChIA, Jn., former newark Police Judge,
surrendered himself to authorities, ELLLECCHIA contacted
Zn1LLnnN regarding his embezzling ¢65?,000.00 from the
Columbus Trust Company, Newark. At ZhlLLmaN'S suggestion,
rhhLLCChlA surrendered himself to make it easier on
everyone who might become involved in any subsequent investi-
gation.
It has been reported that ZkILLnnN takes a cut
on gambling operations in Bayonne, New Jersey, which
operations were run by ass BnsoSLhs and J ahS ease: CQNHULLY.lt was reported that iormer mayor FHAN§!:0UE of Jersey City
also obtained a sizable cut of each weekly take. it was
reported in l9h5 that ZwlLLmaN apparently controlled the
numbers rackets in Bayonne and obtained a @l,000.00 weekly
cut which was divided among the powers in hudson County,
The "Newark News" or March le, l9;0 reported a
comment of First Assistant United States Attorney TYNE in
connection with the indictment of Jlmh "iggy" BUILIN
for income tax evasion to the effect that #606,000 was paid
by J05bPH H. RhINFLLD at a l9h3 conference in Newark.
According to TYNL, $358,000 of this amount wentin
ZWILLMAN and JOSEPH STAOnER. he said that the payment was
in settlement of the sale of Browne-Vintner Company, Inc. by
REINFELD. STACdhR, who reportedly received only $20,000,
and ZwILLmaN were said to have a legitimate interest in the
company. The Government in its suit alleged that RUTKIN
had no interest in Browne-Vintner, and obtained his money
thP0ugh "extortion and holdup".
A confidential informant, who was in a position to
know, advised that ZwILhmAN controlled the New Jersey Institute
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of wine and Spirits Distributors, Inc. members of this
institute were the Joseph Heinfeld Company, the J. e J.
Distributing Company, and the Galsworthy Distributing
Company, all wholesale liquor concerns. The purpose oi
this institute was allegedly to control prices, to gain
control of retail liquor business in New Jeniey, to
eliminate other wholesalers, and to lobby in ew Jersey
legislature. _
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of ZwILbmAN in the liquor field at the present time, a recent
investigation hasydisclosed that ZWILLMAN has personal
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fund of the liquor and distilling unions. This welfare fund
is obtained by a percentage contribution of the gross wages
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and in person from members of a mob which he claimed he knew
was operated by ZhILLAh.
In may, 1950, the Casablanca Club, 1011 Broad
Street, Newark, was raided for handling heroin. Thirty-one
Federal indictments were handed down prior to the raid.
lt has been alleged that ZhlLLmA at one time may have had
an interest in this club and that it allegedly was opened
on ZwILLmAN'S money, but that GLUHGE HABhHHAN, a iormer
chauffeur for ZHILLMAN, was the sole owner at the time of the
raid.
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member had attempted to take over control of the bank. qon-92__
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BHUWNE, former President of the International Union of
Theatrical and Stage Employees, and allegedly a former
member of the Capone Gang, became head of the aforementioned
union as a result of his gang connections and that he wasstock of
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reportedly responsible to Zwlblmah. Other union men
connected with or designated by ZWILLMAN were stated by an
inlormant to be Janna §nhhNA, need or the motion picture
operators, Newark, and JOSEPH RAY, convicted extortionist,
head oi the Building Trades Union. In addition, it has
been alleged that the Newark Local of the Theatrical and
Stage employees was controlled by ZNILLMAN through one LOUIS
hadhnAN, business agent of the Newark Local, and it was
reported that strong arm tactics were common to maintain
this control. It is noted that KAtFmAN has been convicted
in Eederal Court in New Yorx City on anti-racketeering charges.
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Contractors Association fixed prices and monopolized the
marxet. he further alleged that the association had been ,
attempting to drive his company out of business by having
men controlled by ABNBM ZWILLMAN threaunl he t rminated services o tated that the two particular men
he4had referred*t6_§§4Eontrolled by ZwlLLMAN were IRA
BBRnOwlia and ABL LBW, Business Agents of the Retail Clerks
Association,/ ' L Ywno made ontacts W h the clothing com-
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ing that unless such serv ce was d sco; nued they would be
faced witn strikes on the part of their clerical employees.
A coniidential informant, whose reliability isunknown, adviseotthe rollowinéf "The notorious boss of the
nests underworld is ABB "LONGEJ ZwILLmAh. ZWlLLnAN is known
as the boss of the slot machine, policy numbers, oookmaking
and horseracing rackets. his official job is President of
Public Service Automatic Vending machine Company which has
a monopoly for installing these machines in haGUh territory."
The informant also related that in l9hO, the Brewster Air-
craft Company was said to hold a lease at the Newark Airport
with the understanding that those recommended by mayor FRANK
HAGUE of Jersey City; City Commissioner MEYLR BLLBNSTEIN of
Newark; and ABnLH zw1LLssN ;e!ee given employment. -The
informant also stated that when the Brewster Aircraft plant
opened, LwILLMAK shared control of the union, Brewster Local 36>
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reported that ZhlLnman was instrumental financially in the
iormation of the wine and Liquor salesmen oi New Jersey,
LOC8l 19, newark, new Jersey, and is reported to control
this union.
A confidential informant, of known reliability,
advised that one senses MANN, who claimed to be a "uabor
delations man" offered the services of ZWILLMAL in settling
a prolonged strike at the Continental Paper Conpany, nidge-
iield Park, new Jersey. It was alleged that ZWILLmah could
guarantee as many years of labor peace as the company could
pay for. The informant reported that mahd alleged ZwILLmAh
owned or controlled a Hartford Insurance Company and several
brokerage insurance firms. A legal payoff could be arranged
by having the struck company's pension insurance transferred
to one of ZhILL¢ah'S insurance companies.
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In 1939, ZWILLMAN reportedly had an interest in the
navana Gambling Casino, havana, Cuba, as well as the Havana
hacetrack. It was also reported that the Lnion County
mineral deter Company was financed by LONCY ZWILLnAN.
In addition to ZhILLmaN'b reported interest in the
firms leased under the name of J05hPh n. LlNFLLb, Inc.,
including distributors of 568gP&LS White horse whisky,
LwIhLnnn was also reportedly a controller of the United
States Yeast Company and the Reo Distillers, lnc., in 1930.
The J. d J. Liquor uistributors, Newark, were also allegedly
a Zwlthmat operation.
MlCnAEL Lhbcl, upon interview in 19nd, advised
that the Alkuno Company was a partnership and the four
partners each having an equal interest were himself, RENO
namah, EDGBNL nhNDnLs, and ZWILLMAN.
In the past it has been alleged that ZWILLMAN has
been interested in many different business organizations.
In August of 193b, it was alleged that ZWILLMAN had interests
in the following: Tavern Restaurant, Blue uiamond,
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lobacco Company, weston & Company, Browne-Vintner Company,
Inc., star Bowling and Billiard Academy, borok's furniture
Company, Beth's yistributing Company, dalsworthy bins and
Liquors, United Brewing Company, and tne U.S. Yeast Company.
It is believed the b.5. Yeast Company is no longer
in existence, however, in 1935 Or 1936, dObL HLLD, Attorney
of the New England Yeast Company, the organization out of
which the U.S. Yeast Company was formed, advised tnat
Lwllnnah held a ¢2,000 mortgage on the property of the U,S.
Yeast Company. Any rurtner holdings in this company by
ZwILLmANewas not indicated.
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previously reported as being forced to withdraw from this
business as a result of court action. The only known busi-
ness activity of 2wILLMak at the present time has to do with
tne Public service Tobacco Company of hillside, New Jersey,
previously commented on. All other business activities are
only reported and unverifiedg!
Confidential informants, of known reliability,
nave advised tnat ZWILLMAN had put up the money for the
purchase of the hotel Versailles at Long Branch, New Jersey,
and that in addition, ZWILLMAN also owns the west bnd
casino and the Colony Surf Club, botn located at west hnd,
new Jersey.
In 1950, an informant advised that ZWILLMAN has an
interest in the following companies: The Hudson and
manhattan nailroad; lne worthington Pump Company, arrison,
new Jersey, and the Beyer & Beyer Steel Company.
In nay, 1953, it was advised that ZWlLLhAN had a
piece of the dunyon Distributors, New Jersey vendingmachine company, and that BARNEE §§GAHMAN was one ofZ»i1LLMAI~i'S men located in the New York area. sucammw atthat time was supposed! '
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Company. ALIHFLLU stated that at the same time he paid
dUThIN $250,000 he also paid #350,000 to ZwILLnAh and
explained that this money to ZWILLMAN was in payment of a
loan and prorits owed to ZWILLMAN from the Browne-Vintners,
Incorporated sale. RLINFbLD admitted that MOh,PHIL and
nave SILVEnAN, relatives of his sister-in-law, were front
stocxnolders for LHILLAAN and JOL STACdhH. It was further
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some of his men in New York City easing their way into the
automatic Vending machine business. The informant advised
that one of these men is IRVIEJG KAYL.
It was reported that ZWILLMAN'5 company, the Public
Service Tobacco Company, forced the Anheuser-Busch Company
into a contract and that this contract was pressured also
by the Brewery workers Union.
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nae the wincows blacaec out, but upon entering observed a
switchboard with twelve trunk lines and two telephone
o rators who t re con ta tl b t t t b pe - ~ e s n y usy a ne swi ch oaro.
Shortly therearter, aBmnd ZWILLmAN orove in a Cadillaca-_,1to.uo'bile and approached Lo1o 2.wIi.L,.ni92.
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then telephoned one J. A. Sl$TlZ President oi Republic
lncustries, 20 Wall btreet, New York City, and said "1 an
sending e man down to see you." There was then a pause after
which ZnILLMAN said "sell, l con't care, I'm sending him down
.4 an wa mr. LLN will drive him cown." L w then orove
a P t 8 F t 1 Li 1-' Q o c. oh 1-EH r. a o o new 'ork ty, and arriving .- all Street, ween J. A. SIs1'D. ':>IS'J.D telephonicallyL , . 1 ' --contacteo the Kermou uiacturing Company in uetPOit,
nichi;an,and talked to an ofiicial there. he advisedWhat ne woulc be contacted at a later date by the
hanaéer oi the hermoutn manuiacturing Company.Qiscertained that the r.er..1outh m8.IT..118CtL1Iil'ig Company
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well Street, New York City, and that Barium is still wholly
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nave been set forth herein above. however, information con-
cerning ;w1tLnaK': aSSOCi&t1Jh with the adeitional individuals
Ihas Deen reported! n 1937, LWlLLnAn was identilied as a
nooclun receiving s mail through a Cnicaéo hood named
tabla; "ioiaionc !_nuLi An at the nollywood Country Club.
as pre iously reportec, Znlttnag has been
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and in contact with leading recketeers in this area and
. throughout the country. The following are some of the better
known ones, both living and dead: LCUI5 BUCnALT£R, wa.
nephe; JACCB SnA}Ix0, we. uurran; mUnRIS hLbINAAN; BhNJAmIN
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aisato JeLARLO, wa. uyp; NICL JELMQALQ BcN hUTLOw, wa.
iom ano Goody; WILLIL mObTTI, we. Willie Moore; MLYLM LALdAY,
wa. bugs meyer; FRAhh OHbaTII; LUUIS o1Om:aG, wa. Dutch
doldberp; hYmam swaoaaaas; NICL EOSLN; hILLIAn hblSmAh; m0
sohanohi, wa. uimples; noanls h0LnN; n0nlS oAhITZ, wa. moe
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uutcn achultz; $AmULh BATE, wa. Sue hatz.
A coniioential informant, of known rzlidbility,
advised that in the spring of l9h0, mayor mnYL ;LLLanbThlh
of newark, was ecqoitted of alleged misconduct in office.
Upon his acquittal, ZMILLAAL was stated to have thrown a
bié party for hiLhLSlhlN. ne also stated that re-organization
of the hewark Police Department then going on was re-organiza-
tion by ZhILLmAH. ne informant stated that to his knowlesge,
ZwlaLmAt was not personally participating in illegal activi-
ties, but is barely within the law. ine iniormant commented
that ZNILLmAN had acquired a substantial block of stock in
the Brewster Aircraft Corporation in late 1939 or early l9h0
ano at this time LHILLMAN was allegedly operating a racket
with one Heath COuBALLY, tnen local MFA Administrator who was
supplyiné EPA la»or to Brewster. It was also stated that as
of April l?, l9h0, no lease had been negotiated by Brewster
Corporation ibr the use of the Newark AiP;OPt; as a result,
the corporation was having free use of the property.
A Confidential informant, whose information has
been reliable, stated that the reason why ZHILLMAN is able
to operate as he does in Newark is because of his contact
with Colonel KbLLY, Democratic leader in Essex County, New
Jersey. KLLLY is stated to make up tne political slate at
time of elections and then goes to ZwILamAN Ior whatever
money he needs.
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It has been alleged and some confidential informants
of known reliability, have advised that ZHILLMAN has in the
past been in contact with and frequently visited the Robert
Treat hotel in company with City Commissioner MBYLR htshlslsIN
and other well-known political figures, namely, Colonel
wILLIAm hhLLY, Chairman of the sssex County Democratic Commit-
tee; and J0nR mahlnd, b.S. Collector of Internal Revenue,
mewark, New Jersey.
a confidential informant, of known reliability,
advised that ZulLlmaN éave a sun tantial contribution to theCampaign bund of Juan V. hsnmhl,gpresentdbemocratic mayor or
Jersey City, New Jersey, prior to his election.
It had been alleged that ZwILLmAn was part owner of
the Dempsey Vanderbilt notel in miami, Florida, the other
partner being JAG; bm=P5LY, Iorner he&Vjw6i5nt champion.
This allegatidn apparently was wide-spreadnin the miami area,
resulting in one ELL jalls calling at tdefhiami office,
stating that he, GAINLS, and DLmPS£Y own the Dempsey Vander-
bilt notel, and that QWILLMAN had no part of it.
Before the Senate Crime Investigating Committee
sitting at Washington, b.C., on August 16, 1951, JOShPn G.
BOaZO of Paterson, New Jersey, identified himself as a
clothing manuiacturer and a free-lance political worker for
any candidate and stated he had known ZWILLHAN for 15 years
and nad solicited ZwILlmAN'S political aid only on one
occasion during the l9qb campaign when BOZZO worked at trying
to get support for MAHOLD hUFFmAu, depublican gubernatorial
candidate in the primaries. It was later developed that
BOZZO had contributed $25,000 in cash to the Republican
Party in l9h9. HAHOLD HOFFMAN, Governor of New Jersey from
1935 - 193?, advised the Senate Crime Investigating Commit-
tee that he had asked ZwILhaAL for help in the l9ho campaign.
horrxab stated that he nad met ZWILLMAN after his term of
Governor and added that ZhILLmAN had never made any improper
requests OI nim.
lnformation has been received that ZhILLMAH was
a house guest oi MAX KUrFhsmAN, an associate of J0h'SlACdsH,
while ZwILLnAu was visiting Palm Springs, California.
Ktrrndmha has been tentatively identified as being in the
process of purchasing a restaurant and gambling casino in
has Vegas, uevada.!
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JOSEPE AbIHfLLD, Jon ADoNI6, NIu$Y RUTKIL, VITO dh1OVEsL,
CnadLhs BlAnealO, since murdered in Kansas City, WILLIh muhlli
since murdered in Cliiiside Park, New Jersey, and ZWILLHAH,
ior tne purpose of saving Rulklh from a indictment for
violation oi tne income tax law. stated it concerned
received, ntinln nas oeen tried.wspeciiicaily tne dispute between 1C'nls and a liquor company.since this information was ' it ' ' < L
found guiltyt and nie case is presently an appealQ The case
actually nad to uo witn an 8116550 extortion of money iron
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baring Senate Crime Investigating Committee near-
inis, otner inoividuals witn whom ZwILnMan was alleged to be
iriencly were wlnnlan LeA-, forier nssex County D¬mOCP&tiC
Lnairmn, melbn nnennslelh, present City Commissioner, City
OI n6W&PK, nnnund lbud, Corporation Counsel, uersey City,
new aersey, JOnN V. KLANY, iorner mayor of uersey City, and
satin VlLLaAI, former mayor oi Newark.
It is noted at ZwILLnAn actually appeared beiore
tne above committee on narcn 26, l?jl, at wnich time he was
represented bj Attorney nOHilS SnlLENsh! oi the law iirm of
saints saarIaL; hAYnS. ZNILLMAN refused to name tne source
of nis Canadian wnisky in baotlegging days and also reiused
to nane any of nis associates in tnis operation. ne
ecmittec tnat aRTnUH GaElhLn dAYb5 was a trustee for him
in ousiness activities.
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bnpJ;lh, retired income tax spector, testified that
LniLLHnm OIi¬P6d ,3o0,000 to tne New uersey gubernatorial
campaign oi Democratic State Senator nnnnh wLNL in 19q9 in
return ior protection if WLNL was elected. At the time tnis
testimony was given, ZhiLnnAm was evading subpoena servers.
it was reported in tne "mew York Times" of
august 13, l9pl tnat ZhlLnmAL nad lelt tne yacht "noway
Pooner" at aarolenead, nassacnusetts, to evade subpoena
servers. lnis yacnt was operated, according to tne United
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Q'ALI1L of Detroit, It is noted that MQRRIS D'ALIfZ, with
alias hoe JEVIS, a confessed gambler, had testified before
the committee in Los Ahgeles, California, on February 26.
A counsel for the committee described ZWILLMAN as "bigger
than CuslELLO, but so far more successful in avoiding the
public spotlight."
Additional testimony at the hearings revealed the
following points whicheire set forth in the New York "Daily
news" oi AU5dSt 17, 1951:/l.! inst LwILLhss is a close pal of FRA;£g§1LLLO
and has entered the legitimate investment field a er
rhnnihb a ¢50,000,000 bootleg ring from 1926 1933. rurther
that the LtlLinas moo had stolen e confidential report from
the hewark Internal nevenue office.
.! lhe suspended heed of the aersey City gambling
squad was "framed" out of his job after costing bookies
ob00,000 in bail and passing up §350,000 in payoff money.
James A. BlShOP, Press Relations man for Democratic
State Senator hLMLh HLNB, testified that ZWILLMANS bribe
offer was made to him through an intermediary, Gbdeh
KLSSLLHAUT, "Lieutenant" of Colonel wILLIAn H. KLLLY, a
former Democratic Chairman of bssex County, New Jersey.
nAROLo hhlhsh, Assistant Corporation Counsel in
new Jersey, suspected of connections with the above
political deals, insisted his relations with ZMILLMAN were
only casual and denied representing him in any way or
taking money from him.
BALDWIN advised at these hearings that ZHlLLmAN
told him he figured "if they can get Ah CAPONE, they can
get me" and at this point began paying income tax. BALDhlN
advised that in his opinion, wAXbY GURQOM and DUTCn SCnULlZ
were pikers compared to men such as ZWILLnAN.
Batbtlh stated that ZWILLmAN and his associates
bOu5nt the Browne-Vintners Corporation and later sold out
to beaérams whisky for a reported 96,000,000. -
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JULIUS LNULLR, a Newark restaurant proprietor,
testified tnat Lwlntmam had a secret financial interest in
Hollywood movies and had invested in at least two films.
LNDLLH testiiied further that ARTntR GARFIELD AYhS was
trustee ior ZWILLMAR in mannattan Productions, Incorporated,
wnicn made a film in l9ah, and that ZHILLMAN made a #12,oOO
profit on a o2b,O00 investment. amused further advises
tnat ZLILLnah nad purcnased some %hl,OOO worth of bonds in
tne Snerry-metnerland notel.
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In march, 195b, LWILLMAN announced that ne and a
group of associates will contribute a quarter of a million
dollars towards slum clearance in hewark. zwlttnsn advised
at tnis time tnat action was motivated only by a desire to
redevelop newark and tnat he nod no intent to manage tne '
project in any way.
In addition to tne above associates, tne following
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In 1939, an informant advised tnat SoZIb ous,
a nollywood extra, was e friend oi ZwILLnaN, as well as
Boooi 5lLonL anc nnitn LALSRZI In 19q7, ALICL Inron Ssbrfnnh,
interviewed in connection with jewel tnieves in the Mimti
area,!was identiiied as being closely associated witn
ZWILLAAN. In 1939, as LVA 5T£PPL, Miami, Florida, wasidentified as a girlfriend of ZWILLMAN. It has been previously
reported tnat ZwI** " was acquainted with Jbas naHLOs and
ner step-rather.
In 1937, ZMILLMAK is known to have contacted BLAnCnb wILLIAnS, 1h?B% west 35tn Place, Los Angeles, I L/;BCaliforniaq - *"
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L, Lli£N is a result of e review of all information
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Pedvised that with the conviction of
LOU SAME} _.i,».l-. for contem_ot end his sentence of five
years, officials have made the first inroads into
correction of insurance rackets so fer as labor union
welfare funds are concerned.
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the contrioution by the liquor industry in the form
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bill for the fun eapenses of former Governor
l! HARCLD HOi?&Ah of New Jersey. Zh1LLhAN'S alleged
association with HOFFLAH has previous1J been discussed.
It is known that ZILLrAL has many close
associates among the liquor unions operating in the
New York area but it is not known to at
present if Lw1LL}AN was in an; H&§ invo ved in theQeyosing of rouir,cUcoY, with alias Toyfutlowitz, f_i, fTOm the liquor union monies. Insof¬r92%sbCt is known ;%~. the main cause was the return of GLOFG @" ALISE 4
to this area which caused a wide split in the liquor
union hierachg.
In this reg-_.ard, according to F2.-JILI.1-MI- /has confirmed the unofficial appointmeni c- MEYER92WLL;NSLY as the Peacemaker in such union troubles and '_%---~.___92 according tomb was yrobaoly the final decision
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moved into union domination once more.
IfAs far as it is known to the New York ofiice
there has been no chanae in the various financial
holdings oi Z.1LL.AN since the last memorandum.
It is to be n ted further, that severalcdhmnlsts, including L;g%TE92eCULD in the Hearst ,,__
,a,crs, have connented on the fact that ZJILI @N is
one of the ies major racketeers who has not done any
time for T8Ck¬G¬cPiDé activities.
As far as it is knosn to the hew York office
ZHILLnLN still resides at £ever1J Road, West Orange,
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Information contained in this letter is
supplemental to that previously submitted and covers
the period since 3/31/Sh:
QRIQINAL ACIZYITIES
ZWILLMAN was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on May
26, l9Sh, on two charges of evading income tax payment of
$h6,lO0 for 19h? and l9hB. The Grand Jury probe opened April
1, l9Sh. The indictment charges that ZWILLMAN filed joint
tax returns for 19h? and l9hB and underestimated the joint net
_ income for the two years by $89,666
ZWILLMAN has an appeal presently pending before
the U. B. Tax Court in Washington from Jeopardy tax
assessments of $?2B|956 levied against him by the Internal
Revenue Bureau in June, 1952. He was alleged to owe that
amount in additional taxes, interest and penalties for
the years 1933 through l9h6. ZHILLMAN surrendered voluntarily
on May 28, l95h and pleaded innocent to the income tax
indictment. In a statement issued after the pleading,
ZWILLMAN'e attorney, SAMUEL I. KESSLER declared that the
Government's case against ZWILLHA is based on a juggling
of figures to ZWILLMAN's disadvantage. KESSLER added
that he felt the Grand Jury was apparently so confused and
bewildered by the 300 witnesses appearing before them
that they must have overlooked the proof and figures
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During the Grand Jury hearing which comenoed
April 1, 195b, some 300 witnesses were reported as appearing
before that body. Many figures, both prominent and contro-
versial, political and otherwise, appeared, some of whom
were as follows:
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ZWILLMAN has been under income tax and Senate
investigation since prohibition days, but his recent
indictment is his first.
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New York hospital. ZWILLMAN's attorney petitioned the
court for permission to take deposition from ENDLER in
connection with his tax case. Such permission was granted,
and deposition was taken for ZWILLMAN's defense.
Subsequently the Assistant United States Attorney requested
permission also to take depositions and to cross examine
ENDLER. ZWILLMAN's deposition was taken while confined in
the hospital. Subsequently, ENDLER left the hospital
and attempts were then made to serve a subpoena on ENDLER
by U. S. Marshal with no success. The United States
Attorney finally did question ENDLER but his questioning
was not completed. A subpoena was subsequently served on
ENDLER for the production of his records. Assistant United
States Attorney was to again interrogate ENDLER, but before
such could be carried out, ENDLER died on 9/22/Sh.
Newspaper comment speculates now as to whether
the depositions taken for the defense will be admissible
since the United States Attorney did not have sufficient
time to complete the questioning prior to ENDLER's death. kg
During an invest a ion entitled, Bufile # Newark filewas nterviewed y wark Agents at time
he advised that he never had any interest in the J. and J.
Liquor Distributing Company. Though he admitted he has
known the men who own and operate the company most of his
life, he has never had any business dealings with them.
It has been alleged in the past, on numerous occasions,
that ZWILLMAN had been interested in the J and J
iLiquor Distributing Company in Newark.
At the present time, ZNILLMAN is under
subpoena and is scheduled to appear before what is
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referred to as the Larner Committee in Jersey City, N. J.
SAMUEL A. LARNER is an attorney,appointed by the court,
to investigate alleged irregularities in the operations
of the city government of Jersey City. In particular,
ZWILLMAN is to be questioned concerning the purchase of
land formerly used by the Jersey City International League
Baseball Team, which was purchased by an individual
named LESLIE M. WEBER, supposedly on money loaned to him
by ZWILLMAN. ZWILLMAN has,on many occasions in the past,
allegedly been connected in various ways with politicians
in Jersey City. Such associations have been set out in
previous memoranda.
A3SOCIATES
In referenced letter of January 28, 195d, it was
pointed out that one JOSEPH G. BOZZO of Paterson, N. J.,
when testifying before the Senate Crime Investigating
Committee on August 18, 1951, admitted that he knew
numerous of the racketeers in whom the Committee were
interested. At the same time, BOZZO stated that he had
known ZWILLMAN for some fifteen years, and that he had
solicited ZWILLMAN's political aid on only one occasion,
which was during the 19h6 New Jersey campaign when BOZZO
worked to get support for HAROLD HOFFMAN, the Republican
gubernatorial candidate in the primaries.
Subsequently, BOZZO's name was brought into
the foreground during the recent 1953 New Jersey gubernatorial
election when it was brought out that BOZZO had contributed
$25,000.00 cash to the Republican Party in 19u9.
HAROLD HOFFMAN, who was Governor of New Jersey from nine-
teen thirty-five through nineteen thirty~seven, advised the
Senate Crime Investigating Committee that he had asked ZWILLMAN
for help in l9h6. He also stated that he had not met ZWILLMAN
until after he had left the governorship in 1937 and added
that ZWILLMAN had never made any improper requests of him.
When ZWILIMAN testified before this same Senate Comittee,
he was vague in his answers concerning numerous telephone
calls between himself and HOFFMAN.
It can be noted that ZWILLMAN's name has been
frequently injected into local political campaigns but no
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specific instances have been brought out other than that
admitted by former governor HAROLD HOFFMAN. A Democratic
governor was elected in 1953 after which HAROLD HOFFMAN,
who was Director of the_Employment Security Division, a
big political job in New Jersey, was suspended for
alleged irregularities.
died from a heart attack.
Though ZWILLMAN and HOFFMAN were associated, the
actual closeness of the relationship is unknown.
CARL HOLDERMAN, who was recently named the
State Commissioner of Labor and Industry for New Jersey,
received newspaper publicity concerning a meeting he
allegedly had with ZWILLMAN during the l9h9 City Commission
campaign in Newark. Newspaper publicity resulted at which
time it was stated the New Jersey Law Enforcement Council
was studying an unsigned statement concerning such a meeting.
HOLDERMAN, prominent in Democratic Party politics, stated
that he had had no specific meeting with ZHILLMAN during
the l9h9 campaign and if he ever did meet with him, it was
in a regular campaign meeting attended by numerous
individuals, the identity of whom he would have no idea,
except that they were Party workers.
LEGITIMATE AND ILLEGITIMAIE §Q§lHE§§ES
Referenced letter of January 28, 195k commented
that ZWlLLMAN,in testifying before the Senate Comittee,
admitted that he had about six or seven hundred washing
machine units, which were located at apartments in Northern
New Jersey.
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disclosed, but he desired to relate the following information
which came to his attention through current publicity
resulti from apparent irre es within the Federal
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obt conces ons coin-operated washing
machines in apartment houses. The business flourished
until 19h? when a newly established firm, the Federal
Automatic Company, Evans Terminal Road, Hillside, H. J.,
as set u b a Mr. IRVING BLUM, an attorney.stated that after this latterfirm was
es , e had difficulty in obtaining concessions
in new building projects. On each occasion, he determined
Q "'that the concessions had been granted to the Federal
1 '/ Automatic Company, even though he was certain that his own
firm was of a larger commission to the owner or the
of the company owncis, who suggested heavoid the new building proaects as there is no point in
fighting the mob. You don d yourself someday in the Passaic River". ho at the time
didn't understand the statement comp e sly, felt that suchtion was probably obtained by the other owner,-who was ctuall a bookmaker but who had only
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