1898 in organized crime
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See also: 1897 in organized crime, other events of 1898, 1899 in organized crime and the list of 'years in Organized Crime'.
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[edit] Events
- Antonio Morello, a member of the Morello-Terranova crime family, is killed by rival gang members.
- Jefferson Randolph Smith, crime boss in Skagway, Alaska shot dead by Vigilantes.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Births
- Vincent Drucci (Victor D'Ambrosio), Chicago North Side Gang
- Roger Touhy, Chicago Prohibition gangster
- Hymie Weiss (Earl Wajciechowsky), Chicago North Side Gang leader.
- Joseph Zerilli, Detroit Mafia Don, Commission member, and Eastside Gang member.
[edit] Deaths
- Antonio Morello, Morello-Terranova crime family member
- Jefferson R. Smith, con man crime boss
