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Earl 'Hymie' Weiss

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The Resume

    (January 25, 1898-October 11, 1926)
    Born in Chicago, Illinois
    Birth name was Earl Wojciechowski
    Member of the North Side Gang in Prohibition era Chicago and bitter rival of Al Capone
    Promoted to head of the North Side Gang after the assassination of Dion O'Banion (November 10, 1924)
    Ambushed and murdered via Thompson submachine gun and shotgun at the corner of State and Divisions Streets by Capone gang members at age 28

Why he might be annoying:

    His family changed its name to Weiss, so many thought the Polish-American was Jewish (he was Roman Catholic).
    He was involved in illicit activities such as bootlegging, loan sharking, extortion, bribery and murder.
    Though severely wounding him, he failed in his attempt to murder Capone's mentor Johnny Torrio. (Jan. 24, 1925)
    He stated he would call a truce with Capone if O'Banion's murderers were bumped off, a condition that infuriated Capone.
    After attending a trial of a colleague (where he paid off the jury) he was 'hit' in broad daylight on a busy street corner (a bodyguard also died and three were wounded).
    The North Side Gang remained a thorn in Capone's side after his death when Bugs Moran took control of the gang.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He survived several assassination attempts.
    His peace offering was sincere, but Capone refused to give up the men who knocked off his mentor and boss O'Banion.
    He suffered from arterial cancer, which caused blinding headaches, dizziness, and fainting spells.
    Certain the cancer would eventually kill him, he stated 'I don't expect to live long, but I expect to live long enough.'
    He didn't - he was hit eight times and died without anyone ever going to trial for his murder.
    He earned the distinction as 'the only man Al Capone was ever truly afraid of.'

Credit: Scar Tactics


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 53 Votes: 83.02% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 86 Votes: 63.95% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 54 Votes: 68.52% Annoying