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April Capone Almon

On November 6, 2007, April Capone Almon apparently defeated five term mayor, Joseph A. Maturo, Jr. by 21 votes.

Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan

"Al Capone's Hideout", an Upper Madawaska Theatre Group production, is a musical comedy based on the true story of Al Capone's stay in the area in 1942, when he and his gang hid out near Quadeville, Ontario.

Dogg Food

This led to a response record by Capone-N-Noreaga, Mobb Deep & Tragedy Khadafi called "L.A., L.A.", with a music video in which impersonated Dogg Pound members were thrown off the Queensboro Bridge.

Dominic Capone

In 2011, Dominic Capone enters into licensing agreement for Capone's Secret Family Recipes with Capo's Restaurant Las Vegas owner Nico Santucci to manufacture and distribute the Capo's Capone Family Secret brand of Italian specialty foods and sauces.

Edward J. O'Hare

When Francesco de Pinedo performed his famous transatlantic flight in 1927, Capone was among the first to push forward and shake his hand upon his arrival in Chicago.

Extreme World Wrestling

Newer members would be inducted throughout the shows, such as Alex Shane, Jonny Storm, The New Breed, Frankie Capone and The Flatliner.

George Scalise

Horan, however, initially attempted to avoid being put under the influence of Capone and his Chicago Outfit.

In 1933, Horan was accused by former Illinois Attorney General Edward J. Brundage of consorting with gangster Al Capone and seeking to improperly influence James H. Wilkerson, the judge overseeing Capone's 1931 tax evasion trial.

Krig-ha, Bandolo!

It was the first album of many to feature Paulo Coelho as Raul Seixas' songwriting partner, and features some of Raul Seixas' greatest hits, such as "Mosca na Sopa", "Metamorfose Ambulante", "Al Capone" and "Ouro de Tolo".

Louis Campagna

Campagna was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, in Hillside, Illinois, in what observers described as the most lavish mob funeral since Capone's death.

Mr. Capone-E

, Mr. Capone-E signed over 30 artists including heavy-hitters like the iconic Bizzy Bone and Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Suga Free, MC Eiht and Lil Flip.

N.O.R.E.

Santiago's career began to take off in 1996, while under the pseudonym Noreaga (after Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega), as part of the duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside friend and fellow Queens-based rapper Capone (whom he met while serving time in prison).

N.O.R.E. is perhaps best known for being one half of the East Coast hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside fellow Queens-based rapper Capone, as well as his solo singles "Superthug", "Banned from T.V.", "Nothin'", "Oye Mi Canto" and "Mas Maiz", among several others.

Ralph Capone

In the 1930s, Capone purchased a home and later was a silent partner in a hotel/tavern in Mercer, Wisconsin.

Ralph Capone is portrayed by actor Ed O'Ross, in the 1987 film, The Verne Miller Story, and by actor Titus Welliver in the 1990 television movie, The Lost Capone.

Renee Lane

She defeated Dr. Francis Byrne, brother of New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne in the primary election, and Republican Carmine Capone, the Mayor of Orange, New Jersey in the general election.

Roger Touhy

In 1933, Capone had corrupt law enforcement officers arrest Touhy for the kidnapping of William A. Hamm, the brewery heir.

Son of Scarface

Chris W. Knight, who also goes by Chris Knight Capone, is seeking DNA samples from Capone to conclusively prove his family relationship.

Student of the Game

"Faces of Death" contains a sample of "Banned from T.V.", as performed by Noreaga and produced by Swizz Beatz.

The Night Chicago Died

The East Side is not one of these "sides" of town, but in reality is a neighborhood located on the South Side, several miles away from where Al Capone lived (at 7244 South Prairie Avenue).

The War Report

The album features the classics "L.A. L.A."; "T.O.N.Y."; "Neva Die Alone"; "Driver's Seat"; "Illegal Life"; "Capone Bone"; "Bloody Money"; "Closer"; "Iraq (See The World)"; and Noreaga's dedication to Capone, "Live on, Live Long." Tragedy Khadafi was in many ways the mastermind behind the project and was at the time considered an unofficial third member.

You Came Up

You Came Up is the third single from rapper Big Punisher, produced by Rockwilder and featuring Noreaga.


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