The Resilience of the North Side Gang
While Capone had successfully established his influence over law enforcement and maintained a stranglehold on the illicit alcohol trade, his supremacy faced an unforeseen challenge. Amid all his schemes involving political bribery, police ownership, and bootlegging dominance, the North Side Gang remained an enduring nuisance. Under the leadership of Bugs Moran, they proved to be a persistent thorn in Capone’s side, continually making life difficult for the notorious gangster.
As Valentine’s Day approached, Capone decided to send Moran a not-so-subtle message. This act would set the stage for a significant turning point in their ongoing rivalry, as tensions escalated between the Chicago Outfit, led by Capone, and the North Side Gang. Despite his formidable control over various aspects of Chicago’s underworld, Capone couldn’t completely eliminate the challenge posed by Moran’s gang, making their confrontations all the more intense and impactful on the criminal landscape of the era.
