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Jack Dempsey vs. Al Capone: Olean’s 1926 “Little Chicago” Confrontation

By Stephen L. Cocca - March 30, 2022

Did Olean’s police chief Jack Dempsey actually arrest Al Capone?  We take a look at the theories and evidence.

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