On the fateful evening of July 28, 1931, the vibrant streets of Harlem's Little Italy bore witness to a tragic event that would send shockwaves through the city.
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Owney “The Killer” Madden Owner Of Harlem’s Cotton Club, 1925-1931
Owen Vincent Madden, December 18, 1891 – April 24, 1965, known as Owney Madden and nicknamed "The Killer", was a leading underworld figure in Manhattan, most notable for his involvement in organized crime during Prohibition.Continue reading
Harlem’s Walter Winchell, “One Of The Most Powerful Men In America,” 1897 – 1972 (Video)
Walter Winchell (real name was ne Winschel or Winschel), April 7, 1897 – February 20, 1972, was an American newspaper and radio gossip commentator, famous for attempting to destroy the careers of people both private and public whom he disliked.Continue reading
