Originally Posted by Sullycantwell
Originally Posted by Toodoped
Maranzano gave Capone and Chicago their own seat on the commission with their own vote (aside from the Genoveses) and in fact, younger bosses like Giancana didnt care much about the NY commission. Some sources say that by the 1950's or 60s Chicago allegedly controlled everything west of the Mississippi River, hence their problems with the Bonannos.

The commission didn't exist until after Maranzano's death.


There obviously WAS "governo centrale", according to Gentile. Each family controlled its own city but under one boss of bosses. The only thing that later changed was the nixing of the boss of bosses position and also smaller families being represented by bigger ones.

Mongol General: Conan, what is best in life?

Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.