Again, according to insider/insiders, Masseria allegedly explained to Capone all of the rules and hierarchy of the Cosa Nostra organization shortly before he became officially a made man during the ceremony. Yes, Capone used that membership so he can reach out to other families from around the country and also created his own "unique" family, but he was probably made with a traditional induction. Later, as I already said regarding the unique family, the Chicago family had both types of inductions, depending on the time period and also on the crew or group from which the current boss came from (meaning whether he was more Sicilian oriented or Mainlander), such as the traditional or non-traditional. We have some info of made guys being inducted during the 1940's with the non-traditional ceremony, same as the 1950's and 60's, but on the other hand we also have some other sources claiming that there were possibly some traditional inductions also during the 50's and obviously later during the 70's and 80's. Some researchers still question the traditional vs non-traditional subject and also believe that during the 90's DiFronzo allegedly brought back the non-traditional way. That same type of induction is explained in details with the help of informers since the 1960's.

I also see that many of you mentioned the Unione Siciliani organization and to be honest, that same group started as legit organization but with the help of wealth and power, many mafiosi entered that same organization and even became presidents, or as they were usually labelled during those days as "leaders of Italians". The so-called "White Hand" organization was also no different than the Unione Siciliani, meaning many Cosa Nostra guys were members of the group, fighting against all independent vice bosses and extortionists.


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.