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November 12, 1912
The New Haven Union
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In New York on Nov. 13, Assistant DA Frank Moss demands electric chair executions for four gunmen accused of killing Herman Rosenthal on orders from ex-Lt. Charles Becker, portraying them as ruthless protectors of gang leader Big Jack Zelig.
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DEMAND
GUNMEN'S
DEATHS
New York, Nov. 13.--Death in the electric chair was the penalty demanded today by Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss for Harry Horowitx, alias "Gyp the Blood;" Louis Rosenberg, alias "Lefty Louis;" Frank Muller, alias "Whitey Lewis," and Frank Cirofici, alias "Dago Frank,"
the four gunmen accused of murdering Herman Rosenthal at the command of ex-Police Lieutenant Charles Becker.
As Mr. Moss, who had conducted the case against the doomed Becker, proceeded, three of the gunmen cast sidelong glances at "Lefty Louie" who was reported on the verge of weakening and confessing as the result of influence brought upon him by his young wife.
Mr. Moss pictured the gunmen as blood thirsty wretches who, to protect their friend, "Big Jack" Zelig, the East Side gang leader, who was recently assassinated, took the commission to kill Rosenthal and that the payment of Becker's $1,000 for the murder was of secondary consideration.
Despite the menace attached to testifying against the gunmen, Mr. Moss said that the state could easily prove all its allegations against the men.
GUNMEN'S
DEATHS
New York, Nov. 13.--Death in the electric chair was the penalty demanded today by Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss for Harry Horowitx, alias "Gyp the Blood;" Louis Rosenberg, alias "Lefty Louis;" Frank Muller, alias "Whitey Lewis," and Frank Cirofici, alias "Dago Frank,"
the four gunmen accused of murdering Herman Rosenthal at the command of ex-Police Lieutenant Charles Becker.
As Mr. Moss, who had conducted the case against the doomed Becker, proceeded, three of the gunmen cast sidelong glances at "Lefty Louie" who was reported on the verge of weakening and confessing as the result of influence brought upon him by his young wife.
Mr. Moss pictured the gunmen as blood thirsty wretches who, to protect their friend, "Big Jack" Zelig, the East Side gang leader, who was recently assassinated, took the commission to kill Rosenthal and that the payment of Becker's $1,000 for the murder was of secondary consideration.
Despite the menace attached to testifying against the gunmen, Mr. Moss said that the state could easily prove all its allegations against the men.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Gunmen Trial
Rosenthal Murder
Death Penalty Demand
Becker Case
Gang Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Horowitx
Louis Rosenberg
Frank Muller
Frank Cirofici
Herman Rosenthal
Charles Becker
Frank Moss
Big Jack Zelig
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry Horowitx
Louis Rosenberg
Frank Muller
Frank Cirofici
Herman Rosenthal
Charles Becker
Frank Moss
Big Jack Zelig
Location
New York
Event Date
Nov. 13
Story Details
Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss demands the death penalty for four gunmen accused of murdering Herman Rosenthal on orders from ex-Police Lieutenant Charles Becker. Moss describes them as bloodthirsty killers protecting gang leader Big Jack Zelig, with Becker's $1,000 payment secondary. One gunman is reportedly weakening due to his wife's influence.