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The Schofield Flower Shop murder of Dean O'Banion

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January 14, 2019

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In the early years of prohibition, the north-side and the south-side gangs fought for control of Chicago's illegal liquor trade. The murder of Dean O'Banion, also known as Dion O'Banion, a mob boss and florist, sparked all out war which included infamous mobsters such as Johnny Torrio and Al 'Scarface' Capone.

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