A New Era of Incorruptible Law Enforcement
Even Capone's generous contributions and philanthropic efforts, including soup kitchens and substantial public donations, could not salvage his tarnished image. One man, in particular, had grown weary of Capone's prolonged reign of violence and chaos in and around Chicago. Walter Strong, a publisher for the Chicago Daily News, had influential connections in very high places—presidential ones.
Strong reached out to President Herbert Hoover, urging him to address the rampant gang-related violence and bloodshed. Despite Capone's extensive bribery of law enforcement in Chicago, this time, they were determined to end it for good. President Hoover's FBI assumed authority shortly after, and Eliot Ness and his team entered the scene. Renowned for their unwavering integrity and spotless reputation, they posed a formidable challenge to Capone's once unassailable power. Capone's streak of luck was on the verge of shattering.
