Mafia history: Eugene Canevari deposition




Regarding its past auction items RR Auction is known for a wide range or collectibles from various areas of interest. Collectors all over the world are always eager to check out their online catalogues and see what new and exciting memorabilia they can purchase. For instance, when it comes to America’s bootlegging period, the auction house has managed to gather plenty of gangster memorabilia and collectibles.

It was only in July 2013 when they sold a deposition given by Eugene Canevari related to the infamous mobster Dutch Schultz who was assassinated by the Mafia in 1935. According to RR Auction, the lawsuit this deposition was used for referenced an incident that Canevari had with Schultz on June 18, 1931. The deposition is a two page, 8 X 13 inches large and despite the expected document wear it was sold for $264. The two sheets are joined at the top by a paperclip.

As it was stated by RR Auction, the lawsuit took place in 1935 and the deposition was given on 14 February 1935. In part, the deposition reads “Mr. Troy asked me about taking the money from Flegenheimer at the station house on June 18, 1931…Flegenheimer had told me that I didn’t have any right to take that money from him, and I insisted that I did. I remember hearing Salke say that Flegenheimer told him to take the money and let him run.”

As it turns out, on June 18 Shultz was involved in a gunfight in New York with two detectives, Julius Salke and Stephen DiRosa. The gunfight ended with Shultz arrest and he was found carrying $19,000 with which he tried to bribe his way out of that situation. However, the money was confiscated by Canevari when the detectives brought Shultz back to the station.

This is just an example of the amazing items that are available in RR Auction’s lot sales and events. Collectors can always check the company’s website, their social media posts or online catalogues for constantly updated information.

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