Theodore "The Greek" Anton

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Young greek boxer. Son of John and Georgitsa Anton.Brother of James,Daniel and Nicholas.

Young Theodore begins his youth as an aspiring pugilist.In November 9,1907 Anton loses a battle by decision against one Henry Binno in Milwaukee,Wisconsin.On November 28,1908, Bobby Welsh of Cincinnati defeats Anton in Milwaukee.After many sucesses, the losses begin to accumulate and Theodore throws in the towel.Not like most boxers,Theodore also had brains with his brawn.He is a thrifty person who puts away all his winnings. With his winnings he purchases real estate, notably in Cicero.He owns most of the 4800 block on West 22nd street.The Hawthorne Hotel,Smoke shop,The Anton hotel and The Anton restaurant were all his.In 1926 he purchasesthe southwest corner of Mannheim road and 22nd street,Westchester for $50,000.Before his death, Anton had planned to build a five story building worth $250,000 on this site.

Theodore Anton the boxer

It is well known that once the gangsters are pushed out of Chicago by Mayor Dever,most will flee to Cicero.

Anton and his brother Nick are well acquainted with the underworls types.Most boxers come across people in the underworld who are their managers.Torrio, Capone and the lot, have all backed a boxer at one time or another.

Anton becomes good friends with Capone.The gangsters move in the Hawthorne, making it their headquarters.It's also good business for Anton, who profits from visitors and tourists who eat in his restaurant during the Hawthorne Sportsman track races.

Many times Capone visits Anton at his restaurant to have a cup of coffee and just shoot the breeze.

In 1926 Anton had placed a restraining order on the police for having raided his hotel.Police searched out Capone there, after Assitant State Prosecutor William McSwiggin was machinegunned along with his drinking buddies. (They were hit by Al himself or members of the Capone gang).

On May 6,1926 ,the tables are turned as a special grand jury returns an indictment against Anton on being the keeper of a disorderly house.(Hawthorne Hotel).

Anton in police custody

Anton is last seen alive on Sunday, November 28,1926. That evening, he left with a large sum of cash and rings worth $1,500. His wife was distraught as to where her husband could have went.She claimed he had no enemies.His brother Nick was contacted to shed some light on Anton's whereabouts.The two had been quarreling a few days before his disappearance.

A big drop in business in his hotels were probably due to raids and especially because of the Hymie Weiss' eight carload machingunning caravan, who raked the facades of Anton's buildings.This definitely was bad advertising for his businesses.

Some disagreements with his gangster guests surely ensued these events.

It had been recently uncovered that Anton was fed up with the trouble his gangster associations were bringing him.He had changed the name of Hawthorne Hotel and re-christened it The Western Hotel.

Many claim the Northsiders took Anton away one night and killed him for revenge.His relatives alive today claimed that their relative, Anton was very good friends with Al and would never have been killed by him.

December 3,1926, Theodore Anton's blood soaked coat was found beneath the Seeger bridge on the drainage canal, a mile west of Des Plaines,Illinois.

A young man by the name of C. Seeger noticed blood a few days before and told his father who passed it off.The young man decided to investigate further. He found the coat that bore the name " T. ANTON"

Also nearby were a pair of boots sunk halfway into sand. The canal was dragged for any signs of the body, but none came up. Anton's fully loaded gun was found. A makeshift grave was seemingly made ,but it wasn't deep enough because of the hard cold ground, leading investigators to believe that Anton's body was buried elsewhere.Many foot prints where found around these personal items.The killers had been working in their bare feet.

The Anton Hotel

Meantime a few bodies killed in similar style turned up in the morgue.Anton's brothers gave them a negative nod.

January 5,1927 the body of Theodore Anton is finally found in a shallow grave in Burham. This was the first time gangsters took extreme steps to hide the remains of a hit. Anton's body was covered in lime.This way the killers hoped his body would disintergrate faster.A paper bag filled with quick lime covered his head.

The name of the Meyer Davis company 1336 Roosevelt road was printed on the bag.The police deduced that the lime was purchased there.

The body was identified by Anton's tell tale cauliflower ears and by the ring which had his wife's maiden name inscribed (Irene Touria). His third finger on the right hand had been cut off.This finger was where Anton always wore his flashy $1,500 ring.That ring and the $2,000 he had on him when last seen was also gone. The coroner's physician located a bullet in the head and that it had been fired into his left eye. A rope fastened to his thigh suggests his body was dragged out of the creek, which proved too shallow and later buried in another location.There was talk that Al cried like a baby upon hearing of his good friend's demise.

Some wonder if Nick decided enough was enough and threw the gangsters out of his hotels thus creating some sort of riff between Al and his boys.You be the judge.

Hole where Anton's decomposing body was found in quick lime.

Anton's body is buried without the gangster fanfare.

1929 Cicero listing with Anton's brothers as owners of his hotels (Dan and Nick). His wife Irene is also listed.

Mirror/ Button from Anton's restaurant

Nick Anton continues on with the business and has his share of troubles with the law,especially immigration who want him sent back to his native Greece. The Hawthorne is renamed the Western and later in the 30's becomes the Surburban Hotel. In it's final years, it becomes part of the Towne Hotel owned by Joe Aiuppa when it burns down in the late 60's.The Anton Hotel later becomes the Alton before it's eventual demolition.


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Son of John and Georgitsa Anton.Brother of James,Daniel and Nicholas. Young Theodore begins his youth as an aspiring pugilist.In November 9,1907 Anton loses a battle by decision against one Henry Binno in Milwaukee,Wisconsin.On November 28,1908, Bobby Welsh of Cincinnati defeats Anton in Milwaukee.After many sucesses, the losses begin to accumulate and Theodore throws in the towel.Not like most boxers,Theodore also had brains with his brawn.He is a thrifty person who puts away all his winnings. With his winnings he purchases real estate, notably in Cicero.He owns most of the 4800 block on West 22nd street.The Hawthorne Hotel,Smoke shop,The Anton hotel and The Anton restaurant were all his.In 1926 he purchasesthe southwest corner of Mannheim road and 22nd street,Westchester for $50,000.Before his death, Anton had planned to build a five story building worth $250,000 on this site. Theodore Anton the boxer It is well known that once the gangsters are pushed out of Chicago by Mayor Dever,most will flee to Cicero. Anton and his brother Nick are well acquainted with the underworls types.Most boxers come across people in the underworld who are their managers.Torrio, Capone and the lot, have all backed a boxer at one time or another. Anton becomes good friends with Capone.The gangsters move in the Hawthorne, making it their headquarters.It's also good business for Anton, who profits from visitors and tourists who eat in his restaurant during the Hawthorne Sportsman track races. Many times Capone visits Anton at his restaurant to have a cup of coffee and just shoot the breeze. In 1926 Anton had placed a restraining order on the police for having raided his hotel.Police searched out Capone there, after Assitant State Prosecutor William McSwiggin was machinegunned along with his drinking buddies. (They were hit by Al himself or members of the Capone gang). On May 6,1926 ,the tables are turned as a special grand jury returns an indictment against Anton on being the keeper of a disorderly house.(Hawthorne Hotel). Anton in police custody Anton is last seen alive on Sunday, November 28,1926. That evening, he left with a large sum of cash and rings worth $1,500. His wife was distraught as to where her husband could have went.She claimed he had no enemies.His brother Nick was contacted to shed some light on Anton's whereabouts.The two had been quarreling a few days before his disappearance. A big drop in business in his hotels were probably due to raids and especially because of the Hymie Weiss' eight carload machingunning caravan, who raked the facades of Anton's buildings.This definitely was bad advertising for his businesses. Some disagreements with his gangster guests surely ensued these events. It had been recently uncovered that Anton was fed up with the trouble his gangster associations were bringing him.He had changed the name of Hawthorne Hotel and re-christened it The Western Hotel. Many claim the Northsiders took Anton away one night and killed him for revenge.His relatives alive today claimed that their relative, Anton was very good friends with Al and would never have been killed by him. December 3,1926, Theodore Anton's blood soaked coat was found beneath the Seeger bridge on the drainage canal, a mile west of Des Plaines,Illinois. A young man by the name of C. Seeger noticed blood a few days before and told his father who passed it off.The young man decided to investigate further. He found the coat that bore the name " T. ANTON" Also nearby were a pair of boots sunk halfway into sand. The canal was dragged for any signs of the body, but none came up. Anton's fully loaded gun was found. A makeshift grave was seemingly made ,but it wasn't deep enough because of the hard cold ground, leading investigators to believe that Anton's body was buried elsewhere.Many foot prints where found around these personal items.The killers had been working in their bare feet. The Anton Hotel Meantime a few bodies killed in similar style turned up in the morgue.Anton's brothers gave them a negative nod. January 5,1927 the body of Theodore Anton is finally found in a shallow grave in Burham. This was the first time gangsters took extreme steps to hide the remains of a hit. Anton's body was covered in lime.This way the killers hoped his body would disintergrate faster.A paper bag filled with quick lime covered his head. The name of the Meyer Davis company 1336 Roosevelt road was printed on the bag.The police deduced that the lime was purchased there. The body was identified by Anton's tell tale cauliflower ears and by the ring which had his wife's maiden name inscribed (Irene Touria). His third finger on the right hand had been cut off.This finger was where Anton always wore his flashy $1,500 ring.That ring and the $2,000 he had on him when last seen was also gone. The coroner's physician located a bullet in the head and that it had been fired into his left eye. A rope fastened to his thigh suggests his body was dragged out of the creek, which proved too shallow and later buried in another location.There was talk that Al cried like a baby upon hearing of his good friend's demise. Some wonder if Nick decided enough was enough and threw the gangsters out of his hotels thus creating some sort of riff between Al and his boys.You be the judge. Hole where Anton's decomposing body was found in quick lime. Anton's body is buried without the gangster fanfare. 1929 Cicero listing with Anton's brothers as owners of his hotels (Dan and Nick). His wife Irene is also listed. Mirror/ Button from Anton's restaurant Nick Anton continues on with the business and has his share of troubles with the law,especially immigration who want him sent back to his native Greece. The Hawthorne is renamed the Western and later in the 30's becomes the Surburban Hotel. In it's final years, it becomes part of the Towne Hotel owned by Joe Aiuppa when it burns down in the late 60's.The Anton Hotel later becomes the Alton before it's eventual demolition.