The Mafia in Sicily Its origins and Omerta code explained
The piece surveys how Mafia violence in Palermo reflects a system based on Omerta, omerta, and local fault lines. It traces origins in medieval Sicily, explains the mafia’s lack of formal organization, and details its protection racket, social code, and impact on justice, law, and emigration to America.
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Pitre
Mafia
Mafiasedda
Signor
Franchetti
Sicily
Poeuliari
Italy
Tte
Mafia Emigration Strengthens Crime Across Oceans
The article argues Sicilian Mafiosi increasingly move to America, expanding the Black Hand with false passports and money. It notes omerta crosses borders, while Sicily-born murderers may evade punishment. Lieut. Petrosino’s death could lead to a dubious trial and likely no conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Giausephe Petrosino
New York
Lieut. Petrosino
America
Sicily
Palermo
Scilly
Island
Mafia
Petrosino
Paper mill plans spark Idaho development drive
An official Spokane report notes W C Day and E C Day have acquired a patent for 160 acres near Kooskia Idaho via John Willis to build a pulp and paper mill and cement plant with an initial $1 million outlay. Additional $1 million plants by W H Goodenough and C B Pride aim near Spokane to boost Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad tonnage.
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W. H. Goodenough
Hamilton
C. BR. Pride
Appleton
Wis
Spokane
Paper Trust
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Bitter Root Mountains
Panhandle
Idaho
Milwaukee
Patterson vetoes liquor search bill in Tennessee
Nashville May 4 at 7 51 this morning the general assembly adjourned sine die after a long session. Governor Patterson vetoed the measure authorizing search of suspected liquor depositories and seizure of liquor found. The house postponed further action sealing the veto.
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Nashville
Tenn
General Assembly of Tennessee
Tennessee
Patterson
WET FORCES TRYING TO STAVE OFF DEFEAT
Terra Haute Indiana May 4 The Terre Haute liquor dealers association has drafted a petition to the city council for an ordinance to reduce saloons by half The limit would be one license for every 500 population bringing total licenses to about 140 from 270 now The plan retires current licensees to curb anti county dry movement ahead of a county option vote
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Terra Haute
Ind
Terre Haute
Constantinople’s history and the rise of its empire
The article traces Constantinople Byzantium from Greek trading roots to a capital of the eastern Roman Empire. It notes the city’s strategic location linking Europe and Asia, its religious schism, crusader sacking, and 1453 fall to the Ottoman Turks. It ends praising early Moslem conquerors’ prowess and contrasts gunpowder with traditional sword power.
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Boston Globe
Constantinople
Byzantium
Abdul Hamid
B.C
Black Sea
Golden Horn
Rome
Constantine
Imoclellan
Europe
Asia
Nicomedia
Troy
Chrysopolis
Scutari
Spain
Italy
Greece
Africa
Egypt
Syria
Danube
Ford Fined and Mason Dismissed in Clayton Street Altercation
Yesterday morning Mayor Dorsey dismissed the cases against Jim Ford and Will Mason arising from a clash on Clayton street. Mason was fined two dollars and Ford ten dollars in connection with the incident.
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Ford
Mason
Dorsey
Jim Ford
Will Mason
Clayton Street
Anniversary of Holmes Birthday at Sanders Cambridge
The Boston Herald notes the hundredth anniversary of Oliver Wendell Holmes born in Boston and to be celebrated next Tuesday at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge. It profiles Holmes as a town poet and moral humorist who bridged Puritan inheritance with urban wit and modern thought.
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Boston Herald
Holmes
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Boston
New England
Onne Bradstreet
Prior
Pope
Addison
Gay
Mini
Bryant
Lowell
Longfellow
Coca Cola Trade Mark Case Ends With Injunction
Col. John B. Gamble returns from Toccoa after Judge Kimsey grants a permanent injunction against Falls City Manufacturing Co. in the Athens Coca Cola Bottling Co. vs Falls City case over Coca Cola trade mark use. The ruling, dated May 4 1909, orders perpetual restraint from using the Coca Cola name on beverages and containers and awards costs to the plaintiffs.
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Col
John B. Gamble
Toccoa
Kimsey
Athens Coca Cola Bottling Co
Falls City Manufacturing Co
Coca Cola
Toccoa Company
Athens
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Col. Gamble
Messrs
T. S. Mell
Robert McMullen
Georgia
Kinsey
Falls City Manufacturing Company
Falla City Manufacturing Co
Athens Coca Cola Bottling Company
Falla City Manufacturing Company
J. J. Kimsey
Superior Court
N. EB. C
Mell
Robi. McMillian
Atorneys
Aristocratic Dwarfs Arrive in Paris From Lonlect Letter
A Paris letter describes a lilliputian company brought to Paris comprising over 150 dwarfs none taller than 20 inches. The group includes well educated people and even a negro, with two leading members Count Primo Mabri and Moran Mabri. The manager chose the smallest individuals, making the colony a mix of aristocrats, peasants, and service workers.
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Paris
London
Iilliputian Company
Count Primo Mabri
Moran Mabri
Europe
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Grand Lama
M. Fallieros
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