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Trenton Priest Targeted By Threatening Letter Incident
In Trenton on January 23 two men attempted to enter the residence of Rev Father Porvige, pastor of St Joachims Roman Catholic Church, after receiving a December 51 threat signed by the Black Hand ordering $300. The men, who claimed to be from an Philadelphia committee, sought admission with a forged note. the priest refused, and the men left insolently. Local officials note no Italian in Trenton is connected to the incident and report strained relations with the community remain.
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