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Secret societies of crime in Naples and America
A historical essay traces the Black Hand, Mafia, and Camorra, arguing they threaten American society. It details their origins in Italian history, the structure of the Camorra and Mafia, and their methods, including extortion and violence. The piece discusses calls for stronger laws, federal cooperation, and expanded secret service to curb the groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hand
MAFIA
Camorra
America
Eart
Italy
Naples
Sicily
Mack
Peres
Napoleon
Frederick the First
Bourbon
Selly
Ponteleone
Palermo
Scagnoxal
Shirk
Man
Gaspar
Mafiusl
Monte Pelagrino
J& Mountain
Societa Nera
Black Society
Spain
Bassa
Tammany Hall
Mafia mi Citta
Mafia di Campaign
Ricotta
Dive Keepers
Criminila
Cabmen
Autonats, Inc
Casea
Alta Mafia
Rafaello Paliexolo
Emanuele Notarbartolo
Ence
Nteeh
Nik Real
Cuevolos
Vicolo del Pallonetto
New York
Minianioner Bingham Fe
Mormeicar Ton