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Italian Mob Forms to Fight Black Hand Threats on Orange Avenue
The text describes fear on Orange Avenue and a protest by local Italians forming the White Hand society to combat alleged Black Hand violence. It mentions murders near Cleveland and a series of threats against businessman Frank De French, who refused to pay extortion and faced further danger. The narrative ties fear, community action, and organized response in a neighborhood long haunted by crime.
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Orange Avenue
House of Death
Laporte
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Gunness
Black Hand
Mayfield Road
Italy
White Hand Society
Cleveland
Frank de French
Coltman Road
de Frenth
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