The Society Of The Banana In Ohio

Author : Shane W. Croston
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439676332

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The Society of the Banana in Ohio by Shane W. Croston Pdf

A notorious case of terror and extortion in the Buckeye State In the early 1900s, a criminal society known as the Black Hand became feared across the United States as it extorted hard-working immigrants. In 1908, Agostino Iannarino received a series of threatening letters and when he refused to pay, a bomb exploded at the entrance of his Columbus home. His family fled to Sicily only to continue receiving threats. The following year, U.S. Post Office Inspectors learned that a Black Hand gang called the Society of the Banana was headquartered in Marion, Ohio, and authorities attempted to put an end to the violent outrages occurring across the Midwest. Revealing twenty-four extortion letters written by members of the Society of the Banana, author Shane W. Croston details factual and fatal accounts of the Black Hand.

Author : Shane W. Croston
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467152006

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The Society of the Banana in Ohio: A History of the Black Hand by Shane W. Croston Pdf

A notorious case of terror and extortion in the Buckeye State In the early 1900s, a criminal society known as the Black Hand became feared across the United States as it extorted hard-working immigrants. In 1908, Agostino Iannarino received a series of threatening letters and when he refused to pay, a bomb exploded at the entrance of his Columbus home. His family fled to Sicily only to continue receiving threats. The following year, U.S. Post Office Inspectors learned that a Black Hand gang called the Society of the Banana was headquartered in Marion, Ohio, and authorities attempted to put an end to the violent outrages occurring across the Midwest. Revealing twenty-four extortion letters written by members of the Society of the Banana, author Shane W. Croston details factual and fatal accounts of the Black Hand.

Author : Robert M. Lombardo
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780252076756

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The Black Hand by Robert M. Lombardo Pdf

Unraveling the truth about the sinister extortion scheme that preyed on innocent Chicagoans

Author : William Oldfield,Victoria Bruce
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781501171215

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Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society by William Oldfield,Victoria Bruce Pdf

The “fascinating…great-grandson’s account” (The Wall Street Journal) of the US postal inspector who brought to justice the deadly Black Hand is “unputdownable” (Library Journal, starred review). Before the emergence of prohibition-era gangsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, there was the Black Hand: an early twentieth-century Sicilian-American crime ring that preyed on immigrants from the old country. In those days, the FBI was in its infancy, and local law enforcement were clueless against the dangers. Terrorized victims rarely spoke out, and the criminals ruled with terror—until Inspector Frank Oldfield came along. In 1899, Oldfield became America’s 156th Post Office Inspector—joining the ranks of the most powerful federal law enforcement agents in the country. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the unconventional Oldfield brilliantly took down train robbers, murderers, and embezzlers from Ohio to New York to Maryland. Oldfield was finally able to penetrate the dreaded Black Hand when a tip-off put him onto the most epic investigation of his career, culminating in the 1909 capture of sixteen mafiosos in a case that spanned four states, two continents—and ended in the first international organized crime conviction in the country. Hidden away by the Oldfield family for one hundred years and covered-up by rival factions in the early 20th century Post Office Department, this incredible true story out of America’s turn-of-the-century heartland will captivate all lovers of history and true crime. “I tip my hat to Inspector Oldfield. He was way ahead of his time and his efforts are magnificently relived in this book” (Daniel L. Mihalko, former Postal Inspector in Charge, Congressional & Public Affairs).

Author : William Oldfield,Victoria Bruce
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781501171222

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Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society by William Oldfield,Victoria Bruce Pdf

The “fascinating…great-grandson’s account” (The Wall Street Journal) of the US postal inspector who brought to justice the deadly Black Hand is “unputdownable” (Library Journal, starred review). Before the emergence of prohibition-era gangsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, there was the Black Hand: an early twentieth-century Sicilian-American crime ring that preyed on immigrants from the old country. In those days, the FBI was in its infancy, and local law enforcement were clueless against the dangers. Terrorized victims rarely spoke out, and the criminals ruled with terror—until Inspector Frank Oldfield came along. In 1899, Oldfield became America’s 156th Post Office Inspector—joining the ranks of the most powerful federal law enforcement agents in the country. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the unconventional Oldfield brilliantly took down train robbers, murderers, and embezzlers from Ohio to New York to Maryland. Oldfield was finally able to penetrate the dreaded Black Hand when a tip-off put him onto the most epic investigation of his career, culminating in the 1909 capture of sixteen mafiosos in a case that spanned four states, two continents—and ended in the first international organized crime conviction in the country. Hidden away by the Oldfield family for one hundred years and covered-up by rival factions in the early 20th century Post Office Department, this incredible true story out of America’s turn-of-the-century heartland will captivate all lovers of history and true crime. “I tip my hat to Inspector Oldfield. He was way ahead of his time and his efforts are magnificently relived in this book” (Daniel L. Mihalko, former Postal Inspector in Charge, Congressional & Public Affairs).

Author : David Meyers,Elise Meyers Walker
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439671818

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Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate by David Meyers,Elise Meyers Walker Pdf

Organized crime was born in the back of a fruit store in Marion. Before America saw headlines about the Capone Mob, the Purple Gang and Murder Inc., the specter of the Black Hand terrorized nearly every major city. Fears that the Mafia had reached our shores and infiltrated every Italian immigrant community kept police alert and citizens on edge. It was only a matter of time before these professed Robin Hoods formed a band. And when they did, the eyes of the world turned to Ohio, particularly when the local Black Hand outfit known as the Society of the Banana went on trial. Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker unfold this first and nearly forgotten chapter on crime syndicate history.

Author : Ohio State Horticultural Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Horticulture
ISBN : UCAL:B2951087

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Proceedings of the Ohio State Horticultural Society by Ohio State Horticultural Society Pdf

Author : Paul Robbins
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 2736 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781452265582

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Encyclopedia of Environment and Society by Paul Robbins Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Environment and Society brings together multiplying issues, concepts, theories, examples, problems, and policies, with the goal of clearly explicating an emerging way of thinking about people and nature. With more than 1,200 entries written by experts from incredibly diverse fields, this innovative resource is a first step toward diving into the deep pool of emerging knowledge. The five volumes of this Encyclopedia represent more than a catalogue of terms. Rather, they capture the spirit of the moment, a fascinating time when global warming and genetic engineering represent only two of the most obvious examples of socio-environmental issues.

Author : Iowa State Horticultural Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Horticultural societies
ISBN : HARVARD:32044103120770

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Transactions of the Iowa State Horticultural Society for ... by Iowa State Horticultural Society Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Tariff
ISBN : UCAL:B5143282

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Schedule 8 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Tariff
ISBN : MINN:31951D035245234

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Schedule 16 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance Pdf

Author : Society for Military History (U.S.). Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Military history
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018324264

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Selected Papers from the 1992 (59th Annual) Meeting of the Society for Military History Hosted by the Command and Staff College of the Marine Corps University by Society for Military History (U.S.). Meeting Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1796 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Tariff
ISBN : UCAL:B2952570

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Tariff Readjustment by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1790 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Tariff
ISBN : UFL:31262088975189

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Tariff Readjustment--1929 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means Pdf

Author : Michigan State Horticultural Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Horticulture
ISBN : UOM:39015071507985

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Annual Report of the Secretary of the State Horticultural Society of Michigan by Michigan State Horticultural Society Pdf