Foreign Language Press Service

Praise goes to the "Lehr and Wehrverein" for their stand, by insisting that, before the 4th of July Festival, a judge has to decide upon the constitutionality of the Militia's law, which went into effect July 1st. A company of ten men, under the leadership of Captain Bielefeld of th

Der Lehr und Wehr Verein had last night,at 54 West Lake Street, a very large and interesting meeting under the leadership of Herman Presser. Ben Butler from Massachusetts, and the clever advocates from Illinois and Michigan, also the two advocates willing to take over the defense fo

The Military Organizations marched out this morning with weapons and with colors flying, as previously announced. The streets through which the parade moved, were richly decorated with flags and bunting, and the people appeared in great masses, to witness the march of the magnificent body of

Member, A. R. Parsons, held a speech in the English language at the place of festival in which he said as follows:- "Lack of time and means make it ordinarily impossible for the workman and his family to participate in a celebration as it has been done in this one here. This was an

A short time ago the local Legal Aid Society was founded with the help of the Arbeiter Zeitung. The purpose of this society is to protect poor people, not versed in legal procedures of this country, against exploiting employers and swindlers. Two lawyers, Joseph W. Errant and Christ

Although the law suit of the Arbeiterbund vs. Mayor Roche resulted in Judge Tuley's decision forbidding the corrupt and venal police to disturb or prohibit any meetings of peaceful citizens, and although the judge stigmatized the procedure of the police as criminal and Mayor Roche and his hir

Murder on Tilden Ave. The saloon of Luigi Allegretti's saloon was the scene of the killing of one Italian and the wounding of another. The saloon is located at 56 Tilden Ave. in the heart of the Italian quarter. Calogero Di Martino was shot to death and Giovanni Ciarciro w

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The same group of Jews who recently gave false testimony for De Bartolo, did the same trick in Judge Underwood's court last Tuesday, but this time they went to assist Vincenzo D. Salvo, convince the court that Mr. V. E. Maggi owed him two week's pay. Judge Underwood would not be convinced and

The Grand Jury held De Bartolo guilty of attempted murder and turned him over to the criminal court for trial. His bonds were set at $1,500. The trial is set for the next session of the criminal court. The act of which De Bartolo is accused took place at the De Koven Hall, Oct. 6, 1

In the stink that is being raised by the current investigation into the graft activities of the Chicago Police Dept., the name of an Italian is brought to light. The Italian, Battista Pizzi, formerly of 396 S. Clark St. is now serving time in Joliet for placing a minor in a house of

The "Black Hand" in Chicago. The American press, always ready to exaggerate when it comes to the Italian, has been filling its columns with stories of the existence of a "Black Hand" Society in the Italian Colony of the city. Anthony Sbarbaro, an undertaker located at 183

The Black Hand Again. Luigi Capparelli, residing at 9457 Exchange Ave., South Chicago, received a black hand letter which he has turned over to the police who advised him to disregard it. He believes the letter, bearing a Pullman post-mark, was sent to him by certain perso

The Black Hand. Giovanni and Giuseppe Cannella of 85 Gault St., a few days ago received a threatening letter signed by the "Black Hand" demanding the payment of $300 under penalty of death. The brothers turned the letter over to the police who are now working with much det

The powerful and patriotic organization Unione Siciliana, was called by its president, Joseph Mirabella, for an extraordinary session to be held tomorrow, Sunday, at 2 P. M. The Italian Consul and many prominent Italians were also invited, to discuss the organization of a "White Han

In occasion of the birthday of H. M. Victor Emanuel II, King of Italy, which fell on November 11, a group of prominent Italians paid a visit to the Italian Consul Cav. Guido Sabetta. Among the visitors were Dr. Cav. Volini; Dr. P. Cutrera; Messrs. Malato and Gualano, lawyers, Prof. Mastrogiov

The White Hand Society of Chicago has established headquarters in the Masonic Temple Building, State & Randolph streets., Room 1627, in front of the offices of the Italian Consul and the Italian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Trevisinno, secretary of the White Hand Society will receiv

During the last week American and Italian newspapers have been printing news which has brought sorrow to all members of Italian colonies in North America who are concerned for our reputation. It was stated that following the murders perpetrated by Averbuch and Alio, the White Hand o

The Italian Ambassador in Washington, May Des Planches and his wife, accompanied by Cav. Rovicoli, arrived in Chicago on a Pennsylvania train, Monday morning at 8:55 A.M. These illustrious visitors were received at the Union Depot by a group of Italians among whom were the Italian C

Sam Sapienza's home was bombed recently. He had disregarded two threatening letters signed by the "Black Hand" demanding the payment of a certain sum of money. Sapienza had an idea as to the identity of the writers of the letters whom he believed to be Onofrio Pucci and Michele Rizz