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EVENTS

A group of leading Italian citizens, prominent businessmen, several ethnic organiztions, and the Italian Chamber Of Commerce form the White Hand Society , a legal organization, to combat the Le Mano Nera (The Black Hand) in Chicago .

Chicago gambling racketeer Bud White 's gambling vessel the City Of Traverse is closed down.

Joe Masseria is arrested for burglary and extortion but is released on suspended sentence.

Charles Luciano is arrested for Shoplifting .

April 17 - Joseph Petrosino arrests Neopolitan camorrista Don Enrico Alfano while investigating the Black Hand and holds him for deporation to Italy.

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BIRTHS

Joe Diamond (Natalle Evola), New York 's " Five Families " leader and New York Labor racketeer

Benny Ong , Hip Sing Tong leader

Abe Reles (Abraham Reles), Murder Inc. member and informant

December 1 - Joseph Aiuppa , Chicago Mafia leader

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