Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1908 — “BLACK HAND” OF OUR OWN? [ARTICLE]

“BLACK HAND” OF OUR OWN?

Italians at Reed’s Station Receive Orders of a “Committee” to Leave the Place. Bedford, Ind., Jan. 30.—The Italian colony at Reed's Station has been startled by wartkbg cards found shoved under the doors of residences, and u<x tices posted at the Buff Ridge quarry. /The cards read as follows: “Card of General Warning—All Italians must vacate and not be found here after Feb. 20. —Those that stay will suffer the penalty.” Because the little town of Reed's Station was almost destroyed by fire a few weeks ago, which later developments proved was of incendiary origin, the alarm the placards caused was intense.

There are now living at Reed’s Station about 150 Italians, who are employed In the various quarries. Some of the men are naturalised citizens. A special warning notice was also sent to John Meno, reading as follows: ’•John Meno—Your business is no longer needed by American citizens. You will, therefore, take due notice of this warning and proceed to close the same at once. Personal Injury will be the last resort to enforce it, but to fear us not will prove disastrous and dangerous. We are many and strong.” Bott notices are signed “By Order of Com mlttee." •