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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 453, 16 March 1909, Page 3

A Mafia gang at Palermo, Italy, in broad daylight in a public square assassinated an American detective named Petrosiui, who was investigating their connection with the Black Hand Society. Petrosini defended himself with a revolver, and received many wounds. He did more than any man in the United States to bring Italian criminals to justice. In our advertising columns it will be seen that Mrs Hamer, of Ihe Economic, is contemplating giving up business, and is therefore prepared to make great sacrifices. The large and varied stock she keeps is well-known and this opportunity to . purchase cheaply should not be overlooked. Mrs Hamer desires to reduce her stock by at least half so that she may dispose of her business as early as possible. We advise our readers to see her prices before buying elsewhere, as no object is gained by sending money out of town when you can buy as cheaply at home and sec exactly what you are .getting for your money.’"