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April 5, 1921
The Caledonian Record
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
T. Henry Hartley, manager of the Border Theatre in Derby Line, receives mysterious threatening letters from the 'Black Hand' warning of impending action, signed with dagger and hand symbols; he takes it lightly but an investigation proceeds.
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THEATRE MAN GETS BLACK HAND LETTERS
Manager of House at Derby Line Mysterified By Strange Letters
T. Henry Hartley, manager of the Border Theatre of Derby Line, has received threatening letters signed 'Black Hand' in the few days. The letters are a warning. 'Be prepared. We will get you at the latest before it is too late or you will regret it.'
The first one read: 'This is your warning. Be prepared. We will get you at the latest before it is too late or you will regret it.'
It was signed with a crude drawing of a dagger piercing a heart, and the others bore a large black hand drawn in the lower left hand corner. The address simply 'Border Theatre.'
Mr. Hartley has not the slightest idea of how he has incurred the wrath of the 'Black Handers,' and is not inclined to take the matter very seriously. However, a quiet investigation is being conducted.
Manager of House at Derby Line Mysterified By Strange Letters
T. Henry Hartley, manager of the Border Theatre of Derby Line, has received threatening letters signed 'Black Hand' in the few days. The letters are a warning. 'Be prepared. We will get you at the latest before it is too late or you will regret it.'
The first one read: 'This is your warning. Be prepared. We will get you at the latest before it is too late or you will regret it.'
It was signed with a crude drawing of a dagger piercing a heart, and the others bore a large black hand drawn in the lower left hand corner. The address simply 'Border Theatre.'
Mr. Hartley has not the slightest idea of how he has incurred the wrath of the 'Black Handers,' and is not inclined to take the matter very seriously. However, a quiet investigation is being conducted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Black Hand Letters
Threatening Letters
Theatre Manager
Derby Line
Extortion Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
T. Henry Hartley
Where did it happen?
Derby Line, Border Theatre
Story Details
Key Persons
T. Henry Hartley
Location
Derby Line, Border Theatre
Event Date
In The Few Days
Story Details
T. Henry Hartley, manager of the Border Theatre in Derby Line, receives threatening letters signed 'Black Hand' warning him to be prepared or regret it, with drawings of a dagger and black hand; he is mystified and an investigation is underway.