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Black Hand Organization Terrorizes Officials in Transjordania District

February 21, 1927
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

A terrorist organization, the Black Hand, has started operations in Transjordania. The organization directed anonymous, threatening letters to British officials and to a number of Arabs who are known sympathizers of the British.

The Syrian press claims that the Black Hand organization is supported by Bolsheviks.

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