Chapter 38
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Caffé Impresa
Probably fictional. The name could be a reference to Impresa di Fiume which was to occupation of Fiume by fascists led by Gabriele D'Annunzio.
Borsalino
A high-end Italian hat manufactured by Borsalino Giuseppe e Fratello S.p.A.
Lenthéric
A French maker of perfumes and toiletries.
Toscano
An Italian cigar made with fermented Kentucky tobacco.
Jake Guzik
An advisor to and political "greaser" for Al Capone.
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San Marzano
An Italian tomato variety, noted for quality.
ribarnica
Croatian: fish market.
giadrul
Italian-American slang: Idiot
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picciotu
Italian: Kid
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Luigi Pirandello
Italian playwright and novelist, known for farces.
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TRIangle exchange
Telephone numbers were designated by a mnemonic for the central exchange office followed by a 4 or 5 digit number. TRIangle 1234 would be 87-1234.
