PRINCE FIGHTS SAVAGE DUEL WITH SABRES.
ROAIE, September 29. Signor Farinacci, a deputy and leader of the Intransigent, or so-called savage wing of the Fascismo, fought- a duel yesterday with Prince A'alerio Pignatelli. captain of the Arditi, or storm' troops, during the war, who protested against Signor Farinacci’o presence at Congress. The prince accused Signor Farinacci of having taken advantage of his position as a railway employee in order to evade active duty at the front. The duel was fought with sabres and with great savagery and resulted in Sigr.or Farinacci being severely wound, ed in the right arm in the fourth round. Signor Farinacci wished to continue the duel with his left hand, but the seconds prevented this. The principals refused to shake hands after the duel.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17387, 15 November 1924, Page 17
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