It was a tense moment on the US-Mexico border as federal authorities made a significant arrest in the sleepy town of El Paso, Texas. On September 16, 1913, Marcus N. Leddeda, an American citizen, found himself in the custody of federal agents, sparking questions about the nature of his alleged transgression and the motivations behind the arrest.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption, Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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