Tag: February 1919
Sam Rayburn, Railroad Control, Washington, 1919
Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of bureaucratic gridlock, Representative Sam Rayburn’s attempt to end federal control of railroads next January 1 fell flat in the House of Representatives. The Texas congressman’s amendment, aimed at reversing the government’s tight grip on the rail industry, was soundly rejected amidst a heated debate. Related Federal Cases…
Alien Infiltration: Chicago’s Notorious Aliens to Be Deported, New York, 1919
In a long-overdue crackdown, Federal officials have begun rounding up Chicago’s most notorious aliens, marked for deportation to their countries of origin. The cleanup operation, dubbed a ‘menace to society’ by government officers, aims to rid the city of undesirable immigrants with criminal ties. The first carload of 54 aliens, escorted under heavy guard, left…
