May 18, 1931, Brownsville, Texas – It was supposed to be a brief visit for the 900 trainmen who rolled into town on Sunday morning, but what they got was a taste of the bitter rivalry between the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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