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September 9, 1895
The Daily Herald
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
On September 4, the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington received a telegram about 150 Chinese arriving in Vancouver, B.C., for the Atlanta exposition. Officials at Ogdensberg, N.Y., were alerted to prevent illegal entries by some not entitled to enter.
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CHINESE FOR ATLANTA.
Washington, September 4.—The treasury department today received a telegram announcing the arrival at Vancouver, B. C., of 150 Chinese destined for the Atlanta exposition. It is supposed these Chinese will enter the United States at Ogdensberg, N. Y., and the collector there has been instructed to be on his guard against illegal entries as the department has received information that an effort will be made to effect the entry of several Chinese not legally entitled to come into the United States.
Washington, September 4.—The treasury department today received a telegram announcing the arrival at Vancouver, B. C., of 150 Chinese destined for the Atlanta exposition. It is supposed these Chinese will enter the United States at Ogdensberg, N. Y., and the collector there has been instructed to be on his guard against illegal entries as the department has received information that an effort will be made to effect the entry of several Chinese not legally entitled to come into the United States.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Chinese Immigrants
Atlanta Exposition
Illegal Entry
Treasury Department
Vancouver Arrival
Where did it happen?
Vancouver, B. C.; Atlanta; Ogdensberg, N. Y.; Washington
Story Details
Location
Vancouver, B. C.; Atlanta; Ogdensberg, N. Y.; Washington
Event Date
September 4
Story Details
Treasury Department alerted to 150 Chinese arriving in Vancouver for Atlanta exposition, with instructions to prevent illegal entries at Ogdensberg.