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July 22, 1921
Casper Daily Tribune
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
On July 21 in Austin, Texas, Rep. Patman submitted a petition from 49 house members to Gov. Neff urging legislation against disguised individuals punishing others without legal basis, aimed at the Klan.
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TEXAS TO OPEN STOLEN CAR RECOVERED WAR ON 'KLAN' ON YELLOWSTONE ROAD
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21.-Representative Patman today presented to Gov. Pat M. Neff a petition bearing the signatures of 49 members of the house requesting the executive to submit a bill to the Texas legislature, now in special session, prescribing penalties which would be inflicted upon persons "disguising themselves and violating the laws of the state by inflicting punishment upon persons against whom no legal complaint has been filed."
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21.-Representative Patman today presented to Gov. Pat M. Neff a petition bearing the signatures of 49 members of the house requesting the executive to submit a bill to the Texas legislature, now in special session, prescribing penalties which would be inflicted upon persons "disguising themselves and violating the laws of the state by inflicting punishment upon persons against whom no legal complaint has been filed."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Klan
Petition
Texas Legislature
Disguised Vigilantes
Special Session
What entities or persons were involved?
Representative Patman
Gov. Pat M. Neff
Where did it happen?
Austin, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Representative Patman
Gov. Pat M. Neff
Location
Austin, Texas
Event Date
July 21
Story Details
Representative Patman presented to Gov. Pat M. Neff a petition signed by 49 house members requesting a bill to penalize persons disguising themselves and inflicting punishment without legal complaints.