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Katie Krekstein 1882 - 1969

Katie Krekstein of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on May 10, 1882, and died at age 87 years old in June 1969.
Katie Krekstein
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19141
May 10, 1882
June 1969
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    1882

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    May 10, 1882
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    1969

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    June 1969
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In 1882, in the year that Katie Krekstein was born, on August 3rd, President Chester Arthur signed the 1882 Immigration Act. "Criminals, the insane, or any person unable to take care of him or herself" were not allowed in the U.S. according to the Act. It also imposed a "head tax" on non-citizens entering the U.S.
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In 1935, at the age of 53 years old, Katie was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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