Session #69 · 1925–27

Speech #690214553

In the opinion of Judge Oliver B. Dickinson. of the United States district court here. Over the protests of the naturalization department he granted final citizenship papers yesterday to Theodore Tsicos. 1.9 North Conestoga Street. notwitihtanding his conviction for violating the liquor law in Chester in 1922. with a fine of $100. When Tslcos appeared for his final papers an examiner from the naturalization department objected to their beiifg granted him. claiming he was disqualified from becoming a citizen because the liquor offense prevented him from having the " good " moral character prescribed. Now notice this heading: Crank legislation. And let me read further: " Oh. there are a lot of things In the Constitution I think ought not to )e there." the judge retorted. "and there are a number of highcaliber men who regard the prohibition law as crank legliaition. but you wouldnt want to deport us because we have those Opinions. wooll you "
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naturalization

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Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
THOMAS BLANTON
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
TX
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
690214553
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