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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Thursday, May 31, 1923. Demonstrations in Durango.

A mass demonstration in Durango, Mexico attempted to take hold of the government's office a day prior to a law limiting the number of Christian ministers, a rule which would have made 90% of the 250 Catholic Priests in Durango invalid.

The governments coming into power after the Mexican Revolution were extremely hostile to the Catholic Church, of which this is an example.

Tex Rickard incorporated the New Madison Square Garden Corporation for the purpose of building a larger Madison Square Garden.

Rodeo cowboys at While House, May 31, 1923.