Galveston County Political Gleanings

Declared Intention. Becoming Voters Since the publication of the names of those who made declaration of intention of becoming citizens of the United States the following persons have also made oath in the office of County Clerk Erichson to the some effect: William Remkes, Holland, aged 25 years: A. J. Schcenemann, grand duchy of Hesse,44 years: M. Sandberg, Austria, 22 years; Heinrich Kullar, Russia, 22 years; Christian Petry, Hessen Darmstadt;, 32 years; Johann George Kuhnle, Wurtumberg, 26 years; Hans Denicke, Saxony, 23 years; Emil Hartoff, Prussia, 28 years; August Jantz, Prussia 33 years If all the counties in Texas will make the naturalization showing that characterizes the admendment movement in Harris county, the state and national government will make a ten-trike in the way of a citizenship that was lying dormant. The ages of those who have declared intentions range from 21 to 61 years. The German nationality predominates in the declaration movement. The Galveston Daily News Wednesday August 3, 1887 One year ago yesterday the present system of dealing with aliens who wished to become naturalized citizens of the United States went into effect throughout the country. Since that time the remarkably large number of 365 subjects or native born citizens of foreign countries have declared their intention of becoming citizens of the United States in this city. This, as will be seen, is the exact average of one, per day, including Sundays and legal holidays. There is hardly a city In Texas that will come within half that number, and but few cities In the United States, it is believed, that will show more. During the period the new laws have been in effect In this regard many thousands of immigrants destined for points in Texas and other sections of the country have entered this port from the mother countries, but.it is not generally known that such a large number decide on this city as their home in their adopted country. Under laws passed by the Government at the instance of the Department of Immigration and Labor the rnatter of becoming a citizen of the United States after Sept. 27. 1806. was materially changed. On that date the law prescribed that an alien must first declare his Intention of becoming a naturalized citizen ot this country, renouncing all allegiance to his mother country and ruler, and that after two years, in the event he had been in this country a total of five years, he might come before a District Court with proper witnesses and secure full capers of citizenship, other provisions were mentioned In the law relative to those under the age of 21 making it declaration, but the essential features intended were that a, man could not come to this country and immediatelt become a citizen of it, enjoying the privileges of full citizenship. In filing a declaration of intention all pertinent questions pertaining to the emigrant are asked. His full name, age, occupation, birthplace, name of the vessel on which he emigrated to the United States, port of sailing and port of landing, together with the dates are recorded. From the records in district Clerk J.C. Gengler's office many interesting facts are brought to light in the naturalization statistice. The records denote that more aliens gave their occupations as that of a laborer than any other. A glance over District Clerk Gengler's books shows Austria to have furnished more declared citizens of the United States than any other country, the number being 63. They are divided up into the following occupations; fifth-three labvorers, 2 blacksmiths, 1 miller, 1 merchant, 1 bartender, 1 seaman, 1 carpenter, 3 bookbinder, 1 trained nurse, 1 fisherman. Italy ranks as second, the records showing; 61 sons of that country declared their intentions.They are divided up into the following occupations: Twenty merchants, 17 laborers, 3 fishermens, 3 clerks, 2 farmers, 2 bakers. 1 machinist, 1 tailor, 1 shoemaker, 1 sailor. Russia stands third on the list with 48 declarations, the occupations of former subjects of the Csar being divided as follows: Thirty-seven laborers. 2 seamen, 1 peddler, 1 clerk. 1 carpenter, salesman, 1 machinist, 1 traveling salesman, 1 tailor, 1 painter, 1 blacksmith. Germany with 34 declarations ranks next on the list, their occupations rank divided as follows; Seventeen laborers, 6 seamen, 2 sailors, 1piano tuner and musician, 1 machinist, 1 gardener, 1 engraver, 1 fireman, 1 carpenter, 1 engineer. 1 bricklayer. 1 gunsmith From Denmark 18 subjects have cast their lot in the Oleander City and have made their declaration of intention of abiding by the law of this country. their occupations are divided as follows: Five laborers, 2 machinists, 2 marine engineers, 1 plumber, q blacksmith, 1 bartender, 1 seaman. England contributed 11 of her citizens their occupation being divided as follows: Two seamen, 2 laborer, 1 telegraph operator, 1 painter, 1 marine oiler, 1 merchant. France during the last year has lost 16 zitizens in Galveston, their stated occupations being as follows: Six laborers, 1 teacher, 1 cook, 1 bartender, 1 blacksmith's helper. From faraway Turkey 9 subjects have journeyed their occupations being given as follows: Seven laborers, 1 fireman, 1 seaman. From Ireland but 6 declarations were recorded, the occupations being given by 2 as laborers and by the remaining 4 as merchant, sailor, carpenter and bricklayer. Finland furnished the same number of declarations ad did Ireland, their occupations being divided as follows: Four laborers, 1 seaman, and 1 carpenter. Greece From 34 declarations on the port of subjects of the German Empire the declarations drop to 24. Montenegro taking fifth place with that number, the records in District Clerk Gengler's office showing all of them to be laborers by occupation. Twelve of these declarations were filed during the month of September, Norway contributed 28 of her subjects to the population of Galveston, according; to the records, of which 10 were laborers, 8 seamen, 2 firemen, 1 cook, 1 ship carpenter andl 1 engineer. Hungry, with 22 declarations, ranks in next place, with occupations as follows: Eighteen laborers, l bricklayer, 1 carpenter, I sculptor, 1 cabinetmaker Sweden furnishes 16 citizens for Galveston, according to the naturalization statistics, whose occupations were divided up as follows: seven laborers, 2 sailors, 1 fireman, 1 Iocomotive fireman, 1 seaman, 1 cook, 1 carpenter, 1 black-smith, 1 servant. Sweden also enjoys the distinction of sending the only woman to have declared her intention of becomming unnaturalized citizen. From Denmark 13 subjects have cast their lot in the Oleander City and have made their intention of abiding by the laws of this country. Their occupations are divided as follows: Five laborers, 2 merchants, 2 marine engineers, 1 plumber, 1 blacksmith, 1 bartender and 1 seaman. England contributes 11 of her citizens, their occupation being divided as follows: Two seamen, 2 laborers, 1 telegraph operator, 1 cook, 1 sea captain, 1 engineer, 1 painter, 1 marine oiler, 1 merchant. France during the last year has lost 10 citizens to Galveston, their stated occupations being as follows: Six laborers, 1 teacher, 1 cook, 1 bartender, 1 blacksmith's helper. From far away Turkey 9 subjects have journeyed, their occupation being given as follows: Seven laborers, 1 fireman, and 1 seaman. From ireland but 6 declarations were recorded, the occupations being given by 2 as laborers and by the remaining 4 as, merchant,sailor, carpenter and brick-layer. Finland furnished the same number of declarations as did ireland, their occupations being divided as follows: Four laborers, 1 seaman and 1 carpenter. Greece send to Galveston for citizenship of this country 5 men, their occupations being given as follows: three laborers, 1 fireman and 1 cook. From Belgium came 3 laborers and 1 sailor, while Spain furnished but three declarations two of which are laborers and one seaman. New Foundland boasts but 2, with occupations given as 1 laborer and 1 telegraph operator. The remainder off the countires are representated by but 1 each, they are as follows: Australia 1 laborer, Bohemia, 1 merchant, Canada 1 laborer, Wales 1 laborer, Nova Scotia, 1 machinist, Scotland 1 fireman, Roumonia 1 laborer, Vensulia 1 laborer, Portugal 1 laborer, Persia 1 laborer, Jamaica 1 seaman, Switzerland 1 machinist. During the past year there were 45 citizens for full papers of naturalization files in the District Courts, of the number eleven were granted and the remainder are pending on the docket for desposition the coming term of these courts. While the new laws have been in effect one year yesterday, the books in district Clerk Gengler's office were not opened until Oct. 4, 1906, owing to the fact that the material and necessary records did not arrive on the day the law went into effect The Galveston Daily News Saturday September 28, 1907 Three Declared Intention. Louis Kerpel, aged 35 years, by occupation a carpenter and residing: at 3312 Avenue K, declared intention yesterday in District Clerk Gengler's office of becoming a, citizen of the United States. He set forth that he was born in Arad, Hungary. John Johnson, aged 21 years, by occupation a laborer and residing at 821 Avenue C, declared intention, he set forth that he was born in Hebingfors; Finland. Alfred Dutertre, aged 24 years, by occupation a laborer and residing at 1524 Avenue C, declared intention. He states he was born In Calais, France. The Galveston Daily News Saturday May 25, 1907 Declared Intention, William Schwartau, aged 21 years, by occupation an engineer, and residing at 2016 Avenue G, declared his intention yesterday In District Clerk Gengler's office of becoming a citizen of the United States. He sets forth that he was born In Altona, Germany, and emigrated to this country from Tampico; Mexico, arriving, at Eagle Pass by railroad on January 4, 1904 The Galveston Daily News Wednesday June 7 1907 Asks Final Papers Dominick Mutl, by occupation a merchant, and residing at 1701 Avenue M 1/2 filed a petition for naturalization yesterday in the District Courts. Petitioner sets forth that he was born in Rio Marino, Italy, on Feb. 14, 1869, and emigrated to the United States from Livarno, Italy, In the schooner Juan, landing at the port of Philadelphia on March 10, 1891. Petitioner declared Intention of becoming a citizen of the United States at Galveston, Tex., on May 20, 1895. The Galveston Daily News Wednesday June 7 1907 Three Declared Intentions. Three declarations of Intentions to become citizens of the United States were filed yesterday in District Clerk Gengler's office. Xavier Kraemer, aged 35 years, by occupation an engraver, and residing at 1723 Tremont street, sets forth that he was born In Soufflenheim, Germany, and emigrated to the United States from Antwerp, Belgium, on the steamship Rhineland, arriving at the port of New York on March 5. 1891. John Fremenich, aged 40 years, by occupation a laborer, and residing at 112 Twenty-Ninth street, sets forth that he was born In Otok Kiko. Austria, and emigrated to the United States from Havre, France, on the steamship Savoy, arriving at the port of New York on Oct. 12, 1899. Adolfo Belluomini, aged 31 years, by occupation a merchant, and residing: at ??31 Mechanic street, sets forth that he was born in San Ginese, Italy, and emigrated to the United States from Genoa, arrived at the port of New York on May 17, 1906 The Galveston Daily News Tuesday June 16, 1907 Two Declared Intention Two declarations of Intention to become naturalized citizens of the United States were filed yesterday in District Clerk J. C. Gongler's office. David Jetz, aged 25 years, by occupation a laborer, and residing at 2703 Avenue D. sets forth he was born In Odessa, Russia, and emigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany, arriving at the port of Galveston on May 15, 1906 Harry Brown, aged 22 years, by occupation a laborer and residing at 2703 Avenue G. sets forth he was born in Rudnik, Russia, and emigrated to the United States from Quebec, Canada, arriving at the city of Boston on Nov. 7, 1900 The Galveston Daily News Tuesday October 1, 1907 IN THE LOCAL COURTS Broke the Record All records in naturalization matters were broken in District Clerk J. C. Genglor's office during the month of September, fifty-nine aliens having declared their intentions of becoming naturalized citizens of this country. This is the record month, since declarations have been recorded, by eleven declarations. Of the declarations filed, Montenegro was given as the birthplace of 12, all of whom gave their occupations as laborers. Seven former subjects of Russia declared intentions, all of whom gave their occupution as laborers. Six laborers, 1 seaman and 1 fireman gave Norway as their birthplace. Austria, 1 as a fisherman and 1 as a trained nurse. Four gave their birthplace as Germany, with occupation as laborer, piano tuner and musician, seaman and sailor. Two laborers, 1 cook and 1 fireman came from Greece. From Turkey came 2 laborers, 1 seaman and 1 fireman. Denmark furnished 2 laborers, 1 seaman and 1 marine engineer. Italy was the birthplace of 3, with occupations given by 2 as laborer and 1 clerk. One merchant and 1 marina oiler came from England and 1 merchant from Switzerland. The Galveston Daily News Tuesday October 1, 1907 Declared Intentions Nicholas Perusinia, aged 28 years, by occupation a waiter and residing at 1817 Avenue D, declared intention In the office of District Clerk J. C, Gengler yesterday of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. He sets forth he was born in Lastva, Austria, and emigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany, arriving at the port of Galveston on Oct 23, 1899 The Galveston Daily News Wednesday July 22, 1908 Declared Intention. Carl Olson, aged 27 years, and by occupation a sailor, declared Intention in the office of District Clerk J. C. Gengler yesterday of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. He states he was born In Chrtstlonsand, Norway, and migrated to the United States from Norway. arriving at the port of New York on Nov. 1, 1899. The Galveston Daily News Sunday September 13 1908 Declared Intention. Martin Karlsen, aged 22 years, by occupation a sailor and residing on board the pilot boat Texas, declared Intention In the office of District Clerk J. C. Gengler yesterday of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. He sets forth that he was born In Fredikstad Norway, and emigrated to the United States from Fredikstad, arriving at the port of New York on June 28, 1904. The Galveston Daily News, Saturday July 4 1908 FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT COURT Ex parte Ole Wick, naturalization. The Galveston Daily News, Saturday July 4 1908 Asks Final Papers Ole Wick, by occupation a laborer and residing on board the tug Higgins, filed a petition In the Fifty-sixth District Court yesterday for full papers of citizenship. He sets forth he was born in Bergen Norway, on Sept. 11, 1879, and emigrated to the United States from Rotterdam, Holland, on Aug. 15, 1900 arriving at the port of Philadelphia. He declared his Intention of becoming a naturalized citizen of this country in the county of Kings, New York, on Sept. 10, The Galveston Daily News, Saturday July 4 1908 Declared Intention. The following declarations of Intention to become naturalized citizens of the United States were recorded Saturday by District Clerk J. C. Gengler: Michael Murray, aged 35. a laborer, born in Cronhaven, Ireland, who came to the United States via port of Boston on May 4, 1889. John William Reiss, age 28, a bricklayer. born In Altona. Germany, who came to the United States via port of Galveston July 24, 1909 The Galveston Daily News Sunday August 22, 1909