Louisiana Voters Set To Decide Constitutional Convention
New Orleans August 30. Louisiana voters will decide next Tuesday on calling a constitutional convention. Delegates will be elected at the same time with the vote indicating approval. The campaign centers on tax fears with many predicting a light statewide turnout and strong New Orleans support for the convention.
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Taxation opposition echoes at state meeting
City delegates led by Mayor Behrman oppose higher taxes while supporting tax equalization to aid the state. Country delegates loudly reject tax hikes, urging lower levies as names from multiple towns are listed among attendees. In other news, Minneapolis hosts the National Association of Retail Druggists convention to address patent laws inflation and research impacts.
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Monroe Voters Urged to Approve Constitutional Convention
The City High School and local supporters urge Monroe residents to vote YES in tomorrow’s August 31 referendum to convene a constitutional convention. They argue it will fairly settle the school question and benefit both City and Parish schools, urging citizens to reject stay- as- is and approve a convention.
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Submarine F-4 Raised in Honolulu Harbor
The submarine F-4, lost in Honolulu harbor with twenty two men on March 26, was raised yesterday after the necessary work for dry docking began. The Associated Press report from Honolulu notes the operation progressed Sunday with the vessel lifted from the harbor.
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Allied Artillery Drives Across Front Also Reports From Dardanelles
London reports Austro German forces seek to clear remaining Russian Galicia while Teptons pierce upper Bug and Zlotalipa rivers. Allies shell the German line from North Sea to Vosges and deploy air squadrons. Dardanelles fighting continues though details are scarce. observers hint at a potential October push by Allied command.
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Violent fighting in Argonne district reported
Paris reports last night artillery clashes across the Argonne district causing serious damage to German trenches. A French official dispatch notes widespread bombardment and destruction.
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Cotton crop at 69.2 percent of normal in August report
The USDA crop reporting board says the U S cotton crop on August 25 was 69.2 percent of normal, down from 75.3 percent on July 25 and 78.0 percent a year ago. A crop near 12 million bales is forecast, with 31,535,000 acres planted.
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Weather Almanac Describes Cotton Belt Conditions
The month featured hot dry spells hindering growth in many areas with drought severe in Texas. Central and eastern regions saw beneficial rains later restoring progress. Shedding and premature bolls appeared in drought zones while pests were less active. Mississippi and Alabama still needed rain. The West saw better conditions apart from Texas drought until a West Indian storm brought rains to eastern districts.
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Rev A Biever to Lecture on Disease by Insects
Rev A Biever S J of New Orleans will lecture at St Francis sanitarium tonight on The Transmission of Disease by Insects. The talk features hand painted insect slides and live mosquitoes with magnified images. Free to all and begins at eight. Public is invited.
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Peace convention possible in neutralized Mexican territory
Washington reports say Villa and Zapata agents plan a peace convention to establish a provisional Mexican government with independent Mexicans and possibly Pan American mediators. Carranza forces concentrate near Monterey to block Villa advances. bandits kill E K Welles, an American auditor, when they blew up a train in Tabasco.
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Germans Advance Near Grodno Capture Lipsk
Berlin reports a further German push toward the Russian fortress Grodno and an official announcement that Lipsk, twenty miles west of Grodno, has fallen to German forces.
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Labor leaders urge voters to back Louisiana constitutional convention
Shreveport aug 30 president thos j greer and sec treas c c davis of the louisiana state federation of labor urge union men to vote for a constitutional convention next tuesday. they insist on provisions for free schools a fair judicial system and a revised tax system to fund education and public institutions.
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Prop erty taxes and convention pitch for voters
A public appeal argues taxation affects working people and urges a state constitutional convention before the election. Delegates will draft laws to be submitted to the people, allowing voters to judge candidates on merit after the convention. Signed by T. J. Greer President and Co. C. Davis Secretary-Treasurer.
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War Department to abandon Texas City camp site
Secretary Garrison announced the War Department will not re establish the divisional army camp at Texas City Texas ruined by the storm. No decision yet on a new location Major General Bell recommends abandoning the Texas City camp.
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Hesdorffer Steam Laundry Destroyed by Fire
The Hesdorffer Steam Laundry was totally destroyed by fire at 2 15 A M Monday. An adjoining building owned by Consolidated Ice Co was badly damaged. Losses total about 129000 with 5000 insured on the laundry. The cause is undetermined and the owner may not rebuild, planning to operate through a Vicksburg laundry in the meantime. The owner expressed thanks for past patronage.
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Captain and others held for ransom
New Orleans officials await a Suriname report after an anonymous letter claimed the captain two crew members and two passengers of the missing liner Marowhane were rescued and held for ransom on Cozumel Island off Yucatan. The United Fruit Company suspects the letter is a fake but dispatched ships to investigate.
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Opposition to Constitutional Convention Prompts Ouachita Parish Campaign
A circulating circular urges voters to oppose the Constitutional Convention amid a concerted local effort. The letter charges New Orleans bankers and political figures with seeking more taxes and control, urging residents to vote against the proposition.
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New Administration Not a New Constitution Urged
Monroe La August 30 1915 The News Star notes proponents of a constitutional convention argue the state's finances are broken and funds are lacking for current expenses and institutions. The piece recalls Foster’s 1892 governorship and the situation left by his predecessor.
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