Voting restrictions in Louisiana and party politics analyzed
The piece outlines poll tax requirements for voting, age and residence rules, and registration deadlines. It also surveys party loyalties, criticizing John M Parker and advocating Frank P Stubbs as a safer white man’s choice, with discussion of Roosevelt Taft and Bryan era politics and Louisiana’s Republican decline.
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Parker
Gowsner
Lauisiems
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Democratic Party
Democraticc Party
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New Orleans
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Chasees
John M. Parker
North
Frank P. Stubbs
K. Portier
Progressie Party
Republican ‘Party
Metaley
Taft
Ropovegh
National Progressive Party
Bethie
Republicans plotting to suppress white voters in the South
An article denounces Republican schemes to use Black voters to overturn white voting strength in the Southern states. It recalls Civil War and Reconstruction eras, arguing for the elimination of Black votes and praising white voters and leaders who opposed those policies.
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Mason-Dixon Line
South
Macks
Hency
Mer Lovisiana
A Gide-Stepping Congress Heads For Polarized Deadlock
The article argues Congress must act beyond the president's message, noting a sick president and a Republican majority wary of executive guidance. It questions any constructive program, cites David Lawrence on Congress avoiding domestic problems, and warns that 1920 election ambitions eclipse urgent issues like cost of living taxes and labor unrest.
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Congress
David Lawrence
Washington
Republican Party
Lawrence
Bromoquinine Laxative Claim Advertises Quick Cure
An elderly patent medicine ad touts Bromo Quinine laxative with promises of a speedy cold cure in one day. The copy urges customers to request the genuine product by calling for the full name and looking for the EW Grove signature.
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Louisiana
Republican Party Message From Parker Campaign
In his 1016 campaign John M. Parker concluded he could not win the governorship unless voters believed he had no Republican backing. He then sought to persuade the public that he possessed independent support rather than party strength.
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Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Wilson
John M. Parker
Rouislens
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