What Is a Democrat and the Tariff Debate in Louisiana
The Shreveport Times and other Democratic papers weigh the meaning of being a Democrat in light of free trade versus protection. They argue Louisiana must support a universal tariff policy to aid local industries and question the loyalty of Protestations to the party platform. They urge voters to pay poll taxes to avoid disfranchisement and note New Orleans’ bid for the Panama exposition with Washington supporters.
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Louisiana
South
Maine
California
New York
News-Star
Congress
Alabama
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Louisiana “Boosters
Washington
New Orleans
San Francisco
Poll Tax Duty Reminder for Louisiana Voters
Public notice urges Louisiana citizens to fulfill poll tax obligations to exercise voting rights. It stresses paying two consecutive years of poll taxes plus the one dollar option if full tax payment is not possible, warning that delaying can disenfranchise voters. It warns businesspeople and farmers that procrastination risks losing the vote.
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Louisiana
Reapportionment Plan Aims For Parish Cohesion
The next political battle centers on redrawing districts to form a new congressional seat. The proposal urges districts to group parishes with similar interests so a representative can avoid "acrobatic stunts" to shield all constituents.
Poll tax reminder threatens disfranchisement in 1911
Fifteen days remain to pay the poll tax of one dollar and secure the right to vote in 1911 and 1912. Failure to pay before January 1, 1911 will disfranchise. The notice urges business owners to act now and avoid loss of voting rights.
Lorimer Whitewashed by Senate Subcommittee
The Senate sub committee investigating bribery in Lorimer of Illinois election unanimously found no proof of charges. It reviewed all evidence in executive session and prepared a report for the full committee, which may meet later this week. Members and proceedings remained confidential.
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Washington
Senate
Wm. Lorimer
Illinois
Burrows
Michigan
Bulkley
Oregon
Gamble
South Dakota
Heyburn
Idaho
Frazier
Tennessee
Painter
Kentucky
Johnston
Recognition Talk Frames Nicaragua’s Path to U S Ties
Washington December 14 The present government of Nicaragua rests on a stable political foundation and the United States may safely resume diplomatic relations, says Thomas C Dawson who led a State Department mission. It is believed Dr Salvador Castrillo the Estrada government envoy may seek ministerial recognition soon as he heads here. The constitutional convention...
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Nicaragua
Washington
United States
Thomas C. Dawson
State Department
Salvador Castrillo
Estrada
Nicaraguan constitutional convention eyed for 1895 style revival
Delegates will meet in Managua on December 31 to draft a democratic constitution resembling Nicaragua's 1895 charter. Mr. Dawson expects a ban on presidential re election, with General Estrada likely to be chosen president for two years before a subsequent popular vote. Zelaya’s return would face probable judicial action on his exile.
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Managua
Dawson
Zelaya
General Estrada
Belgium
Insurance policy options under existing rates and benefits
The insurance department outlines options for holders of fourth class insurance to modify coverage. They may change the amount of insurance, add benefits, or reduce present benefits while keeping current payments. This continues from page 1 discussion on rights and options for policyholders.
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Insurance Department
Grace Church Guild Bazaar Donations Reminder
Grace Church Guild announces all Bazaar articles will be received Wednesday afternoon at the DeSiard Street building. An authority will receive donations, please send promptly. SARAH R. CROOK, Pres.
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Grace Church Guild
DeSiard Street
Sarah R. Crook
Wood Camp W. O. W. No 157 Meeting Notice
All members are urged to meet at the hall on Monday December 19 1910 at 730 PM for officer elections and other important business By order of Council Commander J A Carroll Wed Fri 2c
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George L. Wood Camp
Telephone Talk No 7 Promotion Message
A Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company notice extols long distance calls as reliable fast and convenient for handling business. It highlights prompt service personal contact and messages billed with regular telephone charges to subscribers. Corporate author Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company.
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Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company, (Incorporated
Had Many Lady Friends Joe Peoples Receives Street Sentence
Joe Peoples alias Brock a negro about forty five was sentenced to sixty days on the streets by Judge Schulze after a city court session. The charge was theft of a dress from Mrs Peevy. Witnesses said he boasted of many lady friends and rivaled sultans in female possessions while keeping his wives scattered in Monroe and Collinston.
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Joe Peoples
Brock
Schulze
Peoples
Turkey
Persia
Monroe
Collinston
Thei Ty
Farmers Union Grows in North Carolina
Greensboro December 14 At the opening of its annual meeting at State Normal and Industrial College the North Carolina Farmers Union reports a membership rise of over 100 percent in the past year The union now has over 1500 locals and a total membership of 40000 Dr H Q Alexander of Charlotte presides at the meeting which continues tomorrow
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Greensboro
N. C
State Normal and Industrial College
North Carolina Farmers’ Union
H. Q. Alexander
Charlotte
Wreath for Washington Observed by Fredericksburg Masons
A Fredericksburg Masonic delegation visited Mt. Vernon on December 14 to lay a wreath at the tomb of George Washington in observance of the 111th anniversary of the President’s death. The Fredericksburg lodge notes Washington was made a Mason there.
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Fredericksburg
Masonic Lodge
Washington
Mt. Vernon
General Washington
Monroe Aerie Eagles Meet Tonight Urges Attendance
Monroe Aerie No. 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles members are urged to attend tonight's meeting as important business is announced. Secretary John J. Mullin notes the meeting is called for matters of significance.
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Monroe Aerie No. 343
Order of Eagles
John J. Mullin
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New Or
Three
Ouachita Parish
Lorimer
P. Rights
A. W. Carrol
Farmers’ Union
Attention Eagles
Central Savings’ Bank & Trust CO
D. W. Pipes
Uriah Millsaps
F. P. Stubbs
Guy P. Stubbs
Eugene Wolff
Joe
P. Parker
D. A. Johnston
W. R. Mitchell
H. Fudickar
Theo, Marks
Sol Meyer
C. BE. Bynum
Travis Oliver
Central Savings Bank & Trust Company
E. Flournoy
Oliver B. Morton
F. G. Hudson
F. D. Gibbs
J. 8. Handy
Quachita National Bank
Savings Department
Union Bank and Trust Co
H. D. Apgar
M. W. Haas
T. Cashier
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