Louisiana Senators Stand Alone Against Free Sugar Tariff
The News Star condemns Senators Ransdell and Thornton for voting against free sugar and free wool in the Unio tariff bill. It questions whom they truly represent and urges North and Ouachita Democrats to protest at a July 4 meeting in Ruston, highlighting the two Louisiana lawmakers as minority voices against a broad Democratic tariff agenda. The piece stresses the sugar industry’s small base and the broader public, urging action to influence final passage.
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Ransdell
Thornton
Messrs
Louisiana
House
Senate
South Louisiiana
United States
Thy
Siave
Wand
News-Star
Rust
Ouachita Democrats
North Louisiana
Olely
Ruston
Messrs. Ransdell
The Proposed Convention For Louisiana Debt Relief
The editorial argues Governor Hall lacks authority to constrain a constitutional convention. It urges a broadest possible convention to amend the state charter, resist a small or controlled body, and emphasizes the people’s right to amend the organic law with representation from every parish. It notes past advice to approve a convention to preserve credit and criticizes the governor’s delays.
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Baton Rouge
Hall
General Assembly
Louisiana
Tax Commission
Chinese naturalization limits discussed in 19th century law
The article notes that before 1882 Chinese could not be naturalized in most states, with California enforcing exclusion as a colored alien. Japanese also faced naturalization limits and limited immigration due to a U.S. Japan agreement. A separate item recalls a student being whipped at school and a father’s inquiry about a million dollars.
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California
United States
Japan
Atkins Optimistic Athens Politician Faces Senate bid
Arcadia Argus notes Hon. Millard W. Atkins of Athens shows optimism as he eyes the 24th senatorial district seat. The paper warns against joining Arkansas, urging Atkins to persuade locals that district alignment will not push voters toward the neighboring state.
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Millard W. Atkins
Athens
Claiborne
Bienville
Arkansas
Free State
Atkins
Senate
Arcadia Argus
Debate on Louisiana constitution and debt ahead of convention
The New Orleans Daily States argues that the suffrage focus harmed the constitution and a planned limited convention. It says debt disposal should precede other issues and supports an unlimited representative convention to preserve credit and timely debt redemption.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Maine H Election Attracts Attention In Third District
Augusta Me June 27 The special election in Maine's Third District to succeed the late Republican Congressman Goodwin draws interest. Goodwin won last September by 709 votes amid a three party field including Democrats Republicans and Progressives with minor parties scarce. A three cornered race now tests party strength and shifts in sentiment since last November.
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Augusta
Maine
Goodwin
Gould
Thomas B. Reed
Windsor to Be Summer Capital for Wilson Visit
President Wilson and family prep for arrival at Windsor Vermont and Cornish New Hampshire as summer home sites. Windsor hosts executive offices and secret service staff while Cornish serves as summer White House with work at Congress determining wage talks for mining states. Ohio miners push for mine run pay six hour day and five day work week.
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Windsor
Winston Churchill
Cornish
Wilson
White House
Executive Department
The
Government
Vermont
Connecticut River
Secret Service
Ohio
Brotherhood votes to admit electric locomotive workers
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen votes in favor of admitting to membership all employees engaged in the operation of electric locomotives. The decision broadens eligibility within the union for those operating electric traction.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Central Savings Bank Exhibit Vault and Liabilities 1913
A 1913 bank examination lists assets including loans and real estate, with capital stock and deposits shown for Central Savings Bank and Trust Co of Monroe Ouachita Parish Louisiana. The sworn statement bears signatures of President Uriah Millsaps and Cashier Travis Oliver. The notice also mentions the Labor party of South Africa gaining momentum in Senate, lower house, and municipal posts as its influence grows.
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Slexids
de- Potn Fc
Ats Hee
Gortgie
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Uriah Millsaps
Travis Oliver
Labor Party of
South Africa
Transvaal
Bankers Confer on Currency Measure in New York
Bankers from several cities including Sol Wexler of New Orleans met in New York to discuss the new currency bill and sought amendments. The informal talks followed yesterday’s subcommittee session as A Barton Hepburn and others pressed for a formal position once the bill is introduced.
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New York
the Evening Post
Sol Wexler
New Orleans
Currency Commission
American Bankers’ Association
Atlantic City
A. Barton Hepburn
Washington
Wall Street
Congress
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Tee Eee Areneer
Noel H. Beard
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Wall Street Bank
Ouachita National Bank
T. E. Flournoy
I. Baer
So Beanoy
Union Pequent
Ooliver B. Schtors Gashier Gibbs
Ass’t. Cashier
Savings Department
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
Robert Scott Lovett
Lovett
Texas
East & West Texas Railroad
Houston
Shepherd
J. W. Lea
Houston East & West Railroad
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Harriman
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