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Constitutional Convention proposal drives January 1898 vote
Louisiana proposes a statewide referendum on January 13 1898 to authorize a constitutional convention in New Orleans with 134 delegates. The act sets election rules for delegates and outlines convention powers and limited salary/expense provisions, plus a 880 000 budget for costs and Governor’s proclamation duties.
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General Assembly
Louisiana
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Baton Rouge
New Ortrais
S. P. Henry
House of Representatives
R. W. Sxypen
Senate
Mexprey J. Foster
Grovor Stoxcer