Election results for Louisiana Constitutional Convention delegates
Baton Rouge Advocate reports official results from the January 11 election with 36 178 votes for the Constitution and 7 575 against. Orleans parish led with 11 194 for and 1 487 against. Ascension, Caddo, and Cameron show lower totals. Prominent candidates Bratner, Cawn, and Bell led in Orleans, with Bell highest statewide. Twenty six at large delegates exceeded 34 000 votes each, listing numerous names and parish tallies.
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Baton Rouge
Parish of
Orleans
Ascension
Caddo
A. V.coco
A. K. Clingman
R. B. Dawkins
Albert Estopinal Var
Geo. K. Fount
Geo. W. Flynn
H. G. Hesster
E. B. Krutschnett
L. H. Marren
James A
L. K. Watkins
H. H. White
R. A. Pomeroy
George K. Farrot
East Baton Rouge
Capt
T. F. Bell
Messrs
Alexander and Wise
Bienville Parish
J. T. Boone
A.J. Reynolds
Union Parish
L. P. Bond
F. Warren
Ben
Congregation Grows at Jordan Street Church under Rev Barrette Wright
The Jordan Street Church sees growing congregations at Sunday morning and evening services led by Rev Barrette Wright. Readers note his original preaching style and strong exegesis as drawing increasing attendance and moral impact. Upcoming hours include 11 am and 7:30 pm services, 9:30 am Sunday school, 3:30 pm Epworth League, and 7:30 pm Friday prayers. Welsh Monitor notes a rice planting profit story with unexpected gains.
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Jordan Street Church
Barnette Wright
Epworth League
Abbeville Adopts Debt Enforcer Threat in Rally
Abbeville announces a local group pledged to expel residents who refuse to pay debts. Jonal of Merida claims the measure will proceed, asserting it must be enforced. The alarming pledge draws concern over civic rights and potential town unrest.
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Abbeville
Merida
Jonal
Progress Plans More Talk On Home Library Association
The Progress reports ongoing discussion about the Home Library Association. Details on goals, member roles, and upcoming meetings are outlined as part of community education efforts.
Retail Dealers Plan Fall Fair in Shreveport
The Retail Dealers Association has formed a committee to organize a Fall fair in Shreveport. Members Isaac Barron Jules Dreyfuss L M Carter J Holzner J M Martin and W E Hamilton are driving efforts. Martin and Carter are negotiating with Fair Ground owners, aiming for swift progress and a definite plan soon.
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Shreveport
Messrs
Isaac Barron
Jules Dreyfuss
L. M. Carter
J. Holzner
J. M. Martin
Dr Chandler Marries Miss Gray In Local Ceremony
Dr G C Chandler and Miss Heriie Gray united in marriage on Wednesday at 4 PM in the bride’s parents home with Dr M VanLear officiating. The bride, youngest child of Dr and Mrs R A Gray, hails from this city and comes from a prominent family in local society. The groom is a young physician gaining notice as a specialist. well regarded for affable manners. The Progress joins friends in wishing them a long life of happiness.
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G. C. Chandler
Heriie Gray
Hon C J Boater Visits City To Warm Welcome
Hon C J Boater was in the city Thursday where he was warmly greeted by numerous friends. The warm reception reflected his broad local support and strong community ties.
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C. J. Boater
City
Legion
Incandescent Gas Lamps at M T Rosen Blath
Incandescent gas lamps priced at 1.75 dollars each offered by M T Rosen Blath at the corner of Crockett Street and Texas Avenue.
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M.T. Rosenblath
Crockett St
Texas Ave
Roof Painting Advertisement in Shreveport
A local notice from Shreveport Roof Painting Co announces stay in the area and offers roof painting services. They guarantee their paint will not contamination cisterns and invite leaky roofs or painting jobs, referencing Git Crockett Street as the contact location.
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Shreveport Roof Painting Co
Crockett Street
Open Excelsior Steam Laundry Opens With A. Simpson Manager
Open Excelsior Steam Laundry announces its recent construction and operation by Alva Simpson. The plant boasts full insurance, complete machinery, and public access at all times with inspection invited. W. W. Barron and J. L. Moore to represent the firm weekly for prompt, courteous service. Agents wanted in all towns.
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Alva Simpson
Simpson
Tie
W. WV. Barron
J. L. Moore
Excelsior Steam Laundry
A. Simpson
Ugly Hands Sacrificed in Quiet Service Poem
Kathleen Kavanaugh laments plain hands of mothers who cooked washed mended cared for children and kept homes, never praised yet faithful in their toil. In God's eyes they are beautiful and their burdens bore more than their share. Louisiana School Review excerpt.
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Kathleen Kavanaugh
Louisiana School Review
Mansfield Journal Lawsuit Against Unpaid Subscribers
The Mansfield Journal reports a suit against 45 men who did not pay subscriptions, with judgments issued per claim. Twenty five claimed ownership under law, blocking attachments, yet under a supreme court ruling they were arrested for petit larceny and bound over for 300 dollars each, all but six jailed. The postal law now makes taking a paper without payment a larceny.
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Mansfield Journal
Ohio
Supreme Court
Prince Bismarck and Jewish Descent Revealed
The Interlude Review claims Prince Bismarck is of Hebrew descent through his mother and cites Anastasius Menken as a Hebrew grandparent. It states he aided Jewish interests, favored Jewish bankers like Baron von Blechhroeder, and allegedly considered marrying his sons to Jewish women to enrich the family both morally and financially.
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Prince Bismarck
Anastasius Menken
Frederick the Great
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Baron von Blechhroeder
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George W. Montgomery
Madisor Parish
Welsh Monitor
Louisiana
Dr. Chandler
Miss Gray
Open Excelsior Steam Laundry
Bismarck
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