Freedom of the press clash in DC libel case cited
A discussion of a proposed law to move crimes in DC to exclusive federal jurisdiction is linked to Charles Dana of the New York Sun. The piece notes Grand Jury has not indicted Dana, and warns of a potential arrest in New York with trial in DC, while praising press freedom and opposing political retaliation. It comments on Louisiana politics and calls for a Democratic convention to unite white voters.
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Poland
Criminal Court of
District of Columbia
Alex. Tr. Shepherd
Chas. A. Dana
New York Sun
Shepherd
Sun
Board of Public Works
Washington
Dano
New York City
New York
Washington City
Union
United States
Maxzla
Democratic Party
Louisiana
Courier
White League
St. Landy
New Orleans
Alexandria
Mem
Town Council Minutes 1874 July August Work Orders
The town board meets with Mayor Meyer and aldermen to discuss street and bridge repairs. Reports urge clearing bridges and fixing ditches, sidewalks to be raised with sand or shells, and planks installed. Tax rates and licenses debated, and warrants issued for mayoral and pauper expenses.
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Joan A. Spun
Hans Ex
Vieron Tovosy
John A. Spence
M. J. Rosteet
A. H. Moss
Sam
Ryan Street
Bryan
W. Li. Hutchins
L. G. Guillory
W. L. Hutchins
J. W. Bryan
Soaptead
Wedland
Soclock P
Daly
Appo
Meyer
Ordinance Adopts Provisions on Licenses and Closures
The document notes penalties for violating wares licenses and the potential closure of a coffee house or drinking saloon. It states the ordinance takes effect August 1, 1874, with approval by Mayor William Meyer andSecretary J D Leveour, following adjournment to the next term.
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A. P
Wim, Meyer
Victor Touchy
John A. Thomas Hansen
W. J.utchins
W. Ii. Hutchins
Coralie
Louis Williams
F. M.c
Ee Ee
Laos
St. A. D
Lee
Gontrarva
John A. Fipence
WM. Meyer
Pledge of Protest Against Parish Configuration Convention
A local card from Calcasieu shows a pledge by WEI Loke Charis denouncing the 1874 Calcasieu Parish Configuration Convention. It asserts the November election action is not political and targets solidarity with the Democracy of St. Landry Lafayette and GEO.
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Calcasieu
Cameron
Lafayette
St. Landry
Calcasieu. Parish
Calensien Battal
Mich
Geo
Wei Loke Charis
Wts
Wells and Water Work Advertises Lake Charles Firm
A Lake Charles notice promotes wells and cisterns using patent auguration. Captain Thomas Hansen and a list of accompanying names appear as the workforce, with claims of perfect satisfaction in price and workmanship. The ad invites examination of specimens from various branches of the trade.
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Lake Charles
Thomas Hansen
J. W. Bryan
Louis Leveque
Wm. Meyer
Geo. H. Walls
J. A. Kinder
John Dillon
Dan Gees
List of Jurors for Calcasieu Parish September Term 1874
State of Louisiana Calcasieu Parish officials drew jurors on July 18 1874 for a special term to begin September 7 1874 at Lake Charles. Names include DJ Turner I Simons Onesithe Langly Moise Lobine John Ties Miraut LeBlanc Wm L Fairchild Maxile Hillstock John B S Trahan John A Vincent Raflill Manner Reuben Ammotrong John OC Rice Gideon Reuter Tack Mesa Maxie Mizonnielle Alexander Miller Dumas Nevela PM Alton Sohn G Corpor John Goter John McCorquodale Martin Vincent John T Reeves Pierre A Hebert Jee 6 Benoit Bayard Gaga Ruben Hooy Eskian Micke Wourete Jowrh M Oeasia Praus Goa 3 B Vsmamx Gnay Tre.
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State OF Louisiana
Calcasieu
Ann Ryan
John A. Spenc
Lake Charles
Dember
A. P
John J. Morgan
L. Ryan
Wms L. Hutchina
Aid Parish
Moise Lobine
John Ties
Miraut LeBlanc
Wm L Fairchild
Maxile Hillstock
John BS Trahan
John A Vincent
Rafiill Manner
Reuben Ammotrong
John OC Rice
Gideon Reuter
Tack Mesa
Maxie Mizonnielle
Alexander Miller
Dumas Nevela
PM Alton
Sohn G Corpor
Tohn Goter
John McCorquodale
Martin Vincent
Toho
Public Square Purchase Notice In Lake Charles
A damaged OCR fragment references John Dilkons at 14 Lake Charles Louisiana and mentions attention to purchase and packing in a public square. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear actions or dates.
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John Dilkons
Public Square
Lake Charles
Louisians
Campaign announces for sheriff and state offices in Calcasien parish
At the solicitation of many residents, multiple named individuals declare candidacies for local and state offices in the upcoming November election. George H. Welli a candidate for State Senate and W. A. Robertson for Parish Judge are among those announced amid authorization by parish leaders.
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Nori
Dees
Pannilo
W. Richardson
Caleaion
Eubient
Eratic
Erate
Amignnes
Sarkstor
Benat
Onlenaien
Geroatte
St. Landry
Orieinertte
Cameron
Atte
Calcasien
St Landry
George H. Welia
State Senate
WM. A. Robertson
Jones
Lytse
Colca Parish
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J.D. Leveour
Samuel Cary
Vsmamx
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Lake Chartes
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Paroisse Oissiou
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Dane Lee
Aba Bryan
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Simon Porta
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