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Governor’s clemency list tops grim crime report
The governor’s pardon list names dozens of inmates, including Osman Ledoux of St. Landry and Sam Bowman of Baton Rouge, with many booked for murder, robbery, burglary, arson, and larceny. The piece notes rising crime and calls for firm action, while also reporting on the National Grange session and its leadership addresses.
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Kel
Selfiecea Ngeoclenas
Osman Ledoux
St. Landry
Taeohaberlin
Orleans
Sam, Bowman
Bank Baton Rouge
Geo. Harris
van Page
New Ornleace
East Eaton Rowe
Martin Caulfield
Mortyman Caul
St. Lavary
Palmer Dickson
Hugh Dicksin
Thos. Kirk
Reuben Red
Basne Sadler
Claiborne
Elijul Agbréy
Peenenahs
Dicey Reysden
Wator
An Brown
Assumption
D. M. Brimssard
Lafayetta
Sateeny
John Wallace
Nt Landis
Thos. McGuire
Gen. Williams
John J. McG ‘Art
Alai Y Willhamis
Jeimes O'Brien
Gaetan Bon Rosa
Orleansyarcon
Sylv'r Riley
St James
Anning Laree
Oa Com
Iliams
Lareeny
Enlow
Chas. Taylor
Oie Dan Biee