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Obituary of Senor Don Jose Llulla, or "Pepe Llulla", in New Orleans Louisiana in 1888.
title
Obituary of Senor Don Jose Llulla, or "Pepe Llulla", in New Orleans Louisiana in 1888.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Death, Fencing, Sailors, Dueling, Knighting
Date Issued
1888-03-07
Abstract
Text, March 7, 1888. Death of Pepe Llulla. Obituary of Senor Don Jose Llulla, or "Pepe Llulla", in New Orleans Louisiana. Published in the Daily States.
Louisiana state capitol building narrowly escapes destruction by fire in 1856
title
Louisiana state capitol building narrowly escapes destruction by fire in 1856
Subject
Capitols, Fires, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1919-03-24
Abstract
Text, March 24, 1919. An account of the fire that almost destroyed the Louisiana state capitol on April 4, 1856. The fire began on the "roof of the tower at the northwest corner of the building." It was eventually put out by a bucket brigade, with the roof destroyed and the interior damaged by the water. The author then uses this "rascality" to support his argument that the capital should be moved back to New Orleans.
Announcement of the escape of robbers from Cincinnati Ohio believed to be moving toward New Orleans Louisiana in 1835
title
Announcement of the escape of robbers from Cincinnati Ohio believed to be moving toward New Orleans Louisiana in 1835
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Crimes, Criminals, Police, Mayors
Date Issued
1835-04-25
Abstract
Text, April 25, 1835. Announcement of the escape of robbers from Cincinnati Ohio believed to be moving toward New Orleans Louisiana.
Physician from London, England announcing his practice his New Orleans Louisiana in the Louisiana Gazette in 1811
title
Physician from London, England announcing his practice his New Orleans Louisiana in the Louisiana Gazette in 1811
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Physicians, Medical personnel, Health care, Surgery
Date Issued
1811-06-06
Abstract
Text, June 6, 1811. Title is "Dr. Robert Ralston." Announcement of a medical doctor from London, England informing those in the city of New Orleans, that he intends to commence practice as a physician and surgeon. His practice to be located on St. Louis Street.
Obituary for Mr. James Scott, Sr. of South Carolina in a New Orleans newspaper in 1828.
title
Obituary for Mr. James Scott, Sr. of South Carolina in a New Orleans newspaper in 1828.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Death
Date Issued
1828-10-24
Abstract
Text, October 24, 1828. Published by Courier. Obituary. Obituary for Mr. James Scott, Sr. of South Carolina in a New Orleans newspaper. Scott was a resident of East Feliciana Parish, died at age 35.
Brief comment on the pleasant weather of New Orleans in 1846.
title
Brief comment on the pleasant weather of New Orleans in 1846.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Weather, Rain
Date Issued
1846-08-24
Abstract
Text, August 24, 1846. Brief comment on the pleasant weather of New Orleans. Published in the New Orleans Weekly Delta.
Brig Nelson Village encounters pirates [1832]
title
Brig Nelson Village encounters pirates [1832]
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Ships, Pirates
Date Issued
1832-01-04
Abstract
Text, January 4, 1832. The brig Nelson Village encountered pirates about 150 miles west of the Canary Islands. A timely squall allowed them to escape.
Apathy toward Thanksgiving day reported in a New Orleans newspaper in 1868.
title
Apathy toward Thanksgiving day reported in a New Orleans newspaper in 1868.
Subject
Holidays, Thanksgiving, Apathy, Civil War (United States 1861-1865), United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1868-12-26
Abstract
Text, December 26, 1868. City Intelligence. Thanksgiving Day. (Apathy of Southerns towards this day.) Published in the Daily Picayune. Apathy toward Thanksgiving day reported in a New Orleans newspaper in 1868.
First residence in New Orleans has sewer lines installed in 1906.
title
First residence in New Orleans has sewer lines installed in 1906.
Subject
Sewers, Sewerage, City & town life, Dwellings, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1906-10-31
Abstract
Text, October 31, 1906. First Sewer Connection. Major Harrod's was First Residence to use Sewers. Five Commercial Houses Get Inspection Permits Ahead of Him and Work Goes on Steadily. Published in the Daily Picayune. First private residence, that of Major H.M. Harrod, member of the Engineering Board of the sewerage and water system, has sewer lines installed in New Orleans .
Wilbur Glenn Voliva visits New Orleans, Louisiana in 1912.
title
Wilbur Glenn Voliva visits New Orleans, Louisiana in 1912.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Voliva, Wilbur Glenn, 1870-1942, Christianity, Churches, Oysters, Dance, Dancers, Tobacco, Tobacco products
Date Issued
1912-08-06
Abstract
Text, August 6, 1912. Voliva's Visit to the City is Causing Some Comment. Declares He Will War on Dancing, Chewing of Tobacco and Eating of Oysters - What an Oyster Says on the Subject. Published in the Daily States. Wilbur Glenn Voliva visits New Orleans, Louisiana. The article's author describes Voliva's three admonishing remarks concerning New Orleans and the city's preparation to ignore them.
Rebuilt French Market in New Orleans dedicated before crowd in 1938.
title
Rebuilt French Market in New Orleans dedicated before crowd in 1938.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, United States. Public Works Administration, French Quarter (New Orleans, La.), French Market (New Orleans, La.), Leche, Richard W. (Richard Webster), 1898-1965, Governors, Louisiana, Remodeling, Reconstructions, Markets, Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952, Building dedications
Date Issued
1938-03-20
Abstract
Text, March 20, 1938. New Market Dedicated at Ceremony. None anywhere more modern, speakers say as rebuilt structures are formerly opened. Published in the Item Tribune. Rebuilt French Market in New Orleans dedicated before crowd of farmers. The market was rehabilitated at the cost of approximately $800,000 supplied by the Public Works Administration, New Orleans, Orleans Levee Board, and residents of the French Market area.
Gulf coast swept by a hurricane
title
Gulf coast swept by a hurricane
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Hurricanes, Natural disasters, Coastlines, Bays (Bodies of water)
Date Issued
1906-09-26
Abstract
Text, September 26, 1906. The gulf coast is hit by a hurricane. Great damage is evident on the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Bakers, flour prices and loaf weights in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1909.
title
Bakers, flour prices and loaf weights in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1909.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bakeries, Baking, Flour & meal industry, Baked products, Bread
Date Issued
1909-04-09
Abstract
Text, April 19, 1909. Orleans' bread loaf varies from 8 to 19 ounces despite Patten's Pit operations. City bakers think price of flour will come down again. Some talk of cutting weight down, others already have it down - old Ordinance. Published in the New Orleans Item. Bakers, flour prices and bread loaf weights in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Communicated; fabrications about the people of New Orleans supporting General Jackson
title
Communicated; fabrications about the people of New Orleans supporting General Jackson
Subject
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Libel & slander, Political elections, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1828-03-19
Abstract
Text, March 19, 1828. The author disputes writings from "Jackson editors at the North" who claim that New Orleans will support General Jackson in his bid for election. He says that these editors are fabricating lies about the people of New Orleans, who are "too well informed to be thus duped."
News items from Louisiana in 1852.
title
News items from Louisiana in 1852.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Railroads, Taxes, Navigation, Telegraph
Date Issued
1852-11-24
Abstract
Text, November 24, 1852. Louisiana Items. Published in the Daily Picayune. Louisiana news items within St. Martin Parish, Bayou Plaquemines, Bayou Lafourche, Thibodauxville, Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, St. Francisville and Bayou Sara.
Senator to Congress for Louisiana
title
Senator to Congress for Louisiana
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, State government, Government officials, Resignations, Porter, Alexander, 1785-1844
Date Issued
1836-12-19
Abstract
Criticism of Senator Alexander Porter for resigning his seat in the Louisiana Senate without much prior notice.
Obituary for General P.D. Delarond in a New Orleans newspaper in 1824.
title
Obituary for General P.D. Delarond in a New Orleans newspaper in 1824.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Death, Generals, Creoles, Military officers, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Funeral processions, Legislative bodies, Armies, United States, Navies, United States
Date Issued
1824-12-04
Abstract
Text, December 4, 1824. Died, General P.D. Delarond. Obituary for General P.D. Delarond. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Louisiana leads in giving woman sheriff's office widow of slain officer beats alleged klansman as independent
title
Louisiana leads in giving woman sheriff's office widow of slain officer beats alleged klansman as independent
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Political elections, Sheriffs
Date Issued
1924-04-23
Abstract
Louisiana is the first to boast of electing a woman sheriff Mrs. Eudora S. Day, who beat out alleged Ku Klux Klan member, Dr. Ed Young.
Louisiana contributes block of stone to be used in the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., from 1850.
title
Louisiana contributes block of stone to be used in the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., from 1850.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Monument builders, Monuments & memorials, Quarrying, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington), Washington, George, 1732-1799, Stone carving, Sculptors
Date Issued
1850-05-05
Abstract
Text, May 5, 1850. Louisiana's Block of Stone for the Washington Monument. Published in the Daily Picayune. Louisiana contributes block of stone to be used in the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., from 1850. The stone was taken from Catahoula Parish. The design and stone's carving were completed by William Forshey.
Damage to ships in New Orleans' harbor during a storm in 1850.
title
Damage to ships in New Orleans' harbor during a storm in 1850.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Boats, Piers & wharves, Ships, Tugboats, Storms, Winds
Date Issued
1850-08-15
Abstract
Text, August 15, 1850. The Storm of the Balize. Published by the New Orleans Daily Crescent. Account of damage to many ships, boats and schooner in New Orleans' harbor during a storm in 1850.

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