The Archive · 1935

Armed Revolt in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Jan. 25, Armed revolt against the dictator~ capital of Louisia quickly subsided wit repressive measures by the self styled "Kingfish" or his minions.

Armed with shot-guns and pistols, 400 grim, determined Louisiana citizens raided the East Baton Rouge Parish court-house and ejected state "officials.

'Military-like groups are' being formed throughout Louisiana to combat the absolute domination of the state by Senator Long and there is widespread discussion of "direct action" unless the dictatorship laws jammed through the last. session of the legislature by the "Kingfish" are repealed—United Press.

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