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June 2, 1888
The Grenada Sentinel
Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Louisiana Legislature selects Judge E. D. White as new junior U.S. Senator, displacing talented incumbent E. B. Eustis after many ballots; ex-Senator Jonas withdraws. Editorial decries the choice as ungrateful, hinting at hidden influences.
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Louisiana's New Junior Senator.
After a number of days and many ballotings, the Louisiana Legislature on last Tuesday night elected Judge E. D. White, of New Orleans, as junior U. S. Senator, over the present brilliant, courageous and talented Senator, E. B. Eustis. Before the last ballot was taken Ex-senator Jonas withdrew his name.
We learn from Holy Writ that man is fearfully and wonderfully made, but not half so strange in his make-up as Louisiana politicians. It looks to us that if the Louisiana Democracy had any sense of gratitude, they would not have displaced Eustis, a man so well known for his great usefulness and his political knowledge, for one who has no national reputation. But then there might have been a barrel behind the scenes, after all.
After a number of days and many ballotings, the Louisiana Legislature on last Tuesday night elected Judge E. D. White, of New Orleans, as junior U. S. Senator, over the present brilliant, courageous and talented Senator, E. B. Eustis. Before the last ballot was taken Ex-senator Jonas withdrew his name.
We learn from Holy Writ that man is fearfully and wonderfully made, but not half so strange in his make-up as Louisiana politicians. It looks to us that if the Louisiana Democracy had any sense of gratitude, they would not have displaced Eustis, a man so well known for his great usefulness and his political knowledge, for one who has no national reputation. But then there might have been a barrel behind the scenes, after all.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Senator Election
Louisiana Legislature
E D White
E B Eustis
Political Ingratitude
What entities or persons were involved?
E. D. White
E. B. Eustis
Ex Senator Jonas
Where did it happen?
Louisiana, New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
E. D. White
E. B. Eustis
Ex Senator Jonas
Location
Louisiana, New Orleans
Event Date
Last Tuesday Night
Story Details
The Louisiana Legislature elected Judge E. D. White of New Orleans as junior U.S. Senator over the incumbent E. B. Eustis after multiple ballotings. Ex-senator Jonas withdrew before the final ballot. The article criticizes the decision as lacking gratitude toward Eustis's talents and suggests possible behind-the-scenes influence.