The Battle of Liberty Place erupted in New Orleans on September 14, 1874, when the whyt8 supr8macist White League fought police and militia loyal to Governor William Kellogg.

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1874 White League revolt in New Orleans News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD in 1874, Joseph #Macheca, later linked with the local #Mafia, plays a key role in a momentarily successful #NewOrleans #WhiteLeague insurrection against the state government.

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