Arsène Pujo
American politician (1861–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arsène Paulin Pujo (December 16, 1861 – December 31, 1939) was a member of the United States House of Representatives best known for chairing the "Pujo Committee", which sought to expose an anticompetitive conspiracy among some of the nation's most powerful financial interests (trusts).
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Arsène Pujo | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1913 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Ladislas Lazaro |
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Born | Arsène Paulin Pujo (1861-12-16)December 16, 1861 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | December 31, 1939(1939-12-31) (aged 78) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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