NEW ORLEANS, LA., August 1.?
Louisiana State Progressives in convention here today endorsed the nomination of John M. Parker for Vice-President, but ordered that the space for the presidential nominee be left blank on the Progressive ballot. No action was taken toward ratifying the national committee's action in endorsing Charles E. Hughes for President and the ten presidential electors nominated were uninstructed as whom to vote for in case of their election.
The meeting was generally harmonious, and a delegate, who said he thought the convention ought to make a specific declaration for Hughes, was ruled out of order. After some debate, the resolutions committee tabled a resolution to ratify the national committees endorsement of Hughes. The delegates adopted a resolution pledging themselves to maintain an Independent party in the State.
Mr. Parker attended the convention and urged the continuance of the party's existence.
BACK INTO FOLD
In Oklahoma, Oklahoma, the Republicans returned to the Republican fold in large numbers in today's primaries, it was said tonight by leaders of the latter party. Widespread shortage of Republican ballots was ascribed to the number of Progressives who voted this ticket. Interest centered in the proposed literacy test amendment to the State Constitution, which, under official representations, is a vital part of the party's program.  Indicated, was defeated by a majority which reached 15,000. The test, was admittedly intended as a substitute for the famous "grandfather law," declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court because it, in effect, disfranchised negroes. Three Killed In Wreck. 