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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
4
A damaged OCR item from Caddo Parish Farmers Union lists a post office and street detail, likely an old local notices section. It mentions Shreveport and civic entities in barely legible form with scattered figures and addresses.
Community chatter questions charter committee motives and local officials while a cold wave circulates gossip. Bob White departs for Kokomo, Indiana. public notices critique demagoguery. Cotton Belt schedules update passenger and freight service from Shreveport to Camden with connections toward Magnolia and Memphis.
The piece surveys a crowded field of Republican leaders and aspirants for the presidency, noting the January convention date heightens tension and uncertainty. It weighs ex-President and rival candidates, hints at a dark horse possibility, and comments on public sentiment, media, and party dynamics through a lively, period voice.
The piece presents Louisiana Sunday law provisions, banning most public commerce on Sundays from after Saturday night for 24 hours, with fines and possible jail terms for violations. It lists exemptions for certain essential and specific establishments, and notes hotels and boarding houses may not sell alcohol except wine for table use. It adds physician administered liquor exceptions for sickness.
A fragment from the 1886 Acts references public health and welfare, praising a good square meal as fostering good nature and public spirit. It notes Frank Serwich's restaurant and Ladies' Dining Parlors as popular dining spots in Shreveport.
A weekly column notes complaints about the Murphy Street bridge blockade and reports improvements across Shreveport. Municipal plans include V.S.& Py crossing work on Jordan Street, new sidewalks on Tuxedo Park, and repairs to Jordan Street between Greenwood and the railroad. City leaders discuss police presence in Sixth Ward and mounted patrol for Fifth and Sixth Wards, plus charter amendments under review. Tools and storefront upgrades appear along Market Milam streets, including Captain Levy’s renovation of store No. 4 on the levee and plans for a lodge room. A new brick store is slated at Gregg building site for CO. C. Hardman & Co. with bakery preparations nearby.
Tue Progress welcomes John McAneny back from Kansas City and notes his return on Tuesday. He is a skilled real estate hustler who may help energize efforts and create activity in the area.
A Shreveport correspondent argues white workers face discrimination as white laborers are passed over for negro labor on local construction sites. The writer urges contractors to hire white men, citing unemployed fathers and dangerous cheap labor, and asks for a public discussion with contractors to present both sides.
Buck Bradley offers bicycles for sale or rent highlighting brisk exercise and speed. Repairs on guns pistols locks keys and bicycles available at Sea Buck first 412 Market street back of Dreyfuss. The Creole American notes an enthusiastic Foster campaign meeting in Acadia parish as Democracy aims to sweep the field on the 21st inst. Citizens of Shreveport urged to participate and do their duty.
A letter thanks the Shreveport community for liberal aid in church projects. The author notes furnishings completed and the parsonage well equipped, praising select ladies and supporters for their energy. The message, signed by Raspeeth Jas. M. Aprot, extends blessings.
In a lengthy pursuit in Shreveport and Harris County Texas, a wanted man named Walter Hillis is finally corralled as Chief Nelson leads the hunt. The case involves alleged armed robbery burglary and related deeds. The fugitive, born in Harris County Texas, had eluded officers for months amid a wide search. Meanwhile mourning follows the death of Mrs Fannie Bahr at the Texas Street home. Friends recall her kindness and neighborhood presence as she passes after a sudden illness.
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