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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1898

Page

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McKinley policy critique and fiscal summary

Washington correspondent decries McKinley for appeasement to money lenders and spain policy. Discusses Cuba relief, Reed’s political tactics, Maine inquiry findings, inter state commerce commission fears, and Bell Telephone profits versus dividends. Mentions treasury receipts and expenditures, plus naval war timing.

Washington Tre McKinley Ohio Spain United States Army Gomez Republican Reconcentrados Pacificos Czar Reed Ben Butler Reed Senate Mark Hanna Proctor Gallinger Thurston Cuba Maine United States Wall Street Hanna Tom Reed Inter-State Commere Commission Bosco

Appointment to the Supreme Bench Vacancy Urged

The Progressive urges Governor Foster to appoint a successor to Associate Justice L B Watkins as his term expires. It notes the Supreme Bench's authority over lives, liberties, civil rights, and business affairs, and defends the newspaper's right to comment on this high public duty. The piece emphasizes the governor’s responsibility and public interest in the selection.

Supreme Bench War State L. B. Watkins Watkins Foster Gov Foster

Reappoint Justice Watkins Seen as Ideal Supreme Judge

The piece argues incumbent Justice L B Watkins deserves renomination to the Supreme Bench. It stresses that the court should avoid political rewards and favor high intelligence, integrity, and legal science. Watkins is praised for legal learning, family ties to law, and a spotless record with broad public and bar support. Governor Foster is urged to reappoint him.

L. B. Watekins Watkins L. B. Watkins Foster

Legal Holidays in Louisiana Cause Little Disruption

The article argues Louisiana has too many legal holidays yet notes they rarely affect business. Sundays halt work, Christmas partly does, banks and courts mostly operate, and conservatory writs can be issued on holidays. Overall, public complaints persist despite minimal practical impact.

Louisiana Justices of the Peace

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Gradstreet Chancey M. Depew Republian Depew Maine Court of Inquiry Congress Bell Telephone Company Boston Comany Justice L. B. Watkins
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