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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1898
Page
19
A trimmed Progressive era column from Shreveport hints at political honesty, baseball jabs, and Memorial Day timing. It notes address details for Oovich at Milam Street, questions hastiness of Union actions, and remarks on a constitutional convention producing many candidates as spring weather and flowers are praised.
Fragmentary notes discuss primary election participation for registered voters, a Sunday school Easter program on Jordan street, and a bleak lament on wage earners facing hunger. It hints at war as potentially better than chronic deprivation, reflecting grim public mood.
The patriotic address by Senator Thurston pierced Mark Hanna with sharp scorn as he accused war opponents of being Wall Street money changers. He claimed those against war act to influence stock markets and bond values, expressing disdain for bankers.
Congress heard a read of President McKinley's anticipated message amid hopes for a peaceful outcome in Cuba. The piece notes debate over recognizing Cuban independence and credits General Lee with delaying the message to safeguard Americans in Cuba. Sagasta's armistice signals and Europe’s role suggest a peaceful settlement next week.
The article notes olive trees flourishing in California with home market oil, recalls past cultivation along Georgia to Florida coasts, and cites Southern Cultivator on reasons for regional growth. It includes a Morality anecdote about a Sunday skating mishap and a Maurice Barrymore aside from a Modjenka company memory.
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