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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
5
A fragmentary column surveys local matters from taxation to police, church politicians, and a proposed photograph price. It cites a municipal quarrel over a railroad commission, notes police and sexton appointments, and mentions Edenborn's railroad tax case while teasing a forthcoming Hidden Hand article.
The program details a May 2 Labor Day parade forming at the levee foot of Texas street at 9 am. It moves along Commerce Crockett Common Milam Spring Texas to Fair Ground with a grand marshal and numerous union contingents. Afternoon events include addresses, music, bicycle races, and a tug of war with prizes.
Listings announce Union Cigar Co events featuring a Slow Mule Race with a 15 purse and 2.50 entry, a Greasy Pole Climb open to all for a 5 gold piece purse, a Lassoing Contest for local cowboys with 22.50 entry, a Running Race with a 50 purse and 25 entry, a Jack and Wheelbarrow Race with prizes, and a Grand Ball at Exposition Hall in the afternoon and evening.
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