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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1897

Page

23

War talk over rail line splits Louisiana towns

A Bayou region dispute over a new railroad line in Louisiana triggers public clashes and a row involving Judge Blanchard. The Lake Charles Daily American excerpt from Shreveport dated Aug 3 reports accusations that Blanchard favors the Bossier route, calls opponents selfish, and ties his stance to school-house funding, sparking local agitation and debate on the project.

Louisiana Daily American Lake Charles Shreveport Bossier Blanchard Fe Blanchard

Foreigner Labor Foe Denounces Plutocracy's Call

A historical editorial argues against blaming foreign workers for job losses and strikes. It asserts native workers resist demagoguery and accuses plutocracy of instigating class conflict. The piece emphasizes vigilance against misdirected anger and defends American laborers.

Harvest activity signals new crop nearing farms

Bagging and tying are being hauled out to the farms daily. This fair indication that the new crop of potential will soon begin to come in.

Mrs dulin Dumegys and child in Eureka Springs case

Mrs dulin Dumegys and child are connected to a drop in Eureka Springs Arkansas. The fragment provides limited details on the incident and involved parties. Further readable context is unavailable in the text provided.

Mattie Pink Out Again After Several Days

Local report notes Mattie Pink is sidelined again after several days away from activity. Details on cause or duration are not provided, with limited readable context from the damaged clipping. Further information awaits clarification from the source.

Mins Mattie Pink Inet Wwe

Alabama Coal Becomes New Source For Lower Mississippi

The Southern Railway launches a new coal traffic scheme from Alabama to the Lower Mississippi, cutting coal rates 20 percent from Walker and Jefferson County mines and adding barges, docks, and river service to outpace Pittsburg supply. Alabama mines aim to supply Greenville and downstream markets faster and cheaper, expanding regional mining and transport.

Mississippi River Pittsburg Alabama Coal Mississippi Ohio New Orleans Alabama Pitsburg Southern Railway The Walker Jefferson County Greenville Pelnta Hually Atter Confern

Louisiana editors urged to join annual meeting

The letter to the Louisiana Press Association requests members to prepare for the annual meeting. It names John Dymond W F Roy and Homer Mouton for the executive committee and invites nonmembers to join at Crawley for $2.00. C D Hicks signs as president.

Louisiana Press Association Crawley C.D. Hicks

Ale Doltress Camp Meeting Near Marshall Texas

Ale Doltress camp meeting on the Texas and Pacific Railroad eight miles east of Marshall runs August 3 to 9. Brothers A. C. Bane of California and E. F. Walker with W. B. Godbey and Sister Susie Hall lead. Reduced railroad rates and meals are furnished. bring quilt and pillow. For more information contact A. B. Waskoa, Blocker Texas.

Texas and Pacific Arshall Texas A. C. Bane California E. F. Walker W.B. Godbey Susie Hall A. B. Waskoa Blocker Texas

Maloney Ad Promotes Whiskey Selection

An 19th century style ad touts A. Te. Maloney's as offering the best whiskey, described as mellow, pure, and wholesome, inviting customers to visit the shop for its superior spirits.

A. Te. Maloney

Railroad Schedules Details for Shreveport Area Trains

Schedule listings show passenger and freight trains on lines through Shreveport Camden and Vicksburg. It notes daily arrivals and departures for Nos. 7 8 11 12 52 54 and others, with times for east and west bounds, local freight trains, and express services. Also mentions daily closings and Sunday exceptions.

Fassenger Ain So Ton Wan Pam Davis Preight Shreveportsji Camden Iy No Asa Timin Orth Bound Throuh South Boan Maily

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