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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1897
Page
19
The Democratic press of St Mary argues for a white primary to pick delegates for a constitutional convention while Republicans, despite claiming a strong white vote, accept the challenge. The Sue-Rayne Tribune notes the Republicans’ readiness and implies political savvy in the parish.
A Lake Charles American note complains that the plan to organize newspapers for an evacuation law effort is extremely weak, describing it as thin and insufficient. The fragment hints at a broader scheme to mobilize media for a constitutional undertaking, but provides limited verifiable specifics.
Notice of bankrupt sale of household goods announced to ladies. Encammpment reference suggests a sale event at the coding building next to the post office. One dollar buys about two in value, urging early response from interested buyers.
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