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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1896

Page

5

Bryan and Sewall Club Organizes A Democratic Meeting

An active Bryan and Sewall Coat meeting met Friday night without President Soap. Chase chaired, with Dingle as secretary. Members debated the silver question, praised Shepherd, and elected Henry Shepherd as president and Hicks as secretary. The club aims to unite Democrats and expand membership.

Bryan Sewall Dc Soap YB. Chase Fonren View M. Dingle Masta Hietel CD. Hicks Soape Mose Ob Henry Shephard Andrew Qhierbes Drsanig Chive Poona CL Allen Protoss Heen Chie Wis von Plimentary Sowall Club National Democracy Satara Chase J Henry Shepherd Meg. D. Hicks Sw ’Elock Sharp

Hard Times and Low Prices

In a period of drought and crop losses the Wall trade will be tight unless relief comes. Merchants warn of distress and urge readiness, claiming Jordan & Booth are best prepared in North Louisiana to sell clothing and outfittings for boys and men at low margins.

Jane Louisiana Gad Jordan & Booth

A Campaign of Education and Reform Dialogue

A lengthy discussion outlines plans for a society to spread and interest reforms, urging persistence and broad reader outreach. It covers labor probes, financial questions, and the need to unite reformers, with notes on organizing editors and allied groups to promote education on economic and labor issues.

Leagre Dor Viana Cei Desven Daly Mery Bosc Lthen Deters American Federation of Labor Knights of Aber Populist Party American Railway Witon Famers’ Alliance Poe Lagne Taeoneh Howe Eapeeteek Ronhinutly Jaink Tmportines Brent League Uexry CouEn

Debs Reflects on Trial Delay and Mails Obstruction

Eugene V. Debs recalls the year old arrest for obstructing the mails and claims managers pressured to end the case. He alleges salary cuts followed, juror illness halted proceedings, and that strong evidence could convict all defendants. He notes scant newspaper coverage of his later trial status.

Mr. Debs Eugene V. Debs

Union Revival in Omaha Restores Trade Union Delegates

The World-Herald reports a revival of trades unionism in Omaha. Withdrawals from the Central Labor union are reversing as individual members pledge that delegates will be returned if meetings are free from wrangling and political discussions.

Omaha the World-Herald Central Labor Union

Mayo Recalled as a Demanding but Loving Stage Manager

A tribute to Mayo recounts his fierce insistence on exact line readings and actor discipline, his generous nature, and his passion for Pudd'nhead Wilson. The essayist recalls Mayo's training, his mastery of language, and how his death on a train near Omaha shocked the theatrical world while highlighting his stubborn but admirable perfectionism.

Mayo Omaha Henry Davenport Er. L. Davenport Girard Avenue Davenport Judge Deriscoll Pahl Oylagyoek Paris Powell Mave Maya Pudd'nhead Wilson Jing Atler Sean Mark Twain Morty New York Seppers Mr. Mayo Nellie Satan Philadelphia

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