The Progress Saturday Chronicle by Hiess and Abbott
The Progress, published every Saturday by Co. D Hiess and S T Abbott, serves as a local issue featuring weekly notices and community updates.
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
2
Think and Vote With Us in Foster Campaign Clash
Fragmented, era speech denounces Foster combination and National Bank issue. Criticizes leaders for pretended fairness and demagogic tactics, asserting attempts to hoodwink voters. Claims Governor candidate push ties to Caddo, alleges internal power plays and chicanery, with implied political intrigue and mistrust.
Foster’s Combination Attacks as Election Debate Intensifies
In the run up to the Constitutional Convention discussions, the Foster’s Combination criticizes rivals and questions their stance on legal qualifications. The text praises Captain Bell as a top lawyer and notes a planned supportive delegation next Thursday.
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Foster
Caddo
Captain Bell
May Be It Is A Different Convention
The piece argues the Foster faction misreads the February constitutional convention aims. It urges clear statements on whether the convention will draft a state organic law or publish a literary treatise. It states the Caddo Democracy supports Levy and Phillips for the convention and will back Alexander and Wise if needed.
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Messrs
Alexander and Wise
Messrs. Levy and
Phillips
Levy Held as Voice in Civic Matters
When a charitable object is to be promoted Captain Simon Levy is asked to assist and his judgment is sought for a public measure. Authorities weigh his counsel with care, though some now declare him not competent to represent the public.
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Simon Levy
Levy and Phillips Rally Caddo Voters for Home Rule
In a fiery appeal to Caddo parish voters the piece denounces Fosters' machine bosses and champions Levy and Phillips as standard bearers for legal knowledge and common sense. It urges support for the Caddo Democracy delegation, predicting a decisive Thursday victory for Levy and Phillips over the Fosters faction. The text mocks Wise’s performances and frames the contest as a fight against boss rule and dynastic power.
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McEnery
Messrs. Levy and
Phillips
Caddo Democracy
Caddo Parish
Messrs
Alexander and
Wise
Levy and
Governor Foster
J. M. Foster
Caddo
Ish
Levy
Fosters
Ple
Delegates Named for Democratic State Convention in Baton Rouge
The list outlines ward by ward delegate selections for the Democratic State Convention to meet in Baton Rouge on December 9. Notable names include T. F. Bell for delegate at large to the Constitutional Convention and representatives across wards One through Eight with numerous local figures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gray
National Bank
Mgr
Bell
T. Alexander
Caddoish
McEnery-Nicholls Comagesen
John R. Land
Old Court House
John
Mike Henry
Fosters Combination
Mr. Wise
Keith
Court House
Tion
Baton Rouge
David Carter
B.F. Nugent
W.M. Porter
H. H.huckabsy
Jim Galloway
Dud Moore
M. M. Barnes
Geo. W.W
Ward Five
J. Phillips Ward Siz—U Coffee Davies
W. A. Mendricks
John M. Robinson
T. F. Bell
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