The Progress and local notes from Plaquemine era
In Plaquemine and nearby, The Progress discusses contracts and authority of its agents, local taxes set at 15 mills, municipal costs of 39.367, and low assessed property valuations. Observations touch on race tensions, a mourning notice for Mr R Eg Crownrich, and reflections on Jim Corbett’s defeat by Yom Sharkey with commentary on the fight’s foul.
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Plaquemine Louisiana
Plaquemine
R. Eg. Crownrich
Jim Corbett
Yom Sharkey
Sharkey
Corbett
Jim
Lieutenant Governor Snyder Visits City on Legal Business
Lieutenant governor R H Snyder arrived last Saturday to obtain papers signed by Judge Boarman in U S court matters. He was welcomed by many representative citizens and noted to have numerous political and personal friends in Shreveport.
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R. H. Snyder
United States Court
Boarman
Snyder
Shreveport
We Told You So on Insurance and Injustice
The Progress criticizes press influence on insurance policy, claims underwriters pressured city leaders to place fire department under their control, and denounces a Shreveport losses claim. It argues that false sentiment supports higher rates and a three quarter loss clause. The piece condemns Mullins and Sisemore killings and warns against biased journalism.
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Ben Holzman
Insurance Department
New Orleans
Shreveport
Frank Mullins
Hess
John Sisemore
Marshal Sisemor
Mullins
Atrest
Poe Rusten
All for Tunnard as Secretary of the Railroad Commission
The Press of Louisiana endorses General Will H Tunnard for secretary of the Railroad Commission. They praise his honesty diligence and devotion and note his influence with the Press Confederate Veterans and state standing would strengthen the Commission during its early difficult period.
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Louisiana
Will H.tunnard
Association
Railroad Commission
Tannard
Louisiana Press Association
Oldest inhabitant speaks on unusual November weather
A reader asks if anyone has endured such November weather, urging the oldest inhabitant to share firsthand memories. The fragment suggests an appeal for local recollections of extreme conditions.
Bailey Sought to Lead Democrats in Defensive Organizing
The Progress endorses Hon Joseph B Bailey a brilliant young Texan to head the Democratic House leadership in the next session praising his tact coolness and debate skill while noting critics call him a feather weight yet praising his stalwart silver stance amid gold bug loyalty and reorganization hopes.
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Joseph B. Bailey
House
Bailey
Charles F. Crisp
Tom Reed
Saloon License Battle in Lafayette Parish
The Police Jury and citizens clash with saloon keepers over a liquor license raise in Lafayette parish. Lafayette Gazette backs the Jury, while Progress supports the people. License set at 1009 dollars. saloon men claim 200 dollars is sufficient. Election to decide on the 5th instant.
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Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Gazette
Homer Mouton
Sligh Preaches at Texas Avenue Church Amid Pastor's Absence
Rev. John C. Sligh preached Sunday morning and evening at Texas Avenue church in the absence of Pastor Rev. Barnett Wright. Sligh is described as a talented young preacher. The Baldwin hotel in San Francisco, valued at 2.5 million dollars, was recently burned with only 100 thousand dollars of insurance and several lives reported lost.
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John C. Sligh
Texas Avenue Church
Barnett Wright
Sligh
Baldwin
San Francisco
California
Parker Acquitted in Franklin Parish Murder Case
Julius Parker, accused of killing District Attorney Joe Reid in Franklin parish last year, was tried and acquitted. The case underscored the difficulty of convicting when the accused is believed protected by an organized band of assassins.
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Julius Parker
Joe Reid
Franklin Parish
Rumor Mill Hints at Legal Battles and Local Plans
Local chatter cites lawsuits involving a midget and a Compress-Cotton Belt case, with talk of a bond issue vote this month and requests to pave streets before polling. Citizens discuss railroad investigation committees, insurance rate reductions for merchants, and Porath & Son offering blacksmithing and woodwork services. The Progress does job work.
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Porath & Son
Silk waists and skirts sale with wide range of goods
Dozen silk waists at 3.75 each seven dozen silk skirts at 5.50 each four dozen satin skirts at 87.50 each five hundred capes up to 12.00 each dress goods from 1.25 per yard. School suits to 3.59. Hosiery, shoes, calico, kid gloves, and ready-to-wear items priced. Includes blankets, 4-4 bleaching, Sea Island, stripes, wool suits, and various footwear.
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Sea Island
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