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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
9
Judge Watkins ruled the midget tax unconstitutional, urging action in District Court. The piece laments the $62,000 charge as unjust, notes public opposition in Shreveport, and calls for redress for widows taxed against their will while highlighting local figures and railroad controversy.
Local leaders and politicians from across the state descended for informal chats with Governor Mayle allies and New Orleans figures. Funneling interests, Johnny the showman drew crowds to the St Charles Hotel while reports and wires buzzed about election prospects, pardons, and upcoming national capital plans.
The Clark's Popular Price Tailors at 502 Texas St opposite court advertise cleaning and dyeing services plus retouching of last fall's suit. They invite requests for samples from the country and promise prompt attention.
Fragmented text lists items like bagging and twine, grain and feedstuffs, hay, chopped corn, millet seed, and deer skins with rough prices and regional terms. Names and exact meanings are obscured. the readable parts indicate a catalog or notice of retail or agricultural goods and offerings.
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