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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1897
Page
17
Postmaster General Gary voices pleasure at widespread public comment on his proposal to establish postal savings banks and invites further discussion. He says a united popular expression can guide Congress, urging commercial interests to back the plan for safe savings for moderate earners.
The committee led by Col 5 J Ward and officers met to tabulate Thursday's vote. The tally lists wards like Wise and Alexander with names such as Myrtia Bullips Levy Phillips and others. It notes a Spring Ridge box to be excluded and claims Alexander Wise ticket majority would be 75 rather than 109. The Progress concedes to will of the people but opposes injustice shown.
The article details a near tie in the Baton Rouge delegation election with slim margins and mentions figures like Mr Trezevant and Mr ligceruve. It criticizes local groups and calls for accountability from the Democratic Club amid alleged unfair practices related to the Spring Ridge area and a push against political corruption.
The Tipps plantation owned by Jol A Richardson, twelve miles from Delhi, covers sixty acres worked by mules. Four hundred bales of cotton and two hundred bushels of corn were raised. Major Al. C. Din of Sulphur Springs, Texas visits relatives Judge Hicks. A meeting of River Like Macampment No 12 will be held next Monday. all wishing to join should attend.
Fragments report a Friday night blaze destroying doors and furniture of Mr. Ed Nicholson with minimal insurance. A cold wave and power outages affected nearby areas. Ward Ten residents, including two prominent gentlemen, plan to assist as needed. Local memory honors a named figure in a community event.
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