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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
11
From chatter in the trees a signal appears that New Orleans may host multiple independent candidates for the Constitutional Convention as speculation grows about who will run and what platforms they will bring to the race.
The piece notes advocates urging whipping posts as punishment for certain criminals. North Carolina champions this method for wife beaters and hoodlums, while The Progress endorses the idea. The item reflects regional, period-voiced support for corporal punishment.
The Progress reports Gov Foster will act at all hazards to curb the Tangipahoa band of assassins. The Attorney General has been consulted and state machinery will assist parish authorities or take charge if local officials fail. The aim is to rid the parish of the criminals.
Mr Joseph Oteri a renowned fruit importer and dealer in New Orleans died suddenly last week while out carriage riding with friends. He collapsed in apparent good health after complaining of a cold and died before a physician arrived. A native of Italy he had moved to New Orleans in 1853.
A civic cyclone struck Crescent City last Tuesday, arising in the City Item office and sweeping through the Great Southern Telegraph and Telephone Company headquarters. Other corporations will feel its effects as the incident unfolds. The Item reports the principal tindakan and its consequences.
The Item reports that loans and property did not appear on assessment rolls and no taxes were paid. Assessor Skinner issued a supplemental roll listing the Great Southern Telegraph and Telephone Company with property valued at one million dollars and taxes due for 1894 to 1897. Other smaller corporations paying no taxes will be added. O’Malley receives another note.
The Louisiana Press Association met in New Orleans with lower attendance than hoped yet strong resolve to elevate the profession. Officers for the coming year include President L. E. Bentley of Donaldsonville, 1st Vice President John Dymond of the Louisiana Planter, 2nd Vice President Howard C. Smith of the New Orleans Medical Journal, Secretary L. S. Scott of Crowley Signal, and Treasurer J. G. Trimble of Farmerville Gazette.
Caddo parish challenges comparison with any other bailiwick in our State of their candidates to the Constitutional Convention. At large, Alexander and Wise from the parish, who else can present such a trio. The Caddo Democratic Club will be to the front whenever danger threatens the party, with every member ready to respond if the campaign committee needs their services.
The Progress received a pleasant call from John H. Williams editor of the Sabine Banner praising his newspaper as a splendid paper that advocates the people's cause.
Hon J T Boone and others including W A Richardson B P Edwards Dr I P Webb J R Wimberly and A J Bell will address a public gathering as delegates from Bienville parish to the Constitutional Convention. The event aims to discuss the upcoming convention and rally support for the proposed constitutional framework.
Our bicycle contest will close next Thursday. The wheel will be an excellent New Year present. Friends of the aspirants are reserving their powers, but it might be serious if they are held too long. Come out now and do like the politicians. Work late, early and often for your favorite.
Advertises cupons offered by calling the office worth $2.50 per hundred and $20 per thousand. Encourages readers to create a purse and choose a favorite among the city's many pretty girls, urging young men to show loyalty and chivalry.
The sixteenth count held Thursday at 4 pm listed participants including Miss Martin Helpman Etta Arthur Katie Liphart Minnie Woods Julia Pickett Annie Maddux Julia Florsheim Sunshine Tulles Allie Reel Carter Helen Marcovitz Amanda Howell Clara Johnson Josie Carter Margaret Martin Mattie Fink Jimmie Martin Bettie Phillips Jessie Ratliff Mamie Camilla Eva Bacon Cecelia Leonard Clara McClure Florence Peiser Rosa Gostechel among others in a tally of contestants and scores.
The notice lists gatherings at Bienville on Saturday December 18 at Ebe Neeser Church on Monday 20 Saline on Tuesday 21 Matlock's Store at Sixth on Wednesday 22 Liberty Hill on Thursday 23 Ringgold on Friday 24. All are invited. A J Bell chairs the campaign. A curious question asks if these gentlemen back Judge Boone against the nominees, signaling a new phase in the matter.
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