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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
27
From the chattering of the birds in the trees, New Orleans may see several independent candidates running for the Constitutional Convention. D. HICES editor subscription prices note one year for one dollar and six months for three dollars.
A state paper urges revival of the whipping post as punishment for crime, praising the idea for wife beaters and hoodlums and signaling support from the Progress. The item reflects period advocacy for corporal penalties and editorial backing.
The Progress notes Gov Poster intends to suppress what he calls unwisdom in Tangipahoa parish and will mobilize state machinery if local authorities fail. The Attorney General has been consulted and reputable citizens support the Executive to remove the band of assassins infesting the area.
Mer Jodesh Oteri a noted New Orleans fruit importer died suddenly last week in the city. While out carriage siding with friends he grew cold and collapsed in a half exhausted state. A physician was summoned but he had already died. Oteri, a native of Italy, came to New Orleans in 1853.
A civic cyclone damaged part of Crescent City on Tuesday of last week. The storm appears to have originated in the City Hall and swept through the Upail quarters of the Great Eastern Telegraph and Telephone Company. Other local offices felt the shock, with resulting damage and disarray across several civic entities.
The article details Assessor E. B Skinner filing a supplemental roll showing the Great Southern Telegraph and Telephone Company with one million dollars in property taxed for 1894 to 1897. It notes expected lawyers fees and a push to place smaller corporations, including O'Malley, on the assessment roll as well.
The Louisiana Press Association meeting in New Orleans drew lower attendance than hoped yet showed strong resolve to elevate the profession in the state. Officers for the ensuing year include President L. E. Bentley of Donaldsonville, 1st Vice President John Dymond of the Louisiana Planter, 2nd Vice President Howard C. Smith of New Orleans Medical Journal, Secretary L. S. Scott of Crowley Signal, and Treasurer J. G. Trimble of Farmerville Gazette.
The Caddo Democratic Club pledges to be ready to respond to campaign calls with district figures Bell at large Alexander and Wise leading a trio perceived as party defenders. John J Williams editor of Babine Bunner praised for his paper supporting the people’s cause.
Hon J T Boone running as delegate candidate joins Bienville rally with W U Richardson B Edwarde BrP Webb J B Wimberly A J Bell and others scheduled to speak at the county convention event.
The bicycle contest ends next Thursday. The wheel would make an excellent New Year present. Supporters of the aspirants are reserving their efforts, but delaying could have serious consequences. Attend now and work hard for your favorite candidate.
Advertises coupons available by calling the office. Coupons are worth two dollars and fifty cents per hundred and twenty dollars per thousand. Encourages readers to make a purse and choose a favorite among the city and parish’s many pretty girls, urging loyalty and chivalry from young men.
A Thursday afternoon session of the sixteenth count listed numerous participants including Mise Martin Helpman Etta Arthur Lo Sorgen Riaa Katie Binnie Wooddl Julia Pickett Annie Maddux Talia Florsheim Bunshine Tullos Allie Reel Carter Helen Marcovite Amanda Howell Lain Wilson Guy L. Howard Clary Fehneon Mfosia Carter Stargaret Mast Matte Fink Jimmie Martin Bettie Phillips Hosa Zwally and Beasie Reeves among others, with several items in quotation marks indicating nicknames or stage names. The record reads like a roll and partial tallies from a local tallying event, showing a mix of familiar names and aliases.
Notices list gatherings at Bienville on December 18 and 20 at Ebemeenor Church, Saline on December 21, Matlock's Store, Sixth on December 22, Libe Hill on December 23, Ringgold on December 21, and Prayday 21. Committee member A J Bext invites attendance and signals a new phase in the campaign against the Rominter.
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