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Change in ownership of The Progress newspaper
On January 1, 1896 Mr. W. E. Maples left his post at The Pro ness and the undersigned will conduct publication in their own interest. The move is amicable. Maples retires to focus on law. The paper promises to stay a friend of the masses, fight for public advancement, and maintain high standards. Blanchard is attacked as unfit for Senate, urging Morehouse supporters to back N. G. Blanchard and oppose Blanchard's re election. the piece denounces Blanchard as a slippery partisan and defends the party line on silver.
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W. E. Maples
Hue
Maples
Blanchard
Wutele Morolionsi
Morehouse
Congress
Blaiiebach
Senate
Conney
Foster
Shreveport
Nawa Blanchard
Louisiana
United States Senate
Bonnires
House
Blacchard
N. G. Blanchard
Yachte Washington