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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
11
Shreveport La February 5 1998 column lists subscription rates for six months one dollar three months sixty cents and outlines office address at Milam Street between Market and Spring. The fragment ends with a quoted aphorism about silence and wisdom.
A concise remark noting that speech reveals both knowledge and gaps in understanding. It contrasts how eloquence can mask or expose ignorance, suggesting that listening closely to what is said reveals true competence.
Commentary argues that pursing charges against Hanna would be contentious with uncertain outcomes. Proponents warn of political overreach while opponents urge restraint, stressing potential legal and social repercussions if a case proceeds.
A compact aphorism notes that a figure who pleases adversaries often alienates allies, while implying the inverse holds for a popular supporter. The saying underscores political dynamics between rival camps and personal loyalties.
Judge Boone's election in Bienville Parish marks another blow to the bassism faction. The result signals a political shift in the parish, with local officials noting the outcome could influence governance and future policy direction.
A critique notes how some papers blur candor with sensation, prioritizing eye catching headlines over factual, measured reporting. The piece argues for restraint, accuracy, and clear sourcing to maintain credibility amid reader demand for drama.
An aphorism recalls that silence has value while warning that appearances deceive. The saying all that glitters is not gold emphasizes skepticism toward outward shine and urges careful judgment in choices and impressions.
The remark questions whether the Boatner endorsement hints at broader appetites for the upcoming state campaign. It suggests the gesture may carry weight beyond a temporary compliment and imply strategic political moves.
A riddle of a figure named Anga, mocked for bad looks, who nevertheless resists no one when a photo is taken. The scene questions the crowd’s cruelty and the subject’s dignity, highlighting pride and public scrutiny.
An enthusiastic admirer argues Richard Croker could succeed Thos. C. Platt in the U.S. Senate if he is living and accepts it. The piece notes how authorities have condemned Croker yet also accuse every public figure of guilt, implying universal suspicion of honesty.
If one proclaims distrust in court integrity he is branded an anarchist, a label the piece ties to reactions around the Supreme Court and ongoing debates about judicial fairness. The report stresses tensions between critics and the legal system.
A compressed critique argues that courts consistently favor wealthy trusts and organized capital over the common people. The text cites successive decisions and accusers, noting perceived bias amid debates on justice and economic power.
Newspapers debate if Captain Dreyfus is a martyr or hypocrite as he remains exiled on his lonely island. The case tests the course of the court martial and its political impact on the Primo government’s fortune.
The passage notes Abraham Lincoln is credited with a saying about fooling people, including the line you can fool all the people some of the time though not all the people all the time. It comments that some politicians manage to fool enough voters consistently to stay in office and steer public affairs.
On final passage of Senator Tel fers resolution to pay principal and interest of government bonds in silver, Senator McEnery votes aye and Senator Caffery nay. The measure passes 47 to 32 amid questions about Caffery's stance in the people's interests.
The gold bugs of America moved to bury silver as funds for bonds and interest would be paid in silver. Senator Teller introduced the motion, which revived the corpse of silver with life and stirred patriots who failed to regain composure until the measure passed the Senate by a large majority.
The Progress agrees with the Baton Rouge Advocate that Senator Gorman is a big man but disagrees in comparing him to Senator Hill. It notes Hill’s conduct in the last national campaign showed he was not a great man, while Gorman supports the single gold standard, unlike Hill.
A fragmented description depicts a figure praised for skill and genius while a rival, Hill, sulks like an overgrown spoiled child. The text implies factional tension, leadership ambitions, and internal party dynamics shaping the power struggle.
The Republicans pold-bugs and monopolists think that William J. Bryan will be a weak candidate in 1909 and believe the Democrats will err if they nominate him. Yea verily.
The Progress laments a fatal shooting in Tangipahoa parish as farmer John Hutchinson was killed on his gallery by an unseen attacker. The murder, tied to local feuds, underscores the parish’s lawlessness and prompts calls for state action and stronger public safety measures.
A week long celebration honored Rev. B. M. Palmer as he reached eighty years, drawing praise from diverse groups including army veterans and workers for the Lord. The Progress hopes the aging Presbyterian divine continues to serve and inspire through many more fruitful days.
The note reports a sharp rebuke from Hon. Allen Myers of Ohio directed at President McKinley. It claims the telegrams between Hanna and McKinley are insults to every honest American and constitute an outrage to the nation. The excerpt portrays strong partisan rhetoric amid a tense political moment.
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