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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1898

Page

12

Decency and Dialectics in Senate Seat Turmoil

A controversial critique condemns political decay as Nero and Rome imagery appear, alleging Dick and Hanna bought a Senate seat and predicting public denouncement. The piece predicts a descent into dishonor and malpractice, warning that officials mingle with "denominate constituents" and remarking on a president's involvement in a senatorial election and a senator at primary polls.

Nero Rome Hanna United States Senate Hmit United States

Hill ridicules David B Hill as unmanly in seclusion

The piece rails against David B Hill after a two year hibernation, arguing he lacks independence, patriotism, and manhood. It says Hill’s conduct in the last campaign disqualifies him from leadership and portrays him as detached from the true patriots of the Union.

Hon D. Bwill Bryan Hill Union David B. Hill

Arenadia Hog Kill Sparks Debate Over Roundabouts

Arenadia residents react after B Capers killed a 440 pound Berkshire shoat, a 2 year old pig, in what locals describe as a contested incident amid road remodeling talk. Authorities report the event occurred following a roundabout project proposal affecting nearby farms. The case raises questions about animal welfare and local zoning.

Ir. B. Capers Arenadia Rcently

Burke proposes ban on expenses for losing contestants

Representative Burke of Texas notes fifty three contests filed in the Fifty third and Fifty fourth Congresses cost the Government 252000 dollars. He has introduced a bill to prohibit payment of expenses incurred by the failing contestant.

Burke Texas Hic

Defeated Incumbent Bland Faces Weak Opposition

Shreveport papers report Hon. R. P. Bland’s heavy defeat for reelection in 18d1 despite a sharp campaign. Authority notes no opposition expected this year and cheers Bland’s past performance. Nearby notices mention local improvements in Batoneage, Webster, and Grand Cane areas. Three divorce cases heard in Shreveport with spicy evidence cited by the Journal and Signal.

R. P. Bland Bland Shreveport Webster Brother Kent Shrevepart Roes

Death of Brother G. R. Uhlig mourned by Jordan Street congregations

The Rsonian Weekly notes the passing of Brother G. R. Uhlig on the 27th Progress. He was well known to Jordan Street congregations and his death prompts expressions of condolence to his wife.

Rsonian Weekly Jean Je Ult G. R. Uhlig Tle Jordan Street Recret

She Truck Farmers' Association Contract at Sabine Banner

The Sabine Banner reports the She Truck Farmers' Association met at the courthouse last Friday and closed a contract with Henry Wasp of Shreveport for 71 barrels of whrish potatoes and 5 tons of Sue fertilizer. The association could not have placed its order with a better house.

Court House Henry Wasp Shreveport Sabine Banner

Rev J S Sanders Keeps Parishioners Pleased

Rev J. S. Sanders and wife from Arcadia parish arrived last week and delivered his first sermon last Sunday night. Those who heard him were highly pleased. The Sabine Banner notes that the more they hear him the better they will like him. Mark Hanna is described as a Kentucky yearl but he has been provided. Rev P W Wimberly has been re-ordained as a minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal church. Local talk claims a monthly advertisement about Jackson Limb cotton is a hoax.

J. S. Sanders Arcadia Parish Sabine Banner Wanna Mark Hanna Kentucky P. W. Wimberly Methodist Episcopal Church Baldwin Winde Muir

Newspaper men visit city editor and publisher

Mr. Leon Sammertin representing the A. W. Kellogg Newspaper Company of Little Rock Ark visited the city Saturday and sat with us a while. Mr. Summerlin is also a member of the crafts as editor and publisher of the Illinois Democrat.

Leon Sammertin A. W. Kellogg Newspaper Company Little Rock Ark Summerlin Dlinois Democrat

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