Homicide context in self defense claims by Mr Abbott
The Progress defends Mr S T Abbott citing self defense after the shooting of Moses Starks. It argues Starks provoked the encounter with insult and assault toward a white man, notes judge Land’s bond decision, and praises local officials and journalists for coverage and fairness.
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Moses Starks
8. T. Abbott
The
Progress
Starks
A D. Land
John R. Land
A W O. Wicks
Messrs. Thigpen & Foster
Local Notables Visit City This Week
Judge W R Hood of Wild Lucia and Judge J T Boone of Bienville were in town Saturday for a social call and to attend events. W R Harris, formerly of the parish, visited last week and is now in Colorado City, Texas with his family, and the editor notes their past association with Sister Harris and her children. Elders Kerr and Pratt of the Mormon church stopped by this week and impressed the office with their courteous, intelligent manner.
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W. R. Hood
Wild Lucia
J. T. Boone
Bienville
W. R. Harris
Colorado City
Texas
Harris
William A. Kerr
William P. Pratt
Mormon Church
Store on Milam Street For Rent With Modern Improvements
Brick two story store at 203 Milam Street now for rent after recent renovations. Desirable business location with modern improvements. Possession given March 1. Apply to R. Silverstein, sag Texas Street. Four million bushels peanut crop reported.
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Milam Street
R. Silverstein
Texas Street
Bargains You Cant Miss At The Storefront Sale
A chaotic ad lists bargain lines from spools of cotton thread to curtains and coverings. It touts discounted quilts, plain scrim, ribbon, and stationery, inviting readers to visit 208 Vexus Street to compare prices and shop the remaining stock. It emphasizes war era pricing and low costs on fabrics, linens, and basics with a rushed, salesy tone.
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Shreveport
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John S. Young
People’s Store
Winlow
Marseilles
People’s ‘Store
W. G. Bullard
Nelson
Goldstein, Mabry & CO
Gotton
Lark
Jihawine Parlor
Markee
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