Drifting Townlets and Early Morning Trot
In a misty morning, churches were unattended yet sermons delivered. The Weiman's Uareenage Tome Missionary Society of Street Church raised funds, and Mr. and Mrs. HT Keith joined by transfer. A large audience heard the exercises as weather grew damp and workers began on Men, Bigelogs' new building on Paras.
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Weiman
Tome Missionary Society
Dan Street
Hindleu
HT Keith
C.D. Hicks
Ramblers and appointees refuse health board seats
The article notes C. Dennis and Mr. C. Thomas, fellow Governor Fosters appointees, declining vacancies on the Board of Health. The report references discontent with the appointments and a questioned affirmation of past financial dealings, signaling ongoing disagreement within the group.
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Eh C. Dennis
5. C. Thomas
Fosters
Board of Health
Haves
Tho
Brother Editor Pates It and Tramp Mesun Fails
A terse note notes a brother editor proceeding with a plan while a tramp named Mesun falters. The line hints at a dispute over wording and attribution, with Watson referenced as the corrector of the text.
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Pate
Watson
Farmers Change Crop in Lower Parishes of Louisiana
A reader notes that farmers in the state’s lower parishes are abandoning cotton and turning to sugar cane. The Progress newspaper is accused of ignorance for underestimating cane farming in that region.
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Louisiana
Uncle Sam hunts pension agents amid take controversy
In a vivid take, Uncle Sam pursues pension agents amid accusations of excess. The Salvation Army has invaded Minden, signaling a tense crackdown and broader social intervention in the community.
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Sam
Salvation Army
Minden
Parish Journal Expansion Sees Renewed Brotherhood
Brother Roy of Fr Bernard Voice reports his parish on a boom while The Progress welcomes journalist Mr ds A Pebts back to the Sibine Free State publication in Muny parish.
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Roy
Bernard Voice
Ds A. Pebts
Sibine Free State
Muny
Moon Revealed in Quiet, Dull Light
A reflective note on how the moon appears most striking when its glow is softened by dullness, suggesting understatement enhances celestial presence and mood.
Revered Rev C D Shaller remembered in parish noted leader
The community recalls Rev C D Shaller as a decors and popular figure who once served as pastor of St James Church for five years. He is currently at Thibodeaux and remains a respected clergyman among local congregants.
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C.D. Shallerhorne
St. James Church
Thibodeaux
Kidship in England and a ten pound Red Top turnip
A grandson aged 70 in Catahoula parish is called a kid by his grandfather aged 6S years. The Nows reports a turnip raised there weighing ten pounds, a Red Top variety.
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England
Catahoula Parish
Evangelist Preaches in Shreveport for Conversions
A preacher in Shreveport reports eighteen conversions among white residents and additional conversions among Black people, claiming forty seven souls saved for his labor. He describes street and hall ministry, praise, and public testimony, noting cold weather on February second and a local theater offering light during the event.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Progress
Trisaver
Atere
Salvation Army Preacher Praises Shreveport Crowd
An evangelist recounts a crowded Shreveport meeting where attendees reportedly found salvation, praising a store owner for opening his doors, the police for kindness, and the city for financial prosperity while praying for citywide cleansing from sin and the coming of Jesus. The message closes with blessings for churches, the Salvation Army, and all listeners.
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Salvation Army
Shreveport
Jesus
Watson
The
Evangeliat
Fair This Fall Grows Bright with Plans and Funds
The Retail Dealers' Association backs a local fall fair with progress and a hopeful outlook. Isaac Barron chairs a committee that secured fairgrounds terms and proposes forming a new fair association with a state charter and a $7500 fundraising target to secure the site.
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Association
Times
Retailers’ Association
Isaac Barron
Planus
Beslers' Association
Mass Meeting Suggested for Shreveport Subscriptions
Early date called for a mass meeting of all citizens of Shreveport to aid in the undertaking. Subscriptions to be raised by donations on an installment plan not exceeding 20 percent of the amount. A committee with instructions to immediately raise the subscriptions and a secretary to open an office by March 1 1898. The committee aims to determine how rapidly funds can be secured, as success dictates the effort. The Progress may not publish Thursday night’s meeting result due to press time, but Shreveport residents historically respond generously.
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Shreveport
Guatemalan President Barrios Assassinated
Senor Lara Arraga the Guatemalan minister to the United States received an official cable announcing the assassination of President Barrios and the succession of First Vice President Manuel Estrada Cabrera. No further details were provided.
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Washington
Senor Lara Arraga
United States
Guatemala
Barrios
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Fatal Fire at Pittsburg Warehouse Disaster
Fire at the six story storage warehouse of the Chautauqua Lake Tea company in Pittsburg caused nearly 2 million dollars in losses. At least six people died and many were seriously injured as flames overwhelmed efforts to save the building.
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Pittsburg
Chautauqua Lake Tea Company
Colonel Babcock Seriously Ill in Chicago
Colonel A C Babcock is dangerously ill at the Palmer House in Chicago. His career included key work on the Texas state capitol in Austin with his son in law Abner Taylor and partners John V Farwell and C B Farwell.
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Babcock
Chicago
A. C. Babcock
Palmer House
Texas State Capitol
Austin
Abner Taylor
John V
C. B. Farwell
Bicycle Exempt From Execution In State Court ruling
Topeka February 1 Judge Hazen rules that a bicycle is a tool essential to a man’s profession and thus exempt from execution. The decision came after a citizen’s bicycle was levied to collect a judgment.
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Icycles
Topeka
Hazen
State District Court
Prominent Cherokee D. W. Bushyhead Dies at 75
D. W. Bushyhead a leading Cherokee, secretary of his nation, member of the Dawes Commission, and advocate for negotiations, died at 75 in Pahlequah I T. His death follows a life of many offices held. Fire in Manila destroys about 200 buildings including important structures.
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Pahlequah
I. T
D. W Bushyhead
Bright
Hoe
Dawes Commission
Madrid
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Bailly Cat Terrell News Brief in Waugh Hunter Incident
In Terrell Texas on a February day Bailly Cat and Waugh Hunter, both described as aged in years, were involved in an accident where a man became entangled in barbed wire, suffering severe facial and head injuries. He was sent to Denton for treatment in several facilities.
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Bailly
Terrell
Tex
Waugh Hunter
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Omahe
Sey
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Barrios Asses
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