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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
27
A reflective observation on how justice remains neutral while human interpreters apply biases. The author notes that moralizing often targets others, who are sacrificed to the Ideal, illuminating the gap between principle and practice.
Governor Taylor drew strong opposition as he pursued a United States Senate seat. Critics like Mr. McMillen accuse him of running to defeat him, highlighting political tensions and rivalries surrounding the candidacy.
A critique notes prejudice skews dealings among judges governors presidents and ministers of the gospel and even editors feel its influence in public affairs and moral leadership.
A reader laments untrammeled ballots and citizen suffrage in Louisiana. The text questions whether truly fair elections are near, comparing the hopeful period to an Aladdin dream and an Arabian Nights fantasy.
The reception for Senor Dupuy DeLome, Spanish Ambassador, saw foreign guests praise his purchase of the proper estimate on the President's ability. If Dupuy breached national courtesy, questions arise about the resulting action and what steps Uncle Sam may take.
The piece notes that a man capable of contributing original thought may not push it openly against opposition. Often he retires discouraged, abandons or cherishes his project privately, dying without disclosure.
A fragment closes a report on a fallen figure whose hopes were stifled and whose strength waned under others’ discouragement and spiteful opposition. The text centers on the impact of unmet expectations and the cost to broader progress.
The passage questions Senor De Lome’s claim that McKinley is a cheap politician. It argues Democratic papers, which have criticized the president harshly, should not denounce the Spanish ambassador’s act as a crime. It urges the Democratic press to reflect and avoid cowardice in condemning foreign words echoing their own rhetoric.
The Picayune reports the world population today as about 1.62 billion, with an estimated 8 percent growth per decade. The International Statistical Institute aimed for a joint 1900 census of humans but nations declined to alter existing plans, so the effort was abandoned. The 1.62 billion figure is an expert estimate, not an exact count.
The Progress has received The Bunkie Blade and will exchange with pleasure. Editor and proprietor Mrs. A G Burgess assumed control of both departments on Saturday last. Sister Burgess says she enters with fear and trembling, yet her paper compares well with editors of greater experience. The Progress supports women and equal rights, including suffrage.
In the libel case against Samuel J. Hark and The New Orleans City Item Publishing Company the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. The decision implies the Item’s claim that he would commit perjury to benefit, whether Maurice or himself, was unfounded.
The railroads receive 30 million for carrying mail cars rented by the government at over half their value per year. If paid at the same rate as express companies they would get 81 million. A 32 million project for Mr Land could be considered but would likely affect railroad salaries.
In Southbeville Meridional, debate on convention pay grew heated as Rob Snyder urged 8750 daily, others supported 5, finally fixed at 6. Clerks were deemed excessive with many unlikely to work a full week, yet their pay continues. An official stenographer at 2 per day was proposed.
Weekly tally notes Birmingham nails buttons wire hair pins nuts spectacles shipped. Mentions roll of honor renewals, newspaper acknowledgment. Feliciana Herald foresees shift from cotton to sugar in Louisiana plantations. Progress thanks L S Scott for Louisiana Press Association proceedings from New Orleans session.
Feliciana Herald notes little winter there while winter patterns shift. The Webster Signal reports two Mormon Elders were pelted with rotten eggs during services in the curl house at Ruston, amid weather debate and local reaction.
Emil or Emilier Tetts is described as hopeful for the Populist party's future in Sabine parish though local tensions rise as the man who picks up J. A. Felts for roles faces a risky, uncertain path amid unsettled sentiment and possible misdirections.
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