National News in 1897 Political Debate and Parades
United States Senate fights the arbitration treaty amid opposition over gold and silver standards while planners push for extra sessions on March 4. Congress contemplates massive appropriations, Indian affairs reforms, and security measures. West Point and Annapolis cadets may march in the inaugural parade if Congress passes a resolution.
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Sherman
Senate
McKinley
Congress
Taater Chandler
Sen
Adler
Chan
Reed
Ean Cannon
House
West Point
Annapolis
Washington
Keachi Mass Meeting Adopts Prohibition Resolutions
A Keachi Louisiana mass meeting held February 16 1897 in the Masonic building adopted resolutions condemning liquor sales near Keachi Female College. It calls on Caddo parish officials to enforce the law, urges county officials to press state authorities if enforcement falters, and directs copies to Governor and Attorney General and local papers.
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Keachi
Keachi and
Masonic Building
C. W. Tomkies
W. X. Moseley
Caddo
Caddo Parish
H. T. Liverman
W. B. Peyton
W.C. Scott
Shreveport
DeSoto
C. W. TompKies
Spinners and Wheels Draw South Riders to Shreveport
New Orleans hosts wheel exhibitions and races drawing riders from major cities while Shreveport enjoys mild weather. A local 30 day race is planned with riders including Millard Scovell D J Thurston Henry Fetzer Buck Bradley Will Charles Clint Bradley H Dillenberger and others, as The Progress canvasses youth interest and questions track owners about fair grounds’ use and value.
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New Orleans
New York
Chicago
Boston
Millard Scovell
Scovell
D. J. Thurston
Thurston
Henry Fetzer
Messrs
Buck Bradley
Will Charles
Clint Bradley
H. Dillenberger
Fair Grounds
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