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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1898
Page
20
If women could vote, Louisiana politics would tilt toward pure policy. The Democracy confronts Independents Populists and a fusion ticket challenging the party’s grip in upcoming electoral contests.
In Calcasieu parish voters engage in an exciting campaign to fill a vacancy in the Legislature. Officials note this election will determine the next representative for the district.
A citizen calls for strong action to fix a malfunctioning ballot box system, arguing the issue imperils the Constitutional Convention's integrity and the state's electoral process. The appeal stresses urgency and the need for reliable voting equipment and processes.
Ti Veema argues that their people are not ready for an honest moral government, stating that if they were, they would act accordingly rather than repeating flawed behavior.
Senator Callery frames the issue as a state matter regarding dealing in futures and options. The question asks whether the Constitutional Convention should act against such trading. The debate centers on state jurisdiction and potential restrictions on financial instruments.
Ttts reported that 1500 fegal voters in St Landry Parish had registered in the prior three weeks, with 100 of those registrants identified as Negro.
Citizens of Amite City organize a law and order league pledging to curb lawlessness in Tragipahas parish by lawful means and community action.
The Progress notes that Hon A. B. Beth, once a prominent Populist in the state, is supporting the Democratic nominees for the Constitutional Con. This marks a notable alignment as political currents shift ahead of the election.
Next Tuesday the state voters will choose two major questions. First, should Louisiana hold a Constitutional Convention. Second, if approved, who should constitute it. The outcome will shape the state’s foundational body and its future revisions.
The charge that Hon. Benton McMillen is a gold bug appears unlikely to stick. Unless earlier reports are mistaken he has been a steadfast supporter of silver rather than gold.
Morehouse Clarion reports Ouachita parish Dr T Aby has been stricken from the candidate list for delegate to the Constitutional Convention. The board ruled his petition lacked the required petition of one hundred qualified voters and is thus not legally eligible to stand.
A Northern era tone letter suggests correcting the Marks ville Enterprise layout for the New Year and lampoons the Progress for delays in The New Enterprise. It defends Brother Goodwyn’s stance while criticizing Brother Fields for pre holiday partying.
A new counterfeit two dollar treasury note from 1891, series B, is reported. It features a blurred McPherson portrait and poorly formed spaulettes, printed by photo mechanical process on good paper. The Abbeyville Meridian notes vigilant against this and any future forgeries arriving.
A local Ageood Christian woman stated she must have The Progress for its lively, newsy reporting. She praised the paper's timely coverage and engaging style, calling it essential reading.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution recalls a mistletoe moment with Mary as suitors chant and a bystander kisses her. The verse captures crowd reaction, unrequited longing, and the playful rue of holiday flirting.
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