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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1898

Page

29

The Progress Sees Local Plans for Spring Town Talk

Rumor and opinion mix in a column reflecting local concerns on council leadership taxes and progress. Mentions Mayor McKellar, Congeasmen, and upcoming elections, with notices about a new jail and a possible fine hotel prospect. Includes thanks to readers, teachers meeting notes, and endorsements of The Progress as an advertising vehicle. Names such as Ettia Arthur and Shreveport Typographical Union officers appear among community updates and civic hopes.

Shreveport Typographical Union Shreveport Typographical Union No. 155 J. E. Goodwin A. H. Basto W. H. Murphy Fred OG Sims J. Howe W. Q. Johnson W. Hutchens Shreveport

MK and T Railroad to Run Trains into Shreveport

Authorities say the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway has secured permission from the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific to run trains over their track from Waskom into Shreveport. Papers signed, trains expected within twelve months. Citizens urged to be cautious.

Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company Waskom Shreveport

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