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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1898
Page
4
In Calcasieu parish a vacancy in the Louisiana Legislature sparks a spirited contest among Democrats Independents Populists and a fusion ticket. If women could vote observers say politics would be purer as campaigns intensify across the parish.
A call for strong measures to curb ballot box stuffing emphasizes safeguarding the constitutional convention and the state's electoral integrity. Leaders argue reform is essential to protect the convention's value and public trust.
The speaker contends that the public is not prepared for an honest, moral government. If readiness exists, the electorate fails to demonstrate it through its actions. The remark challenges civic virtue and political will.
Senator Caffery argues the question of regulating futures and options is a state issue and not a federal constitutional matter. He suggests the convention should refrain from addressing this issue, keeping it to state lawmakers.
Report notes only 1500 legal voters registered in St. Landry parish up to three weeks ago, with 100 of those registrants identified as Negro. The figure implies limited registration and racial disparity in early records.
Residents of Amite City establish a law and order league to curb lawlessness in Tangipahoa parish, pledging to pursue legal methods. The move signals local concern over crime and a communal effort to restore public safety.
The Progress notes that Hon A. B. Booth, once a leading Populist in the state, is now supporting the Democratic committees for the constitutional convention, signaling a shift in political alignment and influence within party circles.
State residents will vote next Tuesday on two questions. First, whether to hold a Constitutional Convention. Second, who should constitute it if approved. The outcome will shape proposed revisions and the body authorized to draft changes.
The charge that Hon. Benton McMillen is a gold bug will hardly win. Unless he has always been reported incorrectly, he has been an ardent, consistent silver advocate.
Morehouse Clarion reports Dr. T. Y. Aby of Ouachita parish removed as a delegate candidate for the Constitutional Convention. The treasurer auditor and secretary of state ruled his petition failed to meet the law requiring a petition of at least one hundred qualified voters for unaffiliated candidates.
A lyric from the Atlanta Constitution recalls Mary’s mistletoe moment and a rival’s kiss as a lover laments the scene. The verse describes crowd jeers, expected romance, and the ache of watching Mary with another under festive wreaths.
The Colfax Chronicle voices concern over the Marks ville Enterprise misprint and urges reform. A Colfax reader scolds Brother Goodwyn and Brother Fields for delaying reform and criticizes The Progress for timing of its New Enterprise.
A counterfeit $2 treasury note of the 1891 series with letter B has been discovered. Printed by photo mechanical process, it features an ink blur over McPherson's nostrils and nose, and poorly formed epaulettes. The Progress pledges vigilant watch for this and any other counterfeit.
A devout woman stated she must have The Progress because it is a lively and newsy paper, underscoring its appeal as a trusted local source.
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