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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
27
Fragmentary notes from a January issue discuss suffrage, public virtue, and the role of women in society. The unclear text references a debate on voting rights and mentions a men’s counter and responsibilities amid a broader moral discourse.
A terse statement from Ibis contradicts claims of a jare bar in Shreveport. The remark questions local bar presence amid speculation.
A compact critique questions political policy and social crimes, contrasting American eras 1595 and 1798. The piece challenges retrograde thinking and dares readers to consider progress versus regression in governance and ethics.
A trimmed and unclear OCR note suggests the Salvation Army's presence in Shreveport will influence local morals positively, with implied impact on the city's immoral line as observers note. The fragment mentions sunlight and amplified glasses but lacks clear details or events.
Fragmentary remarks from a regional paper discuss the state patriots seeking representation from the Royal Convention to advance suffrage rights. The text references John Brewster and battles over extending suffrage, with scattered notes on Aston and local discourse. The readable portions hint at ongoing political maneuvering and upcoming events.
The readable fragments describe a local public sale action by state authorities. Details on the sale, officials, or exact lot items are incomplete but the notice references a governing body and a pending disposition. Further specifics are not legible in the surviving text.
The readable text questions gendered language and asks whether a widow or widower exists, then shifts to politics. It notes that Democratic fortunes in Louisiana depend on the Constitutional Convention and references Populists as a strong force in a distant era, with garbled remnants of a discussion about parties and shifts.
A fragmentary note suggests discussions about parental preferences or tastes, with questions about thinking tones and possible actions. The text is incomplete, offering limited context on who is involved or the exact topic.
A garbled passage mentions a political party, United cater from Texas, Bryna's running mate, and Hor a politician, but the names and details are unclear. The fragment hints at a campaign context with uncertain plans and associations.
The item questions whether William Jennings Bryan plans to run in the 1900 national campaign, noting he is drawing heavy attention and wondering if his public prominence will help or hinder his prospects.
Tras urged a careful investigation by the Ohio Legislature into bribery accusations leveled at Hanna managers and opponents in the recent senatorial race. The speaker called for thorough sifting of the matter and full revelation of truth, with punishment to the full extent if guilt is proven.
The message calls for goodwill in the election and asks Louisianians to aid Convention members in passing the best laws for the common good, expressing hope the democracy worked fairly.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a reference to a boat built by Johann N. Powers of Sirevepart for the anti-Anuwtan Slave Company. Text is garbled with missing words, but indicates a vessel planned and launched near a wharf in Southarn waters.
Round about notes report L N Good well wishes and a preference for Shreveport over Meridian. Mentions of McKellar and Nelsonism, longer days, Mr H Sellers in town on business, and an earnest winded Waterbury sight. Bob Taylor enters Tennessee Senate race, Turley and McMillen urged to face him. Pullman Car Company sued for 25000 by Dallas man over centipede bite on sleeper with claims of guaranteed clean beds. Fire dept busy Monday, not a blaze but excess water near Union Depot. Lake Street travel from Union Depot to McNeil Street described as challenging. Continued on fifth page with Greenwood WR Shepperd in city.
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