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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
27
The clippings critique moral duty and public virtue amid regional politics. Opinions question democracy, journalism shifts, and cultural norms, noting Spain looming in war talk and satire on society. The piece critiques self appointed judges, constitutional trust, and the role of media in shaping public opinion.
Assistant Secretary Day downplays the Maine’s trip to Havana as lacking special significance, intended to foster friendly relations with Spain. The remarks contrast with widespread sentimentality and clashes between progress and humanitarian ideals among Christians.
A plea to preserve sentiment tied to the nation and state while changing terminology from parish to county. The speaker urges retaining honor and identity as part of the reform, seeking to honor history amid administrative update.
The report claims President McKinley grows nettled by years of Christiana’s slaughter in Turkey. It questions which groups oppose socialism, pointing to plutocrats and the ignorant who benefit from wealth and refuse to study its ideas.
A rhetorical appeal contrasts fears of war with Spain to the dire condition at home where hundreds of thousands suffer from hunger and many perish. The piece questions the quiet complicity of the wealthy public and urges attention to domestic misery over foreign conflict.
A letter condemns repeated accusations of vote buying in Louisiana Democratic primaries. The writer argues money influences elections and urges parties to cleanse their own ranks before attacking Hanna and others. The piece condemns sensational reporting and calls for reforms within state parties.
A single deal moves 20 million dollars for 4 million long tons of iron ore to England, highlighting British manufacturers’ failure to compete with U S iron making while reliant on domestic mines. Effects unclear, but U S mines and southern iron exports may rise. debate on protectionist duties is noted.
A garbled note from a Saturday edition leaves readers unsure about a sport event. Distinct items mention Saturday, a purple color, and unclear teams or scores, with no readable names or places.
The Pictune's chronicle of not able events appears in this issue with social notes on Mr. J T Roberts Benton and Hon B A Kelly families visiting the city. Dr J Waldan of Mississippi visits relatives, and a proposal for an overhead tram on Texas Avenue is suggested for hauling relief. A February meeting of Shreveport District Stewards is noted. The police report claims no one lost on Texas Avenue, and editor mourns the death of Mr Sam Bergman's daughter Lena.
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