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Shreveport jury proceedings begin with a listing of cases as printed in this edition. Page shows date and section markers for Saturday publication.
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1893
Page
4
Shreveport jury proceedings begin with a listing of cases as printed in this edition. Page shows date and section markers for Saturday publication.
Resolutions adopted by the state press denounce the current system and urge lawmakers to enact ballot reform. The representatives pledge to press the Legislature for a new ballot law and invite all members of The State press to join the effort and publish the resolutions.
Fragmentary civic writing condemns miscegenation laws and compulsory libel on public roads. Advocates call for final misdemeanor jurisdiction by justices, criticizing penitentiary bias and urging reform amid political rhetoric.
A public appeal argues that farmers and wage earners deserve representation in Congress, state offices, and the legislature. It condemns political bosses and demagogy, calling for workers to choose their own leaders to reform a corrupt system and empower honest voices.
A city editorial argues Louisiana should reject any candidate who supports an all levee policy, deeming it dangerous to life and property. It singles out Mr Blanchard as flawed for clinging to the levee plan and endorses a more humane, human-centered choice.
The community debates the Supreme Court appeal over Sunday opening of the World’s Fair. Editorials condemn the decision as a betrayal while urging Christians to withhold support and protest the management’s breach of contract and public trust. The piece contrasts legal action with moral duty and calls for accountability from officials and financiers.
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