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10 Jul 1897

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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1897

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Washington tariff fight delays and currency talk in 1897

Special Washington letter notes Republican Senators failed to unite on tariff bill amendments. Mentiones beet sugar bounty withdrawn then renewed by Senator Allen. Discusses possible McKinley currency commission message and opposition to anti trust measure within the tariff bill. Details votes: bill passed 38 to 28 with McEnery, Jones of Nevada, Mantle supporting. several senators unvoted or not paired.

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Washington Senate House Republcan Jones Ark Teller Colorado Allen McKinley Congress Thurston Davis Spooner Nelson Wellington Maryland Ajax Platt N. Y Cullom Ill Senator McEnery Nevada Mantle Butler Heitfield Kyle Stuart Pettigrew
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K C and Mr Donohoe A correspondent has his say

A reader criticizes city officials and railroad influence in Shreveport in the July 6 1897 letter to The Progress. The piece denounces deception behind Mr Stouts appointment and the Donohue petition amid local politics, rail interests, and civic figures including Captain Scovell Mayor McKellar and Mr Hammond. It frames the dispute as moral controversy over favoritism and public sentiment toward the railroad.

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K.C Shreveport Stout Donohoe K. c Hammond Mr. Stout Land of the Living Mr. Hammond F. M. Donohue Age Dee Road Railroad McKellar Common Street Donohee One Dupes
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Nixon to sever ties with Washington Post and launch Mirror

On July 15 Mr. John F. Nixon will end his association with the Washington Post and start publishing the Mirror in the same town. Nixon is described as a hustler and a good newspaper man who will, it is said, ensure the Mirror reflects the interests and morals of Washington's best people.

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John F. Nixon Washington Post the Mirror Nixon Mirror Washington
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Opposition to poles on Texas street streetscape plan

An opinion argues that moving electric poles inside the ban quette borders on Texas street would improve the area while stating that no poles should remain on this street at all.

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Banquette Texas Street
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