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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1896
Page
6
A jumble of satirical items from Shreveport to Bloomington touches on political gaffes, curious animal theories, misreported wars, a clocked hen, a pistol of gossip, and a bicycle tale. Rumors, mishaps, and wry reflections span journalism, science, and social quirks in a late 19th or early 20th century tone.
Congress adjourned sine die as Bailey assailed the majority for inaction on the silver issue and Stevenson and Frye received thanks for rulings. The Senate certified immigration status, while the House wrapped with small local successes and a graceful speaker’s benediction amid modest activity.
A Bossier parish report says B M Jones, a longtime Kenner’s employee who came from Texas, was killed while plowing in a field at Red Chute ten miles south of Haughton. A first wing from a .45 Colt pistol struck him. the shooter fled.
A Golden Gate lecture recounts James Brooke the White Rajah of Sarawak in Borneo. He defeated headhunters and pirates, built a taxed, armed realm, ended slavery, and governed with strict honor, earning royal praise. The talk contrasts Brooke’s rule with American policy toward natives and notes the governor of Singapore’s palace as a symbol of imperial wealth.
A London journal reports on Victoria era peers noting 339 peers created, with 21g radicals and 118 conservatives. It details 574 upper house members, past prime ministers, and select cabinet and diplomatic figures who also served as hereditary legislators, lawyers, or military veterans.
This digest lists remarkable facts from history: Rockbridge Virginia hosts the highest natural bridge at 201 feet. Mutual Life of New York leads insurance assets at 108 million. the United States holds the largest money supply. Great Britain dominates land area. St Gothard tunnel length. Popocatepetl’s height. Sahara as largest desert. Tulare County’s giant tree. Babylon brick origin. Etna as largest volcano. Simonetta Castle echo. Braganza diamond 1880 carats. first deaf and dumb asylums in England and Hartford. tobacco’s discovery and spread. US national colors adopted 1777. Washington’s horse fed at Cambridge in 1778.
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