23 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1894
Page
1
A column discusses protecting trees with tar paper, Mexican June corn praise, and orchard management. It notes slow growth for pears, use of manure, and grassing cycles. Reports from Parish papers highlight crop prospects in North Louisiana and a local seed and potato operation. It ends with a political note on bond issuance and treasury silver.
Reports recount a Georgia penitentiary case involving a 16 year old girl convicted for stabbing a man who questioned her chastity and a heated debate over appointing teachers Theresa Nolan and Mrs M S Jones. The Teachers Committee defended its decisions while local opinion clashed with calls for pardons and fair treatment.
The Piece discusses support for keeping the Democratic party and the U S Constitution as they are, while asking when direct election of Senators by popular vote might be ripe. It argues the Democratic party is progressive but cautious about constitutional change. It cites Point Coupee Banner and references to the State Capitol.
The piece argues about fair elections and a proposed constitutional amendment restricting the vote to American citizens. It notes Louisiana as one of sixteen states allowing aliens to vote after brief residence and cites hostile opinions toward non native groups. A warned cabal seeks to influence the registrar and legislative power to entrench a partisan position for future generations.
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