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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1896
Page
2
The column surveys a jumble of topics from New York politics and social clubs to legal outcomes. It mentions women taking political lead, bids for public offices, a governor’s comment on buying books over beer, Florida orange growers scouting California, a Maine court ruling on a dangerous bed, and a "Kingdom of Women" in Smolensk with women as leaders and managers.
A Western city reports a baffling disappearance as a person drives to the city center on Friday ties the horse on the main street and sinks into the crowd. The incident reads like a theatrical vanish with deliberate middle day timing.
A Chicago paper laments the high school oratory prize as a killer of young lives. It argues brilliant pupil orators are ruined before adulthood, claiming the art drains vitality and prevents future leadership. The piece calls for an end to such promotions.
A satirical note says Japan may enter match manufacturing while avoiding international matches. It suggests American makers are alarmed but the public will not object if Japanese firms limit to sulphurous matches and stay away from global dealings.
The piece argues that newspaper advertising has reached essential importance for business visibility and cannot be ignored by anyone seeking to reach the public. It emphasizes the need for strategic placement and consistent presence in print media to attract customers.
A chaotic mix of short items from New Orleans and surrounding areas. Reports include a ferry break‑in and desk vandalism, a missing boy case on Philip Street, a shoe selling attempt thwarted near Poydras Market, and an attack on a store burglar at Crowley. Also noted are an industrial center effort in Ruston, a fatal boiler explosion aboard the Sportsman at Southport, a possible drowning of Edward Konrad, water works election plans for Lafayette, a serious accident near Alexandria, a fatal dress fire in New Orleans, and appointments to the state health board. The Robert Rail schooner arrived at New Orleans and headed to Pascagoula.
Washington letters report strong administration opposition to recognizing Cuban independence or belligerency, citing legal tests for statehood and the risk of moral support to rebels. A Senate House split over Cuba resolutions prompts a conference committee as lawmakers scramble to align actions. A separate report notes an unidentified man’s body found ashore in Chicago on March 2.
Washington dispatch reports the steam ship Bermuda seized by federal officers in New York bay as she prepared to sail for Cuba with men and arms to aid the insurgents has been ordered released. The court decisions and law inhibit seizure and confiscation despite evidence of the mission.
Fragmented report describes a major defeat of Trolians by Italian and allied forces near Ashawi, capital of Tia Moe. Generals Bal dissera Alerting and Abarie named. Italian reserves from class of 1872 reported en route to Massowyl. Widespread mobilization and suspensions of actions anticipated as reinforcements gather.
Chicago March 4 Alderman W J Doerr ran a muck Monning evening and was dragged to the central police station covered with mud his hose bleeding and his face scratched. He fought a trolley car clash with a motorman and tried to shoot the conductor then battled officers on and off the car and street until restrained by a fat policeman and respiratory apparatus. He was bailed out by friends.
In Washington on March 4 it was learned that British ambassador Sir Julian Pauncefote and Venezuelan minister Senor Andrade have begun direct negotiations to settle the Uryan incident. The dispute arose from the arrest of a British police official in the contested area, the flag incident, and a demand for indemnity by Britain. A definite announcement on progress was expected soon.
In Memphia Tenun March 4 Mrs Georgia Harris stamp clerk at the Memphia postoffice was arrested on a warrant by Post office Inspector Little alleging embezzlement of about 2000 in postoffice funds. She waived examination before Commissioner Clough and was admitted to bail. The article notes her as a respected widow with grown daughters. It also reports Walter D Hough, an asylum inmate at Flint City Michigan, escaped on the 2nd and cut his throat while pursued.
Grace Irving aged 63 and Jennie Irving aged 50 maiden sisters in Oldtown Maine were beaten with an iron bar by Luther Aherne who had worked for them for ten years. Jennie died from injuries while Grace is not expected to survive. Aherne attempted suicide by drowning in Pushur river, then shot himself in the head, death instantaneous.
Fragmented OCR text yields a garbled report with scattered names and places. The readable bits reference Briain, Here, Teach, Prince Poesy Thetis, and a stray army mention, but no coherent event or outcome emerges.
A garbled fragment recounts a bizarre scene with harsh satire and odd names. It mentions Haye crys Weed pontoon and x slaves, Teeter cheers, and a crude scene of animals and emaciated figures. A Thiquist preacher in Lanville Kansas Knowles the Title by heart and recites verses under a vague banner.
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