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Sunday Law Blows Against Mercy in Ogilvie Pleasants Verdicts
In Shreveport two juries found W B Ogilvie and W A Pleasants guilty under the Sunday law. The piece argues juries misapplied the statute by weighing humanitarian motives, citing Jesus healing on the Sabbath to defend mercy over strict enforcement. The Progress urges indictments be dropped and humanitarianism not sacrificed to law.
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Shreveport
W. B. Ogilvie
W. A. Pleasants
Ogilvie
Mrr. Ogilvie
Mr. Pleasants
Lande
Bethesda
Nolle