14 May 1896
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented sports brief shows a team, led by a manager and merchant as standouts, amid a lumber surge. Names and places are unreadable in the OCR, but the item hints at a game or match with a strong performance by a manager and merchant linked figure.
Notice of extensive stock including ladies vests, embroidery and laces, boys and men’s clothing, hats, shirts, and pants. Files indicate broad wage of garments with prices listed across categories from ladies to menswear.
Department notes a white raid issue with reductions across sections. Officials indicate budget trims and staff changes affecting operations. Public response includes concerns over service levels and timelines for implementing changes.
A distinguished jurist argues that the legislature must supervise and count governor election returns as mandated by Louisiana’s constitution. The piece contends the judiciary cannot usurp that duty, and that going behind the returns is essential to prevent fraud while preserving the three-branch balance.
National delegates gather in Baton Rouge for state convention to elect delegates to the national gathering. Denton Rouse is the venue with parish committees to decide delegate selection methods. Red Men Crest Chiefs elected include Barker Hicks Phillips Wagner Dreyfase Deal with upcoming council reports and appointments noted for Monroe Shreveport and Alexander.
A Court of Appeals candidate, Judge J C Moncure, seeks re election. The piece extols his spotless character and moral standing, claiming he is fit to sit on the bench and decide rights. Job printing is listed as a specialty at The Progress office.
The notice lists numerous women garments including bleached ribbed vests shirts waists and drawers in large quantities with prices like 4 to 6 cents and 25 to 50 dozen items. It highlights cre am silk vests and percale shirts offered at low sale prices, claiming superior quality and wide availability.
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