Shreveport Publisher Abbott Convicted of Manslaughter
The trial of S T Abbott of Shreveport for killing a negro in a furniture store ended with a manslaughter verdict. Judge Land sentenced him to five years in the state penitentiary despite the jury's recommendation of extreme mercy. The case drew varied editorials noting the harshness and social implications of a white man killing a black man under self defense claims.
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DeSoin News
S. T. Abbott
Shreveport
Land
State Penitentiary
Abbott
Marksville New Enterprise
Bunkie Blade
Notice to Architects Shreveport Public School Plans
Shreveport Public School Committee invites competitive plans for a three story brick school costing 25000 to 335000 with twelve rooms seating fifty pupils, library, assembly room for 500 on third floor, basement heating and play room. Submissions due June 15 1808. Prizes 500 third, 100 second. committee may reject all. Address H Hargrove secretary.
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Shreveport
Shrevveport Public School House
H. H. Hargrove
Special Inducements Offered for April and May
Special inducements for April and May available to all who wish to spend these months at Hansen's Springs. Address C J Randall at Shreveport or Marshall Texas for terms.
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Hansen’s Springs
C.J. Randall
Shreveport
Marhall Texas
Presbyterian General Assembly meeting in New Orleans report
Account of the Presbyterian General Assembly held in New Orleans from May 19 to 31 with all agents authorized to sell tickets at one and one third fare. Ticket sale dates are May 15, May 17, and May 19. final limit is June 4. R. D. Yoakum, G. H. B. & W. T. Ry. arranged transportation.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
New Orleans
R. D. Yoakum, G
H. B
W. T. Ry
Abbott's Friends Talk in Shreveport Progress
The piece defends S T Abbott, associate publisher of The Progress, now imprisoned for killing a young negro porter after an insult. It lauds Abbott's character, notes his orphaned family, and questions whether the killing was proven beyond reasonable doubt, urging mercy and acknowledgment from Louisiana's leading citizens.
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Abbott
Shreveport
Caddo Parish
Louisiana
The
Progress
Mose Stark
Among the Clouds at Hynson’s Springs in Texas
Describes Hynson’s Springs six miles from Marshall Texas as a paradise of rest recreation and restored health. Claims mineral waters are unsurpassed and directs readers to J. Randall in Shreveport or Marshall for particulars.
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Hynson
Marhall Texas
J. Randall
Shreveport
Marshall
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Lero
Architeces
Porcer
God
S.l. Abbott
Shreveport Progress
D. Hicks
Texas Avenue
Church
Mpnorth League
W. ,. Agurs
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