Abolition talk and political strife in Shreveport May 30 1856
The Progress reports Louisiana politics with McEnery Blanchard and Trezevant clashes. It notes the silver question, urged delegates to Baton Rouge and the downfall of Blanchard as a major political event. Marriage licenses, real estate transfers, and local business ads accompany the political column in Shreveport.
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Baron Roige
Louisiana
Jose
Blanchard
J. M. Poster
Baton Rouge
Aug Moseh
Francw L. Gardner
Krowk LO
R. Liebman
Nathan Levi
Weinstock
James Gaugher
Joseph Crenshaw
West Shreveport
Jeff Hayes
Thomas H. Andrews
Henning
Paul Lowenthal
Geo. Corvallos
Loeb
Rey Hold
West Shreveport Land Company
J. W. Soady
Weat Shreveport
Crowned Hero and Honor Rewarded in Times of Trouble
A republic era reminiscence laments political strife as a hero is crowned and honor granted. The speaker urges patriotism amid hardship, praise for leaders, and notes on judicial vacancies and public images. References include the G. E. Martel Copying House in New Orleans and portraits meant to resemble early photographic works.
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Texas
Samuel McEnery Named United States Senator in Louisiana
Samuel Douglas McEnery, hailed as a true statesman, responds to the call and is made United States Senator. The Louisiana crowd cheers on Thursday as McEnery, seen as loyal and dutiful, accepts the role and promises to defend the state's honor and uphold principles.
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Meiguery
United States
Local Progress Notes Growth Plans and Social Highlights
The issue reports on Bigart and Co opening with splendor and upcoming Dr Wishton visit. Shreveport cotton factory prospects loom as town growth continues with shop projects and new residences including Captain Pete Youree. Press Association meeting moved to October. Chicago capitalists expected. Obituary expresses sympathy for John Conrad Wolff. McEnery portrait donated. editorial office busy debating senatorial race between McEnery and Blanchard. Chester Jordan, a 12 year old, drowns in Cruas bayou, with sorrow expressed for the Jordan family.
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W. B. Boggs
Prowrese
Chicago
Howard Cole
Shreveport
Chas. H. Goette
Messrs. Searls & O'Connor Co
J. P
W.T. Slaton
Chester Jordan
Cruas Bayou
Squire Jordan
Squire
Succession Notice for Heroics and Leon
Notice states Heroics given int Po Leon has replied to the project administrator about succession. An opposer may not be appointed within the time allowed by law. Witness the Honorable A Laud Judge of said court this 24th day of May 1806.
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Leon
Laud
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