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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1898

Page

16

Local News Briefs and Obituaries from The Progress

Mr and Mrs Curtis Scovell return from their bridal tour Monday evening. The Progress extends sympathy to a bereaved widow and orphaned children. Firefighters and citizens aided at a big fire Monday with Elias Lake praised for his conspicuous service. Wilson died in San Antonio last Tuesday. Albert Broher longtime city salesman at Dolls growers. Sidney Finnepan firefighter injured battling the James Monday. Condolences to Mrs N B Murti. Deaths of Mrs H B Hearne and burial arrangements in Mason cemetery. Residence of Morris Selmyocks burned Monday afternoon. Building owned by Will Piggott. both building and furniture damaged.

Sidney Finnepan James N. B. Murti Abel

Comfretionery and Candy Kit Fresh Conffes and Cakes

Local business advertises fresh confessions. George Kerry, Texas avenue offers confections, fresh oysters, fish, game, fruits, and nuts. The note echoes a political stance about Spain and sovereignty, praising American triumph in the war while rejecting sentimental concerns.

George Kerry Texas Avenue

Council moves to curb Pee Gee cottons contract

Fragmentary text shows the Clip Council debating actions to block payment to Pee Gee cottons and to pursue a joint committee plan. Officials discuss bringing suit to enjoin future payments if the contractor complies, signaling a developing civic dispute.

Pee Gee Cottens Sonim Tay Oul

Keys Lost In A Garbled Message From An Unknown Source

A garbled OCR style text containing scattered phrases about keys, names, and unclear references. It mentions Shrovepart Li, RVG TE TY pte, and entities like WEARS & WALTERS along with random phrases about movement and orders. The fragmentary content lacks coherent events or clear individuals.

Haifa Eltter Helse Wears & Walters

Governor refuses mandamus amid railroad standoff

In Norton's Monthly Ho Ty 4d Right reports a confrontation at Dandy where the Governor opposed the railroad and sided with the people. The supreme court issued a mandamus ordering action, he refused, and the court threatened jail unless he complied. He defied the threat, vowing to pardon himself if jailed, and has not been jailed.

Norton's Dandy Supreme Court Istyrot

Ben Holzman Offers Sensible Sayings and Goods

A fragmented ad cites Ben Holzman urging sensible politics and warns against the powerful influence of business interests. It promotes a ready made clothing stock for ladies and gents, hosiery, ribbons, hats, shoes, underwear, and menswear. Also mentions W. B. Weaver the roof painter seeking work in Shreveport with guaranteed work.

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