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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1898

Page

9

Monday Fire Destroys Large City Block

A devastating blaze Monday consumed a major block on Milam Street, destroying property valued around 125000 to 130000. The fire began in the cotton wallple room of OLTL, Mingo & Co, spreading to Crawford, Jouklin & Boo and Morris & Dieles in Oy. Firefighters, led by Chief Bresnahan, fought the flames with a rapid response and improvised protection, keeping the danger from destroying the nearby Dreyfus Co. wholesale operation. Sidney Finnegan was injured but survived. investigators will review the incident and impact on local businesses and insurance.

Oltl, Mingo & Co Isehy Enone Crawhvedl, Jouklin & Boo Mercer and Holler Morris & Dieles S. G. Dreyfuss Co Milam Street Markat Bresnahan Crawford Ito Sidney Finnegan

The Railroad Commission And My Candidacy.

The speaker attacks Foster and his backers, accusing a Monroe convention of anti railroad bias and claiming Foster’s family profits from rebates. He denounces the convention, vows to fight for primary elections, and says his election would honor duty despite pressure from railroad interests.

Foster Democratic Party Monroe Heaven Tarth Mr. Foster New Orleans Abraham Democrrey Mooringeport Mansfeld TiTam Atevrers

Water Pressure Dispute In City Water Works

A local dispute centers on water pressure exceeding the contract 50 pounds. A city inspector found 57 pounds, while residents accuse the water works of inadequacy. Allegations claim six nozzles and a 1 1/2 inch pipe cannot project water to the second story of a fire. The Progress comments on the controversy, urging a settlement.

General Local Market Report From Shreveport Louisiana

Market notes from Shreveport Louisiana November day listing cotton middling prices and various commodities. Mentions bacon, dry goods, sugar, molasses, crackers, oils and other staples with prices and terms. references grade names and packaging details.

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Popular Price Tailors Promote Craft in Old Texan Shop

We B OGULMIR touts dress and sculpture of ancient Greece as metaphor for tailoring. The firm stresses practical tailors and skilled mechanics, offers cleaning and dyeing, retouching of last fall's suit, and prompt responses to country orders from The Clarks at 502 Texas St opposite courthouse.

Greece Clarks Popular Price Tailors Texas St Courtho

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