Democratic intrigue over a parish meeting plan exposed
In October and November a murky scheme around the State Central Committee meeting is alleged. Criticism targets Colonel S J Ward and Chairman Kruttschuitz for manipulative proxies and formalism. The piece warns Democratic leaders to repudiate such tactics and defend popular will.
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S. J. Ward
Our Court House
State Central Committee
Alexandria
Ss. J. Warp
Kruttschuitt
Kruttschuitz
Honest man praised in Kansas City Star tribute to Henry George
A Kansas City Star tribute to the late Henry George lauds him as an honest man and notes the lasting glow of his life and works. The piece poses the question how many contemporary politicians could earn the same praise.
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Henry George
The
Kansas City Star
After Brann’s Baylor articles blunt cost critique
Following Brann’s Nov em ber pieces in Iconoclast criticizing Baylor University, the text questions how families could possibly afford tuition for either daughter or son, implying high education costs and parental burden.
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Brann
Baylor University
Rourke Cochran's Campaign Swing for New York Mayor
The piece recalls Rourke Cochran once a leading Tammany figure who backed General Tracy for Mayor. It notes Cochran's fall from grace after Croker removed his influence and labels him an unreliable pol with a strong urge for public speaking, easily swayed by requests to speak.
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Rourke Cochran
General Tracy
Greater
New York
Cochran
Congress
Croker
Louisiana
Pelican
Value of a man measured after death
The passage questions wealth by recalling George M. Pullman once thought worth 50 million dollars. After his death last week his total assets were inventoried at 7.6 million. It illustrates American tendency to overestimate wealth and overemphasize riches.
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George M. Pullman
Pullman brothers delay marriages for now
Messrs George M and Walter S Pullman twin sons of the late George M Pullman have decided not to marry for some time longer and agree with their fiances to postpone their weddings if all parties are satisfied according to The Progress.
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Progress
George M
Walter S. Pullman
George M. Pullman
Removal notice for harness and carriage shop move
August Abert announces relocation from Texas street to new building at 10 Texas Avenue. He promises better, quicker service and invites customers to the new premises.
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Texas Street
Texas Avenue
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DR. C. Ratzburc
Lier
Hunter’ Bros. Wholesale Grocers
Shreveport
Mary A. Files Millinery Go
Voce
ProGress Office
Drice
T.ef. Price, Wessee and Manager Progress Work and Fob Printing Office
Excelsior Steam Laundry
Market Street
A. J. Reynolds
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