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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
9
A colossal trust with capital of 200 million dollars is organized to unite all shipbuilding and gin production companies, headquartered in Cleveland Ohio. A dated lawn of aging thoughts follows, lauding youth and mocking aging, with obscure references to famous figures and moral claims.
Richland Beacon News reports the National Ways and Means Committee of the Democratic party issued a direct appeal to the people seeking a monthly $1.4 contribution from now until October 2000 to support bimetallism advocacy and to carry on activities against the gold standard without nomination.
Secretary Long urged increasing Navy personnel from twelve to twenty thousand to defend distant possessions as his party pushes territorial expansion. A New Orleans unit, Colonel Andel of the Fourth Minde Valusiteers, was court-martialed over a charge that he paid a horse as a chaplain, with a horse doctor possibly tied to the army surgeon appointment. An American group led by ex Senator Hyie won consent to build a railroad from Hanks to Hong Kong.
Red River parish liquor license case mirrors Bossier disputes with a $10000 stake. The outcome hinges on regulatory actions and local hearings, with the parish facing possible license continuation or revocation depending on compliance and legal challenges.
The article recounts Populists joining Democrats to restore white supremacy in North Carolina, ejecting a Black editor deemed provocative over mixed-marriage remarks. It notes Republican gains elsewhere, including Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana, criticizing leaders as hypocrites and condemning Democratic dominance under such conditions.
A jumble of items from Shreveport and surrounding areas includes grocery ads from Weaks Walters and Ledbetter Brothers, a call to insure policyholders receive 60 day waits after loss, and commentary on sidewalk fruit dealers and charitable work for Genevieve Orphanage. The piece questions insurance timing and urges advertising as essential business.
A timid depositor thought a run had begun when General Lee paused before a Richmond bank to greet a friend. A crowd gathered and the incident sparked a panic until confidence was restored after about an hour.
A campaign meeting will be held at Sudlin's store this Saturday at seven o'clock to address voters in the sixth ward. Abe Meyer is respectfully invited to attend and participate in the program with the host, L. 5, ORAIN.
Hon. Don E. Sorreli¢, a prominent state figure, called at the Pleas hute office for a few minutes on Wednesday. He hails from the free State of Sabine and is a resident of Many.
The article argues that Shreveport’s cisterns and water works prompted higher fire rates, then a paid department failed to curb costs. It accuses local underwriters of serving corporate interests, not residents, citing disputed rate changes and misdirected reform efforts. It also includes unrelated fragments about personal disputes and a crying baby.
Shreveport November 11 local market prices list ordinary and good middling cotton bids, various provisions and meats, bread flour and meal costs, crackers and rice quality notes, copper and tea stock levels, sugar and molasses pricing, and baling materials quotes. Prices shown in pounds and per barrel with unit notes.
W B Obiline and critics praise Greek sculpture while Clark’s Tailors advertise skilled mechanics and practical fittings. The cleaning and dyeing department is a success as customers send suits from the country for retouching and alterations.
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