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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1896
Page
12
Fragmentary text references investors, a proposed resignation of Clavalands and replacement by Billy Mack, and a claim of previous stagnation. Mentions Star country prosperity, a mayor and chairman dispute, and a finance committee questioned for productivity.
A half dozen familiar faces in the Senate are expected after March, with David B. Hill of New York and John M. Palmer of Illinois among names. Blanchard of Louisiana may face Pendised by Kapablivan, while Carlisle looks toward Kentucky and Joe Blackbone’s party in New York.
W J Bryan issued an address to the American people on November 1, praising loyal supporters and urging belief in the virtues of bimetallism. He criticized Republicans as prosperity hinderers and warned opponents that opposing him would harm average citizens while praising those who support monetary reform.
Governor appoints citizens to the Overty Hospital Board for four years including Dra LA, Jay, J. Wi Allen, J. P. Scot, Bienes, Hi Jordan, J. H. Prescott and Innac Barron. The selection aims to faithfully discharge hospital duties and aid the needy through this charitable initiative.
At Thursday night’s City Council meeting Captain W T Crawford requested permission for the W B & N Railway Company to lay an additional track on Market Street to handle freight. Councilman Holzman moved approval with conditions requiring full street width paving, installation of lights and a signal at the crossing, a waterman to protect travelers, and company responsibility for damages to nearby property. The grant must be accepted within ten days.
A column prints strong endorsements for businessmen and citizens like W A Piensante W K Henderson A J Reynolds Joseph Harold Ma 8 Wortau and Walter Jackson. It critiques Mayor Renb Jitle and Council members while urging action against tramps and urging community pride and vigilance in the Gib ward and city.
The piece argues that public affairs should follow business principles, noting distrust in some dealings while praising prudent market elements. It claims merchants show enterprise and reliability, with references to markets, transportation links, and editorial errors, all in a period voice.
A garbled society notice lists names and addresses in a public posting. It references a location at 518 Louisiana Street and mentions the oyster sellers, charges, and a secretary of the board, with unreadable fragments surrounding the events.
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