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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1898

Page

12

Abe Meyer Named Council Candidate in Old Sixth Ward

The Progress announces Abe Meyer as a candidate for councilman from the old sixth ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Hon. H. H. Youve. Incumbent Crain and the ward officers are not cited for further action.

Yourpe Uarhori Mn L Crain Sheth Youreu Abe Meyer H. H. Youtve C. G. Rives J. C. Wimbirh Hon. Kwick

Our Representative Agent Hicks Authorized by The Progress

Claude C. Hicks is named as the authorized agent and representative of The Progress with full power to make contracts or agreements on behalf of the paper. He serves as collector and solicitor as well, authorized to act in such matters.

Claude C. Hicks Eli Perkins Horace Angel Cear

A Father's Talk To A Careless Daughter

A father speaks to his daughter about duties to her mother warning that neglect may ruin family harmony. He recalls a mother’s past sacrifices, urging the girl to help and show affection before it’s too late. The column closes with a quip about a Kentucky Sunday school teacher and a Missouri story.

Kentucky Missouri

The Official Count In Fourth Fifth District Elections

The Progress reports official returns from the Fourth Congressional District and Fifth Congressional district races. Breazeale leads over Brian by 3 046 votes in the Fourth. Foster trails. in the Fifth, Baird wins by 2 291, with Foster ahead by 1 813 overall. Porter leads by 1 828 in the Railroad District. In the city Fourth Ward race, C G Rives unopposed. Sixth Ward features Abe Meyer and LS Crain with 95 ballots total. Crain concedes to Meyer. Meyer thanks supporters.

John T. Michel Bhate Bienville Bossier Caddo DeSoto Grant Natchitoches Rapides Red River Sabine Vernon, Webster and Winn Foster Breazeale Third Railroad Commission Baird Poster

Full Pardon for James Heffner Granted by Governor

The many friends of Mr. James Heffner celebrate a full pardon dated November 19. Governor Foster granted it on the recommendation of Lieutenant Governor Snyder and Judge A D Land. Heffner, now home, reports good health and a pleasant summer with his wife.

James Heffner Foster Snyder A.D. Land Heffner

Weather News And Local Rumors In Town

A column of weather chatter and local gossip notes a cold snap last week, paving on Louisiana street, insurers paying cash for losses, and quiet politics with hints of upcoming business developments. It mentions Shreveport figures, Mark Hanna, and a cautious view on optimistic weather.

Shreve Port Mark Hanna J. M. Foster Louisiana Street

Brick Pomeroy Inspires Bold Personal Progress

A brief note encourages Brick Pomeroy to live true to himself, advising him to be what friends admire, ignore enmity, and pursue happiness with forward momentum.

Public justice demanded a clearing of railroad dispute

The Progress notes many business men in the United States courtroom Saturday for the Shreveport Warehouse and Compress Company versus St Louis Southwestern Railway case. It suggests underlying issues not yet public, asserts railroad officials and Mr Jacobs are sensible and aims to resolve the matter beyond a mere business misunderstanding.

United States Court Room Shreveport Warehouse and Compress Company St J Ovis, Southwestern (Cotton Belt) Railway Company Jacobs Marshall

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