27 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1897
Page
1
A political notice urging Home Rule and the protection of commercial and agricultural interests as the path to delegates for the State Constitutional Convention. It emphasizes the alignment of business and farming communities to safeguard public rights and governance.
S Levy Jr and L B Phillips urge a property and educational poll tax based suffrage, oppose railroad free passes for officials, call for fair property valuations, trial venue changes for railroad cases, court system redesign, and limits on consecutive terms for most officers. They back convicts on public works, regulate futures, tax delinquent property, expand public schools, and support soldier pensions.
In a brief public notice, Agriculture and Commerce Committee support delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Caddo. Captain Simon Levy Jr. seeks recognition for veterans and widows of Confederate service and cites pension needs due to age and disability. An Epistolary Progress ad promotes a broad stock of groceries at 500 Texas streets, with farm-fresh eggs and poultry, urging readers to inquire about prices.
The Grand presented polished entertainments with crowded houses. The Holmes-Wolford Company impressed with talent and fine scenic effects. Last night The Streets of New York was shown and tonight The Danites a popular border drama. At 2 PM this afternoon The Isle of Cuba will be staged. Sweet prizes await school children in the event.
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