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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1897
Page
11
The Progress denounces judges who pretend to respect the unwritten law while failing to defend their own homes against raiders. It calls for fearless advocacy of home protection over ritual statutory law and condemns hypocrisy in judicial courage and public sentiment.
Dr T J Tabor of Minden is named by the Peoples Party as delegate to the constitutional convention from Webster parish. The piece defends candidacy, condemns abusive campaigning, and argues voters should require argument and reasons for support rather than invective.
The Gueydan News debuts under editor W Oscar Pipes, renowned in Louisiana journalism. Independent in politics, the paper aims to be a bold, fearless advocate of the right, continuing a valued friendship with The Progress.
A militant critique warns that Sevislism endangers civilization as honest, educated men are restrained by federal rulings and sheriff’s bullets. The writer condemns media fear and urges readers to ignore critical reporting of state actions and economic exploitation by wealth.
Attorney General Mc Kenna challenges Sestion 22 of the Dingley law amid debate over duties on goods entering the United States via Canadian ports. The ruling targets the 1 percent discriminatory duty, claimed to shield American railways while ignoring broader interests.
Mississippi reports Governor McLaurin quarantined from the State Capitol last week. He remained at his former residence in Brandon with quiet grace as regulations kept him away.
A concise old saying suggests that those who favor flowers tend to be sympathetic and chivalrous, reflecting era tone without further context or details.
Yesterday A. C. McMeans of Bastrop Morehouse parish resumed publication of the Louisiana Appeal with himself as editor. The paper had merged with the Morehouse Clarion under the Clarion Appeal name, and it remains unclear if the Clarion will resume separately. McMeans is praised as a gifted writer who values concise, flowing language. The Progress expresses pleasure in renewing exchange and hopes McMeans will restore the old craft and set sail toward success.
Mayor Flower and the police board seek the ouster of Dexter S. Gaster amid complaints of inefficiency and alleged Sunday law and gambling violations. The Times-Democrat outlines his career from 1967 as patrolman to detective and finally superintendent on January 22, 1591, noting service under multiple chiefs.
The Picayune discusses improving business under a golden standard, noting the journal’s cautious stance about taking advantage of autumn gains. It hints the “mother” will reveal the secret soon and asks how September’s business compared to the prior period before a yellow scare affected trade.
The meeting of the Louisiana Press Association has been postponed until Tuesday and Wednesday, December 11 and 15.
The Lake Charles Echo reports Dr Mundy fell seriously ill after a violent assault in which he was cowhided while a cocked pistol was held to him. The Progress notes that Lake Charles papers have not yet stated a clear cause for the attack and asks for a definite explanation from Brother Joy or personally.
The Ohio Democracy mobilizes to challenge party supremacy and defeat Senator Hanna. Leaders include Hon. Joseph Bailey, Democratic House leader, Governor Hobert Taylor, Hon. W. J. Bryan, and Cincinnati Enquirer editor Hon. John R. McLean.
A call to civic virtue urges the honest men of towns and cities to reflect on municipal parish, state, and national government to rout rascality, hypocrisy, and demagoguery root and branch.
A speaker argues that rings and cliques dominate all levels of government from city to national, including boards and chambers, labeling the claim frantic yet stating it true in every word.
The last grand jury of Calcasieu parish returned 121 true bills and 49 not true bills. The Lake Charles and West Lake press reacts with astonishment at this unusually large tally and questions the cause behind the result.
The courts grow more dreaded by labor in the nation as plutocracy wields the government machinery, shaping policy and power. This view portrays a ruling class influence over judicial and political systems.
A fragment noting Satan's jealousy and Mark Hanna's recent weeping over the laboring man's condition, while professing deep friendship.
Last Saturday The Times Democrat of 24d and City Item of 22d ultimo were welcome visitors to our office, the Picayune did not appear at all.
The prompt asks a comparison between two Black individuals as better citizens. It presents no factual context, names, or events to assess. Without concrete criteria or evidence, a meaningful judgment cannot be made.
Calcasieu parish spends 85 dollars daily on quarantine guards. The prompt asks for costs in Caddo parish and the city of Shreveport, but no figures are provided in the source text. Further data would be needed to report those totals.
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