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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1897

Page

27

Public admonition of judge over death penalty stance

A fragment urges public criticism of a judge deemed cowardly for backing the death penalty and warns judges and jurors to stand for the soundness of the home, advocating fearless advocacy against abuses and urging unity in upholding statutory law. The text laments perceived failures and calls for accountability among the judiciary and public officials.

Lai Southern Weuhl Neni Ty Ajedge Coriai

Nomination of Dr T J Tabor for Webster Parish delegate

The People Party nominates Dr T J Tabor of Minden as Webster parish representative to the constitutional convention. The letter argues against ad hominem attacks and urges voters to judge the candidate by reason and policy rather than abuse.

T. J. Tabor Minden People Party Webster Parish Abus Ars Qairl de Tabor

Publich letter from Gueydan News editor blasts politics

An unsigned public letter in The Gueydan News criticizes local politics and journalism. It defends independent reporting and calls for fearless truth telling amid confusion and partisan pressure. The piece emphasizes the role of journalism in detailing community issues.

Menace to yon and the unholy acts of administration

A fragmented derisive fragment condemns those who oppose unholy acts and praises honest milder labor while denouncing papers that resist federal judges. It laments crimes of men seeking wealth at the expense of wives and children and calls for contempt by every honest man.

Morthie Wailiun

Canadian port condition sparks U S rail policy clash

The text notes a Dingley law clause discriminating against Canadian railroads and public interest concerns. Attorney-General Mc Krona dismisses the issue, arguing weeds from foreign countery through Canadian ports avoid the discriminatory duties, signaling a political debate over cross border rail commerce.

McKrona United States

Mississippi gubernatorial tale from a chaotic capital

A garbled report describes a governor named Barcodway in a capital city, with mentions of a chancellor Melaurin and an unnamed stashlandt home. The piece hints at regulatory tension and a secretive political scene, with indirect allusions to authority and residence.

Neghsippi Caycellor Melaurin Mans Siga Stashlandt

Efonitos Mowers 14 veg aprophs symanthotio and ehival rope

Unable to determine a clear news item from the input. The text appears garbled and lacks identifiable people, organizations, places, or events to summarize into a valid card.

Louisiana Appeal and Bastrop Writer A. C. McMeans

The Louisiana Appeal notes Bastrop Morehouse writer A. C. McMeans a leading though controversial figure in state journalism. It praises his style and longing for the old craft, while forecasting whether Mortheuan Clarion will resume publication and continue the editorial exchange.

A. C. McMeans Bastrop Morehouse Parish Sunind Louisi Agen Rimmel Seoteolidattbut Noyeti Morehouse Clare Ie Medes AL T. McMeans Louisiana Brother Me Sustess

Resignation sought for New Orleans police chief Dexter Gaster

Mayor Flower and the police board call for the resignation of Dexter Gaster, longtime New Orleans police superintendent, amid complaints of inefficiency and alleged violations of the Sunday law and gambling. Gaster resists. courts may be used to remove him if needed. His career spans from 1867 patrols to detective work and finally police superintendent in 1901.

Dexter Gaster New Orleans Flower Police Board Gaster Times-Democrat Metropolitan Police Ghief Boylan Polie Badger Boylan Romlex Adams Bachemin

Picayune endures under the single gold standard

The Picayune notes business improving under the single gold standard and hints the old system will reveal its secrets soon. The piece questions how September’s business compared to last year before the yellow fever crisis, urging patience for clearer answers.

the Picayune

Louisiana Prene Association Meeting Postponed

The Louisiana Prene Association meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday and Wednesday, December 14 and 15, with attendees advised to adjust plans accordingly.

Louisiana Prene Association

Cause for Mundy assault sparks ongoing doubt

The text discusses a hastily reported attack on Dr. Mundy with his illness and danger noted. It questions the alleged motive for the cowfiding and invites further clarification from Echo or Dr. Mundy's acquaintances. It also notes the Ohio Democracy's vigorous fight against Mark Hanna with leaders Bailey Taylor Bryan McLean opposing Hanna.

Dr. Mundy Lake Charles Brother Joy Echo Ohio Mark Hanna Joseph Bailey Democratic House Robert Taylor W.J. Bryan John R. McLean The Cincinnati Enquirer Senator Hanna United States Senate

Honesty in Politics and Government

A call to towns and cities to educate citizens about municipal parochial state and national governance. The text argues that courage to challenge corruption and demagoguery would overturn a flawed political system.

Parry against rings controls government in Calcasieu Parish

A speaker denounces rings and cliques as dominating city parish state and national governance. He notes Calcasieu parish grand jury returns 121 true bills and 49 not true bills, provoking questions for the Lake Charles and West Lake press.

Boards of Trade Chambers of Commerce Calcasieu Parish Brethren of the Lake Charles West Lake

Plutocracy and Labor Tensions Top Post on The Times-Democrat

A critical view cites courts as a growing dread to labor, claims Plutocracy controls government, and attacks figures like Mark Hanna. It notes quarantine costs in Calcasieu parish at 85 dollars daily and questions the costs for Caddo and Shreveport, amid sparse police visits from The Picayune and Times-Democrat readers.

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