Political notes and local agriculture push in Sabine parish
The item urges Ton H W Ogden and Jeppe J T Watkins as Democratic candidates for the 4th Congress, notes Watkin s support in the Fourth District primaries, and urges farmers to diversify from cotton while praising tobacco. It reports a good corn crop in Sabine parish, many wagons of cotton, concerns over cotton prices, and calls for fire insurance reform, railroads, and a six lecture course by local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton. H.W. Ogden
Jeppe J.T. Watkins
Minden
Maryline Ieny
Mth
Sabine Parish
Caddo Parish
Watkin s speech thrills audience at Jena gathering
Large crowd at a Louisiana town hall cheers Judge Watkins as he defends Democratic reforms. He backs free silver coinage, the income tax, and antioption measures while denouncing false accusations. The event, at Loëlock Col, features remarks by Hon. Henry Shepherd and notable attendance from Webster parish visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
Didge
Watkins
Lo’elock Col
Rtl Lindsay
D. Henry Shepherd
Citigars
Webster
Shepherd
Judee Watkins
Acelin
Jude
Fairplay
Hes
Home
Sweet Home
Bienville
Bossier
DeSdio
Natchitoches
Caddo
Energetic Willie Thomas And His Pursuit Of Property
A sensational portrait portrays Willie Thomas, a colored gentleman, as a man of energy and ambition who pursued large and varied possessions. It notes his disregard for conscience, his daring to obtain wealth, and mentions companions including Lieutenant Dan haggarty and several named associates, with claims of successful scheming and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Thomas
Dan Haggarty
Willie
Willis
Hum
Messrs
M Semansky
George Poleman
D. Th. Nicholson
Gov. W. Bryan
Mack Robinson
Jillie
City police praised for catching thief in local property recovery
A report notes a thief was seized by Officer Liew after a property recovery linked to Lieutenant Hagerty and Officer Bylvester. Willie lies in jail awaiting jury verdict. Police deserve commendation for their efforts to curb the petty crime and restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerty
Bylvester
Willie
Liew
Campaign and oddities in Southern Louisiana notes
Reports from Louisiana cover political posts, local crime, and curious anecdotes. Campaign talk in New Iberia and Tennessee resistance clash with national figures, laws on peddlers, a fatal shooting near Port Allen, a corn yield from Ascension parish, a purported 116 year old East Baton Rouge man, a ferryman assault and homicide verdict, and a South national race dispute in the Sixth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calfory
Ton
Farrar
New Iberia
Louisiana
Agricultural notes and political hints from the South
A mixed digest mentions Arcadia’s dry year plan, farm resilience, and political maneuvering in Sabine parish. Reports cover harvest prospects in Louisiana and cotton and grain conditions across Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Local crime mentions ferryman threat incident near Port Allen to Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Port Allen
Baton Rouge
Scene of Arson and Homicide Ends in Coroner Verdict
A report notes that an apparent assault led to a deadly scene. On arrival, investigators found the first assailant dead at the site while his companion fled. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of instillible homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Port Allen
Baton Rouge
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WN. C. Goodwin
D. Hicks
Shreveport
Orrick
Official Journal
Caddo Parish Farmers Union
Young Democracy
Watking
Lonisiava
Frank Serwich
Little Bartholomew
South
Southern Tariff Association
Ieored
X Splendid
Teachers’ Association
Ederate Veterans
Mechanic's Rary Association
Genevieve
Hurrah
Villaen
Tegparty
Strevenert
Allieial
Ome Maayan
Commodore Luey
Cush
Levant
Dan
Cozetta
Hag‘gerty
Sylvester
Eureka
Mr. Pullman
Phil. Semansky
M. Semansky
Mr. Bryan
Mack Wellman
Mr. Wellman
Mr. Nicholson
Gow
McKintey
Harrison
Tennessee
Bang Orficians Praetromsa
Port Arrow Village
Ascension Parish
Bentley
East Bator Ronge Parish
Anois
Hammond
Sioux City
Sixth Congressional District
Col. Stone
A. Robertson
The
Natchez Democrat
Vidalia
Texas St
Shreveport, la
North Louisiana Clothing House
Sordank& Booth
Gent’s Underwear
Ares
W.J. Hutchinson
Texas
S.T
Rast Vickse
Mearkea
Arcadia
C. J. Boutner
State Central Committee
Boamer
New Orleans States
Sabine
Congress
Robeline
Arkansas
Alabama
Florida
Peninsula
Robert E. Kerkam
Riginal Service
New Oreleans, la
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