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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from Shreveport Louisiana 1898 notes unclear. Reads like a notice or advertisement with monetary amounts and parish references but lacks complete names, dates, or concrete actions to summarize a specific event.
The piece notes widespread concern over fraudulent elections and political manipulation. It references figures such as Mr WoL Foster, democratic nominee, and Mr Wy Marston, independent, amid business interests and public distrust in the process.
In Shreveport weeks ago Hon H L Brian said no nomination would be made by the Populists. Yet J A Tetts reported the Populist convention held Saturday named H L Brian to run against the Democratic nominee.
A political scramble unfolds in New York with Robert Van Wyck nominated by the Democrats, Henry George Jr. by the silver forces, and Teddy Roosevelt by the Republicans. The piece hopes Henry George will win the race.
The Progress has received commendation from many quarters for its articles on yellow fever and quarantines. The paper says residents feel the weight of these burdens and seek relief, while affirming its role as a friend and advocate for Shreveport’s best interests.
Democratic nominee Mr. Baird faces Populist J G Taliaferro of Catahoula parish after the Pole convention at Monnoti wth pit where he was unanimously named. He vows a thorough canvass and to challenge Hale at the hustings if swindled fat, with potential contest action.
The Texas figure Roger Q Mills is described as a once prominent leader whose career declined after aligning with Cleveland's policies, surrendering convictions to please superiors and losing the Lone Star Democracy's confidence, leading to an unlauded retirement from public life.
A jumbled OCR style passage mentions parties and figures, including references to democrats and horna, with unclear dates or locations. The fragment hints at political or personal affiliations but lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize.
The Progres differs on Captain James Mo Martin and deputy John Sizemore amid a murder case in Ruston. Frank Mullen was slain in what critics call cold blood while Sizemore’s acquittal is expected, with discussions of self defense and deputy conduct fueling strong opinions.
A fragmented notice mentions regular election concerns and community plans. Local groups discuss business and social routines, with emphasis on participation and civic duties amid unclear details.
The damaged OCR reads about a legal notice involving a titled party and a named individual. Details are unclear but the document references a public action and a responsible authority. No firm dates or locations are legible.
The readable parts describe a local agency action and a pending measure. Key names and places are unclear, but the text references a corporation related to a community project and a timeline or deadline. Further details could not be reliably reconstructed from the fragment.
A misshapen notice notes Ae. RT. Parguson of Kingston paid The Progress a welcome visit. Formerly a resident ofocurity, he is described as a gow industrious man and mine tans.
Unclear readable fragments show attempted references to an NGO, a discharge date, a sale, and a Chinese entity. Insufficient coherent details available to determine participants, places, or outcomes. Proceeding with cautious summary only.
Several hundred acres of timber burn as a large forest fire response fights the blaze. Fire crews from a sizable force battle the flames along the timber lanes amid smoke and fear.
Rain in the state's rice sections damaged crops and reduced yields by a percent range, affecting agricultural progress and prompting concerns for farmers heading into the next growing season.
Fragmented text reports on court matters, politics, and parish crops. Mentions judge Hendricks and Judge Drew, references to Opelousas Courier city plans for electric light, and St Bernard parish crop conditions. Contains multiple garbled names and dates.
The Progres mourns with Mr. and Mrs. C. Ki Perroncel Miss Pinkle and Mr. Walter Jackson over the death of Mrs. Eugene Perroncel nee Miss Mary Jackson-W. Five months after wedding day the bride is now laid in the burial casket. The note laments life’s mutations and asks for comfort for the widower and community.
The article notes rising cotton deliveries and describes committees of inquiry formed to review the process. It questions who authored the formal report guiding the investigations and reforms.
The piece questions farmer wealth from cultivating 4c cotton and argues an Independent stance surpasses party lines. It notes the comfort of those with good bank balances to vocally demand quarantine and fast action while praising railroads for strong business, implying wider economic optimism.
A rally day is planned for the fourth Sunday at Texas Avenue Sunday school. The article emphasizes the enduring value of the silver sentiment and warns that if democracy forgets this idea, the people will bear responsibility for the lapse.
The article notes half of the world’s coffee crop reaching the United States, with Americans consuming about twelve pounds per person annually and spending roughly $00 per year on coffee. Brazil provides about two thirds of global supply, applying a il per cent export duty, while Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines grow top quality beans and may export more under American enterprise.
Two women who met by chance in the office of a Chicago lawyer learned they had both filed for divorce from the same man. The unexpected reveal came as they prepared to begin proceedings, highlighting a surprising coincidence in local divorce actions.
Richard Croker an English Democratic boss in New York City declines support for Van Wryck in the governor race citing plan to back him for a 1900 presidential bid. Bives notes Croker’s reservation signals strategic choice in party leadership.
A brother speaker from Sabine Free State foretells a major split in the Democratic, Republican, and Peoples parties before the next presidential election. He says honest men should unite to form a true party of popular government that will win, criticizing remaining factions for selfishness.
Colfax Chronicle notes all gambling games fall under a two dollar fifty cent per day tax. The piece cites Sec. 3 of Article 9 of Colfax ordinances, defining banking games or games of chance as taxed at $2.50 daily. It hints at stronger prohibitions or penalties.
Mr Ivan Davis died suddenly in Monroe last Monday morning after a brief illness. He was a trusted, devout Christian and a popular figure in Shreveport and Monroe circles. Funeral services were held in Monroe with local pastors officiating, and many businesses closed in respect. He was laid to rest at Arcadia Thursday. sympathy extended to his father and brother.
The death of Hon. W. O. Vance at his residence Thursday sent shock through Bossier and Caddo. A large planter in Bossier parish, he lived in Shreveport for years, known for geniality and firm convictions. The Progress extends sympathy to his widow and children.
Captain Payn e travels from Rogers to assist Captain George Bennett in Salvation Army duties this Thursday night while Mrs. Bennett is on furlough. The arrival is expected to be welcomed warmly by local residents, with Arkineas also noted as arrived.
The Fourth District Executive Committee meets in Shreveport to tabulate and promulgate Wednesday’s primary results. Suspicion rises over the large Natchitoches parish vote, with Democrats warned against deception and irregularities that thwart the people's will.
Mrs. Captain Bennett will bid farewell at the Salvation Army tent tomorrow night. She has many friends in Shreveport and is loved for her pure character, Christian devotion, and tireless service to the Lord. Her departure comes after long labor and current physical strain, with her community reluctant to see her go.
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