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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
11
A fragment reflects a rhetorical line about perceiving odd creatures in the absence of weaponry. The wording suggests a metaphorical critique or scattershot observation rather than a clear reportable event. No identifiable persons or organizations are present in the readable text.
A brief note asks readers about Iberville South lacking a recent issue. No further details are provided in the supplied fragment.
A reflective note argues that when self-interest is the standard, core virtues like manliness and responsible citizenship are neglected, underscoring the tension between personal gain and communal duties.
The message notes renewed discussion of a Constitutional Convention with debate over yellow fever and related health fears. Natchitoches papers have flooded the scene with older editions from weeks past reappearing in circulation.
A brief, unclear clipping mentions a hymn titled “Ron nigger, run, er The patrol's ketch yur” and notes a well man's appetite for ham or sausage sandwich provoking little attention. The text is garbled and offers no clear event or context.
Superintendent Gaster maintains control of the New Orleans police force amid a hiccup with the Police Board as the Chief submits his resignation. The city eyes steady leadership while officials debate the transition and governance of law enforcement.
Report says Tammany Hall’s candidate for Greater New York lacks broad backing among leaders and rank and file as many break away to back Henry George.
The New York Sun leaning Republican backs Tracy for mayor while the Tribune backs Van Wick. The memo questions Dana’s reliability and whether anyone can predict his actions.
Last Saturday at 10 o'clock the case against James Heffner for disobeying a court injunction was heard before Judge A D Land. Heffner claimed he was away in Louisiana and northwest during the injunction and had no knowledge of it until his return. The court discharged the suit and ordered his release at 10 Monday morning, a decision welcomed by many sympathizers.
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