State aid urged to stamp out yellow fever in New Orleans
The Progress endorses Governor Foster borrowing funds to combat yellow fever in New Orleans. The issue affects all Louisiana as commerce and travel flow from New Orleans to the state. If approved, money would be borrowed and refunded at the next session. the paper backs the governor’s action as necessary for public safety and welfare.
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Progress Special Edition Promises Shreveport Business Boost
The Progress unveils a Real Estate and Trade Special Edition for North Louisiana with a concise territory write up and facts on commercial, industrial, and social features. It aims for the largest circulation outside New Orleans and positions itself as a leading advertising medium attracting foreign business contracts.
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Greater New York Contest Shapes Next Democratic Campaign
Four candidates remain in the Greater New York municipal race. Van Wyck, a Tammany aristrocrat. Benjamin F. Tracy, regular Republican choice and Platt ally. Seth Low, Citizens' Union backed Brooklyn candidate. and Henry George, favored by Socialists and anti-Tammany Democrats. Resignations from Tammany leaders, including Col. W L Brown, shift support toward George.
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Henry George Seeks Democratic Nomination Victory
The Old Reliable Merchant Tailor notes Croker's dominance but suggests Henry George has a fair chance of winning. The New York Journal reportedly supports him and thirteen of twenty National Committeemen endorse his candidacy. A George win would boost political honesty and morale nationally.
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The Yellow Fever Death Rate in New Orleans Stated Low
The States of last Saturday cites a true death rate in New Orleans from yellow fever near five percent and characterizes the disease as mild. The Progress argues the fear is unjustified, urging calm and noting the low mortality relative to cases and other fatal diseases.
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New type borders and presses at The Progress Job office
The Progress Job office announces new type borders and presses with low cash prices. I. E. Price is the lessee and manager of the operation.
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