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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1894

Page

6

Contested Wardrobe of a Defeated Candidate in Ayril District

A Louisiana readers letter disputes reported election results for Ogden Hicks in Rapides and Webster parishes. It accuses The Caucasian of fabricating a 6000 plus majority and alleges ballot stuffing to defeat Hicks. calls for Democrats to vote in November for Ogden.

Tlanefard Ayril Bist Quden Regalia Democratic Nomeinee Mon C.D. Hicks Jeffersoniag Demerat Bai Lie Newty Congress Shreveport Evsdeuma Frst Qeden Hicks Owden Oden Devin Kapa Ings Biel Coilte Webster Parishes Mer Ogden Bossier Parish Hicks Haying Ogden and Trezevant Alexandria D. BB. Langford Gibsland Grizette W. Lee Wilson Masafield Hottel Cheneyville Tan Progress Rapides Parish Biyou Rapides Hits Jessie James Ciucasian

Sunday Politics in Louisiana Sees Clash Over Sabbath and Campaigns

In a discussion of Sunday political meetings, critics argue church and state should remain separate while Gov Foster and a U S Senator attend a public rally in North Louisiana. The piece condemns election fraud and urges honest ballots, praising Ogden as a corrective.

Qonitlilsomylle Louisiana North Lausiane Monroe Halletin God Jesus Jehovah Gov. Foster United States Blanchard Grey Foster

No Ballot Box Stuffing Urges Honest Election Count

In anticipation of the Congressional race between Ogden and Bailie, papers once vacated an honest election law and now seek an honest count. The Procsss advocates Bailie a commissioner at every poll, with equal showing for white men contesting office, and to broadcast the edict against ballot box stuffing.

Ogden Bailie

Progress ties with Mr B White for campaign literature

The Progress acknowledges support from Mr B White of Washington DC for campaign literature and public documents. It praises the Farmers Alliance for aiding Louisiana and predicting readiness in 1893. It urges Democrats to back their Congressional nominee and vote for Ogden in November, condemning ballot-box stuffing.

B. ©. White Washington, D. C Farmers’ Alliance Louisiana

Rally of Republicans at St Bernard Clhubarne Streets

New Orleans readers are warned of tonight’s Republican rally at the corner of St Bernard and Clhubarne streets. The event boasts prominent figures including Kernochan and Parkerson, with supporters and a festive atmosphere described in vivid, satirical terms.

First Congressional St. Bernard and Clhubarne Parkerson Kim Wilkinson Plaquemines Henry McCall Jimmy Legendre Kernochan Kaiser Ham Hangry Cleveland Banleit Ship of State Kernaghan Prrtheenoue Keravehan Moses New Orleans States

Congressional Executive Committee Drama Over Primary Nominee

A tense meeting of the Congressional Executive Committee vows to settle dispute after a contested Democratic primary. Attendees debate ballots and potential candidates, with Judge Watkins and Mr Orden contending for the nomination while Hewitt proposes a resolution to suppress Wirward wards, ending in a cautious, partisan compromise. The piece laments election tactics and calls for unity, urging voters to back H. W. Ogden in November as a path to restoring order.

Messrs, Woom Waskhian Gieaviiles Jon W Danvery al Bossier Adda AL AL Tawitrog Winkte Raniest Vernon Webster Mewudnaf Messrs Bop Tilwarid P. C. Barret Belfries Anthony Thomas White Johan Randolph Ain HL Seheen D.C Veloek A Fie Eunlidites Connie Semern Ube Searhborough Me K. Watkins May Quien Judge Watkins Midas Caress Hewitt Bienville Orden Jintoe Watkins Permeston Watitius Wis Duidge Watkins Fool

Shreveport Exposition promises premiums amusements and races

The Shreveport Exposition invites wide participation with liberal premiums across all departments and a catalogue available from secretary Horan. Visitors will enjoy acts from the Wild Man of the West to the Mermaid of the Southern Beau, horse races, grand fireworks, and dazzling pyrotechnics. Reduced travel rates, ample accommodations, and promises of superior displays aim to attract attendees, with the note that the event should be a memorable local fair experience.

Horan West Southhern Beas Louisiana

Debate on cotton losses and gold standard echoes in Webster Signal

The Webster Signal reports a heated debate over cotton losses estimated at 40 million dollars and a cent per pound drop. A Louisiana Populist criticizes the notion, while Blackburn’s reply defends gold coinage as a practical money for both rich and poor, citing a US corn crop projection of 1.5 billion bushels.

South Louisiana Grover Cleveland Blackburn

Fragmented Sagebrush Moralist Rhetoric and Veiled Critique

A garbled moral screed references suffrage demands, demagogue rule, railroad politics, and public works in Shreveport and the state. It cites editor influence, medical students popularity, and calls for honesty in politics while lambasting officials and ballot integrity amid an election discourse.

Enouh Shreveport Theiman Tuat Tin Phat Sant Calhoun Novant Julian Woalet Goalemsby Ogden Congress Ste

Oysters and delicacies at the famous house serve meals

A fragment describes oysters and a range of delicacies offered at a renowned establishment. It lists meal times from 12 to 8 for regular meals and supper from 6 to 7 20, and mentions a proprietor identified as No. 204 Texas...

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