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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
11
The DeSoto News notes the quarantine's grip on regular paper and questions how much of the $75,000 paid by New Orleans and $59,000 by the state to stamp out yellow fever will reach doctors.
A New Orleans physician is denounced for questioning the city Board of Health. The speaker calls for confinement to an asylum, likening the act to imprudent disclosure and suggesting restraint with a straight jacket and muzzle.
The DeSoto News notes many farmers completed cotton gathering before October 15 for the first time, with one veteran remarking he has never finished in three weeks prior to this year, highlighting an exceptional early harvest in the parish.
The speaker notes L. S. Scott has launched a daily at Crowley, joining four weeklies. They praise the venture as well edited, news filled, and wholesome with good editorials. Scott appears to handle the pressure, delivering abundant success.
Messrs B Willer and H Goldman two Jewish merchants of Mansfield Louisiana have received anonymous letters warning them to leave. No reason offered and the act has been condemned by citizens. They will likely ignore it and the community expects no molestation. The act is attributed to a thoughtless fringe mixing joke and seriousness.
Governor McLaurin of Mississippi appointed Representative H D Money to fill the unexpired term of the late Hon J Z George in the U S Senate. George declined re Election and Money was elected to succeed him at term end, solidifying a choice by the people despite critics.
Justice Field of the United States Supreme Court is said to have notified President McKinley of his intention to retire. The Progress notes he drew envenomed attacks from a Louisiana paper over ambition for a longer term than Chief Justice Marshall. It is thought Attorney General McKenna will succeed him.
In Showhegan Maine a man faced trial for stealing two bushels of onions. Defense argued onions taken from ground are part of real estate and cannot be stolen, leading to discharge and release. The item contrasts with harsher outcomes in Louisiana.
Local shop promotes custom clothing with personal fittings. Tailors provide measurements, fabric selection, and alterations to create tailored suits and dresses for men and women. Customers can expect timely service and a range of formal and everyday wear.
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