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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1894
Page
2
The column surveys global quirks from the Corea dispute to New York living pictures and a charity of wills, notes American political humor, and sketches evolving views on education and farming. It also covers a Chicago strike commission report, naval guns, and household debt trends in West Virginia Kentucky and Louisiana.
Gov Fishback met Secretaries Carlisle and Smith to review long standing Arkansas state claims against the United States. A thorough examination was ordered and a report expected when Congress reconvenes. Arkansas presented counter claims for consideration.
The dispatch describes armed bands ruling parts of the Indian Territory with highwaymen robbing travelers and train hold ups linked to three well known bands. It notes proposed remedies including potential martial law and troop deployment, as Congress debates how to suppress crime and restore order, with Secretary Smith and Assistant Commissioner Armstrong cited as aware of the situation.
Washington reports heavy Japanese merchant orders in New York for canvas duck and boats suitable for military use, signaling rising demand for armed forces goods. Commodore Chadwick notes increased coal consumption by modern ships, with a projected $30,000 equipment-appropriation shortfall due to higher coal outlays.
Washington October 29 The United States case against the sugar trust moves to the Supreme Court on appeal from the third circuit. A bill in equity under the Sherman anti trust law seeks to overrule the trust. The decision will test the law’s validity and its application to other trusts. Sugar trust officials Havemeyer and Searles were arraigned in Washington before Senate committees. indictment reading waived. Bonds set at 5000 dollars.
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