Candidates for Railroad Commission and City Council
The Progress presents candidate names for the Railroad Commission and Shreveport City Council. W L Foster Andrew Currie Sam Benjamin Ernest Bernstein J S Les L C Allen announce candidacies subject to Democratic party action and the provisions of the new charter and city rules.
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Progress Anineuiss
W. Ogpes
Democratic Party
Lion
Phanor Br
Natchituches Parish
Congress Fram
W. L. Foster
Railroad Commission
Andrew Currie
Democraic Party
Shreveport Council Nominees Named Under New Charter
The Progress announces Mrs Walter Jackson as a candidate for city council in Shreveport. Dr Joux Pl Scorr is named as toy cotman for provisions of the new charter. Mr Wi Agrns is announced as an at large candidate, with Mr I. O, Roatacoss listed as a candidate for Cina Gotened large.
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Shreveport
Walter Jackson
Conneilman
Wi Agrns
Weare Iuiherigz
Vaididke
Shin Repork
Fragmentary Reflection on Spain and War
A fragmented excerpt questions why Spain allowed itself to be drawn into no war with the United States. It cites religious and political attitudes, noting a pervasive disposition in both religious devotion and business and politics, with garbled phrasing suggesting broader commentary on national decisions.
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Spain
United States
Sutherlin Expected Easy Victory in Congressional Race
In the district and out, it is generally conceded that Sutherlin will be the easy winner in the congressional race.
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Sutherlin
Asarite Stops Spatier After Paper Edits
Asarite, credited with timing Aeaptions Fault, becomes the first to halt the spat averted by edits in the paper. The removal of frivolous obsect ies marks a shift in the publication’s approach to errant material.
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Asarite
Prudence in selecting seven trustees at large
A call for careful choice of seven trustees at large emphasizing prudent business and moral policy in the process.
Trouble for Brother Chevis with Baton Rouge Ad vocate exchange
The note questions Brother Chevis about removing The Progress from an exchange list and hints at trouble surrounding Baton Rouge Ad vocate. The context suggests a clerical or editorial dispute affecting known publications.
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Baton Rouge
Chevis
Sanctified life praised in Shreveport community
A public note affirms that men and women in Shreveport live sanctified lives, countering slanderous claims. The speaker defends their virtue and urges respect for the community’s pious efforts.
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Shreveport
Salvation Army marches on with humanitarian work
Despite debates and delays, the Salvation Army continues its humanitarian and soul saving efforts, carrying on with its mission to aid those in need and provide support through its programs and services.
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The
Salvation Army
Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy Eye October Fight
Rumor circles that heavyweight star Jim Corbett and lightweight challenger Kid McCoy may meet in a boxing bout around October 1st. No official confirmation yet, but promoters and fans watch for word on the proposed showdown.
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Jim Corbett
Kid’ McCoy
Dove Protection Law Highlights Bird Welfare
A writer reflects on a new game law that shields the dove year round. He recalls childhood lessons to revere the gentle bird and regards harming it as a moral crime, noting the strong protection now afforded to doves in sportsman circles.
Early gubernatorial campaign chatter name McEnery
Some newspapers seem reluctant to open the gubernatorial campaign early, but Senator McEnery is repeatedly named. In Shreveport some Christians oppose The Salvation Army for the same reason—too meddlesome and evangelizing.
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Senator McEnery
Shreveport
Phe
Miweh Telledor
Col Stevens Proves Heroism Beyond Soldier Status
Col Stevens in actual war bar racks is proving himself to be what many thought he was when in command of the Encampment here, much more of an heroist than a soldier.
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Col Stevens
Populists in Alexandria urge railroad commissioner candidates
At a meeting in Alexandria the Populists passed resolutions urging the nomination of candidates for Railroad Commissioner and Congress across the district.
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Alexandria
Congress
Neighbors debate on alleged rigging of a commission
A local dispute centers on accusations that a commission was manipulated under false pretenses. Citizens question the integrity of officials and demand transparency while urging investigation and accountability.
War proof that dandies can be soldiers, says reports
The recent war shows that even dandy figures may prove capable soldiers. If reports are true, Dewey and Hobson either are or nearly are birds of this plumage, to the point of almost deceiving the velvet.
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Dewey
Hobson
Nothing factional in the Foster primary claim
The piece argues the Friday primary was not a factional contest. It notes Thomas voted with the Jimmes for the Constitutional Convention, Currie had not engaged in factional politics since the lottery campaign, and voters supported Will Foster personally. It emphasizes Hon. J. M. Foster understands the dynamics and knows who opposed the Jimme faction.
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Jimmy
W. L. Foster
Thomas
Currie
J. M. Foster
Jimmy Chieftain
Will
Mr. Foster
Politician Balances Pride With Family Sentiment
The piece portrays a politician who, though practical, is not devoid of sentiment. He is a father who values compliments paid to his child more than personal gain, and he resists claiming a factional victory for his son, recognizing the dignity of such praise.
Public notice on cotton handling charges
In view of the 808 Gatton season the writer declares a record reform in cotton handling charges. Last year charges were 26 cents per bale. this year handling will be free of storage and commission with the same seller at Shreveport Warehouse and Compress Company. Cash advances on shipments and groceries sold at low prices.
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Shreve
Compresa
C. Hillston
Shrevesport Warehouse and Compress Company
Weaks and Walters Rated City’s Most Satisfactory Grocers
Weaks and Walters are praised as the most satisfactory grocers in the city. The endorsement urges readers to try them and see the quality for themselves.
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Weaks & Walters
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