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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1897
Page
9
In a stern critique, the speaker accuses Governor Foster of deceit and corrupting political morals in Louisiana. The piece lampoons his legislative messages and rhetoric, labeling him a master of deceit whose flattering eloquence masks coercion and betrayal, leaving his influence waning as satire sharpens.
Murphy J. and C. Harrison lead a group including Eddie Krattschnitt Eddie Farrar Jerre Gleason and Johnnie Fitz. The colorful mention highlights a local personalities gathering described with lively tone.
Tom Watson of Georgia argues that all Democrats backing silver should join the Populist party, though Watson says he is not currently in leadership or in charge of proceedings.
Mary S Gallagher widow of John Gallagher died Monday morning at age 55 or 56. A longtime member of First Methodist Church she lived a devout Christian life, faithful to her vows and guided by the Holy Spirit throughout her days. She leaves behind children and memories of a pious tenure in the city.
The executive committee reports the Louisiana Press Association will meet in New Orleans on October 5 and 6 with all editors and publishers urged to attend. New members may apply with a $2 initiation fee to secretary L. S. Scott in Crowley, with provisional seating until formal action. The Western Editorial Federation meets July 7 for a three day session, with eligibility for LA members to join on a $5 fee. An excursion to the Nashville Exposition is offered to members of either group.
At a large Pelican Rifles meeting the group adopted resolutions thanking their sponsor Miss Helen Chase Jones for her zeal and untiring support during their stay at the State Encampment in Shreveport Louisiana. It pledges continued fealty and allegiance to her.
Idle men and women can earn money this summer by obtaining an agency for The Progress. Experience not needed. Write for details. New type borders and presses at The Progress Job Office. Low prices for cash. T. E. Price, Lessee and Manager.
During the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville from May 1 to October 31, the Cotton Belt Route offers reduced round trip tickets from all points. From Shreveport, 97 final return by Nov 7 at 27.10, 20 days return at 19.85, Tuesday and Thursday sale with 10 days return at 14.45. Train departs Shreveport 4:30 p.m., arrives Nashville next day at 5:00 p.m. Sleeper connections via Lewisville, Arkansas. Summer tourist rates to principal resorts. Contacts: D W LaBaume St Louis, F C Marshall Shreveport.
The Cotton Belt Route offers round trip tickets from Shreveport to Buffalo at 28.70 dollars for the National Encampment in Buffalo New York from August 20 to 21 with return by August 31 1897.
Paying grocery business in Greveport offered to buyer with cash available around six to seven hundred dollars. Address P O Box 35 City.
Florida youths engage in a bold hobby catching sea turtles near the southern coast. From turtle crawls a hunter on a prow reaches a sleeping giant, clamps the shell, and rides as the turtle dives and bucks. After a strenuous dash and near exhaustion the creature is brought to market.
The Belgica steam whaling vessel left Antwerp on July 25 with a scientific party to explore the antarctic circle and seek the south pole. Expects to reach Graham Land by mid October as the austral season begins, while noting limits of prior polar exploration and high latitude mysteries. The Thatcher Institute announces its next session starts September 6.
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