Object to Action Aired in Local Meeting
A terse protest exchange emerged at the town meeting as residents voiced objections to a proposed policy change. Officials promised review while supporters argued the plan would bring needed reforms.
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
7
Happy Jiome Courtship Never Ended Revealed
A fragment notes a courtship described as ongoing with no formal end. The report highlights persistent affection and the enduring nature of the relationship despite the passage of time. No dates or locations are provided.
Syrup of Figs Claims Gentle Health Benefits
The notice extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative that relieves a constipated condition without debility. It emphasizes internal cleansing, promotes regularity, and asserts only the genuine Call-Fig Syrup Co. product sold by reputable druggists yields true benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call- Fig
Endemic malaria and its remedies in early reports
An 19th century style note outlines malaria as an endemic poison affecting air water and food. It describes acute and chronic forms with symptoms such as chills fever sweats and bodily aches. It promotes Perine as a remedy and mentions a free book offer by Pernine Drug Manufacturing. A Newark man drowns after cramps while swimming, aided by his dog. Topeka reports a flood of toads delaying a freight train and a passenger train clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pernine Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman
Hower
Toul
Topeka
Kas
Charles Bates
Californian’s accidental ride on New York elevated rail
A California traveler rides an NYC elevated line without paying, learns the fare, and tries to reckon with the system. He explains he’s from California and a reporter notes the hustle while the ticket chopper instructs him on proper payment and ticket inspection. The exchange ends with a light quip about leaving troubles behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
New York ‘Tribune
California
Sean
Calvornian
Fourteenth Street
Chambers Street
New York
Jersey
Brooklyn
Drowning at Sea Aboard John H May In Gale
The three mast schooner John H May sailing from Jacksonville Aug 22 with yellow pine to this port encountered a northeast gale near Prying Pan shoals. A heavy wave snapped deck gear, swept first mate William Nettinger and a colored seaman John Edwards overboard and drowned. Captain Burrows fought the storm with reefed sails as a long sea voyage turned tragic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. May
Jacksonville
Prying Pan Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Burrows
William Nettinger
John Edwards
Edwards
Netti
Reinforcements for Cuba Reported by Spanish Government
New York hears that Spain chartered seven vessels to transport troops to Cuba. Vessels include Cufo, Callia, Teen, Lord Clive, Goush, Montevideo, and Colon. Transport aims to land 10,000 troops per month, possibly 40,000 total, with Havana and other cities overflowing with sick and wounded Spaniards. Pierra, Cuban junta member, questions motives and flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
New York
Videl G. Pierra
Cufo
White Star Line
Callia
Teen
Glasgow
Lord Clive
Goush
Montevideo
Colon
Pierra
Spain
United States
Havana
House of Charities
Interstate commerce to probe western railroads starting Sept 17
The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin investigations in Chicago on Sept 17 into railroad charges across the west. Major cases include Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe over alleged excessive corn rates from Kansas to Galveston and Texas and Louisiana points, and St Louis league and railroads over alleged excessive less than carload freight rates to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s League of
St. Louis
Peoria leaders plan Galveston trip for union convention
The grand officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen depart Thursday by special car to Galveston Texas for the biennial convention and urge keeping the next meeting in Peoria. The group seeks re election unopposed. Grand secretary F W Arnold cites order prosperity, noting $653200 paid to widows and heirs of 295 members and 145 totally disabled members. Since last report 49 new lodges formed, total membership rises above 23009.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Galveston
Tex
F. W. Arnold
Pseudo Lincoln Lookalike Claims Fame Through Deceit
An Ohio man named Jenkins is praised for a striking Lincoln likeness and is said to exploit identity for free railroad passes and favors. The piece parodies boastful claims, mentioning fictional cures and temperance drink hucksterism, reflecting sensational era satire on impostors and medical quackery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ohio
Jenkins
Abraham Lincoln
Raumi
Ordinry
Lovers Die In San Francisco Lodging House
Salva dor Romero and Rena Garcia were found dead in an Alpha house lodging room in San Francisco. Both had been shot through the heart and left letters expressing their love. Garcia was the wife of Ben Garcia of Redwood City. They had arrived together and retired in the early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Salvador Romero
Rena Garcia
Ben Garcia
Redwood City
Romero
Alpha House
Dr GallagherReleased Irish Prisoner Rumored Insane
A Louisville report notes Dr. Gallagher, recently freed from prison, is described as hopelessly insane. The piece opens with roving crowds and a large attendance at the Sons of Veterans encampment in Louisville on September 8. Officers and state delegations arrive for the annual event. Commander in Chief Russell and staff, Adjutant General Boring, Col. W H Cooper, and Col. E B Carter are among attendees from Knoxville and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Sons of Veterans
Russell
Adjt
Boring
W. HR. Cooper
Knoxville
Carter
Alabama
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