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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1898
Page
4
The district should nominate Judge Sutherlin next Thursday to present a sober and dignified image. Supporters urge a conscientious, thoughtful candidate with simple manners and tolerance, while critics fault socialism and praise cooperation as a path forward.
The article contrasts Republican harshness with Judge Sutherlin's campaign, noting his dignity and high-minded conduct. It mentions Banner of Liberty editor's Populist stance and cites opposition to the war with Spain. Voters are urged to consider character above politics.
The article notes Reed’s renomination without effort, praises Thomas B. as a notable Republican, and discusses rival claims of Baily and Bland losing renomination to Congress. It cites partisan views on fairness, education, and the politics of Texas and Missouri reversing support for prominent figures.
Opinion notes that calling someone a crank serves as a convenient label to avoid addressing real duties. It warns against masking accountability with pejorative terms, urging scrutiny of actions rather than excuses.
A polemical piece argues moralists wage war on liquor by targeting the saloon keeper and bartender, questioning whether the man who sells liquor is worse than the drinker or the voter who supports issuing a license.
A Lafayette Parish court note details a controversial home remedy for an animal disease, described as highly effective. The regimen includes nose incisions, topical applications of turpentine and oil, hot irons, laxatives, and keeping animals in shade. The guidance claims rapid relief and near infallibility if faithfully followed.
A cottage prayer meeting is set for next Tuesday night at 8 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles A Waites on Western avenue. All Christians and those wishing to join are cordially invited.
The City Executive Committee enforces a seven name minimum to participate in the councilmen primary. Tickets with not exactly seven names will be discarded. Critics call the rule an error in judgment, a political trap, yet some citizens support it. Master A. W. O. Hickette is home on furlough.
The Progress commends Messrs Querbes Winter and Youree for supporting the police jury stance on quarantine expenditures. It adds that lunches were among the least necessary expenses, implying others were more avoidable.
W. B. Weaver, a well known roof painter, is back in Shreveport and seeking jobs. He guarantees all work and will stay as long as kept busy. Masters Joseph J. and Thomas H. Kelly left for Austin Texas Thursday night to resume studies. they are described as bright and manly youths anticipated with pride by family and friends.
Pastor Rev. W. P. Kime of First Baptist will be absent tomorrow morning. By agreement his congregation and Dr. LaPrade’s will worship together at the Baptist church at the 11 o'clock service. In the evening Park View Baptist will unite for a joint service. Public is cordially invited.
Melvetion Army 40 conduct a service at Texas ay quite Methodist tomorrow morning at 11 o clock. Gloria gatherings mentioned, details unclear.
Darnette Wright's condition worsens as Hey Barnette Wright ties him to Texas Avenue Home. family and friends express hope for recovery. Mr George White and Mr Johnston visit the city and report solid plans for Sutherlin. local community notes praise The Progress.
Dr. A. R. Booth, now in the regular service, is home on a furlough, good natured and jovial as usual. A comfortable residence on Texas Street has five rooms and sewer connection. Plenty of cistern water. The very place for a business man.
A burning small steam propeller drifts toward the shore as townspeople crowd the wharf. The owner-captain abandons hope, but a quick-witted student convinces him to sell the hull. With town aid, the hull and belongings are saved while the crew and townmen receive promised payment for their help.
The piece describes two Italian rivieras favored by tourists. One runs from Nice to Genoa including Mentone Monte Carlo and San Remo. The other, on the sunny side of Naples Bay, features Amalfi as its gem and is praised for its beauty and climate.
A garbled snippet notes mild weather and movement of victims to a location named Wattiooables for convalescence or care, with references to hotels and notable figures. The text mentions Queen Victoria and royalty amid spring unrest, and includes names like Robert Dues and Medricipe abs gal, all in a fragmentary historical context.
The Boston Herald argues against naming torpedo boats after living or fallen leaders and urges using historic figures like Ericsson or Cushing only for notable vessels. It notes concerns about inappropriate names and favors commemorating great engineers with class names or monitors rather than battle ships.
New Yorkers joined the Revolution with the 1770 battle of Golden Hill, where patriots defended a liberty pole in City Hall Park against British troops. Citizens honor Merinus Willett’s lone defense of captured guns, while Frauncee’s tavern recalls Sons of Liberty plotting in the city. Washington’s farewell and the liberty-spirited sites anchor New York’s Revolutionary memory.
A fragmented account touches Vou Tongs and relatives, linking a southern city paper story to Mexican War veterans and a Confederate veteran. It hints at lineage, local history, and gesturing events around 1845 and later, with unclear details and faded names.
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