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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
4
A note appears indicating the piece was circulated as second class mail matter from Shreveport, with editorial framing suggesting a local postal classification and distribution status.
Excerpt four from Hon. W. J. Bryan’s Chicago remarks highlights his call for reform in national policy. He urges voters to demand economic fairness, criticizes protective tariffs, and outlines a vision for balanced commerce and free opportunity for all citizens.
A fragment argues that individuals are mere atoms while principles endure condemning wage labor as "sained" with merchants and miners framed as business men. It contends defense of liberty, urges unity in defending the gold standard, and warns cities may bloom again after destruction if the farms are harmed.
The letter laments unpaid debts and tax issues in Grant parish while recounting a 1891 to 1896 political clash over Democrat unity. It recalls Randolph’s rise and fall as party enforcer, criticizes party discipline, and hints at electoral strategies. Also notes calls for Farmers' Union reorganization and local civic notices praising officials and services in Shreveport.
City public schools opened Monday morning with prompt attendance as teachers and students settled quickly into work. The report notes smooth start across all branches and a strong emphasis on beginning the new term with focused effort.
Hon John Fitzpatrick was unanimously nominated for Congress by Democrats in the First Louisiana District last Saturday while trying to name General Adolph Meyer as the choice. He was aided by John Brewster Vic Mancherret Ramy Black Guillotte and others but the rank and file resisted the chiefs. Although the newspapers show strong support the report notes Fitzpatrick may not accept despite long political pressure.
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