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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1897
Page
11
A local opinion warns that voting for the Red River Valley road would drain Shreveport's remaining finances, urging residents to consider the potential impact on city services and budgets.
A Tennessee woman on Governor Taylor's staff is noted as a full colonel, described as very young and "pretty as a picture" in the OCR fragment.
The Progress asserts the Senate is likely to reject Demas's appointment with strong backing from Senator McEnery poised to lead the opposition. The piece frames a pivotal vote, signaling party aims and strategic pressure within the chamber.
The deadly bullet has at last been brought into requisition in the Pennsylvania mine strike, and about 15 or 20 were killed by the sheriff on Saturday last. Of course the press dispatches justify the officer in his terrible deed.
A citizen asks if Shreveport should approve funds for a small 50 mile road, noting taxpayers will not receive any direct return. The question invites thoughtful consideration by voters ahead of the upcoming election next Wednesday.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Benton McMillin may be an efficient state senator candidate despite ridicule. A Shreveport Caucasian commentary questions publishing such talk in Shreveport. The item reflects cross‑city editorial reaction to McMillin’s senatorial aspirations.
The Tulane Athletic Club of New Orleans posts a $20,000 purse for a 25 round contest between Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett. Corbett reportedly adds $10,000 more on the line, wagering victory. Bob must toe the mark or bear the cow- totem.
Persistent opposition argues the Edenborne project benefits only cotton merchants and landowners in Bossier parish, not Shreveport. It questions a $70,000 burden on residents for a rail line to Coushatta with no local construction or depot, urging voters to resist the next Wednesday election.
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