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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1897

Page

3

Editor Hicks Despises No One Says Honest Partisans

A reader letters page defends an editor against claims of hatred toward Grover Cleveland and John G. Carlisle, praising friendships with administration allies like Capt. John McGrath and W. C. Chevis while urging readers to vote down the Valley railroad and stay vigilant on quarantine costs amid yellow fever concerns.

Foster O'Malley Clarion-Appeal Hick Brother McMeans Hicks Grover Cleveland John G. Carlisle John McGrath Baton Rouge Truth Messrs W. C. Chevis Baton Rouge Advocate Homer Mouton Lafayette Gazette W.F. Roy St. Bernard Voice R. J. Chauvin Algiers Herald Col John Dymond Louisiana Planter Gov. Foster Lord Jesus Christ McKellar Land

Shreveport Taxpayers Vote Next Wednesday on Rail Proposals

Local residents urged to oppose Edenborne and Red River Valley railroad plans citing only about 80 beneficiaries while about 14 000 to 16 000 taxpayers would bear a $70 000 cost. Citizens urged to vote to protect Shreveport interests and oppose the sale to extend business for a few.

Valley Railroad Shreveport Edenborne Road Edenborne Red River Valley Hreveport

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