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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1897
Page
27
The piece mocks political ego and media bias while noting a grand jury report finding no true bill. It claims a railroad lobbyist pushed a discriminatory bill against Canadian port shipments and questions the administration press on federal judges halting miners protests.
The Progress defends the public interest after a contentious railroad vote. It notes low turnout of about 20 percent from 1,400 taxpayers, with 249 votes supporting the measure. The piece argues that despite energetic campaigning, the tax of 70,000 is seen as wasteful and legal objections may block payment.
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