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Domestic News
March 20, 1856
The Morning Comet
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
The Daily Comet reports that Mr. James R. Marki of the Phoenix Ledger at Bayou Sara plans to start a Democratic newspaper in Shreveport with Dr. Estes's cooperation, amid satirical remarks on local politics.
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The Daily Comet.
Baton Rouge, March 20, 1856.
Mr. James R. Marki of the Phoenix Ledger, published at Bayou Sara, is about to commence the publication of a Democratic paper at Shreveport. The Gazette thinks that with the co-operation of Dr. Estes, they may make up for one of their latter-day gods (Ajax) who has heretofore been the idol of Red River democracy. It is to be hoped for the cause of truth and virtue that the two councilmen above mentioned will stand side by side at Shreveport, in defense of the great party of nothing but principle.
MAD
Baton Rouge, March 20, 1856.
Mr. James R. Marki of the Phoenix Ledger, published at Bayou Sara, is about to commence the publication of a Democratic paper at Shreveport. The Gazette thinks that with the co-operation of Dr. Estes, they may make up for one of their latter-day gods (Ajax) who has heretofore been the idol of Red River democracy. It is to be hoped for the cause of truth and virtue that the two councilmen above mentioned will stand side by side at Shreveport, in defense of the great party of nothing but principle.
MAD
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Newspaper
Shreveport
James R Marki
Dr Estes
Red River Democracy
What entities or persons were involved?
James R. Marki
Dr. Estes
Ajax
Where did it happen?
Shreveport
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Shreveport
Event Date
March 20, 1856
Key Persons
James R. Marki
Dr. Estes
Ajax
Event Details
Mr. James R. Marki plans to start a Democratic newspaper in Shreveport with Dr. Estes's help, replacing a former idol of Red River democracy named Ajax; hopes expressed for their defense of principles.