National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Leaders Meet
A vast gathering outlines executive officers and state alliances from North Carolina to South Dakota, naming presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, lecturers, and an executive committee. The address denounces wealth concentration, calls for political action, and urges farmers to unite across regions to reclaim government and economic justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Polk
North Carolia
Atlantic Building
Fat
N. W
Washington, D. C
H. L. Loucks
Huron
South Dakota
J. H. Turner
Georgia
North Capitol
N.W
J. H. Willetts
Kansas
Ardall
South da
Alonzo W
President Polk Speech At St Louis Report Amid Welcome
A reproduced report of President Polk’s address in St Louis includes vivid lines praising local hospitality and outlining the region’s wealth, industry, and potential. The speech emphasizes manufacturing output, taxable property, and the nation’s industrial future, asserting the convergence of wealth producers and the city’s role in the broader economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posk
P. Waldaringe
St. Louis City
American Nile
Indus Broad Land
Platform Endorsed by Oak Grove Sub-Alliance No 833
Oxford North Carolina report of a regular Oak Grove Sub-Alliance meeting endorsing the St Louis platform without dissent. They state support for reform regardless of parties or name, signed by Pacdust as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
N. C
Oak Grove
Granville County
St. Louis
N. Pacdust
Sec’y
Progressive Farmer Club Offer Ends November Fifteenth
A promotional note announces access to The Progressive Farmer through November fifteenth for fifty cents. Made up clubs are referenced as part of the offer, but no specific club names or details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Resolution for relief after Hayesville hail storm seeks tax aid
At Youngsville the County Alliance Convention urged immediate relief for Hayesville township victims of a devastating hail storm damaging cotton and tobacco crops worth about 4000 dollars. A special one dollar tax per six in the state was proposed, to be collected by Davis and distributed by a designated committee. Flint Hill Alliance in Vance County reports steadfast support for leaders from the St Louis Conference and pledges unity in their reform movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Alliance
Youngsville
Franklin County
N. C
Hayesville Township
Saenger
M. S. Davis
G. W. Newell
W. J. Hayes
Sec’y
Vance County
N.C
Epior
Flint Hill Alliance
St. Louis
Rock of Gibraltar
Ruth
Naomi
J. A. T Storwet
Parkville Sub Alliance Letter Urges Progressive Reform
A Parkville Sub Alliance secretary James A Waite writes supporters to stay active for the People’s party and urges attendance at meetings to advance reform. He praises The Progressive Farmer and stresses unity, caution, and timely action among brethren. In Beaufort County a correspondent hails the St Louis meeting's outcome, condemns partisan press, and notes misinformation about a pensioner tax plank while predicting local ratification talks in Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior
Parkville Sub Alliance
Times
People’s Party
James A. Waite
Mr. Epior
St. Louis
Col. Livingston
Moses
Georgia
Christ
Judas
Peter
Wall Street
Progressive Farmen
National Economist
Aurora
Calamity Hower Letter on Farmers Alliance Power
A letter from Calamity Hower rails at the Farmers Alliance and allied groups. He argues minority rule in county caucuses harms the majority and warns politics will be avoided when farmers prosper, but vows future influence remains a threat. He cites an attorney unnamed in a county illustration and mocks alliance eligibility and convention processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Democrats
Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Calamity Hower
Appeal for aid after Gum Neck Alliance member loses home
J B Liverman, a Gum Neck Alliance member and two year secretary, lost his dwelling and cook house in a fire on the 12th. With a large family and limited means, he seeks support from North Carolina Sub-Alli ances to rebuild. Donations can be sent to Allen Cahoon, President, Gum Neck Alliance, Gum Neck Post Office Tyrrell County NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gum Neck Alliance
Brethren of
North Carolina
J. B Liverman
Bro. Liverman
Alliance
Bro. L
Bro
Allen Cahoon
Gum_ Neck
Tyrrell County
N.C
Resolutions from Wake County Alliance vow support for Polk
The Holland's Alliance No 1664 adopts preamble praising National President L L Polk amid invective and misrepresentation. It resolves continued backing to uphold the St Louis platform until feudalism ends, and to defend freedom under which citizens may enjoy their labor. Resolutions to be sent to The Progressive Farmer and copied by The Economist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Holland
Wake County
J. J. Penny
L. L. Polk
Reform
St. Loui
Gro. L Penny
Sec
Resolutions of Union County Alliance Endorse Representative
The Union County Farmers Alliance endorses Representative S. B. Alexander for legislation to meet their agricultural demands. They pledge hearty support while he adheres to their program and urge other Congress members to back measures benefiting producers. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to The Progressive Farmer for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
N. C
Farmers’ Alliance
S. B. Alexander
Congress
Progressive Farmer
Bankers and Farmers Debate Silver Demonetization
A Belmont NY Leader excerpt records a heated exchange between a farmer and a banker over silver demonetization and silver coinage. The farmer argues cheap money hurts debt repayment while the banker defends demonetization as protecting bonds. The piece includes community commentary from The Leader and notes forthcoming support from Alliance chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banker
John
Belmont
N. Y
Propst Alliance Endorses Ocala Platform in 1892 Resolutions
Rowan County group Propst Alliance No. 1588 passed March 24 1892 a resolution endorsing leaders Polk Macune Terrell Simpson Butler and allied figures. They back the Ocala platform and Sub Treasury plank urging suppression of oppression, pledging support only for candidates endorsing the Ocala platform and pressing for relief from burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propst Alliance
Rowan Co
L. L. Polk
Co. Macune
Ben Terrell
Jerry Simpson
Marion Butler
Sons of Toil
Ocala
St. Louis
Public voice on reform parties and voting guidance
Letters from Semora and Davidson County urge practical reform by backing the party and leaders who support labor demands. Authors stress voting for the People's party and avoiding partisan papers, primaries, or old parties to secure real change and freedom from corporate influence.
Out The Old Parties In North Carolina Message From J H Roberts
In response to how best secure enforcement of principles, J H Roberts argues the Alliance educated the public on economical government but warns replacing the two old parties is needed to remove the cause. He claims reform should avoid Wall Street money power and cautions against plutocracy. twenty five years’ trial shows no remedy.
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Board of Exchange of
New York
Liverpool
Ouston
Texas
Vicksburg
Miss
Shreveport
Selma
Ala
Macona
Raleigh
N. C
Columbia
S. C
Pine Bluff
Ark
Wall Street
New England
New Boozland
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Massachuset
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Great West
Great South
Northwest
American Congress
Congress
California
St. Louis
Alliance
Friends of Reform
Semora
N.C
J. Pearney
Hrtrssoro
Orange Co
Money
J. H. Roperts
Progressive Farmers Call for Reform in Whiteville Meeting
A fragmented public note from Whiteville urges wealth producers in Columbus County to defend equal rights and reject old political tactics. It promotes attending lodge meetings, primaries, and reform papers while urging aspirants to state clear positions on money, land, and transportation. The message links to the Progressive Farmer platform and calls for action through November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteville
Columbus Co
N. C
Brunswick
Eve Lodge
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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
F. Tillman
Palmetto
Oslo Iene
A. A. Ich
R W. Beck
M. D. Davie
National Legislative Committee
G. W. Macune
Washington
D. C
Mann Page
Brandon
L. P. Featherstone
Forest City
Arkansas
W. F. Gwinn
White
Carolina
ALLI
Marion Wn Butler
Clinton
T. B. Long
Ashe‘tle
Ary
W. 8. Barnes
Bell
Brasstown
C. C. Wright
Glass
Rev. E. Pope
Chalk Wevel
H. Tomlinson
Fayetteville
H. E. King
Sanut
J. S. Holt
Chalkevel
W. H. Worth
Graham
Machpel
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
B. Alexander
Charlotte
Juairman
J. M. Mewborne
Kinston
North Carolina Reform Press Association
J. L. Ramsey
W. S. Barnes
State Organ
N. Dancass
the Workingman’s Helper
Pinnacle
Watchman
Salisbury
Farmers’ Advocate
Tarboro
Mountain Home Journal
Asheville
Alliance Sentinel
Goldsboro
Country Life
Trinity College
President Polk
Plutocracy
Flint Hill
Parkville
Beaufort County
Union County Alliance
Alliance School
Frederick A. Setzer
Alfred W. Kilut
Lerner J. Ketcuir
Rowan County
the Public Voice
J. A. Loy
People's Party
MicHak E
Davidson Co
Democratic Party
Gero. E. Hunt
Progressive Farme
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