Truth Ignored and Honor Discarded Editorial
The Atlanta Journal cites three planks in the St Louis platform to condemn it and urges Northern and Southern allies to stand firm. Southern farmers face oppression, seek action, and vow to vote as they pray, counting on support from Northwestern brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlanta Journal
St. . Louis
St. Louis
Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
Lord Cornwallis
Hornet’s Nest
Grant
McClellan
South
Polk and Williams at Yanceyville grand meeting
President Polk and Hon A H A Williams will address a mass meeting at Yanceyville Caswell county on Thursday April 14. The speakers argue against the Sub Treasury and urge farmers to demand price setting by supply and demand, criticizing Chicago and New York traders and other professions for fixed prices. The piece urges farmers to break alliance constraints and reject opposition to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
A. H. A. Williams
Yanceyville
Caswell County
Sub-Treasury
Lords of Trade
Chicago
New York
Bickemith
Progressive Farmer: A Wartime Rally for Circulation Growth
The Progressive Farmer touts its nationwide reach and Reform stance under President Polk of the National Alliance. It boasts state leadership, strong correspondents, and unwavering dedication, urging readers to double and triple the paper’s circulation as a national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
America
Polk
National Alliance
Union
Objections to the Sub Treasury and Economic Debate
A Charlotte speech by Col Harry Skinner argues for a Sub Treasury as beneficial, claiming it promotes the general good despite poverty concerns. He cites high farm taxes, government spending, and currency control as key issues, contrasting under consumption with overproduction and urging support for monetary reform. President Polk's Charlotte remarks frame the ongoing financial struggle and cotton’s changing value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Skinner
Charlotte
Dying for a Lemon and a Wife’s Bittersweet Struggle
A Chicago invalid pleads for a lemon to eat as his wife, who earns two cents a pair sewing pants for a factory, recalls their hunger driven by poverty. The husband’s despair after years of hardship underscores a broader message about lack of basic comforts and attention.
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Chicago
Quote on death and under consumption ends in tragedy
A speaker laments inability to buy a lemon and links it to under consumption. He asserts money is concentrated in a few, causing widespread deaths despite abundant money and food. He calls for driving money-changers from the temple as a remedy.
Senator Hill Trip South Stirs Party Feuds in Colorful Columns
The piece attacks Senator Hill as a blunt, calculating candidate after a speech in Charlotte and a Jackson appearance. It cites the Mississippi Leader criticizing Hill for avoiding tariff reform and silver coinage while praising the newspaper’s measured stance on Democratic issues. A looming outcry over Chairman Smith’s oath to loyal voters sparks a wider fight over reform versus party machine politics.
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Hill
South
Charlotte
Mississippi Leader
Jackson
Democratic Party
Ocala
Sub-Treasury
Anti Sub Treasury
Alliance
Let the people form their own platform on money and tariff
In Raleigh letters and opinions urge rejection of party bosses and Chicago platform. They insist New York and Wall Street cannot dictate a Democratic platform. Calls for free silver, low or no tariff, and expanded currency, with voters to craft their own program and stay home if needed.
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Borror
Democratic State Committee
Smith
Joe Caldwell
Winston Sentinel
Joe
Chairmanmith
Nobod
Chicago
Raleigh
Wall Street
Friends of Financial Reform
New York
Grover Cleveland
W. J. Peele
Aubervilliers
France
Lonpoy
Great Northwestern Railway Works
Sydney
Nannie Roberts
Oscaloosa
Towa
J.L Roberts
T. A. White
Amalgamated
Freeman's Journal
National Press
Dublin
Treasury Department
Washing
W. C. Bonsel
Berrien County
Frederick Wimmie
Amsterdam
N. Y
Barcelona
Parisee
Reuter
Michael Hogarty
J.C. Frost
Frost
Rose Nelson
Hogarty
Arnold Janz
Chicago Staats Zeitung
Martin Techel
Jane
Gov. Merriam
Minnesota
H. O. Petersen
Hennepin County
Petersen
Sinsleben
Germany
Zacken
Arcdia
Dennis Cobb
Cooper Union
Rome
Archbshop Corrigan
Henry Drummond Wolff
Spain
Christina
Cotremenus
James E. Garlington
Central Railroad Office
Louella Allen
Prince Michael
Messiah
Detroit
Michigan
Lizzie Coutts
Prince
State News Ponders Losses from Various Regions
The State News itemizes agricultural shipments from all regions and reports a string of local incidents. Burglary attempts in Asheville, a self-harm case in Salisbury, Mormon missionaries expelled from Chapel Hill, accidental shootings, and a range of court actions and local business updates fill the page.
Blymyer Evaporators Promised For Fruit Growers
The Blymyer Iron Works Co of Cincinnati advertises Zimmerman Evaporators for fruits and vegetables, long regarded as standard machines. Readers in need of evaporating gear are urged to write for their catalog.
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Blymyer Iron Works Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Zimmerman
Explosion and fires across cities and crimes report
A wide dispatch from Lonpoy to Aubervilliers and multiple locales recounts an oil refinery explosion in Aubervilliers causing heavy losses, rail and train robberies, hangings, political clashes, and banditry across France, Ireland, Canada, and the United States with arrests, trials, and vigilante actions amid turmoil.
Chinese Rebels Slain in Northern China Engagements
Reports from Shanghai describe costly imperial victories over rebels in Northern China. Imperial forces suffered minor losses while thousands of rebels were killed or executed, with hundreds captured or burned. Several detachments and towns witnessed heavy combat and rapid disposals of insurgent units.
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San Francisco
Shanghai
Imperial
China
Kul
Imperi
Meiyaokoutze
van Geant Li Hung Tsa
Chien Chang
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Polk and Williams
Congress
President Polk
Senator Hill
the State News
Leaksville
Keely Company
Dornan
Lake
Asheville
Walter O'neal
Salisbury
Chapel Hill
B.C. Arey
Rowan County
Scotland Neck
Sherman Greer
Wilkesboro
Connor
Marion Free Lance
J. J. Cross
Concord
Cabarrus
Mt. Holly News
Pine Go
Sycoenke
Sarah Kidney
Forsyth County
2. B. Sinister
Statesville
Western North Carolina Railroad
Fayette, Mo
Fayette
Merri
Paris
Belleville
Ontario
Charles B. Hawley
Peterborough County
Birmingham
Ala
Dews
Boyles Gap
Louisville
Nashville
Pinevi Ky
Bedfork
Leslie County
Slusher
Memphis
Tenn
Oklahoma
Military Road
Tennessee
Brussels
Antwerp
Comntee
Bourse Ia
Ite
Hunntsville
Madison Roads
Tom Edwards
Martin
Mullens
Curiaco
M. B. Herley
Chicago Board of Education
Ee Sen
Herley
Board of Education
Irmingham
Arnes
Guanaljatta
Mexico
Here
Leona
Pedrito
Jean Flento
Republic
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