Test of Democracy in Democratic Primaries echoes 1892 debate
The piece discusses Democratic primaries and who may participate, citing a 1892 letter by J. C. Excitement and a cautious Forest of quotes from North Carolina officials. It argues that only true Democrats who will support Democratic nominees should vote in primaries and urges prudence and charity among Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Brancchville
J. T. B. Hoover
State Alliance
Alliances
Hoover
Alliance
Backewamp
Old Robeson
Marion
Dso
Willard
Branchville Alliance
K E. C. Smith
Lousburg Times, Admixistr. Organ
J.C. Excineton
State Democratic Executive Committee
Raueren
N. C
J. C. Exuisuroy
Raleigh
N.C
Campers Smith
Chin
State
Democratic Party
Populists Reject Fusion With Democrats as North Carolina Opinion Letter
S. K. Epowarps of Northampton County voices strong opposition to a proposed Populist Democrat fusion. He cites past GOP cooperation, warns of lost trust if Populists fuse with Democrats, and urges Populists to stand by their principles and pursue free coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Times
Concord
G. Ei. Kestler
Ilurrah
Kestler
Hepublicans
Democratic Party
Messrs
R. B. Peebles
Ea. Chambers Smith
Senator Butler
Maj Guthrie
United States
Northampton
Democrat
Snator Butler
Mr. Guthrie
R .E. Peebles
Party
Gir
People’s Party
Tam
North Carolina Populists Debate Fusion and Butler Criticism
Wayne County letters defend Chairman Butler against Democrats and Republicans. The writer argues fusion with Republicans harms Populists, cites 1896 aims for more money and less bonds, and urges unity under Butler. Absent party alignment, the faction fights risk weakening the People’s party across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
Rowland
Kestler
Marion Butler
Butler
People’s Party
Republican Party
Grover
Democratic Congress
North Carolina
Reform
Democratic
Raleigh
N. C
Bro. Butler
Iepublicana
Democrata
Too Dead to Revive
A brief satirical notice argues the Democratic party is dying and jokes about reviving it with the People’s Party as a tabloid-style comparison. W. H. Davis signs the quip.
Artist Walt McDougal recalls Bill Nye in heartfelt tribute
Walt McDougal describes Bill Nye as ever well worn by intimacy and admiration. He recalls Nye’s New York court appearance sketches, humorous portraits, and shared laughs in Newark and England. McDougal notes Nye’s enduring influence on American humor and mourns Nye’s death as a personal loss to friends and readers alike.
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Walt McDougal
Bill Nye
Mr. Nye
New York
Court of General Sessions
Nye
Newark
New Jersey
John Piofix
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