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A Raleigh 1894 notice emphasizes readers sign letters with real names and mention Tar Progress Farmer ads. It includes quotes about public government and a July 4 1890 remark by L L Polk.
The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1894
Page
2
Editorial notes reveal reform momentum in Smithfield
The Smithfield Herald argues brighter times ahead as reform efforts shift state policy. It condemns Governor Tillman as a tyrant, notes new reform papers abroad, and urges readers to enlist for The Progressive Farmer while criticizing relief levels and ongoing economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
South Carolina
Reform
Washington City
Tillman
Grover the
Newton
Reform Press
T. R Jernigan
W. M. Robbins
W. R. Henry
North Carolina
Coxey
Washington
Carr
Congress
Black
Illinois
White City Getting Black Critique by Stead on Chicago
Editor Stead of Pall Mall Gazette after four months in America targets Chicago in a forthcoming book exposing urban corruption. He notes ballooning property values for taxation, low valuation on horses and carriages, few taxed watches, and asserts aldermen are purchasable. He urges farmers to unite against corrupt city politics. The sections end with a quip about politicians and a pun on sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stead
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Review of Reviews
America
Chicago
Veto Proves Silver Policy Shift Ol Broadside
The Bland seigniorage bill veto is blamed on a Democratic policy to curb silver and currency expansion. The Goldsboro Caucasian argues the president acted in bad faith against bimetallism, supporting Vance’s warning. It notes higher business failures last week at 249, up from 195 year-ago, condemning four years of panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Grover
Election of President in the House and party harmony concerns
The article argues the next U S President will be chosen by the House with each state casting one vote. It warns reformers to watch party loyalty and avoid congressmen who betray constituents for party harmony, citing Mr. Ransom and Mr. Bunn over their North Carolina colleague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House of Representatives
Nevada
New York
Congress
Washington
Ransom
Bunn
North Carolina
Peffer Dieter
Lotes Serj
Washington, D
Breckenridge Pollard
Miss Pollard
Conner Breckenridge
Caeenridge
Miss Om
Raleigh
Colby Inenridge
Teck
Pollard
Y. Pollard
Brill
Kentucky
Bin
Senate
Senator Puffer
St Peffer
Post Office and Postroads
Friends
Benedict
Gorman
Manderson
Browning
Cape Fear
Pamlico
Pasquotah
Robert F. Anderson
Izlar
Charleston
D. C
Bland
Political Fever Dreams of Wall Street and Party Harmony
A scolding call attacks alleged Democratic treachery and Wall Street influence in a North Carolina region. The piece warns readers away from “harmonizing” with New England gamblers and urges renewed subscriptions to sustain publication amid arrears and rising costs.
All NC Alliances urged to fund Polk Memorial on April 28
A Greensboro meeting urged all Alliances in North Carolina and beyond to hold April 28 fund drives for the Polk Memorial Fund on the birthday anniversary of Col. L. L. Polk. The plan includes speeches dinners and a reunion with women aiding the effort to complete the monument by February next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Greensboro
Col. L. L. Polk
Polk
National Alliance
Memorial Fund Committee
Board of Trustees
Pssoro
N C
United States
State Alliance of
Polk Memorial Association
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Cal L. L Polk
Supreme Council of the
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Raleigh
Supreme Council
I. A
Topeka
N. C
Col. Polk
Alliance
America
Supreme Council of the N. F. A
Demands on Democrats and Wall Street labels in North Carolina
The writer accuses editors of labelling as Democrats to hide ties to Wall Street and finance. He cites Cleveland, Hill, Sherman, Butler, and Gresham to argue party loyalty is questioned. Also notes Geo. E Hunt re organized a Sub-Alliance with nine members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
North Carolina
Wall Street
News Observer-Chronicle
Hill
Tama
Beast
Butler
John Sherman
Gresham
Geo. E Hunt
The Wild Man from Borneo and Political Bigwigs
A man calling himself Thomas J. Legion tells the editor he once prospered, blames tariffs and Republicans for his ruin, and seeks to meet Zeke Bilkins while denouncing Cleveland and reformers. The piece also covers South Carolina politics, Tillman’s leadership, and recent tariff debates in Congress.
South Carolina turmoil over dispensary law and militia stance
The article describes ongoing South Carolina unrest over the dispensary law, crediting Governor Tillman with enforcing it amid opposition from liquor interests. Violent clashes occurred in Darlington and Florence, martial law was declared, militia mobilized, and various local soldiers and companies faced censure. Public opinion increasingly backs the radical law despite early turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Dove of Peace
Whiskey Trust
Charleston News and Courier
Tillman
Darlington
Florence
Charleston
Columbia
Governors Guard
South Carolina
Associated Press
Don’t Call Me a Republican Says Senator Wet
A Washington Post letter from Senator Stewart Wet denounces being labeled Republican for opposing the gold standard stance. He recalls leaving the Republican party over two years ago, arguing party policy harmed bondholders and aided Cleveland in pushing the gold standard. He asserts his current alignment with Populist and Democrat views, rejecting party labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Washington Post
Republica Party
Preside
Cleveland
Cleveland Democrat
United States
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Progressive
LL. Polk
J. L. Ramsey
Ilw
Denmark
Busini
Fontroc
N.C
Progressive Farmer
State Alliance
Tar Progressive Farmer
Tam
Capt Ashe
Estroy
Party
New England
Democrat
Sherman
District of Columbia
Man
Borneo
Thomas J. Legion
House
Zeke Bilkins
Zeke
Northen
Georgia
Patrick Walsh
Colquitt
Walsh
Gov
South
Marion Butler
L. A
Vrapy. P
Goldsboro
Novist
Midland Journal
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