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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1891
Page
3
A collage of political quips and quotes from 19th century papers. Debates on the Farmers' Alliance as a third party, poets invited, and a string of epigrams about law, coinage, and notable figures like James Buchanan and Charles Dana.
A Westminster Review excerpt argues that higher culture fosters individualism, suppressing marriage, with parallels in religion science and law. It cites Athens Rome and Renaissance eras as periods of reduced marriage among the cultured and wealthy, supporting the inverse relation between marriage and culture. The same issue is noted in a Harlem rector denying canon violation over Lent pulpit invitations.
Cable despatches from Lisbon say the Cabinet crisis is complete with all minister resignations in the King's hands. Paris reports from Chile describe severe fighting with insurgents claiming a decisive victory. Stocks swing from weak to strong upward, the Fassett Committee presents eleven municipal reform bills for New York City. The Gordon will contest unfolds with testimony on poisoning motives. Treasury Secretary Foster tours institutions outlining policy views. Governor Hill addresses the Legislature at Albany. Carlisle Presbytery condemns Rev Dr Briggs remarks. Five Per Cent Interest bill heard against by state business interests. Excise bill passes Assembly as L corporation bill moves through Senate.
London April 16 1891 the House of Commons passed the second reading by 248 to 94 of a bill to make permanent Sunday closing of public houses in Ireland including Dublin Cork Belfast Waterford and Limerick. Parnell protested Cork and other cities while Balfour argued Parliament should decide Irish matters. Healy challenged Par nell to face him in Cork politics.
Our Washington letter outlines a far reaching land grab scheme tied to railroads and cattle interests. It details proposals to cede public lands to states, then place irrigation schemes to entice settlement, risking inflated land prices and loss of public control. It also covers President Polk speeches, the Alliance platform, and upcoming national educational campaigns across multiple states.
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