Our National Do-Nothings and the Call for Action
A letter bemoans Congress for inaction while the nation suffers. It urges farmers and the Farmers Alliance to organize, elect effective leaders, and pressure for change, arguing against lifelong party loyalty and urging action in rural politics. The piece also warns against naive fertilizer theories and defends proper soil nourishment. B. Von Herff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
N. C
Eorror
Thomas Carlyle
Carlyle
France
Versailles
Congress
Washington
Paul
Luther
Columbus
Cape of Good Hope
North Carolina
Agricola
Is Salt a Fertilizer
Mr Epior argues that salt is sometimes used as a fertilizer in regions with limited access to artificial manures. He notes short term yield bumps but warns soil becomes impoverished with continued salt application, as salt dissolves potash compounds helping plants draw nutrients faster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Wagner
B. von Herff
Epior
Central Alliance aids Carson in loss after fire
The Central Alliance pledges support for R J W Carson who lost his dwelling and property to a fire. They note his age sixty, church membership, and laboring man status, urge contributions via J R Jenkins, Bethel Alliance secretary, Moyook North Carolina. The letter from Wilson Garrett praises Alliance values and urges patriotism and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R J. W. Carson
Carson
M. E. Church
Alliance
Progressive Farmer
Bro. J. R. Jenkins
Bethel Alliance
Bethel
Pitt County
N.C
N.C. J. H. Barnhill
B. L. T. Barwining
J. R. Jenkins
Moyook
N. C
Epitor
Central Alliance
Questioning Party Nominations and Labor Reform
James H. Sykes writes from an era of labor organizing asking if the Democratic and Republican parties nominate national tickets through committees and whether reform is possible within those parties. He questions labor leaders who oppose labor interests and asks how a union member can reconcile supporting platforms that clash with labor reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DurHan
N. DC
Mr. Borror
Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Labor
Cause of Labor
James H. Sykes
Confidence Restored and the Nation’s Financial Saga
A Granville County Reformer letter reflects on the 19th century U S financial measures. It cites the 1863 national banking system 1873 demonetization of silver the 1878 1890 acts and 1892 Cleveland presidency. It laments lack of funds and calls for adjournment and more gold bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Carlisle
Commodore Cleveland
Sherman
Granville County
Reply to Messenger on Populists and Dems in 1890s
A Torporo letter argues against allying with Democrats. The writer notes voting for Democrats on 1890 and abstaining in 1892 while supporting the same platform, asks who changed and contends the Democratic party deserted its principles. He recalls 148 majority on the Alliance platform in 1890.
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Torporo
N. C
the Messenger
Messenger
Democrats
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Alliance
Silver and tariff questions thwarted by broken party unity
J. B. Lloyd laments Democratic failure on silver and tariff reforms after 148‑vote caucus control by New England factions. He claims no silver legislation passed and criticizes the party for thirty years of inaction, arguing the People's party remains firm while reform efforts falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
People’s Party
Democratic Party
J. B. Lloyd
Wilmington
Pine Hill School Closes After Enjoyable Evening
Mr Epior reports Pine Hill School closed on March 30 with a large crowd attending. The program opened with a class song, featured a six year old speaker, then recitations and sermons and dialogues praised by attendees.
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Epior
Pine Hill
Farmer's Boy
Resolutions From Vance County Alliance and Moore County
Resolutions adopted by Vance County Alliance denounce demonetization of silver and bond issues, urging publication and urging opposition. Moore County Farmers Alliance protests Treasury bond sales and calls on Congress to block further issues, sending copies for endorsement and publication. Personal Liberty Champions piece questions South Carolina liquor dispensary policy and criticizes claims of personal liberty.
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Vance County Alliance
United States
Progressive Farmer
Granville County
W. H. Davis
D. H. Gill
J. H. Wright
Villanow
N. C
Epior
Moore County
Carthage Free Press
Caucasian
Tum
J. F. Kine
B. D. Daviness
J. M. Tyson
Sec.Treas. Co. Alliance
New York Voice
South Carolina
The Laborer and Rights in a Political Storm
A Golden State letter decries laborer disenfranchisement and attacks Republicans for past economic harms. It urges voters toward the Peoples Party, promising a decisive political shift with a sharp, dramatic thrust against the old parties.
Debt and Destiny of Nations in Grady Era
In debt nations gain unity and strength, while debt guides reform and progress. The piece lauds Americas Civil War era, highlighting England and the United States as examples and praising Henry Grady for shaping the New South through industry, immigration, and renewed civic purpose.
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Mr. Borror
England
Ireland
Scotland
United States
Appomattox
Commonwealth
Southland
South
Henry Woodson Grady
Abraham Lincoln
Atlanta
New South
Senators Bribery Rumors Spur Public Outcry
A Chicago Sentinel report quotes a senator and lobbyist accusing multiple U S Senators of bribery tied to Havemeyer sugar interests. The letter describes the Senate as rotten and driven by money making, with critics urging the people to demand reform amid calls for honest ballots and fair governance.
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House of Lords
Third House
Alway
United States Senate
Bribag
Havemeyer
United States
Chicago Times
Chicago Sentinel
Alliance organizers named by district in North Carolina
The document lists organizers for multiple North Carolina districts with counties included in each district. Names such as Jas H Wright Carlton for the Sixth district Elijah W Flake for the Eighth Os G Gee Hunt Michael for the Tenth and others appear alongside county groupings like Johnston Wake Durham Granville Vance and Cumberland Robeson Bladen Columbus Brunswick. Additional entries name J P Sossaman for the Eleventh Hunter sville district Currituck Camden Pasquotank Perquimans Chowan Gates Hertford and Rev T W Babb in Hertford with Ninth district covering Randolph Chatham Orange Person Caswell Alamance and more plus Twelfth district including Alexander Wilkes Alleghany Ashe Watauga and Mitchell.
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Jas. H. Wright
Carlton, v
Johnston
Wake
Durham
Granville
Vance
O. McG. Dunn
Populi
N. C
Cumberland
Robeson
Bladen
Columbus
Brunswick
Elijah W. Flake
Rockingham
Harnett
Moore
Richmond
Anson
Union
Stanly
Montgomery
Gee
E Hunt
Michael
Perquimans
Chowan
Gates, Hertford
Rev
T. W. Babb
Hertford, N.C
Randolph
Chatham
Orange
Person
Caswell
Alamance
J. R. Means
Trinity College
Don C. Sanders
Burgaw
Wayne
Duplin
Onslow
Pender
New Hanover
Sampson
Alexander
Wilkes
Alleghany
Ashe
Watauga
Mitchell
W. Cox
Edwardsville
Demand Reform by Farmers Alliance Adopts Financial Platform
At Topeka on February 6 1894 the Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union approved a broad program including national currency issued by the government, free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, postal savings banks, land reform reclaiming alien and railroad holdings, and income tax proposals aimed at limiting government revenue to essential expenses. The platform also calls for public works funding, widespread monetary circulation, and congressional action to distribute wealth to the public.
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Transportalie
Demetty
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Rome
Wilson
Garrett
People's Party
Pine Hill School
Vance CO. Alliance
Scribner's Monthly
Lightning Express
People’s Express
Golden
Calif
National Lita
Alliance Organizers
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Topeka
Kan
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