Sketches of Church History in North Carolina
A lengthy notice praising an upcoming volume titled Sketches of Church History in North Carolina published by Wm. L. DeRosset Jr. in Wilmington. It highlights its Episcopal heritage, authors, and the historical value, urging North Carolinians to buy the $2 copy and noting a broader call for political reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. DeRosset Jr
Wilmi Mn
N. C
North Carolina
Episcopal Church
Tarborough
Bishop Watson
A. M. Waddell
Kemp P. Battle
N. Colin Hughes
Joseph B. Cheshire, Jr
Jarvis Buxton
R. B. Crane
Francis J. Murdoch
T. D
M. M. Marshall
D. D
T. M. N. George
Pettigrewi
Wm. L. DeRosset, Jr
Wilmington
N.C
Democracy Versus Plutocracy in State Convention Frenzy
A rousing plea condemns plutocratic editors and urges the people to seize control of primaries, county and state conventions. The piece frames a decisive clash between the people and wealthy interests, warning that democracy stands or falls with public will and urging steadfast vigilance.
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Democratic Party
People's Party
Taki
Cme
Amstereric
Committee of the People
Justice
Caldwell
Smith
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Demcracy
Hyite
Voice of
Plutocrat
Plutocracy
Resolutions from Antioch Alliance endorse silver coinage and reforms
Resolutions passed April 2 1892 by Antioch Alliance No 672 in Person County adopt support for free coinage of silver and free exports and imports of certain agricultural goods. They pledge support to candidates aligned with the order, favor low tariffs but urge broader relief, advocate state banks over national banks, seek taxing U S bond holders, and endorse National President L L Polk while defending his Ocala platform. Copies go to the Progressive Farmer and Person County Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Alliance
Person Co
Ephor
Person County
Congress
A. H. A. Williams
Senate
House of Congress
U. S
Hon. L. L. Polk
Ocala
Meer Sharon Aogressive Farmer
Person County Courier
W. A. Eaton
W. Gorpon
Address Delivered Before Aurora Alliance on Reform and Self-Reliance
Henry H. Jorpan, Lecturer, urges Aurora Alliance members to reform at home by improving farming methods and avoiding risky fertilizer gambling. He advocates self sufficiency in bread, meat, sorghum, and tobacco, cautions on political pledges, and calls for honesty and education in “economical questions of the day” while aligning with Ocala demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Alliance
Alliance
Jerusalem
North
Henry H. Jorpan
Mewborne and Hoover Speak at Wilson County Alliance
In Meeksville North Carolina the local Alliance No. 468 hosted District Lecturer Mewborne and County Lecturer Hoover on March 15. Mewborne contrasted farmer conditions with past years and outlined remedies, while Hoover promised a western lecture tour, prompting a hopeful turnout. The meeting closed with thanks to the speakers and a constructive view of the Alliance’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeksville
N. C
Epior
Bro. Mewborne
J. T. B. Hoover
Wilson County
America
Bro. Hoover
Alliance
Progressive Farmer
R. T. Barnes
Pres’t
Help Wanted At Brick Church Guilford Co NC Relief Drive
Members at the last meeting unanimously resolve to aid Brother F Z Clapp who lost about 2500 dollars in a fire damaging his dwelling and contents and another house destroyed. They urge all Sub Alliances to assist restoration and send funds to Bro J F R Clapp Brick Church Guilford Co NC J F R Clapp Trustee J F Hurrman Secy.
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F. Z Clapp
J. F. R. Clapp
Brick Church
Guilford County
N.C
F. R. Clapp
J. F. Hurrman
Sec’y
Letter From Franklin Co Corresponding Secretary Speech
A Cedar Rock Sub-Alliance No 294 secretary writes of a reform boat launched in January 1888, praising fifty six members including twenty women. He criticizes wealth inequality, endorses Ocala platform, and urges workers to think for themselves rather than rely on editors and corrupt politicians. He warns against selling out for money and urges integrity.
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Mr. Ephor
Cedar Rock
Ocala
West Bend Alliance endorses labor platform and reform surge
At West Bend Alliance No 2 170 meeting in Yadkin County North Carolina resolutions pledge support for the St Louis labor conference platform and demand party unity. They greet the 10th Georgia district’s T B Watson for defending people’s rights and denounce bulldozing tactics by former partyites.
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Panther Creek
N. C
Epior
West Bend Alliance
Great Labor
St. Louis
10Th Georgia
T. B. Watson
Statesville
Alliance
Reformers Rally Against Bossism and Call to Duty
The piece urges members to spread reform papers, educate neighbors, and oppose money power in politics. It warns against incitement by bosses and slander, urging restraint and steadfast action toward a perceived reform victory. The call ends with a banner line comparing the group to Israel and noting leadership by the United States.
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Ganon
Reform
Israel
Lj.s
Resolutions of Mill Creek Alliance No 742
Resolutions honor the late Thos W Weaver noting his fine horse loss and requesting each NC Sub Alliance contribute 25 cents for his widow. Committee members W N Rose Jr and W W Cole appoint the funds to Bro J A Barbee, secretary, with signatures sought from county and state presidents.
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Harper's
W.N. Rose, Jr
W. W. Cole
H. C. Walliiams
J. A. Barnes
Rene
R. Crercy
Pres T Johnston Co. Alliance
Barnes
Sec
Treas
Letter from Georgia on the politics of reform and party conflict
A critical Tribune piece critiques class legislation and Wall Street influence. It argues both major parties sow wind and must answer for the Democratic era’s alleged misrule. The piece claims unity among commoners from Maine to California against the current administration and urges patience in reform.
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Mr. Horror
Wall Street
Washington
Florida
Maine
California
Georgia Bos
Poverty in Cotton Growing Regions Urges Unity in Hard Times
A letter from Mr. Borror of Moore County North Carolina argues that many cotton growers live on corn bread and water and urges workers to unite, heed God’s demands, and show mercy to one another while facing hard times. He warns pride will be brought low.
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Sxiiu, Moore ,O
N. C
Borror
Jos. C. Britr
Sweet Home Alliance Pledges Support for Ocala Platform
Iredell County 1892 meeting of the Sweet Home Alliance pledges to defend the labor conference platform from St Louis February 22 1892 and the Ocala platform. EKL Loan secretary M Guy presiding.
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Iredell County
Ephor
Sweet Home Alliance
St. Louis
Ocala
Reduction of Taxes by Wake County Alliance Resolution
The Wake County Alliance meeting at Apex on April 4 1892 proposes cutting salaries and fees of officials from 25 to 50 percent to ease taxation amid national distress. It calls for reducing federal and state pay, voting on this amendment with Ocala demands, and sending the resolutions to district and state meetings and reform papers for publication. The second piece urges alarm against economic threats, referencing war-era vigilance and calls for public support to sound an alarm against looming hardship. It questions monetary policy and party impacts on taxpayers and notes debates over silver and banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoe
United States
Congress
Progressive Farmer
National Economist
Chatham County Resolutions Endorse Polk and Ocala Principles
Resolutions from Riggsbee's State Alliance No 369 denounce misrepresentation by press and political machines. They affirm support for Col. L L Polk, back Ocala principles, and call members to vote according to conscience without fear. A second set endorses Polk, condemns bosses, and urges frontward action at St Louis Conference.
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Riggsbee’s State Alliance
Col. L. L. Polk
Ocala
Chatham Record
Progressive Farmer
Apex
Alliance
No 23
Ake Co
N.C. WaHereas
Col. Polk
St. Louis
Watchman Text Warns of Empty Hopes and Political Split
A dated fragment warns readers that four months of oppression relief has not arrived. It accuses East plutocrats and party bosses of delays, cites the Silver and tariff bills, and questions the roles of Republicans and Democrats. The piece references Randall and a divided watchman in mid ocean with two ships and one compass.
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Farson
N. C
Ephor
Randall
The Calling of Political Conventions and Duties
The piece questions shifting norms for nominating electors and delegates to the Chicago Convention. It notes district suggestions may bind state conventions, urges vigilance as Fifth District Congressional Convention set for May 17. It argues against sending delegates this year and calls reform-minded readers to consider the likely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistors
Chicago
Fifth
Friends
Appeal and union resolutions amid labor and farmers groups
A scrambled 19th century notice shows committees from Tona Alliance and Ridgeway Alliance discussing relief for Solomon Willoughby, a poor farmer who lost his mule. It mentions pledges to back labor unions, support for reform measures, and pressure on merchants to withhold patronage from certain companies, plus endorsements from Madison and Rockingham County figures.
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