Time to push Alliance work and Populist fate
The piece urges prioritizing Alliance efforts over party games and questions whether the Populist party should be governed by office holders or by the people. It contrasts gold standard talk with Populist influence, mocks political rivals, and warns that voting for goldbugs equals disenfranchisement and slavery, urging decisive action in coming months.
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New York State
People’s Party
Wilmington Messenger Ri
UWU
Washington
Butler
Maryann
Debates on Mexico prices and silver demonetization
The piece argues against claims that Mexico's cotton and grain prices rose or that currency depreciated after silver demonetization. It contends U.S. and Mexican prices remained stable, criticizes The Observer and federal policy, and questions the effects of monetary shifts on wages and debt. It mentions political maneuvering and calls for investigation into executive influence and party fusion tactics.
Populist caucus denounces talk of party nominee support
A Washington caucus of People's party Senators and Representatives issued a statement denying any interviews suggesting the party might back an old party presidential nominee. Senator Stewart presided, Butler served as secretary, with four Populist senators and six of eight Populist representatives present and approving the action.
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Butler
Washington
People’s Party
Congress
Gold
Stewart
Nevada
North Carolina
Messia
Allen
Peffer
Congressman Shuford Seeks Probe into Federal Patronage
A resolution by Congressman Shuford of the state proposes investigating the scope of Federal patronage used to influence legislation and public service. The preamble calls patronage a national disgrace and a menace, alleging it is used to control conventions, coerce Congress, and sway the Supreme Court, with the power of 200- (text cut).
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Shuford
Congress
Supreme Court
Free coinage debate echoed in Observer questions
The note questions whether The Charlotte Observer supports free coinage of silver at 30 to 1 amid claims the silver dollar is worth 51 or 52 cents, citing gold advocates as dishonest. It likens coinage policy to a lethal drug dose and asks if the nation would risk a larger dose to “save its life.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Roscover and Bank Venture Stir State Press Group
Editors at the Goldsboro Headlight mockingly accuse Roscover of “boat accounts” and funding a bank. A national row erupts as the State Press Association condemns a journalist opening a bank, calling for arraignment by court martial when the group meets in July.
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Roscover
Goldsboro
State Press Association
North Carolina
Roscower
Sound Money News Flashes From Various States
Reported embezzlement by J D Buxton of Minneapolis post office totaling 2100 dollars sparks talk on sound money. Pennsylvania farmers seek assignments amid prosperity questions. American National Bank of Denver closed due to lack of sound dollars. Smith and Nixon Piano Co. of Cincinnati assigns liabilities 800000 assets 1000000 unsound. Mason Davis Co old stove maker Chicago fails liabilities 107000 assets 73000. Baltimore and Ohio railroad reportedly missing 12500000. speculation sound money advocates sent funds to Europe. The Record in Scranton notes debate over gold silver and paper dollars and intrinsic value comparisons.
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J.D. Buxton
Minneapolis, Minn
Pennsylvania
American National Bank
Denver
Cal
Smith and Nixon Piano Co
Cincinnati
Mason & Davis Company
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Europe
Taubeneck Praised For Poised Leadership In Denver
A Denver Daily News feature extols National Populist Chairman H E Taubeneck praising his height bearing and calm, moderate demeanor. Citizens describe him as conservative yet capable of guiding a wide political movement with restraint and conviction. His balanced character and intellect are highlighted as assets in smoothing political rough edges.
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Denver Daily News
Taubeneck
National People’s Party Executive Committee
H. E. Taubeneck
Denver
Mr. Taubeneck
Gold bug Republicans Seek Fusion Tactics in North Carolina
Insinuating letters circulate among office holders and seekers urging Populists to attend a Raleigh conference on May 13. The gold bug faction aims to divide spoils and push fusion, threatening the Populist party with disorganization and discrediting Senator Butler.
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North Carolina
National Republican Party
Raleigh
Gold Bug
People’s Party
Butler
Cumberland County Alliance Meeting Report
Correspondence from The Progressive Farmer notes Cumberland County Alliance held its quarterly meeting on April 9. The assembly reports strong attendance and encouraging reports from across the county. Resolutions discussed include the push for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, aimed at broadening support for reform while acknowledging opposing interests tied to silver bonds.
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Progressive Farmer
Cumberland County Alliance
Cumberland County Alliance resolves for true men in elections
The Cumberland County Alliance, meeting April 9, 1896 in Fayetteville North Carolina, urges supporters to back candidates who favor free silver and oppose greenbacks and national banks. They advocate sending men true to their principles to State and National legislatures and request copies to be sent to the State organ and reform papers.
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John McDuffie
Cumberland County Alliance
Cumberland, County Alliance
Fayetteville
N. C
National Alliance
U. C. McLellan, Co
Pasquotank Alliance Meeting Includes Dinner and Talks
The Pasquotank County Alliance met at Berea Sub April 9 with most subs represented. After routine business a grand dinner followed then speeches urging strengthened support and a fall lecturer visit. They promote a shoe factory drive and note invitations for the marriage of Susie May Mewborne to Joseph J. Rogers at Hebron church on April 29 1896.
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EvizapiTu City
N. C
Pacquotank
Pasquotank Alliance
James Jennings
Pasquotank County
H. M. Prircuarp
County Sec’y
James M. Mewborne
Lenoir County
Susie
Joseph J. Rogers
Hebron Church
Kinston
Chatham Manufacturing Elkin fosters top quality fabrics
The Chatham Manufacturing Company of Elkin North Carolina sent samples of cassimere flannels knitting yarns blankets and other goods. The firm claims its products lead the market and offer superior workmanship. They buy wool or accept it and produce any fabric at about 80 cents per yard.
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Chatham Manufacturing Company
Elkin
N. C
Trade Dollars Wanted From Government Issue Coins
The notice seeks a limited number of the Thirty-Five Millions Nine Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Four silver Trade Dollars valued at their face value of 35 965 924. The seller notes these coins were once legal tender debt paying money but were repudiated by goldbug legislation. Respond with quantity for sale and price offered. Dated April 6 1896. Dur!
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United States
William A
Reform and money talks span Democratic split debates
A collage from reform papers quotes Democrats and reform voices accusing sound money folly and party disunity. It notes critics urge disbanding or dividing wings, while farmers push Alliances to restore a government for the people against politicians and monopolists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Mercury
Wikia Vassar
New York Weekly
Lumberton
Cheap Transportation To North Carolina From Northern Points
Seaboard Air Line offers unusually low round trip fares to Southern Pines from Northern and Southern points for the Northern Settlers Convention on May 5. Tickets on sale May 2–5. from Atlanta to Southern Pines and return $3. from Portsmouth, Virginia the same. Raleigh to Southern Pines and return 12% different. From Boston to North Carolina and back $18.25. New York to Baltimore via Bay Line $8. Washington $6.50. Prices are for return tickets. aims to attract large crowds from the North and the South to enjoy a splendid trip.
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North Carolina
Seaboard Air Line
Northern Settlers
Southern Pine
New York
Baltimore
Bay Line
Washington
Notts
Fertilizer tax intake urged for farming profits
The State Treasurer reported this year’s tonnage tax on fertilizers reaching 164 75 tons by noon last Saturday and 94 752 tons for the same period last year. Farmers should secure ample supplies of hoes and hominy and prioritize these crops over cotton and tobacco to protect net surplus.
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W.l. Ramsey
J. W. Denmark
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Sam
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WN. R. PA
Mexico
U.S
Observer
Goldbug
Washington Post
Friends of Labor
Liverpool
England
Scranton
Iowa
Cumberland County Meeting
Dream OF the Press
Reform
Mala Ri
Preg Dent
Pontotoc
Miss
Ise Hall Edeemer
Ae Tex
Foc Sr
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People’s Tribune
Satan
Hrades —News
Tulare
Farmers’ Alliance
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