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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1896
Page
4
J.D. Peele urges farmers in Wilson County North Carolina to unite under the Farmers' Alliance for economic reform. He argues against monopolies and financial oppression, calling for a Jeffersonian Democracy, monetary reform, and broad political action to secure equality and justice for laborers and common citizens.
The Commissioner of Charities in New York fitted a barge as lodging for moneyless men anchored in the East River. On opening night 369 asked for beds, 100 admitted, with only one genuine tramp. Some paid by cleaning snow, prompting calls to remonetize silver and curb ruinous policy.
Davidson County Alliance reports a lively Lexington meeting held April 9, 1896 with reentries and new inquiries. Pender County Alliance plans a large July public meeting, reactivates dormant subs, and urges dues payment to strengthen countywide cooperation. Also notices Southern Baptist Convention in Chattanooga with reduced rail fares via Southern Railway for travelers from multiple cities.
The Mecklenburg County Alliance gathered at Trinity with Dutdson on a date in April for its regular business. Reports show modest growth in members and new alliances. the group stresses unity of action among laborers and notes laboring conditions improving slowly. Walter R Henry spoke to the Alliance and public giving a nonpartisan defense of reforms and farmer interests, praising Marion Bauer for Senate potential and critiquing the gold standard as affecting purchasing power. County Lecturer A J Hanter closed the session with thanks to Henry for his patriotic address.
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