Dr Thompson in Franklin Co speech on Alliance aims
A crowd near Poplar Springs hears Dr Thompson defend the Farmers Alliance. He argues the movement seeks non partisan education in economical government and urges parties to adopt Alliance demands while stressing disciplined political action and pressure from farmers. He cites diversification debates and calls for free coinage and other reform measures.
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Epior
Poplar Springs
Raleigh
Thompson
Alliance
Case Stis
Republican
Democrat
People’s Party
Prohibitionist
Indiana
Ohio
Kansas
South
Great
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Democratic
Louisburg
F. Ashton
Wise Words From a Turbulent Era in Reform Debates
A collection of editorial quips from various papers denounces Cleveland era patronage and silver policy. It condemns bribery of Congress, warns of confidence games on Wall Street, and laments political manipulation, class strife, and looming economic distress across multiple states and concerns.
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Cleveland
Bulletin of Reform
Letter from Craven County by Clubfoot Alliance
Mr Eptror writes that Clubfoot Lodge with about 25 members will vote for principle rather than party. He condemns the legislature for tampering with their charter and urges every Alliance to fund reform papers for friends. C C Bell, Secretary, notes a new Corresponding Secretary and asks for occasional updates.
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Mr. Eptror
Clubfoot Alliance
Clubfoot
C. C. Bell
Sec’y
Not A Member Attacks Alliance Agency Over Water
A Letter to the Person County Courier questions support for T H Street of Roxboro and accuses the paper of backing Street. The writer, not aligned with Alliancemen or Populists, urges Street to speak for himself and calls out perceived pretense and influence in local discourse.
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Mr. Borror
County Courier
Alliance Business Agency
T. H. Street
Roxboro
Mr. Street
Street
A Plucky Young Man Scorns Democratic Pairings in North Carolina
Bill Arp reports a cranky note from Disamal North Carolina realigning voters under Grover Cleveland. He jokes about Democrats pressuring women against Third Party suitors and recounts a young man choosing loyalty to the People's Party over marriage tied to Democratic votes.
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People's Party
People’s Party
Litre Conariz
Hayseeders versus plutocrats in banking reform clash
A lengthy column contrasts hayseeders and plutocrats over banking relief and Congress actions. It analyzes bank note issues, tax exemptions, and proposed schemes to widen banking latitude, citing H W Ayer and a July 16 News and Observer item and detailing a Mount Gretna encampment plan with large attendance, rail rates, and extensive facilities.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. W. Ayer
News and Observer
Nash County Alliance Adopts Resolutions for Sisters and Hospitality
Mr Epitor states by Nash County Alliance resolution that thanks are extended to the sisters and brothers of Dorothea for their warm welcome and hospitality. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to The Caucasian The Progressive Farmer and Natione Waterman for publication.
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Epitor
Nash County Allianc
Nash County Alliance
Dorthes
Progressive Farmer and Natione! Wateman
National Farmers Summer Encampment Set for Mt Gretna Park
Thousands of farmers from North America will gather at Mount Gretna August 19 to 26 for the National Summer Encampment of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union. John H. Dove of Fresno is elected president with Col James Young Middletown Pa and M D Davie Beverly Ky as vice presidents. advisory board includes leading farmers from each state and territory. Col J R McFarland of this city, president of the Agricultural Implement Exhibitors Union, will chair the event planning body.
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Mt. Gretna Park
North America
Mount Gretna
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
United States
John 9. Dove
Fresno
California
Golden State
James Young
Middletown
M. D. Davie
Beverly
B. Matthews
Buffalo
N. Y
Col
J. R. McFarland
Agricultural ‘Implement Exhibitors’ Union
Farmers Alliance Appeal From an 19th Century Essay Brother
An old essay fragment urges unity among laboring people to join the Farmers Alliance. It argues the alliance educates workers, opposes hostile forces, and seeks equal shares for tillers of the soil. It calls for collective action to reform and lift the country’s laboring class.
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Broterer
Farmers Alliance
Orga
Mirry
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