Progressives or Alliancemen Voice on Financial Reform
The piece cites editorials from the Wilmington Messenger praising President Polk and the Alliance stance on financial reform. It argues that tariff debates, free coinage, and the Sub-Treasury are secondary to reforming the national financial system and endorses the Alliance position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
Polk
Washington Star
Wwe
Ocala
Polke
Messeger
Messenger
Alliance
Democratic
North Carolina
Alliance Movement For Financial Reform
Wilmington
Jefferson
Calhoun
Jackson
Lincoln
South Carolina State Alliance
North Carolina State Alliance
Morehead
Texas State Alliance
Salhoun
Garfield
Railroad Commission scrutiny and political debate intensify
A regional column critiques the Railroad Commission urging slower action and insistence on correcting misclassifications and unfair discriminations. It tallies costs and potential savings in taxes fares and freight, arguing the commission’s impact could outweigh its expense and urging continued rate reductions. The piece then shifts to a political editorial, contrasting Alliance and Third party positions, and ends with skepticism about Gov. Holt and the Plaid Trust amid broader trust debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Charlotte Chronicle
Gov. Holt
Plaid Trust
Chronicle
Hed Plaid Trust
Fede
North Carolina
Tros
Debate over Sub Treasury bill stirs Southern politics
The article contrasts Tillman and Terrell with Polk on the Sub Treasury and alliance policies. Tillman argues the bill centralizes power and risks paternalism and socialistic effects while urging laws that favor common good over private manufacturing. The piece notes endorsements of the Ocala platform and reports from King and Bennett confirming Polk’s denial of the untrue summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston News and Courier
News Aid Observer
Polk
Col. Terrell
Tillman
Sub-Treasury
Bro
Terrell
Washington
Jefferson
Col. Polk
South
New York
New York State
Kimsas
Harrison
Connecticut
New Jersey
Indiana
Nation Democratic Party
Alliace
Peffer
Kansas Alliance
Powderly
Industrial Army
Knights of Labor
Tillatin
Ocala
Lower Travel Rates Announced For State Alliance Meeting
Rates to Morehead published earlier by passenger agents have been reduced. Local officials report new fares from Charlotte to Raleigh and surrounding towns, with most points quoted under eight dollars one way. Tickets priced at one and one half cents per mile. board at Morehead listed from 1 to 1.5 dollars daily, with weekly board at five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
State Alliance
Morebeid
Associated Passenger
Charlotte
Salisbury
Albemarle
Asheboro
Greensboro
Winston
Wilkesboro
Durham
Oxford
Henderson
Raleigh
Selma
State Tobacco Association
Teachers’ Assembly
Editorial Notes on State Alliances and Local Meetings
New Jersey and Delaware Alliances organize this year with referendums and county flourishes. Col Harry Skinner to lecture on Sub Treasury. Mecklen burg Times attacked by Mienburg Alliance. Rowan votes 110 to 1 on Ocala demands. upcoming meetings in Maxton Lexington and Rocky Mount. Mentions of Pine County, Clem son College corner stone, and a projected Alliance newspaper consolidation in Asheville.
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New Jersey
California
Pacific Coast
Maxton
Thomasville
Rocky Mount
Country Howes and Evening Journal
Asheville
Alliance
Rowan County Alliance
Ocala
Salisbury
King’s Mountain
Clemson College
S. C
Harry Skinner
Pitt County
Lexington
Rock Mount
Skinner
Mienburg County
Mecklenburg
Cabarrus County
Wilmington Messenger
Jefferson
Calhoun
the Messenger
Bret Kingsbury
D. E. Stevens
W. H. Wilson
W. A. Newbold
A. R. Reece
W. R. Dixon
G. W. Williams
J. D. Sears
J. I. Lewis
J. M. Flippin
G. W. Dillard
R. B. Hunter
J. M Hutchin
J. W. Huckerson
L. Lucius
W. B. York
R. P. McLain
J. B. Smith
J. W. Ballance
J. L. Brooks
G. T. Burnett
Daniel Whitley
R. E. Brewer
B. H. Freeman
H. E. Hodges
Where Do They Stand on Money and Banking?
A fragmented 19th century letter page questions Democratic leaders on abolishing the National Banking system and issuing government money at two percent interest. It cites Alliance supporters and various papers arguing about banking, finance, and party strategy amid farm and labor concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
State Chronicle
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Srom
Goarder
Fauwen
N. G
Parper
N.C
The
Progressive Farmer
N. C. Farmers' State Alliance
the Railroad Commission
Gov.holt and the
the Chronicle
Holt
Cone Plaid Concern
Mnet
Gov. Molt
Ror Tolt
North America
Tie
Jas. G. Blaine
Ife
Plaid
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Europe
London
Oregon
Secretary of Agriculture
D.C
West
Messrs. Funk & Wagnalls, Publishers
America
Mass
Concordia ¢ Alliance
Concor Io, Alliance
thesState Board of Agrien'y
the Sentinel
Government Examiner
Keystone Bank
Bulletin
Kentucky
King
Torch of Liberty
Ocain
K. of
L. Journal
Blacksboro Sentinel
Ocala Alliance
Faulkner County Wheel
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