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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
2
Readers urged to include their post office name and sign clearly in all correspondence. A plea to advertisers notes they should mention seeing the ad in the Progressive Farmer. A quote evokes Civil War era politics and reflections on government by the people.
The town report notes a July 31 to August 1 Alliance gathering at Tirzah York county D C Maj Rufus S Tucker Raleigh's wealthy citizen dies of paralysis Saturday night The piece mocks aristocratic party splits and calls for a visiting statesman It mentions Wilson Reformer startup and Breckinridge Russia appointment and a Rockingham county notary push It notes Wake County Dr Edward Banks and Greensboro State Alliance meeting prep with visiting editors present
A verbose editorial argues a new party has grown from a two year old formation, overcoming slander, oppression, and cheating at polls. It notes gains in legislature and state offices, contrasts with old parties, and forecasts pending federal appropriations and tariff bills. It portrays a shift toward reform and distrust of traditional machines.
The off year kept many from attending but a large, earnest delegation came to the State Convention in Raleigh. Delegates organized, platform adopted, and a party pledge to elevate Supreme Court judges while voting for two Democrats and two Republicans for the bench. W. F. Stroud won the Fourth District nomination.
The News and Observer claims the People's party State Convention failed to reject the Sub Treasury plank. It notes the editor once endorsed the Sub Treasury in a secret circular and cites Senator Jarvis admitting railroad ties during his Raleigh visit in 1893. The piece argues Ransom and Jarvis are unsuitable for Washington.
A sharp critique compares the goldbug to a devouring force, condemning greed and selfishness as the root of economic ruin. It denounces the reform movement’s critics as cranks, arguing that recent conspiracies prove reformers’ foresight and eventual victory.
The tariff debate grows heated as the Wilson bill faces Senate duty on coal iron ore and sugar. Conferees fail to agree, President's letter alarms Democrats, and Gorman and West denounce interference. Outcomes uncertain with possible tariff inaction this session.
A reader in Reidsville NC notes honey is plentiful this season yet bees are scarce. He claims a half tub sold for 100 dollars on the streets, arguing money scarcity keeps honey cheap though demand and supply affect some prices.
United States Senator Jarvis writes from Washington to Charlotte's Mr. Mathews addressing charges raised by a local newspaper signer. He explains voting against a 196000 mail subsidy for the Wilmington & Weldon railroad, details his role in tax exemptions and settlements, and defends his conduct while stressing accountability to the people.
Pugilistic paragraphs recount C M Cook knocking out B H and John Williamson in a district bout. Legrand Bellamy Co bond in the 6th district winning easily over Alexander. Referees may call the Reformers regulars clash as both sides grow groggy. August first John Hi knocks Hall and Turner in Salisbury visit. Will Coley as visiting statesman shows promise but faces Ransom in a tight scrap. Baal has trained longer and not due to finish until next February.
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