Pointed Extracts From the Chicago Free Trader
The piece criticizes protectionism and party alignment, arguing tariffs hurt workers and raise living costs. It cites wheat prices under Harrison and Cleveland, contrasts white and black labor, and notes manufacturers pressuring a senator on pottery tariffs. It questions government bonds as prosperity and urges voters to abandon old parties.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Grover
Sam
Geo. C. Ward
Inconsistency in North Carolinian Editor Critiqued
A letter questions the North Carolinian editor’s June issue pairing praise for past administration with Halifax resolutions and Populist demands. It mocks the editor for shifting stances, urges clarity on reconciling Democratic leadership with reform pressures, and calls for advocacy for ordinary taxpayers.
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Epitor
North Carolinian
Halifax
Carolinian
Democratic Party
Atlanta Constitution
Halifax Democrats
Pottery Strike Sparks Debate Over Duties and Prices
The Washington Post excerpt recounts Senator Smith of New Jersey acting as mediator in a pottery dispute. Workers claim a proposed 25 percent wage cut. employers say only 8 percent. Smith, angered by perceived employer duplicity, suggests abolishing duties on pottery to place the product on the free list.
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Washington Post
Senator Smith
New Jersey
Trenton
Menas
Washington
Alliance love feast at Bryson's Schoolhouse noted
From Jackson County report on the public Alliance gathering at Bryson's Schoolhouse near Sylva. A. J. Long and R. O. Phillips spoke earnestly, praising local farmers and urging unity amid hard times. Plans include a ten month term school opening July 16 at Bryson’s, with J. H. House as secretary and J. B. Ensley handling particulars. Political talk centers on Democrat, Cleveland, Republican, fusion parties and third party dynamics.
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Berta
N. C
Bartor
Alliance
A. J. Long
Webster
R. O. Phillips
Love’s Chapel Alliance
Bryson’s
Cleveland
Fusion
People’s Party
Bro. Barnes
Mary Ann
J. H. House
J. B. Ensley
Beta
True Blue
Information Wanted and Bertie County People’s Party Rally
Information sought on curing sheep rot to be sent via The Progressive Farmer. Bertie County Peoples Party convention at Windsor July 4 1894 drew large attendance with active speeches, leadership chosen, and delegates elected to state and congressional conventions, marking a strong Populist gathering.
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Bertie County
People’s Party
Windsor
James Bond
W. R. Jones
J. M. Early
Audi
Senia
Captain Kitchen as a Terror in Democratic Ranks
A letter from Holy Walreston North Carolina criticizes Capt. Kitchen for breaking with the Democratic party and aligning with the People’s party. The writer argues Kitchen’s stance exposes party rot, vows support for his political shift, and condemns party hypocrites and advocates sinking the old Democratic craft. The piece reflects local political tension and populist sentiment.
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Mr. Kitchen
Warrenton Gazette
Gazette
Kitchen
People’s Party
the Gazette
Democratic Party
W.E H
Death of the heaviest man on earth Craig dies at 735 pounds
John Hanson Craig, once the world’s heaviest man at 907 pounds and a New Berne Fair figure in 1892, died in Danville Indiana last week. He weighed 735 pounds at death, a special coffin was needed. His first wife Mary Kissler was near his size, his last wife was small. He had one child from his final marriage. At age two he weighed 206 pounds and won a Bar num's baby show premium in 1858.
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John Hanson Craig
Craig
Danville
Indiana
Mary Kissler
Mr. Craig
Barnum
New Berne Journal
Principle versus Policy in Progressive Farmer Reflection
In this letter to the editor, the author contrasts motive driven action with policy driven statecraft. Citing biblical and historical examples, it argues politicians sacrifice justice for political ends. The piece asserts Republicans favor government by the people yet protected special interests, while Democrats historically upheld equality and justice with limited favoritism.
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Siver City
N. C
God
Satan
Pharaoh
Republican Party
Lincoln
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
An Appeal for Honest Politics and National Unity
The author denounces party special favors in tariff and finance, warns against corruption, and urges voters to repent only for individuals, not parties. He advocates equal justice, limited platform, unity, and reliance on God and constitutional principles, urging Americans to uphold education, law, and order. The piece closes with signature H. H. Jorpan.
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Republican
John Sherman
Cameron
Grant
Europe
America
Washington
H. H. Jorpan
Currituck County Alliance Elects Officers After July Meeting
The Currituck County Alliance, with all Subs represented, held a July 12 gathering at the courthouse where T. W. Babb spoke, urging Alliancemen to stand by their demands. After a dinner, T. L. Northen led the meeting to elect officers for the year, naming P. I. Northen as President and W. S. Mercer as Lecturer among others.
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Currituck
T. L. Northen
P. I. Northen
A. T. Garrett
H. J. Dorey
Alonzo Hampton
W. S. Mercer
P. C. Garrett
T. H. Fulford
G. W. Dowdy
W. E Balance
W.H. Snowden
D. W. Lindsey
T. W. Ba
Where are we at in party power dynamics in Buffalo
A Buffalo Advocate Populist letter questions Democratic opposition to executive centralization and state home rule, noting Dave Hill as the last Democrat and Grover as king, and asks where the party stands now.
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Dave Hill
Grover
King
Buffalo
N. Y
Advocate
New Berne Journal urged to explain pension totals
A reader from Morehead City NC asks the New Berne Journal to publish a clear explanation of pension expenditures cited by the Progressive Farmer cor. The letter compares figures from the Journal and the Messenger, alleging large increases in pension appropriations and urging truthfulness in reporting.
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New Berne Journal
Progressive Farmer
Weekly Journal
Washington Correspondent
Wilmington Messenger
Weisia He
Laingee eAcesine Weel
Congress
Journal
The
Messenger
J. F. Brinson
Morehead City
N. C
Ohio
T. M. Frizexl
American Railroads and the Power Behind the Throne
The piece extols the American railroad as a unifying promoter of industry and trade from New England roots, praising its reach and legacy while criticizing corporate owners for greed. It warns of monopolies and a powerful monarch behind railway progress, urging sympathy for workers.
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Mr. Epiot
New England
Union
America
Campaign Won Al Gold And Suvr O Money Of The Worse
Ambiguous OCR fragment reports campaign result and mentions gold bullion and per capita amounts. Readable facts include a campaign context and monetary figures though details are unclear. The item preserves named entities and potential monetary references for a compact historical news card.
Debasement of Silver Touched by Debates on Currency
A critical historical critique cites demonetization of silver as a dishonorable act influenced by British gold, led by Ernest Seyd, and illustrates with a long table of silver prices from 1853 to 1893, arguing the value of silver as currency declined after the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ernest Seyd
Congress
The Milk in the Coconut
A Farmer's Leader blames the national bank and administration for not issuing treasury money to meet business demand and notes the shrinking circulation of national banks each month since the Sherman Act repeal.
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National Banker
Treasury Department
Farmer's
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