Northeastern trip by TAR Heel editors linked to 1892 city tour
The North Carolina Press Association met in Charlotte on July 27, 1892 then sent sixty editors by special car to Washington and New York. They praised Charlotte hospitality, described rail travel through Virginia and Maryland, and praised the Baltimore and Ohio line for speed and safety. They previewed upcoming notes on New York City and Niagara Falls, and quoted political remarks about Democratic unity and possible force bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North A Press Association
Charlotte
Hisnembers
Intton City
Iing
Rolin
Danville
Lynchburg
Tina
Virginia
Maryland
Congress
Tom Watson
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Weaver in Congress and the gold debt bill conflict
The Clinton Caucasian notes Weaver introduced a bill to pay soldiers the difference between gold and depreciated greenbacks, criticized as theft by bondholders and bankers. It argues soldiers deserved repayment before speculators, questions why the Chicago platform and papers fail to condemn the prior wrong, and adds W J Culler reports Alliance support for Weaver for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Congress
Chicago Platform
Clinton
Tainted Press and Third Party Ties Across the South
A Raleigh sourced telegram is cited to claim the People's party courtships of Black voters to seize power. The piece condemns cooperation with Negro allies as a betrayal of white interests, links prominent Third party leaders to pro Negro policies, and cites North Carolina and Georgia figures as advocating accommodation with Black voters to win elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Macon
Raleigh
Skunk
North Carolina
J J. Mott
Repub
Democratic Party
Executive Committee
South
Mahone
Virginia
Weaver
Georgia
Texas
Cleveland
Harrison
Hos- Say
Thomas Watson
House
Watson
Mr. Watson
Col Kingsbury and the Thirdites
North Carolina letter censures lies and slander in the People's party and Weaverites during a campaign. It quotes critics of Cleveland and argues about ignorance vs education. The Ninth District People's party announces a convention at Waynesville on August 26 with unorganized counties urged to elect delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iid
Cleveland
Fall Street
New York
Bulls
Bears
Congress
South
North Carolina
Weaverites
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Zeke Bilkins and the Great Political Bend in 1892
In Franklin county a heated debate unfolds over party lines as Zeke Bilkins faces pressure from alliance and People's party factions. J. M. Mewborne defends the educated ballot, urging support for Omaha platform demands, including destruction of national banks and direct money to the people. Local delegates and officers are elected, and Franklin county is projected to back the People's party in the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Cref
Carolina
Democratic Party
Omaha
Gen. Weaver
J. M. Mewborne
Omah
Senate
Willis R. Williams
Jno
T. Phillips
Jno Eubanks
R. B. Parker
Elias Turner
G. M. Smith
J. T. Abrams
G. Chapman
S. Dixon
Marshal Cox
L. Joyner
Joseph 1Ith
M. L. Moye
S. V
W.B Wingate
W. Pail
C. CG. Kirkin Smith
H. R
Pitt County People's Party Holds County Convention in Greenville
In Greenville North Carolina on July 30, 1892 the Pitt County People's Party convened in the courthouse. A. J. was elected permanent chairman with D. S. Spain as secretary and E. B. Moore as assistant secretary. The meeting was declared ready for business and jurisdiction was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
N. C
People’s Party of
Pitt County
Court House
A. J. Ee
D. S. Spain
E. B Moore
Moye
Wea ver and sectional talk in campaign finance reform
The Clinton Caucasian argues that partisan and sectional flare during the war era reflected common patriotism on both sides and urges burying old grudges. It reins in sectionalism, praising a fair financial system and denouncing the gold bug while endorsing economic reform and unity. The piece promotes sending 40 cents for The Progressive Farmer through the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
North
South
Clinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilmington
Del
Trenton
N. J
York City
Niagara Falls
Bailey
New England
Mr. McKinney
W. J. Culler
Surry County
Alliance
Advocate
Topeka
Kan
Republican Press
Kansas
Col. Kingsbury
THE
Thirdites
Zeke Bilkins
Betsy
Gualbi
Pia Fe
Harman
Newsorne
Kaystos
N.C
Col
Harry Skinner
Col Skinner
Franklin
N. Hl. Macon
J. H. Griffin
W. D. Stallings
J. J. Pearce
Weston Jones
R. G. Yon
David Weldon
A. J. Greer
J.T. Askew
J. B. Allen
W. H. Beddingfield
Thomas Young
J. F. Mitchell
M. Oe
Peter Gupton
8. T. Harper
Enib Thomas
W. B. Bowden
J. F. Fulghum
R. D. Bowden
G. L. Aycock
H. C. Duke
T. H. Conyers
N. N. Strickland
T. H. Woodlief
B. Seymore
John Green
Ben Chapman
Franklin County
People's Party
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