Question of Honor and Success in Plutocratic Politics
A Patrick Henry era critique denounces plutocracy in party politics. It argues Democrats violate the people's will by nominating a president against those expressed in the convention, and claims Republicans defect from equality under the law. It urges fundraising and organizing drives on August 16 and calls for women’s active role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
South Carolina
Georgia
Purgatory
Plutocracy
Martin Luther
Europe
Worms
Catholic Church
Solid South
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Reublican Party
Ata
W. R. Sixpsay
Resolutions Urge Reform Press to Fund National Campaign
The National Central Committee of the People's party calls the reform press to publish their resolutions and urges every party club in the United States to meet and collect funds for the national campaign by July 24 or as soon as possible. The message emphasizes duty and action to advance the party’s cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ign
Nnington
M. C. Rankin
Terre Haute
Ind
The
People’s Party
Reform Press
Kentucky
People’s Party of the
United States
J. E. Tausenecx
Af. C. Rankiy
Treas
J. H. Turner
National Central Committee of the People’s Parity
National Committee of the
Acre
Cam
Bladenborg
Bladen Co
Borror
Mietisg
Farwep
Patrotic
Thie SS
Blo
A. J. Bonprary
Appeal for immediate funds by reform workers nationwide
An urgent fundraising appeal urges Reformers to send at least one dollar each by July 24 to M. C. Rankin in Terre Haute Indiana. The note invokes civil liberty and public order, requests collections by clubs and speakers, and lists H. E. Tarpsxeck as chair with M. C. Bankry as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee of the People’s Party
M. C. Rankin
Terre Haute
Ind
H. E. Tarpesxeck
Chm
N. M. C. Bankry
Lawrence McPartty
J. H. Turner
Secretaries Treasurers and Officials Named for Alliance
Long list of officers and delegates including N Plamondon M L Reed J W Nash and W L Henry. Maj D A Blackwell elected to State Alliance meeting at Greensboro August 9 with E D Weaver as alternate. Dr Sanderlin unable to attend but may speak later in Asheville around July 30. October meeting planned for Alexanders with a neighborhood fair likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mitchell
D. A. Blackwell
State Alliance
Greensboro
E. D. Weaver
Dr. Sanderlin
Alliance
Asheville
Alexanders
Ladies' Home Journal offers prizes for original compositions
A competition for U S and Canadian composers invites entries across six categories including a waltz piano piece ballad popular song anthem and hymn tunes open until November 1. Winners may join a series featuring works by Strauss Gounod and Sullivan with prizes aiding new seasonal works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
United States
Canada
Twe
Strauss
Charles Gounod
Arthur Sullivan
Concentration of Wealth in Europe and Britain
Statistics collected by John Bright Professor Allen and others show vast private wealth concentrated in a few. France has millions in cottages with minimal openings. England and Wales are dominated by landowners with billions in assets. Ireland, Scotland, and the Lords hold large acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bright
Professor Allen
France
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
House of Lords
California Resolutions on Col. L. L. Polk Martyr Leader
San Bernardino California resolution from Highland Alliance No 190 expressing sorrow over the death of National President Col. L L Polk. The committee memorializes his service to humanity and producers, extending sympathy to his family and nation, with signatures W D Stemvens F C Sumarer C D Fower.
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San Bernardino
Call
Eorror
Highland Alliance
Messina
Cal
Col. L. L. Polk
Epen
W. D. Stemvens
F. C. Sumarer
C. D. Fower
In Memory of Polk and Stackhouse
A July 8 1892 meeting of York county Alliance South Carolina unanimously approves preamble and resolutions mourn the loss of Col L L Polk National Alliance President and Col E T Stackhouse ex State Alliance leader. The group expresses sympathy to bereaved families and provides copies to The National Economist The Progressive Farmer and The Cotton Plant for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Long
Gen. Vance
E. D. Weaver
Buncombe County Alliance
Leonidas L. Polk
I. A
Church of Christ
D. A. Blackwell
Thos. B
Mr. Epior
County Alliance
York County
S.C
Col. L. L. Polk
National Alliance
Col. E. T. Stackhouse
Exene
State Alliance
Cause of Truth and Justice
National Economist
Progressive Farmer
People's Party Platform Declares Radical Reforms At 1892 Convention
The People’s Party at its 1892 national convention denounces corruption, calls for a government owned railroads and telegraphs, a national currency with free coinage of silver and gold, direct taxation reforms, postal savings banks, land reform, and political rights like free ballots. It pledges labor unity, anti-immigrant and anti-Pinkerton stances, and term limits for president and VP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party of America
Congress
Pame
Brotherhood of Freedom
Farmers’ Alliance
Railroads
Pinkerton
Wyoming
United States
People’s Party
Alliance Meeting Notes from Bladen County North Carolina
A Civil War era style letter recounts Bladen County Alliance activities including speeches by W. S. Mercer, a large Poplar Branch gathering, a dinner, and county officer elections. It notes resolutions urging a boycott of the Falcon newspaper and mentions preparations for the State meeting and further alliance travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syowpey
N.C
Borror
Poplar Hranch
Col
Harry Skin
Alliance
Mercer
Brothers and Sisters
Poplar
Poplar Branch
Allance
Jas. R Bewn
Cor Secy
People's Party in Johnston County Debate
A Johnston County reader defends the People's party, denounces cries of its obituary, and urges fair elections with honest counting. He condemns political lash, cites money theft, and calls on yeomanry to vote decisively when time comes, warning against conspirators and urging unity across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Herald
Johnston County
People's Party
People’s Party
D. T. Massi
Fragmentary legislative note on party unity and conventions
Incomplete text discusses eligibility for convention participation and calls for party unity. The fragment mentions one party, unity, and calls to apply party rules, but lacks coherent details, dates, or identifiable names.
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TO the Reform Press
U.S
Buncombe County Meeting
California
Polk and Stackhouse
People’s Party Platform
Omaha, Neb
Johnston
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