Iredell Declares Her Independence
The People's party of Iredell county organized in Statesville on July 14 1892. Capt J M Parks chair man M B E Ramsey secretary. Executive committee named Shereomea rison D I Hegler J S Kim and A Lawrance. Omaha platform endorsed. Voters in the county urged to meet August 5 at 2 pm to elect township committees and county delegates for a county convention August 6 at 11 am to nominate a county ticket. Representation basis set as one vote per 50 voters and majority fraction. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
People’s Party
Iredell County
Statesville
J. M Parks
M. BE. Ramsey
Coddle Creek Township
Shereomea Orrison
D. I. Hegler
Kim
A. Lawrance
Omaha
Neb
People’s Party of America
Brotherhood of Freedom
Greene County Meeting Elects Fidelity Alliance Officers
The Greene County gathering with Fidelity Alliance at Hull Road elected officers for the ensuing year. Wm. May as President J A Edwards Sr as Vice President J A Edwards Jr as Secretary John I Beaman as Treasurer Charles L Bee nes ty as Lecturer B F Mitchell as Assistant Lecturer D R Smith as Steward J T Garrett as Chaplain J K Smith as Doorkeeper. W R Dixon named to State Alliance with J E W Sugg as alternate. A dinner praised, cotton prospects gloomy due to rain, and a call to unite against national hardships. Cons L Abernethy signs as County Lecturer.
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Snow Hut
N. C
Epior
Fidelity Alliance
Hull Road
Alliance
Greene County
Wm. May
J. A. Edwards, Sr
J. A. Edwards, Jr
John I. Beaman
Charles L. Bbeenesty
B. F. Mitchell
D. R. Smith
J. T. Garrett
J. K. Smith
W. R. Dixon
State Alliance
J. E. W. Sugg
Col. Polk
Progressive Farmer
Goldsboro U8
Cons
L. Abernethy
Cabarrus Resolutions Honor Late Col. Polk
At the Cabarrus County Alliance meeting held July 14 1892 the group unanimously adopted resolutions of grief and loyalty after the death of Col. L. L. Polk. They approve erecting a monument and providing for his family with a five dollar county donation and send copies to Mrs Polk Tar Progressive Farmer and National Economist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor
Cabarrus County Alliance
Wuereass
Col. L. L. Polk
Polk
Jno. A. Sms
Sec’y
Watchman Responds to Cleveland Accusations and Press Criticism
The Watchman defends its coverage of Mr. Cleveland against charges of fabrication. It notes prior publications lacked any denial and asserts the public record is public property. It cites criticism from the Charlotte Observer as harsh but unproven and defends its stance on pensions and the St Louis conference platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charlotte Observer
Watchman
St. Louis
Pension records and the Cleveland attack in North Carolina
The Salisbury Watchman rebuts World coverage of Cleveland’s pension records, arguing Cleveland issued nearly double the certificates of prior presidents. It cites official figures for 1883 1887 and 1888 and claims Democratic administration added more names and paid more, concluding the pension accusations are balanced by measured increases under Cleveland. The piece also prints the 1892 Omaha People’s Party platform criticizing capitalism and calling for currency reforms and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs.
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Cleveland
New York World
New York
Observer
Reform
Alliance
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Bureau
Black
Dudley
Ees
Ssosses
Arthur
Col. Observer
Grant
Hayes
North Carolina
Congress
Wall Street
United States
New York City
Grover Cleveland
Salisbury
Legislative party ordinance on conventions and eligibility
A party ordinance states that members of state and national legislatures are eligible to sit or vote in any party convention if included in future calls. The ordinance requires a copy to be annexed to every convention call.
Dakota Alliance Mourns Col. L. L. Polk Founder Leader
Prairieville Alliance No 618 adopts resolutions expressing deep sorrow at the death of Col. L. L. Polk President of the National F A and I A. It notes Polk defended principles, praises his service to producers, extends sympathy to his family and the order, and directs copies to The Progressive Farmer and the Dakota Ruralist for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northville, Spink Co
N. D
Borror
Col. L. L. Polk
National F. A
I. A
Prairieville Alliance
Dakota’ Ruralist
J. F. Hennina
Sec'y
H. W. Pitcher
John Green
Washington resolutions and dairy testing notes from Lewis County
The piece records a Lewis County factional resolution honoring Col Polk, with lines urging support for Progressive Farmer demands. It continues with Rutherford County Alliance actions and a detailed NC Agricultural Experiment Station note on testing cows for milk fat using a Babcock tester, highlighting trials at Upchurch dairy and a May 25 demonstration by C E Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B Battle
Babcock
F. £. Emery
Agriculturist
N.C. Agricultural Experiment Station
Messrs
W. G. Upchurch
N. C
Seymour
Upchurch
Resolutions of Respect for L L Polk Leader of Farmers Alliance
Resolutions from Love Star School House Placer County California mourn the death of L L Polk president of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union. The text honours him as reform leader and friend, expresses sympathy to his family and directs minutes, copies to families and publication in The Progressive Farmer People's Press and Sacramento Wonder. Signed by T A Surry H E Prierry R A Robinson F Martin T P Cannon J A Gregory Secretary.
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Tam Progressive Farmer
T. J. Toreey
Z. Nelson
T P. McCason
Love Star School
Placer Co
Cal. Wuerens
L. L. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Reform
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Placer County
California
Progressive Farmer
People’s Press
San Francisco
Sacramento
T. A. Surry
H. E. Prierry
No. A. Robinson
F. Martin
T. P. Cannon
Committee
Plan for Relief Proposed by North Carolina Alliance
Epitor the plan urges prompt relief for distressed members at the upcoming State Alliance session. It suggests each male member pay 10 cents per quarter to fund aid, with subordinate lodges collecting and contributing 25 cents per quarter. The aim is fast assistance with little extra cost and wide delegate discussion.
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Seon
Ajjj
County Alliance
Alliany
Alliance
Ou,r State Alliance
YA. Cave
N. C
Bofth AL Ng
Mapry, Stanly Co
N.C
Epitor
State Alliance
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Iredell
Greene County Meeting
People’s Party Platform
Farmers’ Alliance
Railroads
Pinkerton
Wyoming
Washington
Rutherford County Alliance
Rutherford County
Pea Ridge
Rutherford
Weaver
Allianceman
Mena Pr
J. A. Gregory
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