Notes from Finch on North Carolina Farmers Alliance gathering
The Davidson County Alliance meeting at Thomasville Orphanage on Aug. 7 1891 drew a large crowd with Pilgrim Band music, speeches by Col L L Polk and Col Long praising farmers rights and union unity. A collection for the orphanage raised 20 dollars, and Pierce Massey’s lecturing tour drew praise despite rain.
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Thomasville Baptist Orphanage
Davidson County Alliance
P. 4. Leonard
Lexington
N. C
Green
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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Col. L. L. Polk
Alliance Order
Col. Polk
The
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Clay Thomas
Col. Long
Aiance
Morehead City
Long
Morton
Great Farmers Gathering at High Johnston
Excerpts from the Aug 8 1891 Mill Branch Alliance meeting in Exvevation North Carolina detail a large crowd of 1500 to 2000. speakers include C Stephenson J W Stephenson and Capt J A Wellens. Topics cover causes of implied revolution, Alliance politics, education in economic governance, and endorsements of measures like a Railroad Commission. The event featured songs, jokes, and a dinner, highlighting unity among farmers and the Alliance’s nonpartisan stance while noting regional political tensions.
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Ephor
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C. Stephenson
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Silvan
N. R
Gower
Committee On Education
General Assembly
Cutter Trust
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