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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1896
Page
6
A weary speaker, describing himself as a mixture of Jeffersonian Democrat and Lincoln Republican, contemplates voting for all parties to end the confusion. He jokes that only President Cleveland seems calm, while party lines blur and a new faction may rise.
Washington August 19. Chairman Butler and Vice Chairman Stevens sign a lease for part of the Old Wormlsy Hotel as Populist and Silverites plan joint HQ. Butler says the National Committee will not recognize fusion with Democrats if it helps Sewall, affirming Bryan Watson ticket as Populist core. He denies a pool for lit erature while signaling harmony and broad campaign literature.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Populist delegates held open caucuses in lobbies and halls rather than private rooms, with well behaved crowds and orderly conduct. Hotels Lindell St James and Hurst's housed much of the delegation, while Planters was a key spot for outside reporters and leaders.
Miss Lillie Peeler defends the United States flag at a Row an County meeting, tracing its history from the Mayflower to the rattlesnake banner, praising thirteen stripes and forty five stars. She urges Alliance and Reformers to rally for American liberties and the free coinage of silver against British influence and the London gold standard.
The text argues that monetary value hinges on legal standards set by government. It states silver’s commercial value falls when money use is restricted and that supply and demand drive prices. It asserts coinage parity of gold and silver as essential, declares money as civilizational law, and warns against altering constitutional standards.
A Buffalo society woman rents a country cottage and assists with housekeeping only to abandon Jersey milk after seven days due to a spoiled top layer. A Columbus minister notes women’s nerves in marriage. A Boston Transcript anecdote recalls Mrs Stowe admiring a Beecher bust by twilight, whispering of sainthood in Henry.
A Hickory Mercury reprint argues that great popular movements, including Populism, were mocked at birth yet grow strong. It likens Populism to a mustard seed becoming a broad tree, with its “wheels” tightening the money power and steering the people toward an era of peace and plenty.
A July 28 Brooklyn Times clipping shows linotype errors mixing lines to create odd phrases about ex president Harrison. Harrison at the Fifth Avenue Hotel declines to comment, saying he will speak in a speech or letter, avoiding reporters’ interpretations. He is later reported sentenced to 50 days in jail.
Rail timetable features multiple daily trains from Raleigh to Goldsboro Wilmington Greensboro and Charlotte with connections to Norfolk Chattanooga Knoxville and Atlanta. It lists sleeping cars Pullman options and through vestibuled coaches, including the United States Fast Mail, and notes arrivals at Raleigh from New York Washington and other eastern points. W. H. Green and J. M. Coup sign as officials.
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