Plow Boy reform paper and sugar trust critique
Anson County notes praise for the Plow Boy at Wadesboro and criticism of sugar trusts led by Havemeyers. The piece condemns congressional inertia, urges voting for anti trust candidates, and cites state auditor figures on inaugural expenses and unspent funds. It questions scrip value in Democratic counties and highlights personal portraits and fund contributions.
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Ry Ees
Grover
N E. Boling
Buckhorn Township
Wake County
A T._ Womble
Sub Alliance
Bro. Worth
Wadesboro
N. C
E W. Flake
Anson
The Head of the Sugar Trust
The Havemeyer family, of German origin, leads the sugar trust in New York. Henry D Havemeyer, active front in Washington investigations, is the grandson of Frederick Havemeyer who, with William F Havemeyer, founded the sugar refining business after arriving from Germany in 1802.
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Thal Brothers
William F
Frederick C
Theodore
Henry Havemeyer
Havemeyers
Congress
Sugar Trust
New York
Astors
Havemeyer
Henry D. Havemeyer
Great Sugar Trust
Washington
Frederick Havemeyer
Germany
London
Orig
A Rightful Lawsuit Over Wheat Prices and Promises
Indiana farmer Mr. Stanley sues Congressman Bynum for the difference between 43 cents and 125 dollars per bushel on 5600 bushels of wheat. He trusted Bynum’s pledge that Cleveland and Democrats would raise prices by 1894. The piece uses satire to call for accountability.
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Stanley
Indiana
Bynum
People’s Party
Capt. Coke
C. B. Aycock
Cleveland
Opposed to Public Schools Protest in Richmond
Fragmentary letter denounces Senator Hunton and government railways while opposing public schooling in Richmond. The writer mocks policy shifts and complains of repeated proposals, referencing a protest to curb state involvement and calling for preservation of local governance.
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Hunton
Richmond
Cost of War and Education Compared by Nations
The United States and Switzerland spend more per capita on education than on war while Russia and France show high war costs versus education. England spends heavily on soldiers. parents fund education more than governments. The piece argues to discourage higher military spending and boost schools.
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United States
Switzerland
Russia
France
England
Progressive Farmer urges readers to subscribe and support Alliance drive
The note highlights essays by Bill Nye and others, a Winston address, and A M College work, praising the paper and urging subscriptions. It claims the State Alliance seeks funds under ten thousand dollars to aid production and consumer relief and promises more on the legislature and national issues next week.
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Bill Nye
Bill Arp
Sam Jones
Charles B. Lewis
Winston
Virginia State Alliance
A. & M. College
Myron Reed
North Carolina
State Alliance
Alliance
Order
Currituck
The Shoe Factory: Cost and Colorful Route to Profits
A business manager studies shoe factory viability to produce 300 pairs daily with a $50 000 capital. Plant, officers, drummers, and materials split the funds and the venture aims for profitable delivery by November 1 after starting April 1. Leather costs and factory operations total about 70 cents per pair, excluding salaries and wear.
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Ry & Build
Siesand Spewerlai
Pension Deception in Pension Figures and Politics
Readers are urged to question claims of large pension savings amid debates over pension fraud and party platforms. The letter cites Treasury data from 1873 to 1893 and challenges editors to show where alleged savings appear.
Negro lawyer aids fusion with Democrats in North Carolina
A controversial figure Ed Johnson, a Black lawyer, lobbies to align Black voters with the Democratic party to back his school history book. The piece questions Johnson motive and notes Democratic adoption of his school history for public schools, while citing meetings with Major Finger and Capt. Kendrick.
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Ed. Johnson
News and Observer
Democratic Party
Johnson
People’s Party
North Carolina
Major Finger
Capt
Kendrick
Coon
Silver as Money and the Silver Devaluation Debate
The piece argues silver serves as a practical circulating medium better than gold due to greater availability and divisibility. It dismisses claims that silver’s abundance lowers its value and notes global demonetization and policy actions influencing silver prices. It contends unfavorable conditions cause silver depreciation as money, not intrinsic weakness.
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Chicago
Auditor's 1893 payments questioned for per diem to Chicago
Two weeks ago the Auditor's report showed state funds paid to Hubert Haywood WW. Greenes E. G. Harrell R. B. Glenn S. F. Telfair and M R McNoe totaling 545.20 labeled per diem and expenses to Chicago on special duty. No explanation has been received about the special duty or the statute authorizing these payments.
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State
W.H. Day
W. H. Day
General Assembly
Alcott & Stronach
Hubert Haywood
WW. Greenes
Sein. Cis
E. G. Harrell
R. B. Glenn
S. F. Telfair
Mrmnoe
Chicago
Penitentiary farms details rentals and ownership
A reader requests a summary of penitentiary farm ownership rents and operations. The article lists four main farms on the Roanoke River area with acreage and cash rents, notes Ransom as executor of the Pope lands, and lists other owners and tenants including the N C Phosphate Co. The farms employ about 1,000 convicts to cultivate cotton and corn, with rents generally from 50 cents to just over a dollar per acre and overall efforts to expand farming under Superintendent Leazar.
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Senator Ransom
Pope
Malifax
H. J. Pope
Halifax
Castle Hayne
N. C. Phosphate Co
Roanoke River
Northampton County
Leazar
Caledonia Farm
Northampton
Jno
W. Malaon
E. W. Daniels
W.W. Pameghg
Wolstos Ceva
Next President May Be Chosen by House Says Progressives
The Progressive Farmer urges North Carolina voters to judge candidates by their stand on state interests over party or Wall Street influence. It warns that the House vote by states could determine the next president and urges reps to represent North Carolina, not party lines, with emphasis on the state platform and transparency.
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House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Carolina
North Carolina
Wall Street Ir
Hong Amoust
Wall Street
W. J. Pru
W. J.P
The Proper Course in Indiana Politics
A dispatch from Indianapolis notes the Christian Endeavor Society Epworth League and Young People's Baptist Society with 45 000 30 000 and 10 000 members plan to act independently in politics or form a party to carry out their wishes. The piece mocks past alliance tactics and argues such steps may relieve the charge of voting contrary to stated aims.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Christian Endeavor Society
Epworth League
Young People’s Baptist Society
Alliance
Weaver Denied as Democrat by Reform Press
A letter defends Gen. Weaver against false claims of switching to the Democratic party. It asserts Weaver remains aligned with the People's party, endorsed by local Democrats, and preserves reform principles. The note also alludes to mill owners and bagging notices tied to cotton trade and distrusts the Bagging Trust.
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Gen. Weaver
People’s Party
Democrats
Distr
Reform Press
New England
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Raleigh, W. C
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Greece
N. RP. A
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Polk Memorial Fund
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