The Conflict of 1896 and Populist Stand in North Carolina
The article analyzes the 1896 election as a clash between money sovereignty and popular sovereignty. It notes Republicans backing the gold standard and Democrats divided, while the Populists gain strength in Congress. In North Carolina, Populists supported Bryan and free silver, yet helped elect a fusion ticket. The author urges Populists to uphold free silver and elect a guileless senator, stressing principles over party. Samuel Archer, Mica, North Carolina, Nov. 17.
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Goldite Democrata
Congress
Democratic Party
United
Omaha
People's Party
Thois
North Carolina
People’s Party
Bryan
United States
Whcse
United States Senate
God
Samuel Archer
Mica, N. C
American Railways Debt and Reform Call Among Nations
The United States railroads bear about six billion in mortgage debt and nearly one billion in other indebtedness, costing at least 300 million annually in interest. Bankruptcy and reorganizations have reduced some bonds, but management often autocratic and mismanaged. Effective legislation is urged, including caps on accident verdicts, drawing on England’s Employers Liability act as a model. The piece also recalls Confederate veteran reunions and social ties formed in war memory.
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United States
Bonde
Allares
Riviena
Reckleas Maragera
England
Philadelphia Record
Reunion of the 1st North Carolina Battalion at Wallace
A reunion of Company B of the 1st North Carolina Battalion was held in Wallace Duplin County on October 9. W. Boney delivered a welcome, Geo A. Herring responded, and Capt J. C. McMillan gave an excellent speech. Lt. Taylor spoke warmly of old comrades, noting ties stronger than brotherhood and the deep comfort of meeting old veterans again.
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L. L. Mallard
Magnolia
North Carolina
Wallace
Duplin County
W. Boney
Geo. A. Herring
John D. Taylor
J. C. McMillan
Taylor
Mystery of a Portland visitor Franklin Hart Clairvoyant Case
A Portland letter describes Franklin Hart age 26, son of a California resident, who vanished July 4 after spending freely in Portland. He later surfaced in Chicago where he survived a gas attempt on his life and reportedly displays extraordinary foresight and memory gaps. His father cites unprecedented mental phenomena.
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Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Cliantele
Franklin Hart
Trinity County
Cal
Young Hart
Chicago
Hart
California
Fces
Franklin
Palmer ,House
Mr. Hart
Palmer House
Seventh Annual Session of Pennsylvania Farmers Alliance
Greeting to members announces the seventh annual session of the State Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union of Pennsylvania. Convening December 8 1896 at 10 oclock a.m. in the Arbitration Room Lackawanna County Court House Scranton and continuing through December 9 10 and 11.
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Sanbury
State Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County Court House
Scranton
National Alliance Demands Aims To Reform Government
The document outlines measures from the National Alliance including government ownership of utilities, a new national currency, free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, a graduated income tax, postal savings banks, and opposition to US bonds. It also covers railroad rate control, government operation of telegraphs, land policy, direct election of US Senators, and district legislation. It calls for constitutional reforms and a restructured economy to benefit the people.
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Washington, D. C
Wuerens
United States
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American Railways
Duplin
Pennsylvania
W. A. Gardner
W. P. Bricker
Sec
National Alliance
X. A Southworth, Sec’y Treas
N. F. A. and
I. U
BS. Tucker
Fayetteville
S. Waikmine
Chhapehe
Morocco
Rev
D. H Tupdtle
Raleigh, N. C
Fred A Watson
Pistays
Raleigh
Pricea
Alliance Tan
Coal Citizen Vie
Avei
Ephy
Roselay
Pritchard
Lus
Duces
W Kind
Fin
WB. BA
Rac'v-Treas
Eee
Bilanag
Plymouth
Occoneechee Farm
Durham, N. Co
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