Why So Bad Sub Treasury Plan Debate In North Carolina
A letter ridicules an editorial stance on the Sub-Treasury plan, urging Bro. Herbert to explain plainly why the plan is bad. The writer promises to reveal who leads the Democratic bosses in North Carolina if Herbert clarifies the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston Free Press
Farmers’ Advocate
Sub-Treasury
Herbert
Mim
Sub Treasury
Bro. Herbert
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Railroad Commission Sets Train Delay Bulletin Rules
The Railroad Commission in session laid down rules for railroad officials. Trains more than thirty minutes late must be bulleted at telegraph stations and along the line with estimated arrival times. If a track obstruction delays a passenger train, bulletins must be posted and conductors must inform passengers before departure of the likely delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Railroad Commission
Contrasting Views on Farmers' Alliance Organization
The Wilmington Messenger argues the Farmers' Alliance was a needed, marvellous step for Southern farmers though it notes past missteps in candidate support. It criticizes lack of harmony and questions when the Messenger themselves opposed organized efforts. It cites Senator Vance urging organization and later constitutional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
Messenger
Vance
The Two Parties and Historic Warnings on Banks
A reflection on Jeffersonian and Lincolnian ideals questions modern party platforms. Extracts from Jackson Morton Jefferson Chase Lincoln and Calhoun warn against centralized banking and power, urging vigilance against despotism and financial manipulation by banks and authorities.
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Jefferson
Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
National Bank
United States
O. P. Morton
Thomas Jefferson
Salmon P. Chase
Abraham Lincoln
John C. Calhoun
Lincoln on money power and the danger to republic
The excerpt quotes Abraham Lincoln warning that banks concentrate power and threaten democratic equality. It notes his 1865 fear of a moneyed class growing corrupt and controlling wealth, with a later aside suggesting modern Alliance movement parallels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Alliance
Epiror
Plain Talk: National banks violate banking law, warns editor
The Plain Talk of South Dakota asserts national banks breach the national bank act by using notes for officers and charging high interest, not issuing straight loans. It claims banks evade limits with mortgage notes and cites widespread failure records as a warning to depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plain Talk
South Dakota
National Bank
Political Parties Unite to Fight Common Foe
A editorial notes that if the People’s party posed real danger Democrats would join with Republicans to oppose it. Once the threat ends the two parties would part and resume their tariff dispute as before, per the Chisago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Chisago Tribune
Moses and Macune Lead Labor Alliance in Florida
The Florida Alliance Farmer extols AS MOSES President Polk as a divine leader guiding laborers from bondage. It compares Macune to Joshua, urging members to unite firmly behind both figures for the Order’s success.
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Polk
Moses
Macune
Joshua
Florida Alliance
What We Owe
In 1868 the national debt stood at 2.61 billion dollars with wheat at 1.59 a bushel cotton at 0.19 a pound and pork at 57 a barrel. Since then 1.58 billion dollars has been paid and 1.13 billion remains, yet prices for wheat cotton and pork have fallen so the same balance would need many more bushels bales and barrels to cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro.n. A. Dunning
N. Y
N. Cents
N.Y
United States
Swindell's Racket Store Ad Promises Value for Dollar
A bold Raleigh advertisement claims Swindell's New Racket Store at 206 Payettevius Street offers more goods per dollar. The pitch emphasizes no trades or favors, urging readers to spend wisely despite tight budgets.
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Swindell
Swindell’s
Payettevius Street
Raleigh, N. C
Cotton Committee Adopts Plan to Regulate Prices and Trade
In a late session of the National Farmers Alliance the council unanimously approved a resolution to appoint a cotton committee with one delegate from each cotton state to study possible plans to regulate cotton quantity, consumption, and pricing. The panel was made standing for a final report next year and included broader resolutions urging Congress to relieve manufactured cotton goods from tariff duties and place them on the free list.
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Supreme Council of the National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Marion Butler
North Carolina
South
L. F. Livingston
Georgia
R. F. Rogers
Florida
Cotton Committee
Farmers’ Alliance
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
America
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Fifty Second Congress of America
National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
Supreme Council
W. D. Gibbs
Mississippi
Hb. Greer
Tennessee
McAdams
Alabama
Fiori
L. F. Feathersto
Arkansa Hayton
Louisiana
Harry Tracy
Texas
Duncan
South Carolina
G. M. Lorden
Missouri
Mr. Butler
Col Polk Address and its Effect in Reform Debates
A letter from Rawman North Carolina dated December 3 1891 discusses Col Polk s Indianapolis address as a robust call for financial reform and alliance unity. It argues principles over party and urges Democrats to prioritize right over partisan affinity to combat plutocracy.
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Col. Polk
W. J. Peele
Rawman
N. C
Mr. Epitor
Indianapolis
Patrick Henry
Democratic Party
Census official offered big salary to resign
Mr Porter, noted for Census work, reportedly turned down a $10 000 salary to resign and promote a Tennessee land company. He remains with the bureau, though he also serves as president of the offering company, prompting questions about conflicts of interest as the National Economist comments that fat frying has been common.
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Porter
Census Fame
Tennessee
Bureau
Resolutions of Merchants Sub Alliance and Peach Tree Alliance
The document records two sets of resolutions from local alliances urging reform in government, endorsement of the Ocala platform, support for President L L Polk, and free coinage of silver. It also notes condemnations of partisan press, calls for direct senatorial elections, and appeals for publication in The Progressive Farmer and Rattler. Additional notices invite alliance members to upcoming meetings across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Mills
Ephor
Wereas
Sub Alliance
Morehead
Merchants Sub-Alliance
Ocala
Col. L. L. Polk
United States
Progressive
Polk
Supreme Council
Fla
Progressive Farmer
T. A. Prince, Sec’y
The Whole Trouble and Rural Alliances Meeting Notice
A column cites 1866 1877 cotton prices per NY per capita and laments money contraction lowering prices. It then reports plans for a December 15 1891 mass meeting at Pleasant Grove Church with Maj W A Graham Dr L N Durham et al and notes Piney Plain Alliance resolutions backing Ocala platform and opposing biased press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epior
Pleasant Grove Church
Maj. W. A. Graham
L. N. Durham
J. H. Quinn
Pleasant Grove Alliance
R. W. Gardner
B. Hendrick
A. C. Gladden
Rock Cut Alliance
M. Harp
ELK Spoke
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Arness
Sam
Foster
Pike
Harnes
Ness
CART
Cincinnati
J. F. Brinson
Gatesville, Wrinstaves Oe
Gates Hertford
Perquimans
Hertford
Paquotank
Elizabeth City
Damien Camden C. Hcurrituck
Currituck
C. Beaufort
Washington
J. S. Beil S. Otho Wilson
Bro. Brinson
Sec
W. N. Seawell
W.S. Bates
Sec’y Treas
N. C.F
J. M. Mewborne
S. Otho Wilson
Brethren of the Order
Wayne County
Goldsboro
Wilson Wilson
Edgecombe
Tarver
Warren
Warrenton
Halifax
Bertie
Greene
Snow Hill
Lenoir de Woodington
Barnes
N.C. F
Meaverseny
See
Cleveland Co. Alliance
Union
Lot Ak
Lemon Springs
Dex
Underwood
Crawley
Cedar Springs
Bethlehem Friendship
Cedar Grove
Euphonia
McLeod’s Branch
Engram
Jackson Springs
James Creek
Pine Ridge
Greenwood
Broadway
Hickory Level
Poplar Springs
Ty Shallow
J. A. McLeop
Sec'y Moore , Co
F. A
Ross's Grove Alliance
T. J. Harp
W. G. Nance
R. J. Wineats
Piney Plain Alliance
the Progressive Farmer
PosTorFice
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