N R P A Editorial Notes Sparks Reform Calls and Stock Commentary
The Alliance Advocate revival in Jonestown is praised as a reform paper with strong support. We note rising business failures from 260 to 324 weekly and a surge in large mercantile, manufacturing and banking collapses amid a lingering panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hunter
State Experiment Station
Alliance Advocate
Jonestown
Penn
Hoboken
N. Y
North Carolina
United States
Congress
Enormous Swindling Capitalization Exposed Here
A World feature argues that streetcar fares should drop to three cents, condemns high capitalization and false values behind transit stocks in Philadelphia New York and Detroit. It criticizes telegraph monopolies and the gold standard, warning of widespread financial ruin in America England and Germany and urging reform.
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New York
Pingree
Detroit
Philadelphia
Western Union Telegraph Co
Atlantic
Pacific
Twin Telegraph
United States
the Times
The
Times
France
Mexico
China
Japan
America
England
Germany
Rothschilds
Richmond Times
Agricultural mood in New York State sparks debate
An editorial on a New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor report cites farm depreciation since 1870, low product prices, labor costs, and taxes. It notes tenant farming rising, many farmers losing money, poor school attendance, and calls for consolidated agricultural education, better roads, and less whiskey to revitalize rural areas.
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Richmond Times
New York Association
New York State
New York
Argentina
Russia
India
Germany
France
England
The Lease Debate Over North Carolina Railroad
An editorial attacks the North Carolina Railroad lease as illegal and untimely. It cites Judge Shenck’s view that Virginia charter and interstate comity complicate the lease and urges public funding to contest it. Citizens are urged to contribute to the State Alliance for legal action.
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North Carolina
Banquo
Southern Railroad Company
Shenck
Virginia
The
State Alliance
Democratic decline and discontent across states
The Atlanta Constitution notes the Democratic party’s fractured grip as three years of repudiation erode support in the South and other regions. It warns that as states like West Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky and Maryland shift away, voters grow disgusted yet determined and may mete political punishment in upcoming elections.
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South
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Maryland
Washington
Atlanta Constitution
The Farmers Alliance Movement Gains Ground in Pennsylvania
The first national farmers alliance and industrial union in Pennsylvania formed in Dup lin county in 1890 now has 670 local groups across fifty counties. It aims to unite producers regardless of creed or region, offering cooperative buying, markets for surpluses, and cost-based life and fire insurance. The author shows the alliance as a unifying, nonpartisan force for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Pennsylvania
Duplin County
W. P. Bricker
Noted Opposition to War and Greed in 19th Century Debate
In a fierce critique, a conversation reveals outrage at a proposed war to cull idle wealth and the rich. The speaker condemns the idea as monstrous, savage, and un-Christian, arguing civilization rests on mercy, not mass slaughter, and cites Goulds Morgans Rockefellers as emblematic wealth backing.
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Jesus Christ
Goulds
Vanderbilts
Morgans
Rockefellers
Feared Hunger Grows From Rising Prices Amid Crisis
Farmers' Voice in Chicago laments inability to feed clothe or house those already here. It derides calls that ignore the harsh reality of subsistence prices with wheat at 50 cents a bushel and potatoes at 25 cents, urging national action to save the nation and race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice
Chicago
Farmers Alliance Plans Home Manufacturing Factory
The People's Paper urges Alliance members to manufacture at home to cut freight and transportation costs. It lauds the Hillsboro site purchase of 140 acres for a tannery and shoe factory, with plans to expand to other goods as business grows. Old Alliances should reorganize and support the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Paper
Charlotte
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Hillsboro
Reform Papers On Money Debates In 19th Century Press
A collage of opinions from reform papers criticizing money policy and political parties. Quotations attack greenbacks, goldbugs, and silver factions, with notices on agriculture, public ownership aims, and party leadership. Farmers and civic voices debate economic reform and political direction.
The Nation's Solons What They Are Doing and Not Told
Daily legislative roundup notes Reed as Speaker with GOP allies split. Senate counts 272 bills, 1610 resolutions, including anti monopoly and silver coinage bills. Calls for Cuban belligerency recognition and routine sessions mark a tense, fragmented Congress with farmers alliance influence.
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Rot
Condsley
Congress
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
House
Reed
Crisp
Bell
Colorado
Linton
Michigan
Olney
Harmon
Rufus W. Peckham
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Stewart
Squire
Veatta
Senator Jones
Mills
Dem
Chandler
Call
United States
Florida
Local notes on sheriff, officials, and Alliance figures
Sheriff Jenkins of Caatham county settled state taxes in full and remains a popular figure. Mr H E King of Onslow county, an efficient clerk in the legislature, was a welcome caller. Dr Cyrus Thompson, president of the Six Alliance, contested with Mr Shit for Congress and hopes the current Congress will seat him. Mr J A Bryant of Milton visited his parents and praised the Progressive Fares weekly. The piece questions the Alliance's mission and notes dues concerns and local politics with scattered misprints.
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Sheriff Jenkins
Caatham County
H E King
Onslow County
Cyrus Thompson
Six Alliance
Board Agriculture
Congress
Bro
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Paola
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New Jersey
Judge Schenck
Friends of Fairness and Justice
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Topeka
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