Major to Run for Congress in 1896 and a Vision of Railroads
Zeke Bileins discusses running for Congress in 1896 after a talk with Kurnel Jones and Betsy in a rural, overlapping scene. He recalls a chilling sight, a county commissioner in jest, and reflects on political strategy and the Populist stance on railroads and taxation. W.S. Morean adds commentary on preferred railroad ownership and lower rates.
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Congress
Kurnel Jones
Zeke
Betsy
Cleveland
Sam Roland
Not Quite Sure Boy Rabbit Hunting Question
A boy asks to go rabbit hunting and the father replies he must obtain approval from county commissioners before answering. The exchange suggests local authority involvement in youth activities.
New Advertisements and Opinion on Railroads
Advertisements from Leeds-D. M. Ferry & Co and others give product listings and suppliers across several states. The Progressives endorse government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, arguing the idea is old and part of the People's Party platform without a concrete plan.
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People’s Party
Appeal for aid after Marion fire devastates town
A relief committee reports Marion North Carolina was destroyed by fire leaving thirty families homeless. Dwellings clothing and furniture are gone and the cold winter looms. They urge the public to send provisions clothing or any relief items and promise proper use of donations.
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Marion
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The President's Message and the Baltimore Plan Debate
The piece attacks the Baltimore Plan as giving national banks control of currency and contrasts it with State banks of issue. It cites Jefferson Jackson and Benton as opponents of national banks and condemns President Cleveland for taking orders from bankers. It alleges the plan would force blank government notes to banks on demand.
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Baltimore
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Benton
Eaton
Mr. Jefferson
Joseph E. Brown
Georgia
Andrew Jackson
Joe Brown
Ruth
Boaz
Baltimore Plan money critique and civic rights rant
A dense, polemical piece attacks the Baltimore Plan and greenbacks, arguing bankers would issue notes backed by weak currency while gold and silver sit idle. It warns of a tax on the public and profits for bankers, painting a grim picture of a banking system tied to monopolies. The text ends by praising a cough remedy, Brown's Bronchial Taches.
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Baltimore
Treasury
Cleveland
The
Times
Atlanta Daily Press
Immigration optimism and Populist gains across states
The piece argues North Carolina welcomes incoming home seekers due to political change, citing a Pittsburg group planning to settle in Craven County. It also reports sweeping Populist gains nationwide, with substantial percentage increases in Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Kentucky Oregon Washington Montana and other states, predicting continued Populist strength.
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Goldsboro
North Carolina
Pittsburg
Craven County
People’s Party
Texas
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Tom Watson
Georgia
Minnesota
Kentucky
Arkansas
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Je‘hany County
Pennsylvania
New England
Southern Mercury
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Buckner
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Mass
Smalley Mi’g Co
Manitowoc
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John Bradshaw
Raleigh
Free Country
Sugar Trust
Lucas County
Frank J. Coenry
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Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
Aries
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Buncombe County
House of Representatives
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J. H. Gill
Cor. McDowell & Davie
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Santa Claus
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Wm. Woollcott
Walter Woollcoott
New York
Nat Oollcott d Son
Wlillinery
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Hoy Land
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