Sound Money and War Talk in Cleveland Era Commentary
A skeptical column criticizes Grover Cleveland's financial policy and war posture. It likens his actions to selling national honor for bond issues and questions motives behind foreign policy moves. The piece notes a Senate-acted commission on the Venezuelan affair and calls for renewed local Alliance activity amid broader antiwar sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Grover
Cleveland
England
London Telegram
London
House
Senate
John Graham
Ridgeway
State Alliance
Ben
North Carolina Railroad
Legislative Finance Commi
Farthingarr
Ehell
Hileman
Julian
Ellis
Grover Cleveland
South America
Great
United States
The Alliance Advocates Economic Reform and Unity
The Alliance argues for labor and farmer organization to counter exploitation by capitalists, asserting nonpartisan aims to study economic policy, educate workers, and raise living standards. It contends press and legislature are influenced by money power, urging independent political action and collective action to protect workers and the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Jonestown
Congress
Farmers’ Alliance
Gold Exports Dim Treasury Receipts and Expenditures
The article notes Cleveland calls the gold drain exasperating as exports rise while government receipts fall. November expenditures dropped to just over 27 million dollars, about 1.2 million less than last year, with interest charges up 1.1 million due to bonds for gold. Despite spending cuts, a November revenue shortfall of about 2 million undermines any surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Treasury
Cleveland
Philadelphia American
Brovard Hustler
Democratic Party
Help Brother Davis in Williamsboro After Fire Loss
A notice urges helping Bro William H Davis of Williamsboro Vance county after his pack house fire destroyed tobacco crop and most provisions for next year. Alliances urged to send small sums to aid his large family with Christmas gifts. Subscriptions and delinquent subscribers are asked to include $2 with New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Davis
Williamsboro
Vance County
William
Traitor talk and Venezuelan policy stir heated U S debate
A polemical piece blasts Grover Cleveland as a traitor and anti-American, condemning his Venezuelan boundary message and bond-financing plan. It argues for impartial arbitration, questions Monroe doctrine relevance, and warns of English bond sales and treasury depletion amid war talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes
Carist
Benedict Arnold
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Treasury
Congress
London
London Telegram
Goldbugs
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Chile
Grover
England
Venezuela Question and the Boundaries in Dispute
President Cleveland’s message provokes surprise and reveals jingoism. The text outlines historic claims: Venezuela and Great Britain over disputed territory, treaties from 1648 and 1791, the 1810 Spanish colonial independence, arbitration with Colombia, and 1841 Schomburgk boundary di rectly shaping British Guiana limits. The piece narrates evolving territorial claims and international response.
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Cleveland
Venezuela
Great Britain
Muenster
Spain
Holland
Orinoco
Hisequibo
Republic of
Colombia
England
Robert Schomburgk
British Guiana
Christmas Again and a January Paper Return
The Progressive Farmer will skip next week’s issue for Christmas. The January 7 edition will mark a cash basis push as readers are urged to pay up and renew. The paper promises better content, including North Carolina fiction and agricultural news, with thanks to subscribers.
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Cleveland
North Carolina
A. B. Gwynn
James Whitcomb Riley
Sound Money Men and Bank Failures Across Cities
The report lists R H McDonald, ex VP of the Pacific Bank in San Francisco, jailed for stealing 20000 sound dollars from People’s Home Savings Bank. Judge Randolph of Virginia, a fugitive, accused of two killings and a 12000 theft. Norfolk dry goods firm Unstadter & Co. failed owing 75000 in sound money. Richmond financiers J B Pace and E D Christian faced large European valued debts. New York firms Nichole Frothenham & Co. and Sands & Co. collapsed, with references to sound money policy and European acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McDonald
The
Pacific Bank
San Francisco
the People’s Home Savings Bank
Randolph
Virginia
F. F. Vs
Alabama
Unstadter & Co
Norfolk
J. B. Pace
Richmond
Europe
E. D. Christian
Grover
Nichole, Frothenham & Co
New York
Sands & Co
Disaster at Cumnock coal mine claims dozens dead
A devastating explosion at the Cumnock mine in Cha county Thursday morning leaves forty three men dead and forty missing or wounded. Rescue efforts uncover mangled bodies as air is pumped in to combat poisonous gas, with many miners from Pennsylvania and local workers affected. The tragedy darkens the holiday season for families as the mine suspends operations.
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Cumnock
Cha County
Cumnock Ming Waa
Egypt Cog
Pennsylvania
Seabourd
Isis
North Carolin
Orphim
Wal
Dream of the Press and Reform Papers Quotes
A collection of political quips and excerpts from reform papers and Populist columns. It satirizes Grover Cleveland era economics, silver debate, and party divisions. Notable lines reference sound money, greenbacks, and public sentiment across various outlets.
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Maine
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