Mr Thomas Defends The Lease In North Carolina Railroad Debate
A Thomasville correspondent argues for the North Carolina Railroad lease terms, detailing stock ownership, dividends, taxes, and the 1896 Southern Railway deal. He praises the trustees and Col A B Andrews, claims tax shifts favor the state, and urges Allies to back the lease amid public criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway Company
Board of
United States
North Carolina Railway Company
South Railway Company
Railroad Commission
North Carolina Railroad
Richmond & Danville
Charlotte
Rufus McAdden
Gen'l Barringer
Salisbury
John I. Shaver
Moses Holmes
Thomas J. Sumner
Holtsburg
Linwood
Lexington
Edwin Holt
Thomasville
John W. Thomas
Greensboro
Ralph Gorrell
John M. Morehead
J. A. Gray
Haw River
Burlington
Holts
Edwin
Thomas M. Holt
Odells
Southern
Mooresville
Statesville
P C Thomas Urges Newspapers to Copy Article and Subscriptions
P C Thomas appeals to all state newspapers to reprint his article and send a sample copy. He plans to distribute to neighbors to win subscriptions, arguing the literature affects readers wallets and helps them avoid ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C Thomas
Alliance Rally at State Alliance Headquarters Near Hillsboro
Orange County Alliance announces adjourned meeting on Saturday February 15 1896 at the State Alliance Headquarters near Hillsboro North Carolina. Public speakers Bro James M Mewborne and invited Brother Cyrus Thompson will attend with private county meetings in the afternoon. Farmers and laborers urged to bring baskets of eatables and attend for important discussions. A R Holmes president and J S MoApans secretary disclose details.
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State Alliance
Hillsboro
Hilllsporo
N.C
Orange County Alliance
Allianca
Friends of the Order
James M. Mew‘borne
Cyrus ‘Thompson
County Alliance
Alliance
A. R. Holmes
Orange Co. Alliance
J.S MoApans
Resolutions of Gates County Farmers Alliance 1896
The Gates County Farmers Alliance at Gatesville on January 9 1896 condemns a schoolhouse meeting ban by nonmembers as an usurpation. It directs publication in The Progressive Farmer and notes similar Brunswick County resolutions supporting state officers testing North Carolina Railroad lease legality. The document includes an 1886 oath by Frank J Cheney for Catarrh Cure claims.
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Mooresville
Mocksville
Statesville
North Carolina Railroad
Western North Carolina Railroad
Richmond & Danville
Southern
Jst
North Carolina
Col. A. B. Andrews
Vica
Western North Carolina
Murphy
Cherokee County
Tennessee Line
Vanderbilt
Buncombe County
D——N Andrews
Blue Ridge
A. B. Andrews
Norfolk
West Point
Greensboro
Danville
Raleigh
Selma
A.B Andrews
Southern Rail Company
High Heaven
Independence
Judge Schenck
Guilford Battle Grounds
Gates County Farmers’ Alliance
Gatesville
Willeyton Sub-Alliance
County Alliance
Progressive Farmer
J. A. Harrelt
See's Gates Co
Farmers Alliance
Brunswick County Alliance
Town Creek
Gro H. Cannon
Isaac Jenrette
Onto
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J.cueney
F.j.cueney & Co
Frank J. Cheney
Butler Replies and Defines His Position in Politics
Lewiston North Carolina February 1 1896 Senator Butler answers criticism from a letter and clarifies his stance. He emphasizes personal responsibility for his letters, questions confederation of party members, and argues over cooperation with Republicans on state officers and electoral tickets amid Populist tensions.
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Progressive Farmer
Lewiston
N.C
Butler
The
Wood
M. L Wood
Bertie County
S5me
Laloneam
Populist Letter Questions Committee and State Ticket
M L Woop defends Populist stance against claims of servility to Republicans. He argues for independence in choosing Governor and U S Senator, urging respect for free speech and criticizing snobbery toward Populist opinions.
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Brutus
United States Senate
United States
Butler
Dan
Wonse
M. L. Woop
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MR. Thomas
Correspond
N. C
State of
Southern Railroad Company
North Carolina Rilroad Company
Judge
Guilford Battlegrounds
Alliance Rally
Brunswick County
W.H & R.S. Tucker & CO
Raleigh, N. C
Sale
W. H. & R.S. Tucker & CO
Raleigh, N.C
M. L. Wood
NEW York Times
the Times
Intellgen
Rey Hueman
Democratic Party
New-York
Weekly Ties
Wway
Suneay
Canada
Mexico
New York City
Europe
New-York Times Itashing Co
YIM
Cty. N
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