National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers Lists
A long list of officers and exec boards for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union, with names and positions in Washington and several state chapters, including North Carolina, along with local meeting notes and endorsements of reform platforms. The document also covers county alliances in Wake and Thomasville, with notes on speeches, attendance, and calls for policy changes in currency, taxation, and railroad regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Ledford
H. C. Thomas
J. R. Stone
IL. C. Thomas
T. W. S. Grimes
Geo. Crouch
J. H. Lambeth
J. T. Hilton
P. C. Thomas
W.T. Moore
H. W. Turner
Ti. G. Culbreth
A. N. Bowers
J. Merry
Ocala
Jno. Westmoreland
I F. Johnson
J. S Tomlinson
Alliance
Thomas
Louis
P. L. Leprorp
Pres’s
So HH. Yenuomas
Sec’y
Pamlico County
Farm Tax Reform Favoring Working Farmers Urged
The Cleveland American Union argues for direct taxation focused on land value to aid working farmers. It contends indirect taxes hit smallholders hardest, as improvements and stock bear the cost while land values vary locally, benefiting larger owners less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Courier
Cleveland American Union
Snowden Alliance Letter Expresses Support for Ocala Platform
J R Barn, secretary, writes from Snowden NC to The Progressive Farmer about the Snowden Sub Alliances remaining aligned with the Ocala platform. He praises local meetings at Coinjock Cotock and requests more sisters join, noting a provision of a horse for travel and a forthcoming cimnera. He urges publication of the Exp editor and aims to gain new subscribers for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowden
N. C
Borror
Land of the Living
Ocala
Farmar
Craw Lodge
Crawford
Coitock
Bro. W. Mercer
Coinjock
Lave
Evening Sisters of
Comtock
Cimnera
Sean
J.R. Barn
Beaufort County Alliance Endorses Ocala Platform
The Beaufort county Farmers Alliance passes resolutions endorsing the Ocala demands and the Progressive Farmer for supporting farmers. They urge neighbors to subscribe to the Progressive Farmer and condemn Atlanta Constitution criticism of Congressman T. E. Watson, praising his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior
Beaufort County Farmers’ Alliance
Wuerras
Farmers’ Alliance
Ocala
Fla
Indianapolis
Ind
Farmers’ Alliance of
North Carolina
Beaufort County
Toto
Vuersas
Atlanta Constitution
T. E. Watson
Georgia
N.O
Atlin
Constitution
T. B. Watson
Editorial Pressure on Free Passes for Editors and Officials
A column argues editors should face the same rail pass ban as government and corporate officials. It contends passes undermine equal charges to all passengers and warns that gifts could bias press coverage, urging payment in money for advertising value and universal prosecution of the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onex
N. C
Ephor
Washington
New Republic
St. Louis
Jxo. F. Foarp
Bprvor
United States
U.S. Commission
Zeloos
Scriptural Letter From Nasa Co Members Promote Polk Unity
A letter from Nasa Co North Carolina dated January 26 salutes Polk and allied leaders. It likens state papers to biblical figures and prophecies a united front against perceived wealth-based wrath while describing a symbolic organization with twelve papers, seven officers, and roles such as lecturer and door-keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NASA Co
N.C
Mr. Borror
Polk
Livingston
King Solomon’s Temple
Gideon
Fragmented political letter on national banks and policy
A garbled political note discusses the national banking system and proposed reforms. It critiques the surplus money held by banks, fears ruinous interest for borrowers, and cites party positions and potential legislative outcomes without clear specifics.
Stub of a 19th Century Local Bulletin
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a state alliance and a chronic farmer weekly. No clear event, people, or dates are readable to confirm a specific news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pi
Rockingham Lance
the Sun
the Werster's Weekly
Lan
the State Alliance
Also Mentioned on This Page
If National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
L. L. Polk
North Caro
Atlantic
Washington, D. C
H. L. Come Huron
N. W
Washi
D.C
J. H. Willetts
Kansas
W. Macune
Jongo Wardall
Huron
South da
F. Tillman
Palmetto
Tennessee
A. Cole
Michigan
W. Beck
Alabama
D. Davie
Kentucky
L. Polk
Cairman
W. Maccune
Ian Page
Brandon
P. Featherstone
Forest City
W. F. Gwinn
White
Carolina Farmers State Alliance
Marion Butler
Clinton
T. B. Long
Ashele
W. S. Barnes
Weigh
J. S. Bell
Brasstown
C. C. Wright
Glass
Rev. E. Pope
Chalkwel
W. H. Tomlinson
Generale
H. E. Kin
Xanut
J. 5
S. Holt
N. CO
W. H. Worth
Leigh
Pndas Visine Agency Fund
Ww.graham
Machpelah
Sgtive
North Olina Farmers’ State Alliance
Jo Alexander
Charlotte
J. M. Mewborne
Kinston
S. Johnston
Ruin
Elias Carr
A. Leazer
N. M. Culwin
M.G. Gregory
Wm. GC. Connell
TE Alliance
R. J. Powell
Raleigh
N. C. Iglish
Trinity College
J. J. Young
Venta
Hi. A. Forney
Newton
Carolina Reform Press Association
Offcera
J. LE. Ramsey
Ron Butler
W Ss. Devote
State Organ
Weorkingman
Pin Sali
Ataninar
Mesansasmary
Home Journal
Yale
Sentinel
Nidsboro
Hickory
Whitakers
Bee
Goldsboro
Weekly News
Whiteville
Adi
KE County Alliance
Sprror
Wake County
Auburn Alliance
O E
Bro. Wortegafaw
Butler
G. W. Sanderlin
A. Jones
Dr. Sanderlin
A. D. Jones
Hxq
N. Allen
Chairan
Sion
Wake
Sub-Treasury
Order
Banner County
Old North
Congress
W. H. Hamilton
J. F. Brinson
WV. A.B. Branch
Ed Snowden
Beaufort County Alliance
the Public Voice
Friends of Reform
Martha
Mr. Epior
Schoolfield
House
Senate
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