Local Alliance Lists and Agricultural Notes
The document lists leaders of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and related bodies including executive and judiciary committees across several states. It references reform papers, a state alliance press group, and urges adherence to the Ocala platform, with commentary on farming practices and political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iorty Carolina Reform Press Association
L. Ramsey
Areas Builer
W. S. Gewa
Progress
Fey
Fort Payne sale highlights vast mineral lands and factories
Public auction in Fort Payne Alabama fetched about 6000 dollars for 30000 acres of mineral lands 2000 city lots and numerous plants including iron furnaces rolling mills and hotels. The article notes wide valuation declines amid currency contraction and mocks gold backed prosperity while touching on figures like 5000 dollars invested and a harsh prison sentence in a separate case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Payne
Als
The Wilson Bill and Tariff Reform Critique
The article argues the Wilson bill will not guarantee cheaper or higher prices for manufactured goods or increased revenue even if passed. It claims tariff reform hurts farm mine and forest industries by removing tariffs without compensating support, likening it to a two dollar tax shift that harms taxpayers and exposes the bill as a major fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Tammany to the Front as Croker Campaigns in Capitol
The National Watchman reports Richard Croker, Tammany leader, establishes headquarters in the Speaker's room at the Capitol. Guards posted, he summons Congressmen to push against the income tax and tariff bill, vowing to defeat the measure. His autocratic stance prompts expected party tensions among Democrats. A second note likens buttermaking to timing the cream’s maturity to avoid sourness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Richard Croker
Tammany
Capitol
New York
Bankers Row inmates kept separate from rogues in Ohio jail
A society leader from Atlanta named Lewis Redwine was jailed for six years after stealing $90,000 from a national bank where he worked. The text notes ex bank officials in the Ohio penitentiary enjoy special treatment, larger cells, and orderly parlor like spaces, with government sanction. It mentions a boy earlier but provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm Maine
Lewis
Ohio
United States
Lewis Redwine
Atlanta
Monument to L L Polk Prompts Lasting Public Tribute
An effort is under way to raise funds for a monument to L L Polk. The article lauds the project while noting Polk will live in the hearts of the people forever, beyond stone and sculpture. Tennessee Populist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L L Polk
Tennessee
Socialist fairness urged in Russian and American land debate
The text argues that a few wealthy land and mineral owners control vast wealth in Russia and America. It notes General Maltseff as a major Russian owner and likens Czarist holdings to modern estates. It decries landlord dominance and calls for laws to broadly share property, labeling this idea as ordinary sense rather than socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltseff
Russia
America
Democratic Badge of Today in Hickory Seeks Jobs
A North Carolina woman rushes home to sew a Democratic badge on her husband’s trousers as a patch worn by a working man who has long waited for Cleveland to provide work. The tale, from Hickory Mercury, questions how many such badges exist around Hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Cleveland
Hickory
Hickory Mercury
Farmer confesses after voting for Cleveland
A California farmer jokes about changing his sheep shearing method saying he now starts from the tail because he is ashamed to look a sheep in the face after voting for Mr. Cleveland. The quip reflects political humor of the era.
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California
Cleveland
A Patchwork of Opinions From Reform Papers and Rural Life
A collage of editorials and anecdotes from reform papers and farming sections. It cites criticisms of tariffs, income tax, and party loyalties, alongside a long anecdote about egg cleaning and freshness tested in water.
Alliance notes hint at new organization near Raleigh
An Alliance may form at Hinton Schoolhouse near Raleigh three miles from the city. The Rock Spring Alliance in Forsyth County was reorganized last week and Bay Ivaf Alliance No 20 in Wake County is on the upgrade with about thirty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Raleigh
Rock Spring
Forsyth County
Bay Ivaf Alliance
Wake County
General Cassius M. Clay Opposes Kentucky Tax Oath
The Kentucky farmer and former fighter General Cassius M. Clay of White Hall argues that state and national railway corporations wield unlawful taxation power. He refuses to sign the oath, claiming railways dominate highways and force tribute via detectives, while he has fallen into poverty despite labor and honest work.
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Cassius M. Clay
Whitehall
Kentucky
General Clay
United States
Commonwealth of Kentucky
United States of America
Republic
Training the Horse and Safe Driving Techniques
An instructional piece stresses humane horse education over brute force. It urges drivers to build calm, responsive partnerships with horses, teaching stops, starts, and hill travel, while avoiding reckless handling that causes accidents.
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R. M. Bell
Notes on horse handling and export prospects in North Carolina
The piece covers training, feeding, and punishment of horses, noting that well matured bones reduce injury. It cites Goldsmith Maid's progeny selling for high sums, mentions an English stallion purchase, and reports a consignment of thirty stallions broodmares and trotters sent abroad to attract foreign trotter buyers. It lists district organizers and their counties across North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith Maid
Rosalind
New York
Stranger
Dunesmbe
Speculum
Fair Helen
Gen. Peel
Simon G. Reed
California
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Ntional Farmers
Alli Que and Industrial Union
L. Loucks
Huron
Maion Butler
Goldsnaatdent
Ryensurer
Col
D. P. Dun
a _ Yen Terrell
Seguin
Texas
U Ygxecutive Board
L. Leon- Missouri
Maun
Virginia
LK Vean
Bas Cow
York
H.C. Democcretary
Harrisburg
Pennsyl
Von
Sayateanis
Cous Farmers State Allisok Ance
JM Mewborne
Kinston
Bridges
Cave Franker
Barnes
Cyrus Thompson
Rich
J. T. B. Hoover
Xheket T. Lane
H. E. King
Cat Arms
J. R. Hancock
Peanut
C. Searzea
W. HL. Worth
Ane Sbusiness Agency Fund
W. 4Rabam
Machpelah
N. C
North Giva Farmers State Alliance
Yarion Barler
Goldsboro
J. Jlorg
Evka
N.Y
A. F. Hileman
Concord
Alliance Judiciary Committee
NM Culbreth
Whiteville
Johu Brady
Turkey
Colving
R G Gatling
Winchester
W. F. Massey
North Carolina Experiment Station
Rees
Wilson
Banker’s Row
Dream OF the Press
John Sherman
Carlile
Farmers' Tribune
Congress
Oneida
Peninsula
Democratic Party
Richmond Times
New Yorker
Jasper Street
J. D. Miller
Kate Field
Washington
Chester and Lenoir
Charlotte News. Co
Eee
Alliance Organizers
Jas. H. Wright
Carlton
Johnston
Wake
Durham
Granville
Vance
C. McG. Dunn
Populi
Cumberland
Robeson
Bladen
Columbus
Brunswick
Elijah W. Flake
Rockingham
Harnett
Moore
Richmond
Anson
Union
Stanly
Montgomery
Geo. E Hunt
Michael
Guilford
Stokes
Forsyth
Davidson
Davie
Yadkin
Surry
J. P. Sossaman
Huntersville
Rowan
Cabarrus
Mecklenurg
Gaston
Lincoln
Iredell
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