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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1894
Page
2
A clipped message urges readers to mention seeing ads in The Progressive Farmer and notes a label date for expiration. It quotes a reflective 1890 speech by L. L. Polk about a government of the people, for the people, and by the people at a sunset moment.
North Carolina farmers expand grass and clover planting as the Alliance reports strong seed orders and cheap wholesale grasseed from the Alliance Business Agency. The piece notes seed purchases, warns against northern seed potatoes, and mentions state troop actions at the Corbett-Mitchell fight and a Florida lottery relocation.
An experienced hop grower from Hamilton New York toured Raleigh and central North Carolina for potential large scale hop farming. He praised the land and climate and a New York journal promoted NC as a future hop hub urging locals to subscribe and cooperate with publisher A I Jones to establish a hop industry in the state.
Governor Northen ordered Georgia troops to stop the Corbett Mitchell scrap. The Attorney General says the state must pay the military bill, though lawyers dispute the legality. A prominent Atlanta lawyer argues troops are only used when civil authorities cannot handle the situation.
The piece argues the emergency needed to justify calling in the military does not exist for the Georgia prize fight scare. It contends Governors overstep, citing Florida and Georgia troops held in readiness, while noting no riot or insurrection occurred and suggesting political motives.
The piece notes Democratic papers turning on Senator Vance with harsh criticism and few defending him. It argues party organs shift with times and money, predicting a revolt of the people via ballots to challenge Wall Street influence and British rule.
The Peninsula Farmer reports Alliance progress in Maryland statewide led by Cornell. The Virginia Sun moves to Alexandria near Washington City and will run in the National Watchman office. Alameda Alliance meets at 863 Broadway Oakland to handle routine business and plan a stronger county reorganization.
The piece argues seigniorage is not all government bullion but the difference between bullion cost and coin face value. It discusses ten percent alloy in early coins, distinguishes Sherman act bullion, and estimates per capita seigniorage at about 85 cents with far more needed in circulation. It challenges Congress to avoid misleading the public.
The New York Herald recounts a Wall street setback where Chicago speculators allegedly bankrupted New York by driving wheat futures down. Investors bought twenty million bushels on inflated hopes after fake Chicago telegraphs and Armour Partridge rumors, then unloaded as prices collapsed, costing New York about six million dollars.
The writer questions whether capitalists will invest in states where elections are stolen and where party supporters tolerate fraud. They ask if leading businessmen, church members, and ministers indirectly enable corrupt outcomes and whether a dark horse could shift results.
The Richmond Times reports alleged election fraud in Virginia last fall, suggesting Epps a Democrat did not win the 4th District seat and Goode a Populist deserves it. It notes counties with townships giving Goode large majorities and questions public submission to the situation.
The Times reports that in multiple counties and townships goode and Epps votes were marred by discarded returns and disfranchisement. It cites 31 townships with large Populist majorities overturned to justify throwing out results and questions the rule of law in Virginia elections.
The State Auditor’s annual report notes a sharp drop in farm values since 1891, totaling 852 174 dollars. Farm stock also fell more than land while town property and railroad assets rose 5 332 819 dollars, leaving an overall net decrease of 453 934 dollars in taxable property. The piece questions farmer and business voter trends in North Carolina.
Dun and Bradstreet reports for the week to Feb 17 note wheat at its lowest price in 77 years and widespread factory closures countered by new starts. Business across most lines runs 15 to 20 percent below the same week last year, with 323 failures versus 197 a year ago. Liabilities grow as reformers push on.
During a discussion on seigniorage last week Congressman Walker of Massachusetts dismissed the issue as bankers’ problem. Congressman Simpson answered by reading Walker’s biography noting he is a shoe-maker and argued a tradesman could delegate financial issues, challenging who should discuss and solve the matter.
Fragmentary report describes Senate vote on Peckham for the Supreme Court and Grover's push amid party maneuvering. It notes Treasury deficits, gold and currency shifts, and political rancor in Washington as Congress faces tariff and silver debates plus looming adjournment.
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