Progressive Farmer notes Alliance aims and politics in Raleigh
The Raleigh edition of The Progressive Farmer urges Alliance readers to attend county meetings, critiques state politics, mentions conspiracies and the Kansas legislature, and reports on votes by Senators Vance and Ransom against repealing the Sherman act. It discusses insurance monopolies, railroads, and calls for subscribers, while noting editorial stances on state banks and election reform.
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FarMer
Raleigh
Vance
Ransom
Kansas
A Cowardly Attack on the Alliance and Its Fund
A harsh reproach leveled at political manipulation within the State Alliance Business Agency Fund. The speaker denounces Democratic partisanship, accuses lawmakers of displacing the Alliance’s independent mission, and laments the rushed repeal bill and loss of due process.
Strike at Liberty fuels Alliance clash over State Agency
Editorial notes Friday that the Legislature may repeal the act creating the State Alliance Business Agency. It warns of political fallout for the Democratic party and farmers, praises the Alliance resolve, and questions funding and support while urging readers to respond. The piece argues repeal would hurt two thirds of Alliance members and warns of an eye opening for North Carolina voters.
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Richmond County Alliance
Alliance
News and Observer
Wall Street
United States
Jesus
Gresham
Bluford Wilson
Cleveland
North Carolina
State Alliance Business Agency
State Business Agency
Senate
Butler
Major Graham
Bro
Mewborne
Democratic Party
Vor Inatanve
J. 8
Bell
Alliance Bill Sparks Senate Committee Protest
A House Bill 1003 to break down the Alliance and bolster the People's Party provokes protest in the Senate Committee. Attorneys and Alliancemen press for more time to study the measure as critics warn it could damage the Democratic party and delay until Tuesday afternoon for a vote.
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Senate Committee
Fuller
Alliance
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Montgomery
Barnes
A Party Question on Charter Repeal Sparks Debate
A bill to repeal the State Alliance charter passed swiftly in the House as Republicans and People's party members largely opposed. Democrats dominate the Senate, making party lines decisive. Proponents defend the alliance, claim its business is sound, and urge renewed subscriptions to support the fund.
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North Carolina
State Alliance Business Agency
Alliance
Senate
Democratic Party
The
State Alliance
House
People’s Party
Allince
ANIC2 Scheme for the Bond Holders
The piece argues that state bonds may back banking under a Sherrill bill and circulating notes, asserting large profits for bondholders. It claims 2,720,000 4 percent bonds and 3,298,950 4 percent bonds yield annual interest of 335,770, with first year prepaid 404,411. It envisions bank profits and predicts Wall Street control of bonds, urging readers to consider implications.
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Sherrill
Holt
General Assembly
Meeting of Blue and Gray at Lexington Monument Unveiling
A July 21 1891 gathering in Lexington Virginia brings veterans from both sides together to retell a tale of a Union spy who crossed Confederate lines to see his wife. A guard recalls aiding the escape, prompting tears and a pledge to honor General Jackson with a shared cheer and home visit.
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Jackson
Lexington
Epy
Attend Your Meetings and Do Your Duty
A Confederate guard helped a condemned man escape prompting debate on duty and loyalty. The speaker urges members to attend Sub Alliance meetings, prepare engaging topics, and push Alliance education to shape public policy toward victorious principles.
Rare Developments Prompt Alliance Rally Over Cabinet Posts
The article argues President Harrison can appoint Judge Jackson a Democrat to the Supreme Court and Cleveland can name Judge Greshman as Secretary of State, while Jernigan and Logan Harris unite on the State Chronicle. It questions farmers and Alliance members quarreling over petty partisan issues as the curtain rises to reveal behind the scenes maneuvers.
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Harrison
Jackson
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Walter Q. Greshman
T R. Jernigan
State Chronicle
J. C. Logan Harris
North Carolina Farmers' Alliance funds defended in 1893 dispute
In a February 17 exchange from New York to Raeford North Carolina The Voice reports charges that the State Business Agency Fund would be used to aid the Peoples party. The Progressive Farmer replies the claim is false and the fund remains intact with officers bonded and overseen by a Democrat majority executive committee. The committee asserts books are correct and no funds were diverted for political purposes, warning readers against further charges.
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New York
Progressive Farmer
Bil
North Carolina Farmers’ Alliance
Associated Press
People’s Party
the Voice
Ra Eien
N. C
House
People's Party
State Alliance Executive Committee
Alliance
THE
J. W. DesMarx
Bus. Mg'r
Tom Watson on Churches and Guns in Political Rant
The piece ridicules vast church construction and linked arms with weaponry, arguing new churches in New York cost ten million dollars and that grand structures invite conflict. It questions religious virtue versus material display and cites firearms as a metaphor for social contention.
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