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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1894
Page
2
A reflective piece recalls a speaker beside a track and river, describing the shoreline and the nation governed by the people. The narrator invokes a July 4th setting with shadows behind and a glow ahead, urging vigilance toward democratic ideals.
The column discusses the State Alliance Executive Committee meeting scheduled for March 8, critiques Carlisle's financial policy via Wilmington Messenger, cites Treasury gold figures from 1893, laments Congress delays, notes tax and revenue issues, and reports local hunting yields while lampooning political currents and party actions.
The Alliance expands due to resilience and renewed interest despite member losses. Growth is steady, not rapid, with reorganizations in North Carolina and other Southern states. I. H. Foust, former Salisbury bank cashier, was convicted of embezzlement and given a two year penitentiary term. an appeal is planned.
Capt B P Williamson reports that well bred, mature horses sell quickly at good prices while some future stock sold lower. Grown animals brought 150 to 350 dollars, with North Carolina breeder averaging 265 on six head. He notes climate pastures and market demand support local horse breeding. Also announces Green and Sossaman to issue The Peoples Paper in Charlotte around March 7, merging Our Home influence. success hoped.
The Illinois Legislature backs a novel anti trust measure targeting all corporations that restrain competition or fix prices and offers purchasers no liability for paid goods if a trust is involved. It imagines a sugar deal where a buyer could withhold payment claiming the seller’s trust status and calls for nationwide adoption to curtail trusts.
A columnist laments lax enforcement of anti trust laws in Illinois noting many judges and solicitors are controlled by trusts. The piece cites a Toronto engineer named Allen who aided actor Morris, who later died in New Orleans and left Allen a large bequest, illustrating how clever individuals can profit from the system.
A 1893 National Bankers Association circular urged Congress to retire silver certificates and treasury notes, shift to gold bonds, and push for repeal of the Sherman purchase clause. Banks were told to retire circulation, call in loans, and pressure lawmakers for legal tender notes. The plan, leaked, was carried out, triggering the panic as silver was retired and bonds issued. The piece ends with a political prompt: how will you vote this fall?
The Rocky Mount Argonaut reports Congressman Bunn of the Fourth district bought two fine carriage horses last week. The piece notes there are over 200000 people in his district and only a few have experienced relief so far.
A Virginia woman’s body was exhumed after burial to verify she had died. The husband asked mourners to lift the coffin lid and found the face down, indicating consciousness and a desperate attempt to escape. The piece urges physician examination and discusses cremation as a preventive measure. It ends by urging readers to promote The Progressive Farmer to allies and read specific pieces in the issue.
Wyoming shows 12 065 families with 59 83 owning farms and homes and 60 77 renting. Liens total 1 044 399 with average encumbrances of 1347 and 1324. Interest commonly exceeds 12 percent, one loan at 36 percent. Also obituary for Joseph Keppler, founder of Puck, died in New York last week.
A Washington correspondent questions which Alliance figure from North Carolina spoke the quoted derision about Butler and speculates on identity. The piece notes attire clues and hints at political maneuvers as Joseph E. Johnston of Birmingham seeks the Democratic nomination for Governor.
Mr Kem of Nebraska introduces a bill for a government electric lighting system for Washington. The city is currently lit mainly by gas from a private company profiting from government lighting costs. Senator Peffer in the Senate introduces a similar measure, aiming to end private control and high rates.
A Georgia banker argues that Britain blocks Indian silver coinage until India exhausts credit, then may allow free coinage. The Atlanta Constitution features similar editorial calls for returns to bi metal standards and broader reform.
A Groveia banker criticizes harsh currency policy and calls for a return to honest bi metalism to prevent bankruptcy. The letter contrasts US independence with India under British rule and warns of English credit pressure as a path to foreign dictation. He accuses Progressive Farmer readers of biased views and urges truthfulness.
The Richmond Times rebukes the Dispatch for calling O Ferrall's district a great struggle. It questions turnout, cites Smither's precinct, Portsmouth, Newport News and returning boards, and mocks the idea of a grand contest while noting low attendance in the Senate and House votes.
Senator Peffer proposed a resolution to publish the names of bidders for a new bond issue. Senator Sherman spoke against it, calling private matters of government transactions. Populists supported openness, and after a spirited debate the measure passed, signaling bankers and trust companies in New York as purchasers. Hurrah for Peffer.
For the week ending February 24 R G Dun reports wheat and silver at new lows. The period shows 288 failures versus 193 last year, and parallels between farm prices and silver as a money metal.
Bro Geo W Hunt reorganized Tyre Alliance No 716 in Davidson county on the 8th renaming it Piney Grove On the 10th he reorganized Shady Grove No 1655 in Davie county Bro E W Flake reports reorganizing three Alliances in Richmond county Bostic School House Speedtown Providence Nos 2087 2156 2154 Bro James W Wright reorganized Floyd Academy Alliance in Vance county All organizers note bad weather poor roads and widespread sickness retarding their work
Congress faces filibusters on silver policy and party unity as Democrats delay legislation. The piece notes absent members, caucus disagreements, and calls out figures like Attorney General Olney and Senator Voorhees. Mentions nominations in South Carolina and North Carolina figures visiting Raleigh.
The Brooklyn case of Be McKane ends with a six year penitentiary sentence. McKane, longtime Gravesend resident, faced political intimidation and ballot box brutality allegations. The case drew intense local attention as prosecutors highlighted corruption tied to his Brooklyn precincts.
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