Editorial notes on labor, politics and money power in the South
The piece argues rascals create labor tensions between city and country workers. It notes Butler in Washington, a deadly mine disaster in Illinois, and critiques monopolists, labor votes, and banquet politics. It laments corruption, praises Alliance aims, and contrasts historic taxation with modern representation. It warns against peach diseases and urges unity against gambling and moneyed interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Washington
National Alliance Legislative Council
McAllistr
Ill
Huge Hudson Bridge Aimed To Link Hoboken Heights With New York City
Ground breaking on both sides of the Hudson marks the start of a colossal bridge project intended to span 4,120 feet above high water with a center span of 2,021 feet. The structure will carry eight car tracks and allow express-speed trains. Completion is targeted in three years.
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Hudson River
Hoboken
N. J
New York City
Income tax urged by the Alliance rises in debate
The piece argues for a graded income tax as essential, noting 250000 people own 48000000000 worth of property, sixty times the wealth of the two thousand richest a generation ago, signaling a widening wealth gap.
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Alliance
Cotton Acreage Debate and Alliance Proposals
The article argues farmers are partly to blame for cotton surpluses and low prices, driven by mortgage pressure and lender demands. It calls for financial reform, Sub Treasury plans, and credit to farmers, plus cooperative insurance schemes and a push for systemic support through state and county Alliances. It questions whether Mr. Crisp’s Speaker election truly reflects Alliance principles.
Profit and Pastume and the Industrial Club Declamer
New book by Vincent Bros. Publishing Co. Indianapolis showcases poems readings plays dialogues and declamations across 320 pages. It aims to entertain and reform social and moral clubs with affordable prices for paper and library editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Bros. Publishing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
National Council
Statesmen Versus Cranks in Congress Fracas
A Texas delegation leads a boy page controversy as anger rises over a door keeper appointment. The missive questions policy and suggests constituents suffer while lawmakers quarrel over petty issues and inattention to business and economic woes.
Danville Tobacco Association fixes warehouse charges 1874
Minutes reveal Danville Virginia merchants seek uniform selling rates for leaf tobacco and to inspect warehouses books. Graves’ Warehouse resisted inquiry while six of seven houses reportedly could not cut rates below 24 percent including all charges. The association threatens fines up to 500 dollars and expulsion for noncompliance.
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Danville Tobacco Association
Wm. P. Graves
Graves
Grange
Wa. P. Graves
Tobacco Association
Danville Association
Masonic Hall
Board of Trade of
Danville
Olland’s
Star
Pace’s
W. P. Graves
Jed Carter
W. W. Worsuny
Chim
C. G. Holland
T. L. Brown
M. Sterngerger
W. N. Shelton
W. W. Worsham
Board of Trade
W.W. Worsham
T C. Skinner
J. R. Pace
M. Sternberger
Sth Inst
G. T. Pace
Capt. Graves
J. W. Holland
W.N. Shelton
Farmers’ Warehouse
Tobacco Association of
Appeal for Aid From Branch Alliance in Burgaw
BurGaw North Carolina Branch Alliance members plead for aid for W. B. Player their sub president who has not been able to buy a horse. They request contributions from all sub alliances and note past help given to others. Send donations to R. L. Player secretary Burgaw Pender County NC.
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A H. Perry
Chatham County Alliance
R. D. Robinson Publishing Company
F. P. Hobgood
Oxford Female Seminary
Hobgood
North Carolina
Congress
Southern Mercury
Texas
Alliance
Kansas
Washington
St. Louis
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of
Progressive Farmer
Wardsville Suub-Alliance
Chowan County
Wardville Alliance
BurGaw
Pender Co
NCU
Branch Alliance
W. B. Player
Braneiance
R. L. Player
Pender
Sec
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N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
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Sherman
Senate
Ohio
Louisiana
United States
Democracy
Democratic Party
George
Col. Branch
Augusta
Georgia
Wilmington Star
Treasury
Ee Telegraph Ownership
Walter Clark
Supreme Court
Dr. Macune
Charlie
Tee
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