Telegraph and Telephone for Post Office Ownership
Walter Clark argues Congress should add telegraph and telephone to the post office to speed mail, cut costs, and aid rural areas. He cites international rates, post office revenue, and Western Union as opposing interests, urging government ownership and nationwide integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Boards of Trade of
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
St Paul
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Igantic Corporation
Times
Western Union Telegraph
Congress
Rofa
Post Office
England
The
Western Union
Norvin Green
Banquo
Itt
Walter Clark
Burnaw Branch Alliance Adopts Resolutions
At a regular meeting on December 19 1891 Burnaw in Pender County North Carolina adopted resolutions unanimously. The group stresses loyalty to the Alliance principles and to their National President Polk. They denounce the partisan press for attacking the Alliance and claim the press harms itself by such fights.
Farmers Debate Sub Treasury Plans and Wheat Outlook
The text argues Kansas wheat yields will reach fifty million bushels with prices under pressure and contrasts current finance with a Sub-Treasury plan. It urges fair debate over financial systems, accusing speculators of profiting at farmers' expense and calling for logical, respectful discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Treasury
Hone
Mapleton, Lowa
Resolutions from Pamlico County Endorsing Silver Coinage
A committee from Trent Alliance No 1374 drafts resolutions urging support for President L L Polk and the Ocala platform, endorsing free coinage of silver, low tariffs with caveats, and banking reform including repeal of the current system. The group also calls for elected Senators and President by popular vote and taxing US bonds, dated December 19 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent Allines
Resolidl
L. L. Polk
United States
Congress
Trent Alliance
Progressive Farmer
Alliance
P. J. Daniels
James Spruill
J. E. Caroon
B. Laxz
Chm
T. J. Sawyer
Address to Citizens on Produc ers Conference in St Louis 1892
A committee prepares an address outlining aims of a producers conference in St Louis on February 22 1892. Originating from the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union in Ocala Florida 1890 the call unites farmers and labor groups to draft joint demands and methods, seeking reform of wealth concentration monetary instability and perceived government bias. The message urges patriotism and action to restore constitutional foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Greerus G
Great Conference of Producers
St. Louis
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Ocala
Fla
Supreme Council
National Conference of
Knights of Labor
National Citizens’ Alliance
Colored National Farmers’ Alliance and Cooperative Union
Washington
D. C
Indianapolis
Ind
Sub Treasury versus National Banking System Compared
The piece contrasts Sub Treasury and national banking methods for government note redemption. It notes both rely on government paper promises and pay interest, but the Sub Treasury adds new liability while boosting assets. the national system uses bonds as collateral reducing liabilities by 10 percent. It references a Southern Alliance Farmers appeal for a broad delegate meeting to discuss relief measures and a new declaration of independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Alliance
Million A Week. Railroads Net Clearings 1890
The Poor's Manual advance sheet shows 5 500 miles of new rails in 1890 bringing total US mileage to about 167 008. Liabilities total 10 million with capital over 44 million, funded debt over 5 million, and current debt just over 0.25 million. Revenues exceed 1 billion with 528 million passengers and 701 million tons of freight moved. net earnings total 341 million. Excess available revenue is about 1 million weekly after fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor
United States
Resolutions Adopted by Mt. Carmel Alliance 1891
The Mt. Carmel Alliance in Rockingham County North Carolina on December 26 1891 passed five resolutions. They condemn partisan papers slandering Alliance leaders and vow to support Col Polk while he remains aligned with the Order. They refuse to vote for Cleveland or any candidate not pledging to the Alliance and Sub Treasury. Members urged to quit if they favor old parties and reaffirmed allegiance to the Alliance. A copy and Webster's Weekly were requested for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Alliance
Alliance
Tax Progressive Warner
R_L Player
Sec
Mt. Carmel
Cleveland
Progressive Farmer and
Webster's Weekly
Alliance Business Agency Promotion Speech
A speaker urges brethren to use the state agency to cut middleman profits and unite manufacturer and consumer. Praise is given to W. H. Worth as an exemplary business agent. emphasizes saving at least 25 percent on some articles and strengthening the Alliance cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outre
N.C
Epior
Brethren
W. H. Worth
Appointments in Rutherford County Announced
Mr. Barrow announces in the Progressive Farmer that district Lecturer J. S. Davis will address meetings at Enrietta Mills January 14 1892 Logan's Store January 19 1892 and Holly Springs January 20 1892. Rutherford County Alliance to meet Shiloh Sub Alliance No 93 January 19 and 15 1892. Brethren excuse me as I am hardly able to set up with best wishes from Marion J Green See Rutherford Co Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bprror
Progressive Farmer
Istrict
J. S Davit
Enrietta Mills
Logan’s Store
Holly Springs
Bro. Davis
McDowell County
Rutherford County Alliance
Shiloh
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the Telegraph and Telephone
U.S
Rowland Hill
Post Office Department
Cave Johnson
Great Britain
Ireland
Germany
Austria
France
Belgium
Carrie
Erests
Iis
Opera Unui
Raleigh, N.C
Pamlico County
Ladies’ Home Journal
Burton Harrison
Admiral Dahlgren
Annie de Koven
Senator Farwell
Boston
Journal
Rutherford County
Marion J. Green
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