Editorial Notes on Political Quips and Printing Errors
The piece mocks misnaming Senator Teller by the News and Observer, laments lunar and social topics, and notes printers' slips after last week’s illness of the foreman’s child. It references strikes, rising tramps, Debs’ movement, and misread phrases in communications from Bro. Graham and Bro. Denmark, urging readers to read the omitted W. A. Graham item.
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News and Observer
Senator Teller
Nashville
L. L.D
Grover
Marcus Aurelius Hanna
Hanna, McKinley & Co
Kansan
Debs
Social Democracy of
America
McKinley
Ohio
Lexington Observer
Columbia
Dickerson
Common Pleas Court
Mary Potter
McCracken
Bro
John Graham
Denmark
W. A.graham
An Erroneous Charge Against the Populists Examined
The Charlotte Observer misrepresents Populist aims, arguing silver is the sole goal. The Nashville conference, critics say, shows other vital issues beyond free coinage and urges steadiness, warns against overpromising, and calls farmers to unite, pay dues, and work for the Alliance's success.
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Charlotte Observer
Joseph Pie Caldwell
the Observer
Nashville
Observer
The
Democratic Party
England
Wall Street
Congress
U. S. Supreme Court
What Does the Alliance Need A Good Leader
A historical plea asks Alliancemen to voice opinions on what the Alliance and its shoe factory require to succeed. The editors urge strong, tested leaders and active member input, encouraging letters from lay members and the public to shape a practical path forward.
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Alliance
The Last Straw in Capitol Square Controversy
The piece criticizes Keeper Burns for curbside rules and garden work around Capitol Square, claims he painted the Washington statue fence and prompted tears from a Democratic press. It alleges two confessions from George Washington's statue and dismisses the cherry tree hatchet tale as a hoax, urging further complaints.
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Capitol Burns
Keeper Burns
Capitol Square
George Washington
Burns
Washington
Whichard attacks Alliance in Robesonian raised ire
A letter attacks J. J. Whichard for slurs about the Alliance and accuses him of false charges. The piece defends business funding use for a shoe factory, questions honesty, and ends with a harsh call for Whichard to bow out.
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J. J. Whichard
Alliance
Robesonian
J.r
Whichard
THE
Progressive Farmer
Jr. Whichard
Jack Robinson
Postal Inequalities And Postal Reform Demands
A state mail carrier resigned due to meager pay of 40 cents daily for three days a week, equating to 120 dollars weekly and 6240 annually. The note calls for reform, cites Star Route abuses, and argues many post office staff are underpaid while others are overpaid. It notes potential remedies and questions government subsidies to railroads. Also previews an address by Prof. Howell advocating local taxation for schools, to appear next week.
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L. D. Howell
University
Prosperity Rumors and Pajamas in Civic Writings
The piece satirically mocks Prosperity as a “bird of beautiful plumage” predicted to arrive with golden eggs. It notes tariff and currency debates in Congress, the gold standard, and bakery pies, while warning readers to “give Prosperity the road.” A Chicago woman’s dress lined with money is briefly mentioned as a curb to such talk.
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News and Observer
Senate
Congress
McKinley & Co
Cleveland
Chicago
Bryan on the Referendum Speech Signaled Political Principle
William J. Bryan argues that the initiative and referendum embody democracy. He says no Democrat who endorses Jeffersonian self government nor any Republican who supports Lincoln's government of the people will oppose it, framing the measure as a test of democratic ideals.
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Jefferson
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Pure Rot From the Ston Republican Letter
A scanned letter from the Ston Republican mocks Republicans while praising crops. It lists axioms attributed to the party about prosperity, money, overproduction, and work, then critiques promises of prosperity and pie to critique political rhetoric.
Proclamation on Republican Axioms and Prosperity Speech
A compact, archaic exhortation urges the Republican party to adopt penitence and humility. It invokes Father McKinley’s laws as guidance, promising prosperity to the afflicted and satisfaction to supporters of the White House.
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Father McKinley
White House
Prosperity Provokes Suggestion of International Commission
A Chicago preacher argues that complaints stem from being too prosperous. Others debate the level of prosperity, with some saying it is near, others not in sight. The piece humorously proposes President McKinley seek an international commission to describe prosperity, promising fewer attacks by the creature loitering with gold and greenbacks.
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Chicago
Otthers
McKinley
Raleigh Items and Local Scandals Highlight State News
Secretary of State announces school law readings passed. Agricultural Dept finds two licenseless fertilizer sales. Exeditor of the Tribune accuses business manager Kenyon of a $4000 shortage after departure. Jake Jones shot resisting arrest, recovering under Dr. Hines care. Rumors of a Democratic daily. Citizens face Fourth of July patriotism penalties. Walter Womble fired for spirit fueled firing. July court term pending. John Atkins to answer why hash should not be made of a negro’s head on Independence Day.
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Thompadn
Agricultural Department
Tribune
Kenyon
Jake Jones
Oakes
Hines
News and Observer
Walter Womble
John Atkins
Is It Peace or War in Spain Cuban Tension
Containing commentary on Spain's mistreatment of Americans in Cuba and a Senate resolution calling for indemnity, the piece argues a crisis is near unless Spain pays or faces consequences. It contrasts patriotism with tribute and cites a remark on defense versus tribute, then adds a note on alcohol's germicidal limits in solutions.
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Spain
Cuba
Senate
Uncle Sam
Wake County Alliance Meeting by Apex Alliance
A Wake County Alliance meeting convened July 8 with unanimous support for ongoing county unity and orderly elections. Officers elected include W. B Upchurch president, J. J. Rogers VP, L. N. Ranes secretary treasurer, Rev. H. W. Norris lecturer, Nathan Holeman assistant lecturer, W. Denmark chaplain, W. H. Medlin doorkeeper, F. E Emory and J. J. Rogers executive committee, with J. W. Denmark as delegate and W. B. Upchurch as alternate. An adjourned meeting at 4 day College was set for the state alliance and subscribers and advertisers urged to support The Progressive Farmer as advertising medium.
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Wake County Alliance
Apex Alliance
W. B Upchurch
J. J. Rogers
L. N. Ranes
Sec’y Treas
H. W. Norris
Nathan Holeman
W. Denmark
W. H. Medlin
F. E Emory
J. W. Denmark
Iy Saal Alliance
W. B. Up
Aper
Empy
Dggates
Ty State Alliance
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Raleigh
N. C
Money Stour
Nmmh
Y. Va
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
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Tam
N. BR
P. A
Bryan
Ston Republican
Winston Republican
Republican Party
Morey
Israel
Martindale
Pharmaceutical Society
Wake County Meeting
North Carolina
Kansas
Jak
Merchant
Arkansas
New York
Nell
Will
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Fiere
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