Reform in taxation and the single tax proposal
Letters advocate replacing personal property taxes with a land value levy. The author argues current taxes unfairly burden farmers and homeowners while city landowners reap windfalls from growth. He cites the 1890 NY Comptroller report on untaxed personal property and illustrates with a tale of Mr Plumber and Mr Holdhard to show how land value taxation could reduce burdens and promote development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Epitor
Comptroller of
New York
Bac
Wales
Hold
Fen
Holdhard
Plumber
MatTrew Kirsca
Resolutions of Thanks From North Carolina Delegation at Omaha
At a meeting on their route home from Omaha the North Carolina delegation appoints a committee to draft resolutions thanking the railroad officers and specifically Mr. W R Jones of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis and Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham lines for reduced rates and courteous treatment. The chair praises the roads and delegates for their conduct at the People's party convention and notes sincere appreciation for transport and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Omaha
Otho Wilon
W. N. Seawell
A C. Shuford
J. B. Long
Nebraska
W. R. Jones
Kansas City
Memhis
Birmingham
Fort Scott
Memphis
A. C. Shurorpd
T. B. Lona
MR. Jones
People's Party
Oon
Old North State
People’s Party
Thos. L. Walker
Maha
Tribute to Polk and memorials from the National Farmers Alliance
The 55 year old president of the National Farmers Alliance died in Washington on June 11 1892 after a short illness. His body was taken to Raleigh for interment. He is lauded as a great organizer and patriot who bridged North and South, with deep private kindness and public service. A Raleigh tribute notes his martyrdom for the country and calls for memorial services in July. The obituary praising his leadership contrasts his public glory with private sorrow, and eulogizes his life and influence on farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance
Washington
Stockton
Raleigh
United States
Gillant
Alliance
W Marion Cannon
Ventura Observer
Progressive Farmer Offer for Clute Readers
The Progressive Farmer announces a special subscription rate available now through November 15. New subscribers in Clute can secure a 40 cent price reduction with standard delivery to their address.
Inquiry on Proscriptions and Parties Amid 19th Century Politics
A reader pleads for information on political letters and party dynamics. The note ridicules proclamations warning against St Louis platform men and extols the People’s Party while fearing Republican bondage. The correspondent mentions Professor guidance and mocks official rhetoric.
Polk Mourned by Seventh District Men
Alexandria Minnesota reports the People’s party of Minnesota’s Seventh District offering sympathy on the death of Hon. L. L. Polk, president of the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union. Resolutions pledge renewed effort and request publication and family notice. J. Q. Cronkrite presides. A. H. Hottoway is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Minn
Wuerrkas
L. L. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
L L. Polk
People’s Movement
People’s Party
Seventh Congressional District
Minnesota
Great West
J. Q. Cronkuite
Pres T. A. H
Hottoway
Sec’y
Resolutions by Southend Sub Alliance on Polk death
At a June 25 1892 meeting in Atkinson Wayne County Georgia the Southend Sub Alliance adopted resolutions honoring Leonidas L Polk late President of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union. They praise his leadership, pledge to teach his lessons, declare his name a watchword, and send copies to his family and allied papers. The resolution authors are Jas F Kina President and C L B Davis Secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior
Southend Sub-Alliance
Atkinson
Wayne County
Leonidas L. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Polk
United States
Nelson
England
Southern Alliance Gritos Ijcos Progressive Farmek
People's Party
National Watchman
Jas
F. Kina
Pres
T. C. L. B. Davis
Sec’y Pro Tem
People's Party Platform Calls for Wide Reforms in 1890s
The platform condemns political corruption and urges government ownership of currency, railroads, telegraphs, and land, with expansion of the public domain to settlers. It calls for free silver, an income tax, postal savings banks, and an eight hour workday, aiming to empower plain people against plutocratic interests. It also favors direct election reforms and limits on executive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party of America
Congress
Brotherhood of Freedom
Farmers’ Alliance
Railroads
Pinkerton
Wyoming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reform
President Polk
Becaus
Ole
Oman
Isez
Haint
Kansas
Democrats
St. Louis
U. S
Mr. Epior
Bilkins
Willikins
3D Party
People’s Party Platform
Omaha, Neb
Railroad Corporation
San Francisco
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