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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1894
Page
2
A historical snippet from July 24 1894 Raleigh North Carolina shows a subscription notice for the Progressive Farmer with price details and publication requests. It includes guidance to readers about address changes and advertiser mentions and closes with a political quote by L L Polk.
N R P A editorial notes claim the railroad strike is over with workers returning to living wages. Mentions $10,000 for Contentnea Creek clean up and critiques President Cleveland and courts. Reports News and Observer sale at public auction and Congress interest in constituent wishes. Comments on public buildings, States’ rights, and Georgia Senator Gordon and South Carolina Senator Butler readiness to act.
A Raleigh era pamphlet reprints President Cleveland’s critique of tariff reform and sugar taxation. It argues for political reform, labels Cleveland hypocritical over coal and sugar, and critiques Democratic leadership while praising reform movements and the Alliance.
The piece attacks the proliferation of titled Americans such as Geo Pullman and other figures linked to wealth and power. It questions wealth disparities and predicts future titles among political and corporate leaders, naming several notable individuals and sectors.
Analysis of unseen powers shaping legislation and the influence of concealed forces on Congress and labor. The piece argues that despite a fresh idealistic entrant to Congress, external pressures erode commitment to right aims and undermine accountable representation.
The director of the mint tested coinage and produced about four hundred silver dollars dated 1894. Washington buyers took them as curiosities and shipped them to Georgia and Alabama. The piece exposes false claims about demonetizing silver and debunks bogus press rumors of continuous minting after the Sherman act repeal.
A Methodist preacher meeting the devil is challenged to show power by removing a mountain and performing tasks. After failing to answer, the demon concedes and lets him go to the camp meeting. The tale ends with a moral about the devil not distinguishing between the Republican and Democratic parties.
The Goldsboro Caucasian prints a resolution urging the Democratic State Convention to adopt and endorse its reforms. The article argues that if the party cannot back its own handiwork it shows a failure of honesty and reform, undermining voter trust.
Greensboro Record reports ongoing conflict over state owned North Carolina Railroad taxation. Shareholders failed to form a quorum at meetings, keeping the road exempt while Governor Carr faces resistance after replacing eight state directors. The dispute centers on tax exemption and future actions.
An Alexander County man can catch snakes and bite heads off without blinking. A Wilkes County resident hunted snakes, killing 117 in two hours. A Raleigh snake craze involves young people who carry and keep snakes as pets, with a recent incident of a man presenting a pet to a young woman. The piece contrasts snake handling with healthier stone breaking.
The piece criticizes railroad leaders and newspapers for backing government action while railroads avoided direct action themselves. It cites New York World quotes by Railway Masters' Association chairman St John and condemns perceived cowardice and greed, asserting authorities forced the end of the conflict.
National Alliance President Marion Butler toured Georges in Colleton county on the 4th and Florence County on the 6th delivering speeches at Alliance gatherings. He impressed attendees with his clear, logical exposition of current issues, hailed as a rising Southern figure.
The Florence gathering endorsed Congressman McLaurin and hailed his loyalty to reform amid attacks. Attendees included J. E. Tindal and President Evans of the State Alliance. rain limited speaking. Alliance meetings are said to do great good, and more should be held to stir up the people.
A compilation of quoted views from newspapers including Dallas News Philadelphia Times New Orleans Picayune New York Herald Richmond Evening Star Rocky Mountain News and Fredericksburg Star. Topics cover party platforms strikes protected industries wage fairness and corporate greed with critics and commentators noting economic change and ethical concerns.
Alonzo Wardall tours Texas giving Alliance talks while Maryland State Alliance schedules a Salisbury meeting on August 14. Derita and Hickory Grove Sub Alliances in Mecklenburg County reorganized, with twelve alliances restructured statewide in the past month. Secretary Bricker notes July activity.
The Goldsboro Caucasian reports a resolution calling on the Democratic State to adopt the 1892 Jeffersonian platform, oppose trusts and monopolies, and support a national convention in 1895 to nominate a president and vice president. It endorses unity across past party lines and urges reinvigorated democracy.
Historic editorials from major papers condemn or defend George M. Pullman amid the Debs upheaval. Critics urge restraint or responsibility, while supporters call for fair treatment and caution against excessive boycotts or retaliation.
A fragmented column mocks politicians including Senator Voor and Senator Edmunds for odd habits and beliefs. It references a Washington Post note about a recall meeting, Mrs. Kand, and various misprints from the Richmond Star and Farmer's Tribune Movies Iowa.
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