Stevenson Is Opposed by Labor Despite Democratic Vice Pres Nomination
The Progressive Farmer recalls Vernon Illinois editor links Gen A E Stevenson to Greenback politics and anti labor stances. It notes Stevenson’s past as a greenback Democrat, currency reform views, support for free coinage of silver, and substitution of greenbacks for national bank notes. It suspects mismatched fit with Cleveland.
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Progressive Farmer
Vernon
Ill
Gen. Stevenson
Organized Labor
Gen
Weaver
A. E. Stevenson
Illinois
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Stevenson
Cleveland
Two Platform Differences in Butler's Clinton Caucasian
President Butler compares the Democratic and Republican platforms in his Clinton Caucasian. He notes both parties push the Force bill, with tariff and currency disputes muted. He highlights mutual support for pensions and civil service reform while condemning trusts and sectional campaigning.
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Butler
Clinton
America
Richmond Dispatch
Cleveland
St. Louis
Prohibition
Look Out Reformers Warning on Silver Dollar Value
A revival of the 19th century critique warns that a silver dollar is claimed to be worth only 70 cents. The piece recalls the mint issued trade dollar and a 80 cent bank deposit scheme that robbed laborers, urging vigilance against plutocracy and urging readers to keep eyes open.
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Demo Republicratio
United States
Congress
Treasury
Plutocracy
Awakening of the People’s Party and Reform Stance
The article traces the rise of the People’s Party from farmer grievances and the Farmers Alliance, noting success in several states. it outlines the Omaha platform calling for national currency, silver coinage, postal banks, land reform, government ownership of railroads and utilities, and an aggressive reform drive led by state organizer W. H. Warner seeking urban support and signers for assemblies.
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New York Herald
Kansas
Congress
William A. P.ffer
United States Senate
John J. Ingalls
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
James H. Kyle
South
South Carolina
Farmers’ Alliance
North Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Omaha
People’s Party
United States
Serta
Nicaragua Canal
Friends OF Reform
Citizens’ Alliance and Industrial Union
F. A
I. A
Purity
Aeenee
W. H. Warner
Asheboro 8T
Greensboro
N. C
Best Plan to Put Money into Circulation Proposed
The author argues for a government issued per capita money distribution to raise circulation with minimal cost. A two per cent loan plan by the Alliance is critiqued as wasteful, while six dollars per person yearly could yield about 420 million in the first year. The piece portrays a radical democratic financial reform battle against entrenched money power and machine politicians.
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Mr. Bprtor
Alliance
United States
Annals of History
North Carolina
The Disorganizers
A Wilmington Messenger critique targets Congress and Senators over currency policy. It mocks lawmakers for backing the Stewart Silver bill, claims some voters never read it, and notes Democratic presses rallying to Cleveland and Chicago platform unity.
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Wilmington
Chicago
Senators Pass Stewart Silver Bill Sparks Mock Critique
The Messenger Labels Congress as marplots and disorganizers after Senate action on the Stewart silver bill. It blasts Congress for idleness and urges the body to hide from public scrutiny during these troubling times. The piece notes prior endorsement of the State Democratic platform silver plank and accuses critics of brazen effrontery.
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Stevenson
Congress
Senate
Messenger
Resolutions Adopted by Woodard's Alliance Leaders
The officers and members condemn corporate influence and call for swift government reform to aid laborers. They reaffirm loyalty to the Ocala demands and endorse the St Louis conference, urging support for the party that adopts their platform. Resolutions urge fair press conduct and request publication in Progressive Farmer and Washington Progress and Gazette. A N Currier pres and A Curier sec.
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Woodard
St. Louis
Manly
Air al
Progressive Farmer
Washington
Progress and Gazette
A. N. Currier
People's Party Platform in Nation's 1892 Convention
The 1892 national People's party platform proclaims a reform agenda to curb corruption, reclaim currency, and empower the common people. It calls for government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, free coinage of silver, a graduated income tax, postal savings banks, and land reform. It emphasizes unity of workers, abolition of mercenary armies, and direct election reforms.
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People’s Party of America
Congress
Brotherhood of Freedom
Farmers’ Alliance
Railroads
Pinkerton
Wyoming
United States
People’s Party
Fragmentary political text hints at convention eligibility rules
The readable fragments discuss legislative party rules for convention eligibility and party procedures. Names, dates, or places are missing, leaving an incomplete notice about who may participate or be eligible within the party framework.
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Cotional
Vita
Pature Conys
Resolutions Call for Salary Cuts in North Duplin
A local committee proposes reductions in public official salaries and fees by up to 50 percent to curb corruption. The resolution argues high pay fuels graft and calls for publishing in Clinton Caucasian and The Progressive Farmer and sharing with reform papers. It states the issue should be raised in the first State election and urges action by Boyette Alliance in Duplin County.
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Durtis Co
Epior
Boyette Alliance
Boyettee Allignna
Duplin County
Anq
Clinton
Resolutions of Respect for L L Polk
Ahoo resolutions honor the death of Nations President L L Polk of Raleigh North Carolina on June 111 1892. The resolutions praise his leadership prudence industry and fidelity to the organization. They resolve to publish copies in the National Reform Press and name committee members P Jupp James Clark and D C Wort.
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L. L. Polk
Raleigh
Apj
P. Jupp
James Clark
D. C. Wort
Let Us Build A Monument For Our Gallant Leader
A letter from Cuas. L Abernethy mourning a fallen Alliance leader calls for a national monument in memory of a man who fought for government of the people. He urges Alliancemen to contribute to the tribute as a debt of gratitude and praises the leader’s public service.
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Mr. Epitor
Ple
Alliancemen
Organization of the People
America
Alliance
Cuas
L, Abernethy
Weaver’s Rise from Dayton to National Politics in Greenback Era
General James B. Weaver, born June 12, 1833 in Dayton, Ohio, rose from medical service to major and brigadier general in the Civil War. He practiced law, served as district attorney, assessor of internal revenue, edited the Iowa Tribune, and joined Congress in 1879. Nominated by the Greenback Labor party for president in 1880, he won 307,740 votes.
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de Weaver
United States
Dayton
Ohio
University of Ohio
Second Ohio Infantry
So Eral
Neers
Iowa
Iowa Tribune
Eles Sngress
National Greenback Labor Party
National View
Seinen
Crimson or German Clover For Hay and Pasture
Crimson or German Clover is praised as an ideal hay and winter pasture plant. It improves soil when used with ammonia and shows strong results on cotton, truck crops, and tobacco. Professor W F James calls it one of the most valuable introductions for winter pasture and soil improvement.
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W. F. James
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