Shoe factory plea drives North Carolina Alliance
The State Alliance urges immediate shoe factory start to fulfill member subscriptions and prove the venture’s viability. Leaders like H M Cates Joyner and G M D Langley push for action at the State meeting, warning of loss if delayed while outlining officers and delegates. Currituck County Alliance also votes to back the factory and replaces district lecturers amid internal charges.
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North Carolina
Alliance
H. M. Cates
Board of Education
G. F. Coley
S. H. Brantley
P. A. May
C. H. Baryss
Sec
Nash County Alliance holds July 8 1897 meeting at Elm Grove
The Nash County Farmers Alliance met at Elm Grove church near the county center on July 8 1897. After a hymn and prayer the group opened by president M N Bissett and adjourned for a social hour with refreshments prepared by local sisters. Elections followed with M N Bissett named president and C O H Baines as secretary and treasurer.
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Nashville
N. C
Nash County Farmers’ Alianes
Elm Grove
Jesus
J. E. W. Glover
M. N. Bissett
Bas Jtc
Retie Paneer
CO. H. Baines
J. R
Pleasant Grove Alliance Seeks Stronger Unity and Local Growth
From Pleasant Grove, the Sub Alliance met Evening Star No. 1895 on July 8. I. T. Hassell chaired as officers were elected: Hassell president Barnes vice president Tarkenton secretary Brickhouse chaplain. Bro. Butler Brickhouse spoke on government oppression and the need for a larger alliance, plus hopes for a shoe factory by November.
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Progressive Farmer
Currituck County
P. O C. Garrett
W. E Ballance
W. H. Kinsey
W. H. Snowden
Nash Gray
A. Hampton
State Alliance
Mercer
Alliances
T. W. Babb
Currituck County Alliance
Bro. W. S. Mercer
Babb
Alliance
P. C. Garcett
W. H
Creswell
N. C
Sub Alliance
Pleasant Grove
Evening Star
I. T. Hassel
I. T. Hassell
D. D. Barnes
E. P. Overton
Sec'y
Nashville Conference Reflected By South Carolina Observer
The author reports on the People's Party national conference in Nashville with 350 delegates from 25 states. He notes unity efforts, committee actions, and key figures like Donnelly and Morgan, while urging Populists to unite and advocate reduced salaries and stronger state alliance action.
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People’s Party
Nashville
Donnelly
Morgan
Parks
Tracy
Coxey
National Organization Committee
North Carolina
National Reorganization Committee
Milton Parks
Texas
W. S. Morgan
Arkansas
B. B. Crow
Alabama
A. A. Gunby
W. L. Peak
Georgia
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
A. Steinberger
Kansas
L C. Bateman
Maine
Gro. E. Evans
State Alliance
Alliance
L. E. Tyyzr
Frank Leslie
Margaret E. Sangster
Harvey Rowell
Wisconsin
Japan
de. J. Simms
Alexander E Sweet
Beasts of Barden
Frederick A. Ober
Department For Young People
Horatio Alger
President Graham's Views Endorsed in 1897 Letter
Lowe North Carolina July 15 1897 a reader supports President Graham's views on the Business Agency Fund and argues against further shoe factory funding. The writer calls for new leadership at the enterprise and criticizes delays that hinder Alliance aims urging wise action at the State meeting.
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Progressive Farmer
Lowe
N. C
Bro. Inc
Graham
State Alliance
Alliance
Robeson County Alliance notes at Raft Swamp meeting
Robeson County Farmers Alliance met July 8 at Raft Swamp Alliance hall in regular session. Officers were re elected, a large dinner was served, and members expressed renewed interest and unity including a report on shoe factory notes and ongoing alliance activities.
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Lews
N. C
Robeson County Farmers’ Alliance
Raft Swamp
Bro
Whichard
Robesonian
Old Robeson
L. E Tyner
Populist Platform Demands Constitutional Reforms and Public Ownership
A 19th century political platform calls for state and national revenue limits to essential government needs, postal savings banks, elimination of interest-bearing bonds, government ownership of railroads and telegraph, land held for settlers, direct election of U S Senators, and district-based voting with initiatives to curb lobbying. Signed by R A Sovurnworry, secretary-treasurer of the N F A and Ly.
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United States
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Jas. C. Butner
National Alliance
Washington, D. C
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PLC
W.H
R.S. Tucker
Seling
Raleigh, N. C
Haywood, Snow& Tucker
R. A. Sovurnworry
Sec’y-Treas
Morocco
D. H. Tuttle
Beaufort, N. C
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Occoneechee Farm
Durham
N.C
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Jersey
Swine Club
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Subieceneeeseen
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