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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1896
Page
8
In a candid exchange at a town office, Col Johnston’s critics debate silver versus gold standards as a Populist ironclad vows steadfast support for silver. The dialogue underscores party divisions ahead of Chicago, with remarks about Cleveland and remonetization plans.
Salem N C May 28 1896 week-long rites mark commencement at the Salem Female Academy with a packed Moravian church opening concert sermons by Rev W S Creasy D D of Winston and 43 seniors presenting essays on art history literature and science amid art displays and alumni day festivities demonstrating the institution's emphasis on broad training for young women.
The Texas Farmers Alliance urges disinterested effort and education amid calls to resist party pledges that would undermine the alliance. A bill seeks full legal tender status for foreign coins. National political commentary critiques Grover Cleveland, party dynamics, and corruption, noting pensions and cabinet appointments as evidence, with rallies and counsel for sub alliances.
Correspondence from Morrison Caldwell argues for free speech and direct voter control in selecting delegates for the People's Party National Convention. He warns against appointment limits or fusion, urging unity with the common people and adherence to the party's pledge of government by and for the people. He stresses the dangers of centralizing power and the need to let each voter exercise sovereign prerogatives.
A reader from Hillsboro North Carolina advocates for Populist delegates to a North Carolina state convention and denounces party practices. The letter, signed by D Turner and others, laments selection by a Democratic committee and urges direct representation by voters. The page also notes a Buncombe county municipal election where a hog issue led to a straw-draw tie, with Republican A G Robinson prevailing.
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