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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1893
Page
2
Long issue fragment from North Carolina Progressive Farmer includes editorials on bank failures, Alliance activity, teachers' assembly, and economic commentary. It advertises industrial and advertising policies and mentions North Carolina farms, Liberty Academy, and Hop industry prospects in New York and Wisconsin.
A historical note discusses New York hop growers entering our state industry. Official data show 1889 U S hop production at 30,171,270 pounds across 50,212 acres in 17 states, with 99.48 percent from New York, Washington, California, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
John A. Stevens of Wayne County blasts the Progressive FARMER for alleged abuse while recounting last State Alliance minutes. The letter accuses Stevens and J S Bell of plotting to overthrow the Alliance, cites unpaid bills and losses on a bagging sale and a Cincinnati made double seated hack, and questions fund handling and repayment delays.
Hon T E Watson of Georgia praises The Progressive Farmer in The Peoples Paper, calling it the leading reform paper in the old North State and worthy of support for its intrinsic merit and for its founder Col L L Polk.
The article argues that the Alliance is gaining strength in North Carolina after overcoming internal strife. It asserts that leaders like J. S. Bell and J. A. Stevens exposed as dishonest, that funds were misused by treacherous critics, and that new members join weekly while loyal members renew allegiance. It blames farmers and editors for attacking the Alliance.
The Gastonia Gazette defends the Business Agency fund against accusations, noting the total contributions reach 450 dollars with 13 donors, some withdrawing and others pledging anew. It promises to publish names of withdrawals next week, asserts the fund remains invested at 6 percent, and defends the State Agency as satisfactory. Also, a congressional clerks bill is discussed, confirming monthly certification of clerk hire payments by members, effective April 1, 1893.
Samuel Chauncey of Washington, North Carolina, 81, reunites with his mother after 28 years apart. The boy, taken as a child near Savannah, Georgia, was located by a book agent and traced to Georgia. He had no memory of NC home, but now returns to his family. the mother’s faith never wavered. Samuel became a stone cutter and attended a Catholic school.
A critical editorial summary notes Grover Cleveland’s presidency amid turmoil. It likens him to Nero and suggests he profits from office with a large annual salary while the nation faces economic and political strain. The piece references New York reports on gold pools and bank failures and questions his loyalty and future plans.
A report cites a resolution funding clerical pay from the House contingent fund with monthly caps, notes a 132 to 57 vote, and lists some member divisions including Bunn Grady Williams and Branch Henderson. It points to a Congressional Record from March 1893 for full details and emphasizes missing votes by 140 members.
During Miss Winnie Davis's Raleigh visit, an old Mexican veteran named William Hobbs of Orange County, who served with Jefferson Davis in the war with Mexico, presented wild flowers. Davis thanked him warmly and carried the simple bouquet aboard the departing train, distinguishing his gift among more ornate arrangements.
The note describes a child presumed stolen for education at a Catholic shop, a practice noted as common two decades ago in A toi. Mr Chaurcey plans a brief visit with relatives before returning to Georgia where he has a sweetheart, yet vows to come back to North Carolina. The piece links to the enduring legends of Charlie Ross and other vanished children, offering cautious hope for a reunion in this life.
The funeral train carrying Jefferson Davis's remains reached Raleigh on Tuesday at 12 5 p m and lay in state for two hours after arriving in the capitol. The cortege from Beauvoir, Mississippi, traveled through towns with thousands along the route. The train included eight cars and two private cars plus six Pullmans. Mrs Hayes and Winnie Davis, the only Davis family members aboard. Davis died December 16 1889 and his widow requested the Richmond resting place, with Davis remembered as a distinguished American, former President of the Confederacy, and former U S Secretary of War.
One of the two factions reports that the alliance has appointed a committee to find all members in arrears and those dropped for non-payment, aiming to restore them to the alliance without requiring payment of back dues. The motive behind pressing former members is questioned. Windsor Ledger.
In Raueien North Carolina on May 11 the executive committee of the N C People's Party Alliance denounces false reports. They state no $4,364.18 or any sum was printed or used for partisan purposes and that only legitimate expenses were paid. The committee notes all Alliance lecturers were withdrawn months ago and no money funded lectures. Signed by S B Alexander J S Johnson J M McClorn Marion Butter Cyrus Thompson W S Barns W H Wort WIA Gran.
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