Death of Col. L. L. Polk and party funeral notices
Col. L. L. Polk, editor of The Progressive Farmer and head of the National Farmers' Alliance, died in Washington at 11:15. He was 55. The obituary lists mourners, officials attending, and notes interment at Oakwood Cemetery. The paper thanks physicians, nurses, and the rail company for funeral transport, and pledges to continue Polk’s high-minded leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. L. L. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance
Washington City
Peffer
Kansas
Irby
South Carolina
B. Alexander
W. A. Branch
North Carolina
W. A. McKegan
O. M. Kem
J. G. Otis
C. 5. Moses
Georgia
E. T. Stackhouse
C. W. Macune
National Economist
J. H. Turner
Secret National Alliance
J. F. Tillman
W. A. Baker
W. F. Gwynne
J. A. Albrighton
Hugh Smith
W. C. Murphy
Jerry Simpson
Ben Terrell
N. A. Dunning
B. A. Dwyer
Oakwood Cemetery
Richmond and
Danville
Washington
Editorial Notes on Ownership and Politics
The Wilmington Messenger is rumored to be owned by a corporation. Governor Pennoyer of Oregon says he will affiliate with the People's party. Fifth page promises poetry by a North Carolinian. The piece urges farmers to oppose gambling in stock, grain, and produce at the polls, likening to Louisiana lottery abolition.
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Knights of Labor
Land
Order
Alliance
Ten People’s Party
J. F. Bell
Keeley Institute
Greensboro
Henry Watterson
Democratic Party
Hank
Republican Party
Denver
Watson
House
Pennoyer
Oregon
People’s Party
Louisiana
United States
Omaha Tocsin
Iowa Farmers ‘Tribune
The
Chicago Tribune
Perlil
the Tribune
Sentinel
Washington
National Capital
Iowa Farmers’ Tribune
Darkey
Massa
People's party forms in LaGrange area and mass meeting in Iredell
In Mosely Hall township Lenoir county the People's party held a primary at LaGrange with J D Walters named Chairman and G L Taylor Secretary. An executive committee and delegates formed the party, with 30 members. A mass meeting in David um township Iredell county drew seventy men backing independent action. Gum Neck Alliance Tyrrell county opposes Star Convention and urges a new People's party convention.
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Mosely Hall
Lenoir
People’s Party
LaGrange
J. D. Walters
G. L. Taylor
People’s Party Club
Davidum Township
Iredell County
Gum Neck
Candidate for Organship in North Carolina Debate
The News and Observer is criticized for its loyalty to the Alliancemen of North Carolina and for pushing a campaign line that claims the farmer lacks knowledge and should follow party guidance. The piece urges readers to subscribe to The Progressive Farmer for campaign needs, framing the News and Observer as a friend of stockholders and corporate interests.
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the News and Observer
Nort Carolina
State Alliance of
North Carolina
Ocal
St. Louis
Democrats
Colum
News and Observer
Progressive Farmer resigns as State Alliance organ confusion
The Progressive Farmer announces its resignation as the State Alliance organ amid mixed reactions and editor owner tension. It details meetings with the Executive Committee and argues for nonpartisan stances while endorsing a new party per National Alliance plans.
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Popgun
Progressive Farmer
State Alliance
Alliance
Isot
Alexander
Col. Polk
Raleigh
Bro. Barnes
Butler
Oleaf
Th Alliance
Pape Trongly
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Democrati
Democratic Congress
Republican Congress
Ocala
National Alliance
Indianapolis
St. Louis
North Carolina
Progress Farmer
Secrets and trusts stir North Carolina presses
The North Carolina press focuses on alleged secret political groups and interstate trusts, criticizing media attention and pointing out that laws threaten severe penalties while large trusts evade punishment by operating across state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Quic
Hese
Reform and bold hope for honest Washington
The speaker praises last year’s Senators and Congressmen for standing by constituents despite being a minority and facing ridicule. It argues for a true blue majority in both Houses to curb moneyed influence and deliver decent reform, urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Lords
Washington
Inter State Commission and railroad control doubt
The piece argues faith in government rail control by the Inter State Commission is weak and suggests railroads dominate the commission. It recalls a past Congressional inquiry that traveled the country in special cars with wine and fading names, and previews a lengthy New York Herald article on railroad mockery of the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commission
Line New York Herald
St Louis Conference Planks Split by State Chronicle Endorsements
The St Louis Conference platform centers on Finance Land and Transportation with two planks endorsed by the Democratic Convention. The State Chronicle opposes candidates favoring government railroad ownership and questions their election, signaling a rift within the party over rail policy and alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wfer
State Chronicle
S. B. Alexander
Congress
Elias Carr
Scurrough
Ocala
Political stalemate and defection loom after Democratic rift
A letter from a mountain county delegate warns that loyalists split over the party ticket. The writer notes anger over a perceived compromise and accuses the party of shunning dissent. Thousands fear the ticket will fail to gain broad support if opponents cannot act freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrati
Vention
Alliance Milestone Warns of Growth and Reform
The article quotes Mr Powderly leader of the Knights of Labor praising the Alliance as healthy and influential while urging broader recruitment, missionary work among outsiders, and inclusion of capable farmers and mechanics in reform efforts. It also cites contemporary editorials criticizing political and financial greed across parties with satirical notes on insurance and party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powderly
Knight of Labor
Alliance
Knights of Labor
Allianchy
Saiij
Progressive Farmer pricing note ends November fifteenth
An item notes a price or offer with a citation to The Progressive Farmer running through November 15 and a reference to a 40 cent amount. The fragment mentions a product or service sale and hints at a publication deadline.
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