Editorial notes reflect heated debate on courts and finance
The piece satirizes national issues from the Supreme Court to goldbugs and silver debates. It cites missteps like sending bills to deceased individuals, questions the European plan, and mocks politicians. It highlights tax contrasts in Maine 1893 and hints at class legislation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court
Wall Street
Pritchard
G. E. Kestler
Earnhardt
Cabarrus County
Kestler
Montgomery
Goldbugs
Birmingham
Richmond Star
Cleveland
Gold Bugs
Financial School
Cleveland, Sherman & Co
Maine
Met
Bond Steal Exposes Giants Profits and Debt Burden
A dramatic critique denounces the 100 million dollar sale of U S bonds brokered by Cleveland Carlisle and Co with Whitney and a Morgan syndicate. The piece claims the deal fixed to exclude the public, gross profit of about 16 million dollars, and outlines vast implied consequences for bread supply and national debt. It notes a late ratification flaw affecting Board of Agriculture leadership selections in Caldwell County and names S P Patterson and T K Bruner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cleveland, Carlisle & Co
Whitney
Drexel, Morgan
Cleveland
Gang of Thieves
Cultivation key to improve crops says state alliance agent
Crop outlook is poor for most commodities with wheat on time but cotton and corn small. Rapid cultivation and timely farming could lift yields. warm sun and rains help. The State Alliance Business Agent coordinates shipping of produce to Boston Pittsburg Baltimore Richmond Newark with shipments via T Ivey S B A Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance
Boston
New York
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Richmond
Newark
Alliance
T. Ivey
Bro. Ivey
Raleigh
Banquo's Ghost and the Silver Question Haunted Politics
The piece portrays the silver issue as a persistent ghost that even President Cleveland, Congress, Wall Street, and Great Britain failed to lay to rest. It mentions John Sherman and McKinley in speculation, with humorous quips on how leaders react to the issue and the fear it inspires in parties and politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Farmers’ Voice
John Sherman
Congress
Wall Street
Tom Reed
McKinley
News and Observer
Washington
Hoke Smith
Ghosts and economics haunt prominent English statesmen
The article paints a spectral figure criticizing wheat prices, industrial paralysis, and 200 cent dollars, blaming assassins and urging action to revive the value of the people’s money. It also notes Auditor R M Furman’s return from Greensboro with Lord Chief Justice Campbell, hinting at favorable pay discrepancies during a legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Ee Eel
R M. Furman
Greensboro
Justice Campbell
Arlington Legislative Committee
Furman
Campbell
Democratic Commencement at Cleveland Institute 1895
The Democratic gather at Cleveland Institute Sound Money Hall June 20 21 with no graduates. Orations by Col Paul B Means District Attorney Aycock J B Sherrill and others amid songs. The school closes with a farce Riding Two Horses Going in Opposite Directions and a flourish description of final spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Cleveland Institute
Sound Money Hall
Pou
O. J. Carroll
T. J. Allison
O. W. Blackwall
J. A. Thomas
F. A. Williams
Cleveland
Financial School
T. H. Pritchard
D. D
Charlotte
Col
Paul B. Means
E. C. Smith
Aycock
Joseph P. Caldwell
Tammany
Tammany the Birthplace of Freedom,” J B. Sherrill
Octavious Coke
B R. Lacey
C. B. Watson
Theo. F. Kluttz
Col. John Robinson
T. B Kingsbury
Gov
Elias Carr
W. C. Dowd
John R. Webster
American Book Company Essential To Education
John C. Scarborough
James P. Cook
Stroud
Chas. A. Cook
Mej. W. M. Robbins
Josephus Daniels
Ransom
W. R. Henry
Geo. T. Winston
Old North State
Chas. D. McIver
Buck Kitchen
Lpazar
Kope Elias
John P. Kerr
John S. Henderson
Julian
Carr Long
H.C. Connor
Banker St John Voices Silver Mint Reopening Stance
William P. St John of Mercantile National Bank advocates reopening mints to silver to satisfy popular demand and strengthen U S creditors relations with Europe. He argues this monetary shift would disseminate wealth among labor and producing classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. St. John
Mercantile National Bank
N. Y
Saint
United States
Europe
Government Ownership Praised for Atlantic and North Carolina Rail Line
The Beaufort Herald lauds Mr W. B Chadwick for reviving the Atlantic and North Carolina line with faster schedules new engines and air brakes. It notes improved bed stock cars and two 2 percent dividends while contrasting local roads and discussing gas street railways and New York corporate profits. It also criticizes the Wilmington Messenger for shifting positions on government run transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort Herald
Morehead City
Goldsboro
New Berne
Chadwick
Atlantic
North Carolina
Virginia
Philadelphia
Richmond
Wheeling
Danville
Fredericksburg
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Wilmington Messenger
the Messenger
Franchises in the Great Cities Debate Public Utilities
The piece critiques municipal franchises for utilities arguing cities should run services or charge fair rates. It cites Dr. Albert Shaw on British municipal gas success with prices 50 to 75 cents per thousand feet and notes European cities fund expenditures 18 to 20 percent from grants or self-run railroads. It cites New York paying 800000 for public lighting with little return from granted franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shaw
Review
Great Britain
Berlin
Paris
New York
Ameri
Sound Money Debacle Hits Banks Across the Nation
A string of bank failures and embezzlement cases disrupts finances from Nebraska to New York. Broken Bow, Pella, and San Antonio banks close or suspend, while executives in Albany and Charlotte face charges. In all, hundreds of thousands in "sound dollars" are lost or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
Broken Bow
Neb
United States Cordage Company
Trenton
N. J
First National Bank of
Pella
Ill
M. J. O Brien
Cems Knights
America
Wall Street
New York
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fresholding Building and Loan Association
Pittsburg
F. T. Wall
The
Cordage Trust
Sound Money
Fifth National Bank
San Antonio
Tex
Edward A. Griffin
Park Bank
Albany
N. Y
E. W. Agnew
First National Bank
Orlando
Fla
James R. Holland
Ashby Slocumb
Goldsboro
N. C
Albert 8. Moore
Great “Sound
Inman, Swann & Co
G. E. Metcalfe
Palatka
Lexington
Brown & Bruners’ Bank
Metropolis
Smith
Atlanta
Jeffersonville
Ind
Democrats Weigh Populist Outreach for Ground Floor Access
The piece argues Democratic leaders seek overtures to Populists to gain influence, suggesting Republicans may win seats temporarily as Democrats test the move. It notes Democrats will claim aims are repentance and not solely for office, while forgiven sinners may return if they reform.
Silver and Gold Standard Debate Sparks County Letter
A letter argues against gold standard advocates and promotes free coinage of silver and gold. It warns that fixed circulation and speculators would harm farmers, urging bi metal currency and certificates to stabilize value. The author cites Carlisle and Cleveland and references a Trinity College president’s support for free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colle
United States
Mr. Carlisle
Mr. Cleveland
Benedict Arnold
Kilgo
Trinity College
Durham
Paul
Chapel Hill
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Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, N
Sesone-Dises Saaiiers
M. D
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Sane Osake
Board of Agriculture
S. P. Patterson
Caldwell County
T. K. Bruner
Banquo's
ST. John
Rnment
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