The 1890s Alliance and tariff debate across papers
A compilation of excerpts from Farmers Alliance Herald and related papers in Cardington Ohio, South Dakota Ruralist, The Charleston World, and The Toiler. It covers sugar prices, McKinley and tariff fights, Sub Treasuries, labor imports, public policy critiques, and calls for reform aligned with Ocala demands. The collection notes editorial stances, political tensions, and education within the Alliance network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardington
McKinley
Farmers’ Alliance Herald
Ohio
Alliance Herald
Treasury
Chicago
South Dakota
Union
Alliance
Farmers
Polk
South
Charleston
S. C
United States
Alliance Bulletin
Harper
Kansas
Census Bureau
Joliet
Sil
N. Y. Times
New York
Democratic Party
Uncle Sam
N. Y
National Alliance outlines education drive and big encampment
Washington June 14 The Alliance plans a national educational campaign this year with state specific speakers. A summer encampment for 100000 farmers is planned with a grand auditorium and top music. rail rates will be reduced. Permanent committee includes Col H C Demming Col Robert Beverly and Hugh Mitchell. Oregon to join next month. 13 counties now organized with 125 sub alliances. Washington and Washington state lines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alliance
Col. H. C. Demming
Pennsylvania State Alliance
H. C. Demming
Pennsylvania
Robert Beverly
Virginia
Hugh Mitchell
Maryland State Alliance
Oregon
Organized Alliance
H. W. Aver
Appeal for aid after Kerr Sampson No. 2 173 blaze loss
On May 21 1891 Bro F F Newton lost his dwelling barn smoke-house and contents leaving him destitute. A relief committee appeals to North Carolina Sub Alliances for subscriptions. Remittances go to R H Devane President Hickory Alliance Kerr NC. Names: C F & Y V Railroad D Devane D Newbie etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory AlLiance
Kerr, Sampson Co
Newton
North Carolina
Brother Newton
R. H. Devane
Kerr
C. F. & Y. V. Railroad
N. C
Special Notice to Lecturers Departmental Expenses
Special notice to lecturers states no money has been appropriated to defray meeting expenses. County Alliances must bear their lecturer costs. Future district lecturer appointments limited to counties in their district. Sub Alliance Business Agents urged to read State Executive Committee recommendation on trading with State Agent. W H Worts, S B A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nankin
The
Voice
N. Y
Mississippi
Senator George
George
United States
United States Senate
Ease S. B. Sec
N.O.F.S
W. H. Worts
N. C
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Raleigh
State Alliance
County Alliance
Mts
B. Alexander
Chm
W. H. Wort
Mr Ward reviews Dunning figures on currency per person
A condensed critique of N A Dunning’s currency per capita estimates. The author argues the 4.87 dollars per person figure is misleading, disputes Dunning’s method, and presents an alternate calculation for June 30, 1889 and 1890, highlighting treasury cash handling and population estimates as key differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
Progressive Farmer
N. A. Dunning
Dunning
United States
Treasury
U. S
Peita
United States Treasury
Mint
U.S. Treasury
Ale & Enein
Aieley
Einlee Wieiete Wien
Awe Eine Ae
Nati Cme WA Eae
Gro. C. Warp
Kansas City
Obituary notices condense as Alliance deaths flood issue
A long obituary list from Alliance chapters, with many deaths dated 1891 and earlier, prompts editors to publish brief summaries. The note details numerous members by name and locality, ages, and dates, plus a call for shorter resolutions suitable for postal-card writing and space constraints. It also includes a council order about payment and business rules for State and County Alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
America King
Dresden
Isaac B. Myatt
Holland’s Alliance
O. P. Gipson
Patterson Springs Alliance
H. H. Harrell
Lewisville Alliance
Forsythe Co
John T. Tatum
Gibbs Alliance
Currituck Co
Sarah Wolf
Pleasant Grove Alliance
Simeon Matthews
Pleasant Union Alliance
Harnett Co
John White
Spring Hill Alliance
Fonted
N. C
Bro
G._W. Smith
Little Rock Alliance
Pernell
Frances Long
James Long
New Brittain Alliance
Brunswick Co
Wilson Morgan
Garfield Alliance
Garfield
W. C. Third
Thaggard’s Mills Alliance
Hore County Alliance
John Atkins Cameron
Harnett County Alliance
P. A. Kelly
County Alliance
W. C. Ward
Green River Alliance
Henderson Co
Fairview Academy Weakened Credits and Campus Offerings
The fragment outlines Fairview Academy with W. T. Whitsett as superintendent and A. M. as principal. It mentions faculty assistants, departments, and a regular cadence in a preparatory program for college teaching and life preparation. It notes tuition, 114 enrolled students, and a free theme feature, plus a catalogue dated August 10, 139.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flee
Ieee A Lepartments
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mands
L. L. Polk
Livingston
Georgia
McDowell
Pennoyer
Jefferson
Portland
Ore
Reform Journal
Alliance News
Geo. C. Ward
Somat
Fairview Academy
W. T. Whitsett, A. M
Sup*r
Gibsonville, Guilford Co., N. C
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