Editorial Notes on Politics and Economics
A compact column linking gold and silver party divides to fiscal policy, noting Democratic splits and a governor calling an extra session. It mentions a Louisville barley tobacco firm earning 3 million dollars, a misprint correction, a new editor at Carolina Watchman, and local political leanings affecting Rowan County.
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Joseph P. Caldwell
Illinois
North Carolina
Charlotte Observer
John Sherman
Sherman
Louisville
Carolina Watchman
Salisbury
J. Z. Green
Rowan
Sherman and silver demonetization debated in 1873 history scoop
A reader reports a sensational discovery from the Congressional Globe about Senator Sherman and silver policy. The excerpt argues Sherman shifted from bimetallic to gold favor, supporting demonetization of silver, with claims of wealth change and political scandal including a Charlotte Observer divorce rumor.
Question of American self rule amid British led money oligarchy
A question facing the United States asks if the nation can manage its own affairs or must yield control to a money oligarchy allied with Britain. The statement frames this as a pivotal issue in governance and national independence.
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United States
America
Great Britain
Southern Mercury
Idaho Governor Responds On Silver Production Costs
Gov. W. J. McConnell of Idaho replies to Iowa's Austin P. Lowery about the silver dollar's cost of production. He notes thirty five years of mining experience show every dollar of silver costs more in human toil and money than its face value, a view likely shared for gold.
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Sherman
State Library
Congressional Globe
The
Record
Senate
Buckingham
Connecticut
Finance Committee
Congress
Cleveland
W. J. McConnell
Idaho
Austin P. Lowery
Iowa
Talgo
New Utah State Constitution Proposals Reviewed
The piece endorses limits on indebtedness to 100000 dollars and forbids state bonds to support business ventures. It questions the $2000 annual governor salary but favors eight jurors with six needed for civil verdicts. It notes the eight jurors could prevent hangings and bought jurors from bias. It praises Mormon constitutional instincts.
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Utah
Progressive Farmer and land ownership in Populist view
The Progressive Farmer is labeled a socialistic paper but defends property rights. It argues young farmers should own land, questions who gets to own acres, and challenges the idea of a single standard. The readers are asked to explain what ownership means.
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Progressive Farmer
Socialistic Labor Party
Northeast
New York
Ladies Editorships Probe Financial Power in Politics
An excerpt from the Columbia South Carolina ladies edition criticizes money power for demonetizing silver, abolishing state banks, and tightening currency. It argues that financial control favors a few, oppressing industry, while political conditions shift with prosperity or adversity.
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Columbia
H. W. Richardson
Contagion row as Quarantine Station issue stirs Wilmington
The News and Observer condemns political maneuvering over the Quarantine Station. It criticizes turning protection from contagion to partisan gain and notes Dr. A. A. Maynard’s appointment, while opposing partisan obstruction and calling for fresh reforms.
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The
News and Observer
Wilmington
A. A. Maynard
Anson County
Curtis
Maynard
Dr. Curtis
Democrats Clash Over Silver and Gold Policy Fierce Editorial Feud
A heated exchange between the Charlotte Observer and Wilkesboro Chronicle signals a pro silver versus gold bug clash within North Carolina politics. The letter warns party factions to inform themselves and questions Democratic coinage views once taught as Democratic consensus.
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Charlotte Observer
Wilkesboro Chronicle
Caldwell
Butler
Pritchard
Wilson, Ayer & Co
Gamaliel
N. C
Free Silver Debate and Democratic Unity Questioned
A reader questions the state convention's free silver plank and laments internal dissension. The Observer and Jill Paul Belligerant are blamed for widening rifts, while questions linger over loyalty to old Democratic principles and the party's unity ahead of elections.
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Caldwell
Jill Paul Belligerant
Observer
Ransom Vance
Linney
York
Chambers Smith
Coke
Richmond Times
Charlotte
Humbugs Warn of Deceptive Sales Practices Across Counties
A North Carolina Christian Advocate column lambastes sellers of iron ranges, lightning rods, clocks, and patent medicines for pressuring poor buyers with binding notes and inflated bills. It cites cases of unpaid taxes, high debt, and misleading promises, urging caution and awareness of swindles in multiple counties.
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Advocate
North Carolina Christian Advocate
Butler Notable Populist Stand Highlights Raleigh Memphis Meetings
Our Raleigh correspondent reports Senator Butler defends the financial principle within the Populist party. The Raleigh and Memphis meetings mark party progress, and Butler is praised for sticking to the platform against attempts to undermine it.
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Raleigh
Butler
Memphis
Charlotte Observer
Education for all: read college ads for affordable schooling
The Progressive Farmer urges parents to read school and college advertisements in our columns and consider options across North Carolina and other states. Many institutions offer affordable education to lift deserving youths from poverty and provide quality instruction under qualified principals.
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North Carolina
Tany
Wil Ng
Sound Money Troubles Hit Banks and Officials Across States
The piece catalogs failures and alleged fraud linked to the “sound money” era: First National Bank at Pelly Iowa closes after Cassell’s suicide attempt, Breckinridge Texas postmaster and New York importers fail, Stevens Mills and Milford Savings suspend, and South Dakota Treasurer W W Taylor returns funds after a $367,000 theft with a $20,000 reward offered.
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First National Bank
Pelly
Iowa
Cassell
Lust
Cleveland
Breckinridge
Texas
C. L. Woodbridge & Co
New York
Stevens Cotton Mills
Lancaster
Chas. W. Gryne
Rismond
Milford
N. H
Birmingham
Ala
J. M. Heffner
Adams Express Company
Rock Island
Ill
W. W. Taylor
Sound
South Dakota
Tobi
North Carolina Supreme Court Denies Usury Law Evasion
The high court rejects efforts by out of state mortgage associations to bypass usury statutes in Meroney vs Building and Loan. The opinion emphasizes no court will tolerate deliberate law violation aims and cites the Mills case as controlling, warning against attempts to reverse established doctrine.
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Supreme Court
North Carolin Supreme Court
Meroney
Defeant
Mills
D& Ion
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