The Bread and Butter Dialogue on Power and Profit
A long satirical dialogue among a lawyer a plutocrat a hayseed a politician and a journalist exposes how wealth and influence shape politics and law. They confess that lawyers defend wrongs, journalists whitewash parties, and politicians shield dishonesty for bread and butter while plutocrats manipulate laws and public opinion. The piece ends with a wary pledge to resist and seek reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Plutocrat
Hayseed
Ny Party
the Republic
Sam Hanker
Cleveland
Mass Meeting of Burke County Peoples Party
A large turnout of Burke county residents from Alliance and non Alliance groups gathers at the courthouse to back reform. Speakers promote labor causes, elect officers, and appoint delegates for the June 16 congressional convention in Lenoir while independent candidate Prof. Patton is endorsed for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror
Burke County
Alliance
Court House
D. H. Peeler
P. A. Whitener
R A. Cook
P. H. Rich
Ea. Powel
R. A
E A. Powe
Prof
Patton
Congress
P. H Riew
Chm'n
A. Powe
See’y
Heathenism and the fight for freedom in politics
A heated editorial argues that heathenism means blind faith in earthly powers and urges readers to reject idolatries of image worship, Democratic and Republican loyalties, and sectarian beliefs. It links heathenism to slavery and plutocracy, calling for action to defend Christian civilization and democratic rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Athens
America
Republic
Wall Street
Resolutions of Respect for Col Polk Leader of N F A and I U
Delegates of the People's Party of Guilford County mourn the death of Col Polk president of the N F A and I U. They extend sympathy to his family, urge a 30 day mourning badge, and ask copies be sent to the family and to local papers including the Progressive Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Guilford County
N. C
Col. L. Polk
I. U
People’s Party
Farwer
Resolutions Honoring L L Polk by Durham Committee
A Durham committee drafts resolutions mourning the death of Col L L Polk. They declare Polk one of America's greatest statesmen and profound thinkers, defender of the F A and I U, and a supporter of oppressed peoples. The meeting offers sympathy to Polk’s wife and family and prays for blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N.C
L. L Polk
L. L. Polk
Col
L L. Polk
America
F. A
I. U
Durham County
Patt A. Brown
Rey
P. H. Massey
W W. Woops
G. E. Por
Principles Tested by Mt Sinai and Calvary in Alliance Address
HuGuH Johnson, chaplain of Morven Alliance No 78 Lenatas, calls for testing Alliance principles against Mt Sinai and Grace Calvary platforms. He contrasts Pharisaic rigidity with faith in Jesus Christ, urging unity under divine order while resisting secular Caesar. He urges presenting principles to all mankind and to the King of Kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eviror
Alliancemen
Friends of Reform
Mt. Sinai
Calvary
Lord Jesus Christ
St. John
God
César
Heaven
Earth
Cesar
King of Kings
Lord of Lords
Jesus
Huguh Jouhnson
Morven Alliance
Lenatas
Resolutions from Swift Creek Alliance on Col. Polk’s Death
In Swift Creek Alliance Wake County North Carolina June 11 1892 members vote to draft resolutions expressing sorrow over the death of Col Leonidas L Polk National President of the Reform movement and to extend sympathy to his wife and children. They pledge mourning drapery for thirty days and urge building a monument to his memory while honoring his public service as a Christian Patriot and reform leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Polk
Colonel Polk
People’s Party
Richmond
Polk
Colone Polk
Alliance
Eliza Beth Crry
N. C
A. D
N. A
I. A
Washington, D. C
Brotherhood of
Toilers
Reform
Carrton Sawyer
W. T. White
M. G. Gregory
Swift Creek Alliance
Wake County
WueEreas
Leonidas L. Polk
People's Party Organized in Madison County North Carolina
The People's party was organized in Madison County today with the St. Louis platform adopted. Rev. Jacob Ammons named chair man and H W Arrowood secretary. A county executive committee led by Charles E Jervis was elected to appoint township chairmen and delegates to the Asheville congressional convention on June 16 1892. The committee urged W R Lindsay to call a State Convention in Raleigh for a state ticket and fixed the Thursday after first Monday in September for the party nominating convention to nominate a full ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Epitor
People’s Party
Madisan County
St. Louis
Jnc. Ammons
H. W. Arrowood
Chas. E. Jervis
Taw
Asheville
W. R. Lindsay
Raleigh
Madison County
C. N. Jervis
Centralized Trade and Farm Pressures Highlight Market Shifts
The text outlines farmers and merchants facing centralized trade control and rising costs. It notes competition pressures, shifts in rural commerce, and the impact on tobacco and other crops. Names like Gates and regional traders appear amid debates on price, supply, and industrial influence. The piece hints at policy or alliance actions affecting local markets and farm livelihoods.
Meeting in Orange County elects People’s Party delegates
A Hillsboro gathering of the Orange County People’s Party endorsed the St. Louis platform. Delegates were chosen for the district convention. A mass meeting backed a full county ticket and a full state ticket, with pledges to uphold the St. Louis platform. A. J. Gordon chaired the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior
People’s Party
Orange County
Hillsboro
St. Louis
Orange
A. J. Gordon
Chi'n People’s Party
Drake declines appointment to Warren County People's party
W C Drake of Warren County North Carolina issues a formal statement dated June 8 1892 disavowing an appointment as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the People's party noting he attended the Democratic State Convention as a Warren delegate helped prepare the platform and state ticket and will support them while demanding his name be removed from Lindsy's list objecting to officious meddling and lack of consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayseed
Uuwit
Plutocrgt
Spa
Earts
N. C
Epior
Township No. 3
Cleveland County
Democratic Executive Committee
Sanderlin
Alliance
Maj. Schenck
Shelby Aurora
J.P. Rirepy
Warren
Lindsy
W. C. Drake
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Bate
People's Party
Maine
Georgia
Adigere
Progressive
Farmer
Indy
Poe
Asd
Mr Gates
MR. _ DRAKE
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