Editorial notes on NC politics and national concerns
A North Carolina editorial discusses boss politics, railroad regulation, and tariff policy. It notes nominations like Dr D H Abbott for Railroad Commissioner, critiques the outgoing bond‑holder administration, warns against an extra legislative session, and argues for reductions in railroad telegraph and telephone charges amid rising money values and falling farm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swepson
North Carolina
New York
D. H. Abbott
Perquimans County
Bedingfeld
Germany
California
San Francisco
Railroad Commission
Dangerous financial scheme prompts public awakening
A scathing editorial warns of banker backed moves to retire Treasury notes and take the government out of banking. It argues demonetization of silver and currency contraction threaten prosperity, urging cross‑party action against bankers’ control, and cites Abell’s voting flip and Rockefeller’s influence as part of broader financial manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banker
Treasury
Cleveland
Carelisle
Gage
McKinley
Republic
The Bradley Martin Ball and Plutocracy’s Sting
A caustic take on the Bradley Martin Ball at the Waldorf costing 375000 dollars with 40 million in jewelry, contrasting lavish luxury with widespread unemployment and economic inequality. It notes police guardwork and crowds outside while many Americans lack money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Martin
Waldorf
New York
Opposition to North Carolina election law amendments
The proposed amendments would place poll holder appointments in the hands of three supervisors, likely a mix of party bolters, undermining citizen control. Critics argue it strips towns and cities of self-government, opposing Governor or clerk power and claiming it violates republican principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Farmers Tariff Urges First Aid for Agricultural Sector
The Cincinnati Enquirer argues that farmers and agricultural communities suffer most in hard times. It urges a plan that centers on farmers first, asking if tariff protection alone could act as the cure and warns against any policy that excludes those who earn their livelihoods from farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cincinnati Enquirer
Alliance grows in the Northwest highlights Minnesota State Alliance session
The Minnesota State Alliance outlines a revived movement urging farmers and urban workers to unite under a nonsectarian fraternal plan. President L C Long lauds insurance friendly features, cooperative exchanges, and mass solidarity while calling citizens to observe February 22 George Washington Day with district meetings to organize Alliances nationwide.
Call for Farmers Alliance reorganizing and joining National group
A call directs each of the 1 431 alliances in the state to meet at their usual place, discuss joining the Farmers Alliance and Labor United National organization, re elect officers, and report actions. Organizers will visit localities to initiate members into the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Injustice Alleged in Minority Report on Fare Bill
Railroad Commissioner S O Wilson corrects the record claiming he and J W Wilson testified before the committee and held divided views. He supported most of the bill but opposed cutting passenger fares to 2 1 4 cents per mile as too large and unfair across trunk and branch lines, while favoring rate reductions with adjustments for weak lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Wilson
Haueer’s
8. O Wilson
J. W. Wilson
Wesk
Paternalism and corporate influence in state legislature debate
A long satirical speech voices distrust of corporate control in Raleigh politics. It advocates state ownership of the legislature, calls for law and order, and criticizes campaign abuses. The excerpt blends dialogue and verse highlighting reform sentiment and opposition to per diem governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke
Raleigh Tribune Railway
Corporasiuns
Raleigh
Campanes
Government Ownership and Public Gas in Roanoke
Reprinted from Roanoke Times and Richmond State the city owned Richmond gas works charge citizens one dollar per thousand feet. A lease offer of forty thousand dollars yearly was rejected as it would lose fifty thousand dollars in profit. The piece argues for municipal ownership of utilities and questions national ownership of railroads and telegraphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Richmond
Richmond Ga
State rail rate debate over Southern Railroad profits
Last year the Southern Railroad showed net receipts of 1,345 dollars in North Carolina and criticized high salaries in its administration. The Senate capped the North Carolina lease at 7 percent while calls grow to cut passenger and freight rates. The speaker warned that high yields favor financiers and hinder local prosperity as factories and mints remain shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Southern Railroad
Southern
Senate
Rothechilds
Pierpont Morgan
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. L. Polk
G.l. Ramsey
Eorror
J. W. Denmark
M’a’n. Ralelgt
N. C
Singis
Monsey
Chappi Satta
Raleigh, N. C
Ralenh
The
Progressive Farmer
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
L. D. Poth
N. BR
P. A
W. W. Clark
New Berne
Seymour
Clark
Abell
Johnston
Butler Friday
A Solomon
Mr. Martin
Rockefeller
Congress
House
the American Cotton Company
Chicago
American Cotton Company
New Jersey
Truste
Bradley-Martin Ball
Alliance
Northwest
Minnesota
L C Long
George Washington
Lexington
Bunker Girl
Valley Forge
Dream OF the Press
New England
Missouri
Lynch
Albany Herald
Tulare Vesley
Grover Cleveland
United States Senate
Brockton
Cleburne Herald
Figaro
Paris
France
Southern Mercury
W. A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
St. Louis
Pomeroy
Ohio
Machias
Maine
Dallas
Texas
Chicago Express
Prince of Wales
Mark Hanna
American Enterprise
Advocate
Kansas
Topeka
Bileins, M
Dawa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!