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The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1897
Page
2
Tam Behind Curtain Beneath Sunset Echoes a River Valley
A reflective piece portrays Tam standing near a curtain at dusk with shadows on a track behind. The narrator speaks of a dark valley and river ahead, wishing to touch the waters and imagine a country governed by the people for the people, in a July mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Editorial notes reveal turmoil in legislature and press
The News and Observer warns of a reign of terror in the legislature and mocks terms like Greasers and Pistriots while criticizing politicians and lawyers aligned with corporations. It cites McKinley’s still shaky presidency and notes a new political coinage as the Senate’s mood worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News and Observer
UNDER A NEW KING AND A SHARP DEMISE OF CLEVELAND
The piece contrasts McKinley’s 1893 inauguration with Cleveland's exit, claiming he leaves a legacy of 70,000 business failures, declining real estate values and job losses while the money power influences policy. It urges a live and let live approach and laments ongoing political gridlock and economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cleveland
White House
King McKinley
Cleveland
Mr. McKinley
Money Lords
Providence
McKinley
Legislative Row Stalls House Over Senate Lease Bill
A Friday session in the House erupted into a fracas led by Cook of Warren as Sutton of Cumberland sought a Senate railroad lease opinion for Saturday. Blackburn of Ashe challenged the chair causing a chaotic adjournment dispute with Freeman named Speaker pro tem as turmoil persisted and members dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Allen
St. Louis
Tom Watson
Lusk
Warren
Sutton
Cumberland
Supreme Court
Senate
Blackburn
Ashe
Freeman
Politician Reforms Clash Over Truthful Paper Shutoff
Senator Early of Bertie and Senator Barker of Lincoln stop their papers amid disputes over frank reporting. Hodges of Beaufort and Flake of Anson join, while Flake suppresses a paper for family protection. The paper continues despite threats from Democrats Republicans and ex Populists. Subscriptions will shift as readers seek the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Early
Bertie
Senator Barker
Lincoln
Hodges
Beaufort
Flake
Anson
Mr. Flake
Barker
Taz
Carlyle’s Prophecy Foretold and Misstatesmen’s Lie
A historical newspaper item quotes Thomas Carlyle’s warning of a future republic entering a painful trial period. It describes a time when health is good, crops plentiful, and charity high, yet citizens vote into power under a glitter of self rule, resulting in overproduction and ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carlyle
Beggars Plead for Money to Hobart Across a Nation
The New York Times notes daily petitions to Vice President elect Hobart amounting to about fifty letters. Churches seek debt relief and clergy request higher salaries while a young woman in New Orleans asks for $10,000 to fund her education. A telegraph update is sought on the money’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Hobart
New Orleans
Reform
Young Gould
Clemons
Cleburne Herald
Liverpool
England
People’s Advocate
Mississippi Farmer
Governmental control of the telegraph debated by printers
The printers push a measure seeking government control of the telegraph, making it the focal point of legislative battles. Opponents fear socialism and its expansion, while some see potential benefits in a mild socialistic approach to government oversight of postal and allied services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Railroad Trainman’s Journal
Bill for the Protection of Newspapers Introduced in State Senate
Senator Parker of Alamance introduces a bill requiring a published correction before damages actions for false publications. If the publisher promptly issues a suitable correction and discloses informant sources upon request, no damages suit may proceed. The act excludes signed cards or advertisements. Effective upon ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Alamance
Senate
The Legislature Reproaches Amid Public Critique
Letters from W B Hargrave J P Sossaman and W W Biggerstaff condemn the current session calling it ineffective. They warn that trusts and combines fleece the poor and urge vigilance as citizens watch the legislature. The post office is not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hargrave
J. P. Sossaman
Charlotte
N. C
W. W. Biggerstaff
Lincolnton, N. C
The Old Guard Subscriptions And Renewals
Local readers across multiple North Carolina counties renew or begin subscriptions to The Progressive Farmer. Names include J H Foushee from Person, David Hutchens from Yadkin, Jonas Pasour from Gaston, J W Johnson from Stokes, Robert P. Smith from Caswell, L P Eckerd from Catawba, and others. Readers praise the paper’s tone, value, and usefulness, with many pledging continued support and recommending it to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Foushee
Person County
David Hutchens
Yadkin County
Jonas Pasour
Gaston County
J. W. Johnson
Stokes County
Progressive Farmer
Robert P. Smith
Caswell County
L. P. Eckerd
Catawba County
Notable Names Across North Carolina Regions
A list of individuals including O McMichael Guilford W C Rogers Granville Allen Johnson Pitt R A Hunt Nash J E R Winstead J J Kiser Rutherford A D Burnett Chatham J R Brown Randolph C A Life GH Koon Rowan TE Little Pitt H Bright Lenoir 8 T Thorne Halifax GR Underhill Franklin B G Campbell Randolph E G Butler Vance W O Pelletin Lenoir H M Swinson Duplin 8 T Gupton Franklin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O McMichael
Guilford
C Rogers
Granville
Allen Johnson
Pitt
Hunt
Nash
R Winstead
J J Kiser
Rutherford
D Burnett
Chatham
R Brown
Randolph
Life
GH Koon
Rowan
Little
H Bright
Lenoir
Thorne
Halifax
Underhill
Franklin
G Campbell
G Butler
Vance
O Pelletin
M Swinson
Duplin
Gupton
Reform Paper Excerpts Stir Political Debate Across States
A collection of reform-minded quotes from multiple newspapers critiques the gold standard, monetary policy, and economic conditions. The items oppose restrictive money policies and warn of ongoing financial strain, with satirical jabs at party figures and editors.
Worth Named Wake County Alliance Business Agent
The Alliance brethren of Wake County announce W. H. Worth as County Alliance Business Agent. He has accepted and is ready to conduct related business. He can be found at his office in the Capitol at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
New York World
Southern Planter Pub. Co
Richmond
P. H. Rolfs
Florida
American Cotton Co
John E. Searles
New York
John E Searles
Treasuer
Havemyer Sugar Trust
Swinson
Renolds
Hileman
Marconi and Nichols
Douglass
Smathers
T. R Purnell
Alliance Brethren
Wake County
Bro. W. H. Worth
County Alliance
Capitol
Mrs Arrington Seeks Access to House Over Court Actions
Mrs Arrington blames legislature for blocking her property rights and seeks a committee review of court methods. Judiciary Committee reported favorably and the bill passed the Senate with aid from Senator Smathers and others, but it faced House ups and downs and stalled at the table. She requested one hour in the House last week to present her case, faced objections and a reconsideration, and vows to launch a new paper the Criminal Docket.
Cuba War Deliberations and Gold Democrat Talks
A satirical dialogue critiques the Cuban war stance and pending legislature adjournment, with figures like McKinley and G. B. Alford cited. It also condemns telegraph control by newspapers, arguing press independence is needed to free the people.
Morgan Plans NYC Hospital with $1 Million Gift
The Birmingham Labor Advocate denounces J Pierpont Morgan and the Roosevelts as the true beneficiaries of a million dollar NYC hospital proposal. It argues Morgan’s largesse masks alleged past looting from the public and serves his private interests rather than the afflicted nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York City
Mogan
Unite States
New York
Morgan
York City
Pople
Birmingham
Ro’ Childs
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Raleigh
W. C
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Gov. Russell
Carlyle
Legislature
OLD Guard
J.T. King
Rockingham County
J. J. Brown
Hertford County
R. L Butler
J. T. Beatie
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Farrmer
E. H. Hayworth
Davidson County
J. M. W. Alexander
Cabarrus County
A. E. Myers
M. A. Stirewall
Rowan County
J. J. Wilder
Franklin County
Heartilly
E W Reade
H M McCariston
Pattonville
Texas
L D Holley
Dream OF the Press
Southern Mercury
Brockton
Grover Cleveland
Missouri
American Enterprise
Trust Investigating Committee of
Major McKinley
Chicago
Kansas City Times
Billings Times
Cuba
Zeke
G. 3
Ki Gudger
Railroadites
Washington
Col
G. B
Alford
Goldbup
Zeke Bileins, M. A
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