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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1892

Page

6

Zeke Goes to the Primaries Hopes for All Right

In a North Carolina political exchange Betsy Bilkins urges participation in primaries while voicing distrust of bosses and primary conspiracies. The caller presses for outlooks, asserting Loyalist voters can “set up shop” if excluded. Betsy condemns shabby manipulation and favors voting for personal interests.

Zeke Bilkins Betsy North Carolina State Chronicle Bilin Hult Mecklenburg Times Raleigh Kurnel

One of the Best Attacked by The State Chronicle

The Special Informer claims a midnight attack on a Democrat while avoiding naming individuals. It denounces a governor candidate who opposes trusts, advocates fair interest on farmers and labor, and rejects violence or crime.

The State Chronicle Chronicle

Such a Man for North Carolina Governor in May

The speaker declares a candidate who rejects political bosses and free passes, stands with the people’s needs, and supports reform. He promises the man will be found on May 18 to become Governor of North Carolina, urging voters not to forget the demand.

North Carolina Stoe

Counties Endorse St Louis Platform Across Region

The latest county alliances endorsing the St Louis platform include Burke Chatham Durham Edgecombe Franklin Gaston Iredell Moore Richmond Rockingham Wake Warren Tyrrell Catawba Simpson Wayne Duplin Chowan Bertie Wilson Johnston Pamlico Mecklenburg Forsyth Pender Alleghany Brunswick Perquimans Cleveland Pasquotank New Hanover Cabarrus Montgomery Jones McDowell Martin Yancey Union Onslow Clay Orange Anson Cherokee Surry Currituck Mitchell is the sole county not yet endorsing the demands.

St Louis Watkins Johnston Co Bear Grass Martin Salem Rock Chapel Nash Bi Rieu Fork Davidson Vance Poplar Grove Mt. Elam Jones Pring. Waren Surry Burke Chitham Durham Edgecombe Franklin Gaston Iredell Moore Richmond Rockingham Wake Warren Tyrrell Catawba Simpson Wayne Duplin Chowan Bertie Wilson Johnston Pamlico Mecklenburg Forsyth Pender Alleghany

Address of the National Conference from the Alliance

The statement from the Birmingham Alabama Alliance Conference dated 3d inst notes unity amid factional pressure in the Southern States. Presidents and officers from Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Texas Louisiana Virginia Mississippi Alabama Georgia West Virginia and Florida along with the National Executive Committee pledge harmony and adherence to Alliance principles to preserve the reform movement.

Alliance Birmingham Ala Brotherhood of the N. F. A. Clt Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Texas Louisiana Virginia Mississippi Alabama Georgia West Virginia Florida National Legislative Committee National Judiciary Committee L. L. Polk Brotherhood of Alleform Nationa Legislative Council Brotherhood of the North Northwest J. H. McDowell A. P Baskin Harry Tracy John A. Moore J. C. Roberts Thos. J. Ogilvie J. G. Dozier J. B. Carson S. M Adams T. D Ewing J.T. M. Hancock R. W. Morrow B. G. West G. W. Dyer L. J. H. Johnson T. T. Gardner Joseph Miller H. C. Brown W. R. Browder H. P. Bone T. A Clayton Evan Jones T. A. Logan Leonard R. J. Sledge J. A. Biard C. W Macune Geo. A Gowan I. J. Stephens A. Wardall J. F. Tillman Ales Aide Potx N. W

Alliance Principles Emphasized in 1892 Reform Letter

A 1892 address from the Reform Alliance urges unity and loyalty to core principles amid a political climate. It condemns factional attacks, urges members to avoid partisan office quests, and calls for electing lawmakers pledged to pass reform laws. Signatories include J H McDowell and several state representatives. The Birmingham letter closes with a call for reform press to copy.

Primary politics and sugar tariff debate in Iredell

A political column discusses North Carolina Democratic primaries on May 14 and the St Louis demands. It notes local farmers forming a ticket in Iredell and criticizes forced participation and dictatorial interference. It also mentions sugar trust tariffs and calls for tariff abolition as a broader remedy.

North Carolina Central Democratic Committee Iredell County St. Louis A Watts A Watts, Chorn. HL Bingham, P. C. Carlton J. K. Morrison Tredell County Statesville Iredell Tredell

Public Speaking Instunc 5s Co. of 5th Dis

Public speaking event notes gatherings from the 5th district at the forum. Local organizers invite residents to participate and share ideas on community issues.

P. H Massey Trict Stokesburg Dillard Sandy Ridge Aaron’s Ford J.J. Francis Haw Pond Campbell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zeke Bilkins Plaid Sizter Railroad Commission Bill Carr Ruffin J.T B. Hoover L Juer J.J Edwards W. R. Dixon E. Pulliam J. B. Webb e _O. G. Prichard A. G. Bazemore J.S Bell W. F. Merrill E E. B. Alexander V. N. Seawell R A. Henry M. H. Hawley P.L Kornegay M. Brothers D A. Montgomery G. W. Williams E. J. Deans Se M. Sorrell A. J. Moye J. W. Webb D. S. Spain E. Roach Mrs R. Brown J. Shipp Sugar Trust Globe Democrat Progressive Farmer Mt. Vernon Til DR. Durham Rutherford County Henrietta Holly Springs Forest City Mountain Creek Hills White House Forney Golden Valley Chur Ly Duncan’s Creek Beecham Tom York Depot Canal Atlantic Electropeise Co New York Ave Washington, D.C Oni NTA Eanes 5S Co State Executive Committee State Alliance B. Alexander J. M. Mewborns A. Tobinston Nofice N.C. Farmers Stay Alliance N.C W.S. Bargus Sec’y Treas N CF S X C. Farmers’ State Alliance N. C B Alexander W. & Barnes Barres Sec’y-Treas N.C. Fsa Edwards & Procguton Ishers Ant Ober Chas. Watkins G. Ober & Sons Company Ober North Cn Baltimore Durham Fertilizer Company N. C. Alliance Official Acid Phosphate N. C. Alliance Guano W. H. Worth Durham Fertilizer CO Durham, N. C Mer Ralleigh Amode
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