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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1893
Page
4
Acurt biographical sketch condemns a railroad magnate who rose from section hand to power by monopolistic schemes and political influence. The piece, in sharp polemical tone, attacks wealth earned without personal labor, moral infractions, and a public persona built on liberal spending and notoriety.
A letter from Rocxincuam North Carolina dated March 24 1893 argues North Carolina can host a thriving hop industry. It urges New York hop growers to ship roots for trial plantings across several counties, with expert supervision and processing. The note touts favorable climate, durable wild hop vines, and potential profits from state-supported yards. A. L Jones signs as Winter Park Florida contact.
Beaufort County meeting held with Woodard's Alliance at Union Chapel on Pamlico River. Delegates represented most Alliances, with speeches by Frances Joyner and Dr Burton Stilley. Resolutions condemn NC legislature attempts to repeal the Alliance charter and praise reform efforts, with next meetup scheduled July 13 1893 and promises of future delegations.
A lengthy critique argues that trade laws are unchangeable and government cannot regulate options or finance. It rails against anti option bills, gold standard zeal, and bank favoritism, portraying government as powerless versus economic forces, detailing bonds, gold, and mortgage anecdotes as warnings.
Halifax County records condemn the North Carolina General Assembly amendments to the Farmers State Alliance charter as an unprecedented act. Resolution calls it a tyrannical blow to the Alliance and to justice. Signatures include R. A. Patterson and others. A request to publish in The Progressive Farmer and Roanoke News.
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