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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1892
Page
2
Editorial notes and reports from North Carolina and Louisiana focus on state conventions, platform debates, and the Alliance movement. Talks by ex Gov. J. P. St. John, school closings, and local incidents are paired with criticism of political machines and calls for reform.
An advertisement claims a promotion running now through November 15 offering the Progressive Farmer at 40 cents and invites readers to create their own clubs or groups around the product and themes.
The piece notes the American Tobacco Company, The Plaid Trust and allies failing in North Carolina politics. It claims Gov Holt is opposed due to his public record while the paper says its stance was fair and not personal. The watchdog stance emphasizes opposition to Holt based on policy.
A meeting in the city on the 18th laid plans to organize the People's Party and draft an electoral ticket for the state and Omaha Convention representation. It noted eight delegates to the state at large and district delegates via county conventions to be called soon by Chairman Lindsay. The meeting covered about seventy five counties and was described as harmonious, though with no prior notice.
The Progressive Farmer congratulates reform supporters across the state and rebukes the machine for its primaries and conventions. It notes the state convention adopted a platform focused on national issues, proving the old machine was powerless before the Alliance driven sentiment.
The Progressive Farmer argues that relief for oppressed people must come from Congress and national government, not state action or sectional groups. It questions Democratic delegates at Chicago and whether a state platform on national matters can influence national relief.
Ambition and controversy mix as supporters and critics of the St Louis platform collide in a political scene. The text notes former backers who fought for the platform face public judgment, while critics of the Ocala platform from December 1890 to the 18th of the current month now confront the electorate.
A sharp critique of a State convention adopting a nine plank national platform. The writer laments duplicity by Bros Kingsbury Caldwell Co and News and Observer, mocks leaders, predicts a Chicago Convention scene, and foresees a major strike influencing three parties, asking which will serve workers.
A editorial warns that the current machine may push compromise Alliancemen to undo reforms. It cautions voters to resist being hoodwinked and to keep watch as efforts to shape the legislature proceed, urging active resistance against machine influence.
A reformist appeal pleads for a return to honorable political conduct and mutual respect. It laments intimidation and false vote counts, denounces carpet baggers and scalawags, and urges Democrats to honor the spirit of independence and justice in public life.
The piece argues that Southern voters must resist autocratic leaders and support relief from oppressive conditions. It condemns the Alliance, cites the People's party as a fixed force, and urges ministers to oppose capitalists and defend labor, noting ministers’ reluctance in North Carolina and urging action aligned with biblical justice.
A session of the Alliance Conference reports enthusiastic unanimity for the St Louis platform. The meeting admitted many visitors, inviting filibusters who opposed the platform but were defeated when the vote was called. The Old North State reformers greet allies and urge steadfast principle amid national trials. Puck cautions citizens to stay calm in the presidential campaign amid scarce candidate interest.
Major Bilkins of Wi county, U S A, speaks his mind on anarchists and bombs at a convention. He plans to vote for Betsy and the children, condemns pandering politicians, and asserts key independence while dodging party labels.
The Progressive Far Mik notes say Elias Carr was nominated by the State Democratic Convention for governor. It views the choice as a squareout defeat of the old machine and cites a Spaken Messenger editorial urging opposition to the current House leadership and reactions from politicians who prefer a Republican over Alli men. It questions Col Kingsbury’s stance before the convention.
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