Editorial Notes on Politics and Life in 1897
The piece comments on Weyler’s at home return plan in Spain, a $50,000 Senate relief appropriation for destitute Americans in Cuba, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidates, Populist behavior, and business conditions. It humorously recalls Grover Cleveland’s poultry visit, McKinley’s Cuba message, and calls Mac to sharpen his focus on American destitution.
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Weyler
Spain
Cuba
Senate
House
Georgia
Dan
Bradstreet
Oklahoma
Princeton College
Cleveland
Grover
McKinley
Congress
America
Mac
Dissatisfied Constituent Urges Democratic Pairings in Congress
A Democratic House member receives a letter from a district colleague noting frequent daily pairings with Republicans in the Congressional Record. The writer questions loyalty but tactfully suggests pairing with Democrats instead to align with party peers.
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House
Etter
Chicago
Democratic management of the penitentiary raised by critics
A editorial charge critiques the late Democratic Superintendent and calls for a frank public accounting of the penitentiary finances. It questions self sufficiency claims, outlines a disputed $18 000 debt tied to the Castle Hayne syndicate, and urges the new board and superintendent to publish a clear report for voters. The piece also denounces party machine control, recalls stances on national party leadership, and warns against future entangling alliances and surrender tactics.
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Tentiary
Castle Hayne
Wilmington
Lester
Smith
Leazer
Progressive Farmer stance on Populist conference debated
Mr George E Boggs of Waynesville NC asks if Progressive Farmer remains in the National Reform Press Association and if it attended Memphis meetings. The paper confirms membership, notes non attendance, and takes a cautious stance on the Nashville conference, urging caution and independence from so called leaders while recalling past stances at St Louis and Chicago.
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George E. Boggs
Waynesville
N. C
Nashville
Progressive Farmer
National Reform Press Association
St. Louis
Chicago
Is the World Growing Better
A reflection on improving public sentiment and anti trust actions. The piece notes recent court decisions taxing corporations and a 30 day jail sentence for Broker Chapman after refusing to answer questions about the sugar trust. It argues public sentiment is improving and cites Alliance education and influential supporters shaping a more moral national climate.
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Chapman
New York
Washington City
Cleveland
McKinley
Alliance
Farmers Land Grant Proposal For Printers Union No. 6
James B. Connell proposes Typographical union No. 6 of New York gain 5000 acres in Potter county Pennsylvania for members. One thousand acres would be held free for members in good standing for one year, the rest sold in plots up to 15 acres. Land valued at 25000 dollars. donor offers 10000 dollars cash if union matches 10000 with 1000 down and 500 monthly. Initially 100 members covered, then 100 more annually.
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Union No. 6
New York
James B. Connell
Potter County
Connell
Voter Court By Kansas Town Doctor Sparks Concern
In Warnet Kansas a physician who runs the town’s drug store also serves as justice of the peace and constable. He sells liquor to boys and then arrests and fines them for drunkenness. Last week he presided over a court session with three of the town’s five voters present.
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Warnet
Chitauqua County
Kansas
Justice of the Peace
Go to Work Cotton Mill Men Advice Opinion
A Greensboro message urges cotton mill workers to stop criticizing freight rates and politics. It argues government aid won’t raise their wages, urging workers to focus on producing goods and avoiding political agitation. The speaker claims six day workers are content and discourages further protest against corporations and rates.
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Greensboro
Referendum and Initiative as a Check on Legislation
An editorial argues for a constitutional check on the legislature through Referendum and Initiative to ensure faithful execution of the popular will. It describes how petitions by one fifth of voters could force votes on acts, aiming to curb bribery and lobby influence and to empower the sovereign people at the ballot box. It condemns editors who ridicule such measures while advocating for public good.
The Cigar Upbeat Doctor Trick Tale
A man in poor health seeks medical help for dyspepsia and follows a doctor's strict diet and one cigar per day instruction. He worsens, and the physician discovers the man only smokes one cigar at a time, never more, but that still caused the problem before.
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Greensboro
Winston Republican Against Two Cent Railroad Fares
In a recent issue the Winston Republican debated Nebraska statute requirements for public votes on municipal actions and warned that a 99-year lease of the N C Railroad or two-cent per mile fares could not stand if such laws existed. The piece argues against speculative rate proposals and notes the distinction between carrier rates and public voting rights.
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Nebraska
N. C
Winston Republican
Rail fare reform and private interests in railroads
The passage argues that rail and grain pricing should stay with the public and that current low rates for corn and wheat are due to millionaire rings and rail lobbyists. It claims railroads profit from free passes and high salaries, and suggests a 2 cent fare would boost overall revenue if free passes and lavish costs were cut. It urges self government and fairness benefiting both public and railroads.
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North Carolina
Property, roads and railways in public hands stir debate
The letter excerpts discuss seizing Carnegie iron works for battleships and defend state action on draft. Governor Leedy advocates relief from freight charges, even a Gulf railroad if needed. Municipal ownership gains praise as Norf World notes bridge profits and fair wages. Senator Harris is seen using 1862 law to enable government possession of Railroads.
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Chandler
Carnegie Iron Works
Leedy
Texas
Kansas
Gulf
Commoner
Wichite
New York
Brooklyn
New York World
Harris
Congress
Union Pacific
Secretary of the Treasury
Gazette
Hutchinson
Kan
Odd Happenings and Farce From Small-Town America
A light collection of local curiosities and odd exploits. A Texas buzzard with a bell is said to be kept as a pet near Sutherland Springs and Marceline. An Baltimore area burglar alarmed by a sneeze scares away an intruder. A tall tale of a cliff accident in Paris Kentucky and other quirky reports from small towns.
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Texas
Sutherland Springs
Marcelina
John P. Campbell
Baltimore
Paris
Sodom
Ind
Dream of the Press and Reform Echoes Across Era
A collage of vintage newspaper snippets critiques reform papers, tariff debates, silver demonetization, and political rhetoric. It cites diverse sources like the People’s Advocate, Globe, Guard, Farm ers’ Tribune, Topeka Advocate, and Kansas City Journal, interweaving mentions of banks, currencies, and public indignation with commentary on press tyranny and political manipulation. The passage notes 112 days to elect a senator and includes assorted opinions on liberty, economics, and foreign affairs.
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Reform
Kenty
Turk
Bopp
Globe
Chicago
P. McKinley
Farmers’ Tribune
Topeka
Reed
Kansas
Jen Simpson
Kansas City Journal
Brooklyn
Pomona Herald
Cleveland Press
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Norton
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Allen
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Dream OF the Press
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Woodbury Messenger
South World
Omaha
Peoples Party
Chicago Express
Unite States
Midland Journal
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