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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1896
Page
2
The speaker recalls standing behind a curtain with shadows on the track and a dark valley ahead. He longs to glance at a country whose government is of the people and by the people as he contemplates the water and landscape in a July 1890 reflection.
The piece rails at Senator Butler and goldbugs over bond bills and currency policy. It notes state politics, Prohibition party critique, and an upcoming Alliance encampment in Yorkville, with comments on farmers, heat deaths, and reform unity. It ends with predictions about free coinage talk fading in Chicago.
Bro R A Southworth secretary treasurer of the National Alliance outlines a monthly letter system to connect state alliances and publish progress across the country. He notes Pennsylvania leads in Alliance activity with Colorado and Texas close behind and South Carolina reporting strong finances. The piece also cites a claim that the Democratic Party has moved money to Europe, with over 100 million dollars in gold sent abroad and a 26 million dollar gold debt.
A correspondent discusses delegate selection for the People's Party National Convention in St Louis. The Executive Committee favors appointment to save costs and time, with August or late July as possible convention windows. Citizens are urged to speak up and contact leaders while concerns about the Land Postal Bill and election procedures are raised amid cross party accusations.
The excerpt discusses James G Blaine’s stance on bimetallic standards and free silver. It argues against a pure gold standard, warning it would harm most property types while favoring fixed-income assets. The text cites silver as constitutional money and notes changes in the New York Voice editor position amid Prohibition politics.
Davidson county Clerk of Court Hunt seeks full particulars on making ballot boxes for next fall under the new election law. He notes clerks of court should have copies of the law and essentials to comply, citing Section 6 which requires the Secretary of State to furnish clerks with needed materials on request.
A Southern Mercury excerpt urges Alliance members to attend meetings and participate actively. It criticizes passive members, calls for constructive discussion, and emphasizes neighbor cooperation to improve conditions. It stresses joining neighbors, implementing measures, and the value of sub alliance forums for planning.
A Missouri senator West declares he may bolt the Democratic Chicago Convention if it leans toward Federal patronage and free silver. He vows to follow his party’s honest majority, aiming to uphold sound money and oppose the convention if it includes officeholders overruling the people. The column likens the party to a diseased herd and predicts Bolshevik shifts by West and allies.
Francis J Kirckhoover in the State Department faced a $140,000 shortfall as authorities pursue bondsmen. Earl Poulett of London is declared bankrupt, with creditors seeking recovery in Britain. Ex City Attorney Moreland of Pittsburgh is short about $350,000.
A compilation of financial scandals and disputes from multiple U S localities. Omaha City Treasurer fined and imprisoned for embezzlement. Camden New Jersey official short by 10 000. New Mexico Mining Co Santa Fe in receivership with 80 600 liabilities. Bank directors arrested in Kansas. Watkina New York cashier convicted of fraud and theft 100 000. Oklahoma First National Bank failed with 50 000 liabilities. Sumner National Bank Wellington Kansas failed, with some funds recoverable. Wilmington North Carolina Alderman Hardware assets and liabilities described as sound. Rockford Illinois Watch Co assigned liabilities 110 000. assets about 100 000, silver demonetization noted. Elmwood Carolina Gilbert Taylor Limber Co in receiver hands. Claude Wright indicted for misappropriate funds while Suffolk city treasurer. Atlanta Fidelity and Trust banker jailed for 13 000 theft and 4 400 misapplied notes. Roanoke Virginia W Workman furniture firm assigned liabilities about 4 000. Manchester North Carolina cotton merchant signed, liabilities in thousands, all sound. Notes highlight the contrast between sound money rhetoric and widespread financial distress.
Secretary Southworth of the National Alliance advocates a monthly state report to document work, membership growth, and new or revived groups. He cites Sub secretaries like J W Resid of South Carolina and urges prompt replies to strengthen the organization amid calls for equal rights and equal treatment for all.
A firm appeal urges all subscribers in arrears to pay immediately and settle their own renewals along with neighbors to avoid further collection steps. The notice stresses urgent payment and hopes not to repeat the instruction.
A fragment from late 19th century reform papers and editorials critiques silver coinage policy, calls out political figures like Cleveland and Sherman, and cites populist concerns. It notes Chicago funding promises for a national convention, cites local tax woes in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, and laments financial pressures on farmers and national debt.
A reader asks why four American dollars buy two Mexican dollars. The answer: Mexican silver bullion is worth only as much as other silver bullion when exported, while the U.S. adheres to a gold standard. The Mexican dollar remains steady in Mexico, but American currency has fallen in value due to gold politics and monetary policy, making foreign coins appear to buy more bullion. The piece notes silver bullion status and urges subscribers to recruit new readers.
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