Betsy and the Quarrel Over a Dem Teacher at Stony Ridge
Betsy remains furious over a costly disagreement with school teacher Bill McFarlane at Stony Ridge. The couple argue politics and alleged misdirection while praising or attacking his positions and digressing into plans about dresses, a brass eagle hat, and fears of a Senate committee. Col. Skinner and Marion Butler are slated to speak in June. Pat Winston affiliates with Populists. Atlanta seeks half a million for the expo. W. D. Wilson sends $150 for papers. editorial note asks where he hails from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
Zeke
Madat Blazes
New York
Senate
Stony Ridge
Solomon
Bill McFarlane
Kalifornia
Chicago
Harry Skinner
Oxford
Marion Butler
Roxboro
Pat Winston
Washington
Atlanta
Congress
W. D. Wilson
Denmark
Progressive Farmer
North Carolina
United States
Peoples Party
Tax Exemption for Government Securities Cited in 1894 Letter
MacHeetan NC May 18 1894 letter argues under Section 3701 and 5413 National Bank Act that United States stocks bonds and currency are exempt from state taxation. Cites Ruffin v Board of Commissioners and Lily v Commissioners NC cases. Discusses metallic money as representative value issued under acts of Congress and notes tariff questions for Congress. Also comments on Bryan speech on financial questions at Normal School and Treasury ratio debates.
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United States
Treasury
Congress
National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
U. S
Ruffin
Board of Commissioners
N. C
Lily
Commissioners
W. A Grshaam
Alabama Democrats Endorse Cleveland and Gold Standard
At the Montgomery Democratic State Convention H C Tompkins urged reaffirming the 1892 Chicago platform, praising Grover Cleveland as President of the whole country. He supported free coinage of silver with sound currency, tariff reform, and repeal of the 10 percent tax on state bank notes. The resolutions passed without dissent, and Cleveland passages drew loud applause.
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Montgomery
H. C. Tompkins
Alabama
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Senas
Congress
Cleveland
Commencement at Greensboro Highlights Bryan and Gordon Lectures
The second annual State Normal School commencement at Greensboro featured a Bryan speech and Gordon lecture. Gov. Carr and dignitaries attended as Bryan decried monometallism and urged free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. The large audience included 390 students and hundreds of applicants, with the campus showing rapid growth from a barren field to a handsome institution.
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State Normal
Greensboro
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
John B. Gordon
Normal School
America
McIver
Gov
Carr
William Jennings Bryan
Shepherd
Osborne
J. 8. Carr
Durham
Graham
Charlotte
J. C Slarborough
Board of
J. H. Weaver
D. D
ME. Church
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson
Bryan
Ladies Needing Iron Bitters Urged to Take It
Short ad style note urging women or children using remedies with iron bitters to take it down. Mentions cures for malaria indigestion liver complaints and neuralgia with a plain tone typical of old medical ads.
Brown's Iron Bitters advertised for stomach disorders
A vintage ad urges using Brown's Iron Bitters for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach issues. It notes retailers sell at one dollar per bottle and that genuine bottles show a trademark of crossed red lines on the wrapper.
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Genuine
False Report in the Alliance Fight for Principles
A May 25 1894 letter from N C Rateias warns Alliance members that their order endorses no party or candidate. It urges secrecy, unity, and discipline to combat misrepresentation. The note accuses outside foes of vilification and calls expulsion for members urging dues nonpayment or name changes. Fraternally WS Barns secretary-treasurer.
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Rateiash
N. C
Alliance
L. L. Polk
Blue Ridge
Barns
Sc’y- Treas
The Tariff Debate Splits Public Opinion Among Democrats
Democratic papers condemn tariff reform as a failure and blame a syndicate of monopolists. Senators Mills and others express disgust at the bill’s shifts. Critics call the revision a mutilation tracing toward the McKinley tariff while the party platform’s aims fade.
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United States Senate
Buffalo Courier
Dem
St. Louis Dispatch
Mills
Senate
Macon Telegraph
Texas
Indianapolis News
Savannah News
St. Louis
Wake County to Exhibit Resources at State Fair
A call grows for a comprehensive Wake County exhibit at the State Fair to showcase resources and development potential. Raleigh Township officials urge a joint county action to fund the display, aiming to inform visiting prospectors and residents. Taxpayer Bro. C. Justice of New Salem church in Chatham County died at about 81.
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Sion
Fee
Wake
Weet
Ama
Raleigh Township Board of
Ryeigh
Raleigh
Bro. C. Justice
New Salem Church and Alliance
Chatham County
Notice to Brethren on Relief Claims and June Reports
Dear brethren applications for relief for losses from the first quarter of 1894 must be received by June 5 at this office. Relief funds for that quarter will be distributed pro rata on that day. Secretaries should collect National dues at June meetings and remit with quarterly reports to the County Secretary. Blanks for quarterly reports will be sent in the first week of June. Fraternally, W. S. Barnes, Sec. Tres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barnes
Raleigh Coffin Co. Buyout Prompts New Undertaker Help
Mr G A Strickland says he bought out the Raleigh Coffin Company but has no connection with it now and offers to assist undertakers with coffins caskets or supplies. He invites visits to 122 Fayetteville Street or the corner of Morgen Wilmington Street, headquarters of the Raleigh Coffin Co. W H Worts B.
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G. A. Strickland
Raleigh Coffin Company
Fayetville Street
Morgen Wilmington Street
Raleigh Coffin Co
W. H. Worts
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Him
Money and Taxation
The
Charlotte Observer
Observer
Alabama Democracy
Mr. Cleveland
State Normal School
Gordon
England
Lark
Jones
Germany
France
Carlisle
the Treasury
Vy Tunla
Aigen One
Raweiau
J. W. Denmark
Busin
Sin
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