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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1892

Page

2

Progressive Farmer ad note on readers mentioning ads

A fragment notes readers are urged to tell advertisers they saw the ad in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER and mentions the label date indicating expiration.

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Report on reform candidates and Weaver support across states

A verbose political round up argues against reform withdrawal rumors, notes Weaver support in Northwestern states and other regions, cites remarks by Judge Gresham and W J Peele, and comments on tainted reports about riots and metal money policy while urging vigilant election protection and noting candidate movements and editorial changes.

Look Out For Campaign Rumors About the People's Party

The note urges ignoring rumors and forgeries about the People's party and its management. It questions why alleged liars have not been jailed, defending good men who stand for their rights against party machine defamation.

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Plutocracy fears reform in attacks on Watson and Simpson

An editorial warns that armed guards protect Hon Thos E Watson in Georgia and Jerry Simpson faces a plot to murder him. It cites a $2000 payoff and letters detailing the scheme. The piece urges farmers and businessmen to vote for reform and trust sworn poll holders.

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Weaver Gains Ground as Electors Shift States

The piece notes multiple states withdrawing Cleveland electors in favor of Weaver, with Kansas to Wyoming among them and Minnesota switching four Cleveland electors for Weaver. Alabama and Louisiana lose Harrison electors, while Northwest opposition fades. It lauds Weaver as best among candidates, predicting a continental sweep with strong Western gains and a Westward shift in New York World commentary.

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Butler for State Auditor Sparks Lettered Defense

The Henderson candidate E G Butler accepted the People's party nomination for State Auditor amid reports of a past lawsuit. A rebuttal by Prince presents testimonials from respected citizens in Henderson Vance and Granville counties, noting none share the party or church ties. Butler’s selection is defended as appropriate.

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Calamity howlers and the moneyed power clash in a roiled era

A reader scorns a Kansas City Journal editorial that groups farmers and laborers with outlaws like the Daltons and urges swift action to curb what is labeled as plutocratic robbery. The letter defends fair rights, recalls historic protests, and hints that the ballot or force may settle the struggle.

Kansas City, Mo Moneycrafs Kansas Dalon Daltons North Carolina Christ United States Boston Harbor

Getting Lonesome in Grimesland Alliance Delegates Split

Grimesland Alliance in Pitt county presented resolutions at the county meeting opposing the State Alliance action and the St Louis platform. The text notes 90 percent of delegates did the work and questions whether a small minority will force a reversal. It also denounces President Butler as partisan and describes Weaver as a supporter of the platform.

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Inside Democratic Conflicts and Gideon’s Band Scrutiny

A Raleigh era article argues Alliance members cross party lines, ridicules their resolutions, and questions Gideon’s Band influence inside the Democratic party. It cites Aycock and Exum clashes, self defense, and claims of partisan manipulation within the 1890s North Carolina political scene.

Intolerance and Plutocrats Roil Democratic Prohibition Debate

The piece denounces plutocratic intolerance in the North and West toward Prohibition, noting mobs in Cleveland Redlands Sandy Hill Greenfield Center and Syracuse that attacked speakers and handbills. It urges voters to oppose plutocratic oppression. It also reports Milwaukee’s major incendiary fire causing heavy damage, loss of life, and widespread destruction, likened to Chicago 1871.

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Editor threatened by Gideonites in Wilson Advance feud

The Wilson Advance editor alleges Gideonites threaten him with death if his paper continues. The column suggests such threats may be staged, notes alleged violence by Democrats against Black voters in Georgia, and questions the origin of the note while criticizing political theatrics.

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The Exum Aycock Affray Reported in Green County

Reports on the Exum and Aycock encounter after a Snow Hill speaking conflict. no serious injuries reported. Dr. Exum Marion Butler and Aycock traveled to an agreed location that evening amid disputed accounts and official inquiries.

Exum Aycock Snow Hill Green County Marion _Butler Aycok

Registration matters and polling fears in early law rollout

The Progressive Farmer warned of registering tricks amid a limited county rollout. It urged proper verification of names on books, noted possible illegal registrations, and exposed Chairman Samons confidential circular pushing Democrats to vote. The piece warns of potential voter suppression and urges vigilance at the polls.

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Incident from a cultivated lady prompts party reflections

A letter from a prominent state woman quotes a dialogue about 1888 politics. It contrasts Peoples Party and Democrats with a note on Allenomen alliances, noting Ephor, a wealthy county father, and his witty daughter. The fragment ends amid a discussion of democracy and party hatchery.

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