Editorial notes on politics and farming in the South
The piece analyzes political reform, party dynamics, and the impact on farmers. It notes the Rocky Mount Fair opening on the 7th, discusses 5 cent cotton and 40 cent wheat referenda, laments Democratic misrule since 1893 94, and cites Professor Thomas H E Will on political corruption and the need for a pure ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount Fair Association
Tammany Democracy
New York
People’s Party
United States Attorney-General
Tillman
South Carolina
South
West
North
Graham Gleaner
H. O. Bacon
Georgia
U. S. Senate
Patience
Co-operative
Democratic Party
Thomas HE. Will
A. M
Politi Economy
What Shall the Harvest Be The 1896 election forecast
A political appeal urges voters in Georgia and the nation to act against ballot fraud and party machines. It condemns Democratic misdeeds and touts reform gains, predicting shifts in several states while warning that dishonest counting could end popular government. The piece notes a North Carolina almanac release by James H. Enniss and Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Party
Vets
North Carolina
Cooperative
Democratic Party
Green Bay
Picion
Georgia
Ballot-Box Thieves and the Georgia Vote Count
The Atlanta Constitution criticizes efforts to discard votes on technicalities in Georgia counties. It urges counting legal ballots and holding managers accountable for improper signing of returns, arguing such outrages undermine democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Alliance campaign appeals for renewals and unity
The notice urges subscribers to renew quotas for the Alliance shoe factory project, insisting debts were incurred to serve readers. It calls for joining in a cooperative effort to build the state and heal partisan bitterness, while noting today’s vote will test Democratic honesty and public trust. Also advertised is Capt. B. P. Williamson’s fifth annual horse sale with over 100 thoroughbreds, trotters, mares, and harness horses, offering reduced rail fares and potential record bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
B. P. Williamson
Kentucky
Alliance Work Urges Action For Local Alliance Members
A 19th century editorial calls on Alliance members to renew local activity after a slack period. It stresses immediate work for local industries and stock-raising by the 24th, urges all officers and members to actively promote Alliance efforts, and notes the Lexington Dispatch’s hint of corn and wood subscriptions and a shift in monetary views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Dispatch
Tate in the firm of Littlefield Swepson and Co
Extracts from the Fraud Commission report reveal S McD Tate and S McD Tate as partners in Littlefield Swepson and Co involved in railroad bond schemes. Testimony alleges payments, bond allocations, lobby influence, and a fraudulent subscription list to secure Western North Carolina Railroad bonds. The piece urges voters to consider Tate’s role in the 1868 70 era and vote accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Swepson
Colonel Tate
S. McD
Dr. Hawkins
New York
Raleigh
Tate
Littlefield, Swepson & Co
Swepson
Western North Carolina Railroad
Littlefield
Deweese
Wards
Littlefiel
Col.s
Chatham Railroad Company
Hawkins
Western Division
Gen
Henry
Col. Tate
J. W. Wilson
Col. Eliason
North Carolina
Holt
Bain
Senator Stewart and the Populist Attack on Silver
A fragmented 19th century political rant attacking demonetization of silver, tariff policy, and the gold standard. It blames Sharm and Cleveland for propping up gold interests, arguing silver removal crushed prices, harmed enterprise, and toppled free government. It cites Europe and America’s distress and praises remonetizing silver as a path to global monetary leadership. It references McKinley and Reed as the only political voices offering hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the American People
Uniti Staras
Wasu HineTon
D. C
Republica
Sharm
Cleveland
Europa America
Condit
Tse
Europe
America
California
Australia
United States
Japan
Mexico
U. R
India
Ha Entil McKinley
Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Progressive Farmer
L. L. Polk
J. L. Ramsey
J.W. Denmark
Mana’s
N. C
Rilid
Eeae
Post Offes
Progressive Farme Farmer
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Jon Mans
L. L
Maine
Watson
Augusta
Cotton Seed Oil Trust
Tate Brothers
Memphis
Tenn
Tom Toms
Fraud Commission
Senator Stewart
Ay,lanta Daily Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!