Zeke Bilkins Sees Political Infidel Mood in Washington
Zeke Bilkins, venting as a political infidel, doubts reform will come. He surveys cabinet talks, parties and a mock White House call to President Cleveland, lamenting broken promises, delayed confirmatio ns, and rising prices as Betsy voices wary hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke
Washington
Simmons
Elias
Senate
Capt. Coke
B. Aycock
R . Glenn
Aycock
Betsy
Cleveland
White House
Fish
Cabinet
Gardner
Congress
Grover
New York
London
Pete
Buffalo
Captain Ashe
Nick
It Is An Unsectional Fight Says Editor Of Pennsylvania Farmer
The editor argues the clash is not regional but between robbers and wealth producers across the nation. Wealth producers from Maine to Texas suffer alike while Wall Street influence distorts East papers. Populist papers rise in the West and rally readers with fearless truths, awaiting East readers to join the liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Farmer
Chicago
Texas
Wallstreet
Republic
Wall Street
Associated Press
West
East
Interesting suit filed over libel in Wake court
In Wake Superior Court this week, W S Barnes secretary of the State Alliance sues J P Kerr postmaster of Asheville and former editor of the Citizen for 5000 dollars damages for libel tied to 1890 campaign matters. Kerr printed the Citizen item. Judge Shuford overruled a demurrer. case to be tried. Garysburg Alliance growth note urges members to welcome new applications and spread literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Superior Court
W.S. Barnes
The
State Alliance
J. P. Kerr
Asheville
Citizen
Barnes
Kerr
Crawford
Alliance
News and Observer
Raleigh
Shuford
Garysburg
Bro
J. J. Stephenson
Northampton County
Stingaree Sting Wound From Bay River Fishing Incident
John Mac Neill of James City was stung above the ankle by a stingaree while fishing near the Bay River. A fragment of the sting emerged days later, revealing a glassy, barbed core. The wound is painful and exposes the victim to venom, with Brown's Iron Bitters suggested for relief.
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John MacNeill
James City
Bay River
W. B. Blades
Fernie Gaskill
Injury Report Details After Incident In Neuberne
The Neuberne Journal notes intense agony and pains spreading through the wounded man and his companion as they recover. It states McNeill was stunned, and five weeks later he can walk but cannot resume work for about a month more.
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McNeill
Neuberne Journal
A Grave Mistake in Tariff Debate at Sandy Hill
The Sandy Hill Herald argues that lowering tariffs lowers wages for American workers and claims Charles A. Dana supports high tariffs to aid plutocracy. It accuses Democratic editors of denying the wage impact to block tariff reform and protect plutocrats, asserting the party promised reform but won’t act.
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Sandy Hill
N. Y
Herald
Charles A. Dana
N.Y. Sun
Chas. A. Dana
Democratic Party
Mecklenburg County Alliance Reports Progress After Sharon Meeting
The Charlotte Observer notes Mecklenburg County Alliance held its regular quarterly session in Sharon. Capt James Dowd presided as president with large attendance and broad participation from county alliances. A vote on Senator Vance declared him the greatest man in the United States by those present.
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Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Observer
County Alliance
Sharon
James Dowd
Vance
United States
Reed —News and Observer
John Sherman
Wall Street
Wilmington Messenger
Grover Cleveland
Liberty
Senate of the United States
Durham Globe
Gorman
Senate
Webster's Weekly
Montana
Wyoming
Washington
Repeal and revival hopes amid silver debate in press
A collage of editorials and letters from North Carolina papers reflects optimism for business revival and investor activity while detailing reactions to the 1873 74 silver votes. It quotes critics and supporters, notes Democratic and Republican figures, and lists subscriptions and county readers backing The Progressive Farmer.
Rural New Yorker urges silver money adoption among farmers
The Rural New Yorker notes growing interest in silver as money among farmers, arguing for a defined ratio with gold rather than vague free silver. It recalls three years ago predicting tariff reform and a lasting People's party presence, and now sees silver demand expanding beyond the West and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Silver and gold coin standoff framed by Democratic split
The piece argues silver risks harming gold, mocks Cleveland era finance, and says Democrats must act in good faith on bimetallism or risk betrayal. It notes the Sun press stance and questions the party's support for silver, warning of coin value decline without firm action.
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Baltimore Sun
Treasury
Carlisle
Sun
Cleveland & Company
Chicago
Governor Carr Opens Colored State Fair Address
Governor Carr delivered the opening address at the Colored State Fair praising emancipation and recent gains. He notes public schools for Black residents since 1876, improvements under Democratic rule, and support for educational facilities, teachers, and institutions for the race. He says many Blacks voted to empower friends who expanded schooling and normal training.
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Carr
North Carolina
Farmers' State Alliance meeting notes and notices
Dear brethren the pamphlet on President Marion Butler and Cyrus Thompson is available with postage paid at 20 cents per dozen or $1.50 per hundred THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER. Also ads seek managers in western North Carolina counties and announce a grape growers meeting with railroad excursion discounts November 1893. Wanted good manager in every county west of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Manage ads reference THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
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B. F. Beverly
Hertford County
W. G. Powell
Warren County
Bilkins
S. E Kponce
Jones County
W. L. Burroughs
Vance
John Brady
Gates
M. B. Prince
A. P. Brown
Randolph
Our Home
Union
Hardy Brown
A. D. Owen
Bladen
J. J. White
E G. Butler
J. T. Chilty
Hertford
H. L. Jones
Granville
J. L. Whitehead
Halifax
A. J. Cooper
Sampson
J. R. Tillery
J. R. Bradshaw
A. D Ross
Wake
J. H. Bowden
South Carolina
Marion Butler
Cyrus Thompson
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Greensboro
Barnes
Lacy Treas
Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
North Carolina
R. E. Jones
U.S. Life Insurance Co
Winston, N.C
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W. P. Hailey
Durham County
B. F. Benton
Union County
A. A. Ray
Cumberland County
Cumberland Is
Joseph H. Evans
Bertie County
Langley
Tyrrell County
John Harrison
Martin County
W. A. Carawan
Pamlico County
W. D. Holloway
Pitt County
J.¥. Tyson
J. L. Wilson
Pasquotank County
Pasquotank
South
Governor Carr
Kali Works
G A. Upchurch
R E. Jones
Winston
N. C
Mit Ting
Charlotte
Richmond & Danville Railroad
Warnes
Alliance Carriage Co
Nevilly
Noricy
Oak Township
G. Alu
Beggs
Apex
Wake County
Apex Pleasant Town
Raleignays
Olina
Ai Oy
Aurora
Lil
Dupw Ords
Kainlt
Wong
Nassau St Dew Y Sf
Julief Association
N.C
Itin
Stavention
Page Woven Wire
Adrian
Mich
National M & Importing CO
N. C.F
A. Staleigh
the Progress
Farmer
Raleigh, N. C
Postoffice
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