Editorial Notes On Politics And Prosperity Echoes Of Debates
In this issue editorials note Mr. W J Peele s article and Col John R Webster s reference to last Tuesday s accident. They discuss prosperity talk, plutocrats, and the Taylor Shelby fund, with warnings about political bets. Georgia s senatorial race heats up as Atkinson exits leaving Howell and Clay strongest contenders. A Maine shoe factory pledge to raise wages fell flat after McKinley s victory. Butler Pritchard letter hailed as plain and emphatic signaling a hard silver stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J Peele
John R Webster
Mark Hanna
Clapp & Co. Brokers
New York
Taylor
Marshall P. Wilder
Georgia
Atkinson
Clark Howell
Steve Clay
Maine
McKinley
Butler
Pritchard
Col. Olds
North Carolina
United States
U. S. Senate
The Present Election Law Opinion Article
A printed editorial defends the current election law, arguing it curbs fraud with large duplicate ballot boxes and distributed registrar and poll holder duties. It critiques old loopholes, notes required scrutiny by challengers, and endorses keeping the present law with minor changes while publishing Thomas E Watson's acceptance letter in full, praised as truthful though caustic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Election
John Smith
Bill Jones
Railroad Lease Fight Faces Halifax Hearing Next Week
Private stockholders led by Robert Hancock challenge an Atlantic and North Carolina railroad lease. A temporary injunction will be argued before Judge Robinson in Halifax on the 24th. a permanent ruling may halt or approve the deal. Citizens own two thirds of the stock and urge due process and restraint in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hancock
Wthern
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Aobinson
Halifax
Robinson
What a Change Trumpets from Boyhood Home Visit
A writer recalls his boyhood town amid political shifts. He contrasts past harmony with a present scene of wealthier voters and conspicuously costly goods. He recalls former small stakes and rural life while noting inflated prices and changed consumer gear among locals.
Wealth shifts from farms to Wall Street in old time tale
The piece contrasts past and present fortunes, noting rural life with farm wages and goods, then observes wealth concentrating in Wall Street. Mentions two millionaires Astor and A. T. Stewart, today about 4000 millionaires, and highlights farmers' concerns over money, prices, and politics including silver and 10 cent oats debates. Also reports a lively senatorial fight and calls for a capable silver candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farrell
Carpentera
Pat Hart
Hughey Morehead
Astor
A. T. Stewart
Vanderbilt
New York
Boas
Wall Street
Illinois Farm
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis
Wallstreet
Joliet
Ili
Satinel
Pay Up or Lose Your Progressive Farmer Subscription
A persuasive plea urges North Carolina farmers to renew and pay overdue subscriptions for The Progressive Farmer. It promises full reports on the legislature, possible extra sessions, diverse departments, and top writers, emphasizing value across politics, news, poetry, humor, and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piracs Hunt Eendamps
Raleigh
N. C
Fhde
Secomul-Class
Raietah
Progressive Farmer
N.C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Congress
North Carolina
United States
A Fair Estimate of Thomas E Watson in Politics
The piece notes Thomas E Watson of Georgia as a unique political figure who led a party with self centered vigor until he was silenced by foes. It predicts his son remains influential and could shape politics once past mistreatment. Charity and Children Thomesville North Carolina provides the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Thomesville
N.C
Lebanon
Sentinel
Bryan
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Lumberton
N. C
Ittie Darkie
Carlisle
Kentucky
Darkey
Atlanta
Pressing Reform Era Rhetoric and 1896 Political Slogans
A compilation of charged editorials and quotes from reform papers and party boosters praising McKinley and Grover Cleveland policy, attacking Bryan allies, and ridiculing opponents. The collection spans multiple states with strong partisan tone and includes xenophobic and racist remarks characteristic of late 19th century political discourse.
Butler Addresses Pritchard Over Gold Standard Shift
Marion Butler writes J C Pritchard accusing him of deserting the people's cause by backing the Sherman Carlisle gold standard coalition. Butler cites Pritchard’s past support for silver coinage and warns that any shift could deny NC a Senate seat, urging steady anti gold policies and monied reform alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Cleveland
Alliance Man Links New Hold And Work
Fragmented OCR text shows an Alliance message urging unity and education on a major issue, mentioning Morganton Hillsboro and Shor Hillsboro, with references to organization across the S area and members contributing toward the Alliance. The readable fragments indicate a call to pride and collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zsal
Oder
Hillsboro
Awe Striking Waterspouts Lurk Off Oswego Lakefront
Report from Oswego Times details a sequence of waterspouts seen over Lake Ontario near the port. Two large spinning columns stretched from cloud to water, lifting massive amounts of lake water and forming a crushing, lightning-sparked swell toward the St. Lawrence river. Witness Peter Griffin used a marine glass to observe the phenomenon.
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Great Lakes
Ontario
Racehor
Horzon
Lackawanna
Western
Peter Griffin
Irwin & Siosa
St. Livre
Oswego Times
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L. L. Polk
J. L. Ramsey
Eprror
J. W. Denmark
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Sersene & LS
Osending Club
Ible
Tam
N. EP. A
Thomas E Watson
Tom Watson
Wadesboro
Dream OF the Press
Grover Clleveland
Brockton
Mass
Franklin
Alliance Advocate
Watson
Cedartown
Courier
Abilene
Texas
Darwin
Dallas
Farmers’ Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
Massillon
Ohio
Ellliott
Senator Pritchard
Marion Butler
Wxitcott
J. C. Pritchard
Marshall
Senate
Treasury
John Sherman
U.S Senate
Carlile
Sherman
Mark Hanns
Winston Republican
United Senate
Ransom
Melcy
Marnys Beni
New
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