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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1894
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment references a July 4 1890 speech by L L Polk about government of the people for the people and the nation. It includes line fragments about shadows on a track and a sunset backdrop, with promotional notes to advertise in Progressive Farmers.
The Hickory Mercury comments on the Progressive Farmer and the Peoples party, notes on Congress terms, and calls for shoe factory funds and seed bulletin reading. It mentions China and Japan, postage stamps, and local candidates including Humbolt county sheriff, urging NC shoe production and fund contributions.
The article outlines tentative election results with the State Senate at 12 Democrats 16 Republicans 22 People's Party and the House 47 People's Party 41 Democrats 32 Republicans. It notes potential contests, reformers elected such as Mesars Stroud and Shuford, and probes fraud claims in several districts. It references Richmond and Fulton county vote tallies and critiques of Black’s results.
The piece reports Hon. Thomas E. Watson winning a Georgia district seat after claims of extensive fraud. It notes Watson's strong showing, doubling reform papers, and alleged large frauds on election day, with Watson carrying nine counties and a total vote of 13,232 in those counties. Black carried two of eleven counties.
The piece accuses Democratic dominance in Georgia and New York election manipulation. It cites Wilson County as example with 1,467 votes from 3,000 people and urges readers to stay informed, subscribe, and expect coverage of the next general assembly.
A Raleigh merchant recounts a sly farmer tale. The trader offers four dollars per mole skin for boots valued at eight dollars a pair. The farmer arrives with two moleskins and four dollars, leaving with the boots unpurchased and the merchant wiser to the clever ruse.
Richard B. Sheridan warned in Parliament that corrupt institutions threaten liberty. The writer argues such a press endangers American freedoms and questions why readers still back newspapers.
The piece denounces bond issues as theft by Cleveland and New York bankers, cites a looming $100 million debt, and notes political pressure on Congress. It also surveys North Carolina city names and odd spellings, concluding with a call to local shoe factory work.
A railroad official complains that a new North Carolina legislature has ended free passes for members. He says legislative changes threaten the railroad’s privileges and foretell a bleak future for the industry. A citizen asks how, and the official cites Act of 1891 as the cause.
The Atlanta Constitution denounces the Tenth district election as corrupt and urges Georgia to pass honest election laws. It calls for civic duty among Alliance members and asks why leaders are not enforcing reform as Southern papers push for cleaner ballots.
Charles Dickens visited the United States in 1852 and published Ameri can Notes in which he harshly mocks tobacco chewing and spit in public places. He notes spittoons in courts and hospitals and laments the widespread practice in Washington and other locales.
Capt J B Lloyd of Tarborg leads reform forces in Edgecomb. J T Eaton of Morehead City seeks Door Keeper roles in January sessions. J F Cole, ex member from Granville, praised for 1891 service. A J Moye of Farmville Pitt county also seeks Door Keeper. L E Newsom, former Wilson County Register of Deeds, seen as solid candidate. Congressman Stroud toured city amid strong Alliance backing and 4000 majority. District leaders Butler Holton Wilson steer cooperative campaign. Numerous speakers and writers noted for campaign work.
The piece reports on reforms and state pride in North Carolina including remarks on Governor Worth and a future treasurer. It also recounts a violent election day incident in Augusta Georgia where a Populist and a couple others were involved, plus a funeral procession scene. It ends with appeals for subscribers to pay arrears and notes city paving concerns and a railway official appointment in Washington.
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