Bankers' Conspiracy Tale Traces 1862 System Build Up
A lengthy reminiscence by Hugo Preyer outlines the rise of the banking system starting in 1862. It chronicles bankers meetings in Washington and New York, circulars to press, and alleged attempts to influence public money policy and party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Preyer
United States
Washington
Messrs. Coe
Merchant's Bank
New York
Martin
Ocean Bank
Gallatin
National Bank
Bates
Bank of Commerce
Boston
Walley, Iron, Bank
Wallace
Merchant’s Bank
Rogers
Tradesmens’ Bank
Philadelphia
Mercer
Farmers’ Bank
Patterson
Western Bank
Bankers’ Association
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Fessenden
Maine
Miners
Rhode Island
John Sherman
Ohio
Howe
Wisconsin
Pearce
Maryland
Bright
Indiana
Dougal
California
House Committee
Thad Stevens
Pennsylvania
Morrill
Phelps
Missouri
Spaulding
Corning
Horton
Stratton
New Jersey
Hooper
Massachusetts
Maynard
Tennessee
Republic
Peter Cooper
Chas. B. Hall
Boston National Bank
James Buell
National Bank of New York
Kansas election fallout fuels cross party rejoicing in Topeka
In Kansas after the November 3 election, Democrats and Republicans celebrate defeats of the Alliance party. The piece notes cross-ticket voting, fusion dynamics, and perceived manipulation of results, with critique of Wall Street influence. The article cites fractured claims of victory and urges party unity despite disputed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Union
Alliance Party
Reform Press Echoes on 1892 Money Battles and Farmers
A multi-voice survey from papers like Nashville Tower and Progressive Farmer critiques financial legislation, the Mills bill, and Wall Street power. It notes farmer income estimates, rising mortgage debt in Ohio, and calls for a new independent labor party to counter plutocracy amid looming economic upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Tower
Topeka
Kansas
Lizy Jane
Laborers’ Tribune
People's Party
Washington Republican
Agricultural Department
Western Watchman
Ohio
People's Journal
Bradstreet
McKinley
Laborer’s Tribune
John Sherman
Senate
Sherman
Wall Street
Jay Gould
United States
National Economist disputes gold basis and imports data
The National Economist critiques the gold standard by analyzing ten month trade figures and exports over imports. It argues excess export value and foreign demand drive gold out of the country, claiming the Sub Treasury plan would end the costly tribute and foreign finance pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall ‘Street
United States
Who Is The Fool In The Bankers Conversation
A Farmers Gazette item features a dialogue between a laboring man and a banker. The man asks for a year long $100 deposit at 4 percent and then offers to loan $90 on the check at 1 percent, prompting the banker to declare such practice foolish. The farmer answers that Uncle Sam has done similar at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M
Sam
Farmers'Gazette
Landlord Land Holdings Compared With Nations
A 19th century table lists leading alien landholders in the United States by region and amount, noting major holdings in Texas Florida Wisconsin and California. It compares tenant farmers nationwide with those in England Wales Ireland Scotland and urges reflection on land ownership and tenant farming in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas
Floridat
Sutherland
Land and Mortgage Co
Captalley
Mo. Land Co
Edinburgh
Robt
Tennant
London
Land Co
Dundee
Scotland
Lord Dantmore
Ben Newgas
Liverpool
England
Ford Houghton
Lord Duraven
English Land Co
Florida
Duke Lish Land Co
F. Newgas
Eng
Arkansas
A. Peel
Lecestershire
Sir John Lay
Wisconsin
California
M. Eilearhouse
Novia Scotia
A. Benensen
Germany
Ireland
Wales
France
Belgium
Denmark
Switzerland
America
Marriage Notices from Neuse and Grantsboro
In Wake County on the 12th inst Mr J H Smith married Miss Amma V Dunn near Grantsboro by Rev Henry Winfield Also Mr Jacob Wards wed Miss Annie Brinson The passage also mentions reading the first article on the second page titled The Last Call in a renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuse
Wake County
J. H. Smith
Amma V. Dunn
Grantsboro
Henry Winfield
Jacob Wards
Annie Brinson
Cael
Rowan Alliance Resolves for Leader Polk and Union
October 1891 Rowan Alliance expresses unbounded confidence in President L. L. Polk and endorses Ocala demands. They vow to stop patronizing slanderous papers and refuse votes for men not committed to the Alliance cause. Resolutions call for statewide alliance unity and transmission to The Progressive Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
L. L. Polk
Rowan Alliance
Polk
Ocala
Progressive Farmer
W. C. Jonson
W. F. Brown
Sec’y
Carteret County Farmers Alliance Adopts Resolutions
At a Carteret County Farmers Alliance meeting a pre amble and three resolutions were adopted condemning hostile press criticism of Alliance leaders Polk Macune Peffer Butler Branch and other officers. The group urges withdrawing patronage from newspapers that indulge in unjust criticisms and pledges firm support for its leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carteret
Polk
Macune
Peffer
Butler
Branch
W. M. Kina
Sec
Y. E. PF. Carraway
Pres’t
Fairfield Alliance to hear talks on duties and demands
In Fairfield North Carolina the late member I S Carter is noted as a brother of Fairfield Alliance No 96. L A Loyd a lecturer for Nash County addresses the alliance and public on alliance duties at Stanhope Tuesday November 24 Bissett Sunny Side Wednesday Sandy Cross Friday Pridgen Hill Saturday with more appointments to follow. Fraternally C H Bass secretary Nash County Alliance. The note ends with a promotion for the newspaper’s big offer on the second page seeking a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Buell
Broadway
Inter-Ocean
Greenback Party
L. A. Loyd
Nast County
Stanhope
Bissett
Wedne
Sunny Side
Thursd
Sandy Cross
Pridgen Hill
C. H. Bass Lee’y Nash Co
Allianc
Appointments of J F Brinson Lecturer First District
The Progressive Farmer offers fifteen months for one dollar and urges readers to view second page offers. Dr W N Seawell's appointments are noted as subscribers discuss summer leaves. The Alliance Peanut Union of Virginia and North Carolina arranged peanut bag supplies via James R Collins in New York City with terms on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liticians
Alliance Peanut Union
Virginia
North Carolina
James R. Col
Harrison Street
New York City
Alliance
Collins
Swindell's Offers Unusually Low Prices at Raleigh Store
A Raleigh ad argues against wasteful spending and promotes D. T. Swindell's at 206 Fayetteville St. for bargain buys. The copy uses fiery imagery to urge shoppers to trade at Swindell's, claiming standout value and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swindell’s
Swindell
D. T. Swindell’s
Fayetteville St
Raleigh, N. C
State Alliance Meetings Dates And Locations Noted
The office lists upcoming State Alliance meetings with dates and venues: Indiana November 17, Elizabethtown Kentucky, Harrisburg Pennsylvania in November. Additional locations and dates may follow as known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance
Indiana
Kentucky
Elizabethtown
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Miss Maggie Reese Millinery Ad at 209 Fayetteville Street
Local millinery shop Miss Maggie Reese offers the largest stock of millinery in the city at reasonable prices. The shop lists wools zephyrs and a line of nations. Orders from a distance receive prompt attention.
Miss Maggie Reese Instant Relief Cure Ad
An old advertisement promises instant relief and cure with no purge or retention required. It lists an address at Box 2200 New City and a sender J. Revves for mail orders.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
American Bankers’ Association
New York Sun
Sun
the Sun
Greenth Party
The
Peopl
Washington Star
Wall Scsreet
Mountain Home Journal
Beecham
Dream of the Reform Press
Foster
Foster Buccy & Cart CO
Arneess
Cincinna
Sumner
Rascia
IGE
Carteret County Alliance
Fairfield
N. C
Bro. I. S. Carter
Fairfield Alliance
Nash CO
Alliancemen
South
J. F. Brinson
W. N. Seawell
R. SB Boyxy, Sec’y
Pitt Co
Greenville
Martin Williamston T
Plymouth
Chowan
Benton
Gates
Gatesville
Hertford
Winton
Perquimans
Ertford
Pasquotank
Elabeth
C City
Camden
C.H. Currituck
Beaufort
Wendy
Our
J. S. Bell
S Otho Wilson
Stat Agency
Bro Brinson
W Barnes
N.C. F
Carbonton
Fair Haven
Buffalo
Bear Creek
Dover
Ben Salem
Cameron
Moore Hill
Wu Thagards
Winder
Big Spring
Ocket
Lemon Springs
Underwood
Crawley
Cedar Springs
Bethlehem
Friendship
Cedar Grove
Euphonia
Tneram
Miss Maggie Reese
Fayetteville Street
Maggie Reese
Postoffice
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