The Elder and Parity of Elders in Presbyterian Thought
Joshua Rank Rankin argues for a robust parity of Elders within Presbyterian governance, tracing church authority from patriarchal to Christian eras. He critiques clerical dominance, calls for full minister and elder equivalence, and urges Presbyterian nations to fully embody Scriptural ordination and republican church government.
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Israel
Luther
Eders
Ciccaiasewniens
Fife
Paul
Ephesus
Church of God
Holy Ghost
Eder
Eiders
Josh
Rank Rankin
N. C
Dr Trompson Lectures Sparks in Shelby Clash Over Silver
Shelby Aurora reports Dr Trompson as alliance speaker delivering a Populist critique of Democracy while praising silver and attacking Republican demonetization policy of 1873. The piece condemns Debs and backs the Asheville editor case, contrasting with Judge Ewart and royalist histories.
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Alliance
Republican Party
Echo
Chicago
Dbs
Debs
Ewart
England
House of Suart
Shelby Aurora
Ready for Slavery in Truth Boston Post 1895
Truth, a Boston Jewish paper, prints a startling article about slave labor conditions. The short item notes a report from Slaine Valley in Newfoundland dated July 4, 1895, mentioning a crowd of about three hundred people.
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Truth
Boston
Slaine Valley
Cotton States Exposition Showcases Atlanta's Rail Era
Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer describes Atlanta as the hub of the Cotton States and International Exposition opened September 18 and closing December 31. It highlights Southern Railway’s pivotal role, its direct 24 hour New York to Atlanta service, Piedmont Park access, and a dedicated exhibit demonstrating southern minerals and railroad advances under southern leadership. T. EC.
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Chicago
Southern Railway
South
Atlanta
Georgia
International
Atlanta, Ga
Sherman
Piedmont Park
Gate City
Henry Grady Hospital
Stone Mountain
Thei
Washington, D. C
The
Washington
Con
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
Florida
Orr
Union Depot
Fair Grounds
T. EC
Wharton Barker on Currency Reform in 1895 Letter
Philadelphia notable Wharton Barker argues currency reform in an open letter to a distinguished Englishman. He cites 1895 national bank currency at 207,037,516 dollars and gold holdings totaling 703,795,004.15, with about 107,246,486.79 dollars real gold to redeem 811,031,490.94 in government notes. The Treasury holds 133 10 cents gold per dollar of paper. The Bank of England holds 1.43 gold per dollar of paper.
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Philadelphia
Wharton Barker
Pennsylvania
United States Treasury
Bank of England
Treasury
United States
Suspense Over Gold Payments Warns of Economic Crisis
The Durham Globe reports on the danger of suspending gold payments in the United States as silver is not restored as money. It notes exposed gold reserves and foreign debt, predicting a possible government bond sale in Europe and a destabilized economy without monetary reform. Strong entities cited include the United States government and European lenders.
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United State
Treasury
United States
Banny
Becaus
Europe
United States of Cour
Congress
Durham Globe
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Elders’ Institute of
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Jose Rankin
Perry Davis & Son
Tate
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T.a.slocum
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Barnes Bros
Raleigh
Satir
Alliance Progressive Forces
Raleigh, N
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