Watson Keeps Stand for Bryan in South
The editorial champions Thomas E. Watson remaining on the ticket and resisting pressure to quit for Sewall. It argues Watson loyalty to Bryan and the people, predicts electors will back him, and warns opponents against plutocrat influence while noting mining and banking interests and registration deadlines in October.
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South
Thomas E. Watson
Bryan
Watson
Hamlin
W. Va
Sewall
Wisconsin
Wall Street
James Creelman
New York World
Mr. Watson
Mr. Creelman
Raleigh
National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
Goldbugs
Seawall
Statement from L L Polk About Government and People
Fragmentary quote from L L Polk dated July 1830 reflecting on government by the people. The passage contemplates transparency and the role of citizens amid political shadows and personal trials.
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Tam
L. L. Polk
State Debt and Political Rants Across States
The piece details North Carolina debt figures with 4 and 6 percent bonds, interest schedules, and exchange notes. It critiques national flower schemes and mocks electoral “rings” in Florida and Georgia while asserting a coming people’s uprising against alleged political manipulation.
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Tas
North Carolina Railroad Company
National Flower Selection Move Draws Political Fire
The piece notes leaders urging Governor Carr to appoint two delegates to join other states in choosing a national flower and sending the choice to Congress for ratification. It claims the effort will create jobs for idle hands, critiques the era as marked by robbery, and accuses supporters of the gold standard of seeking inflated salaries through monetary manipulation.
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Behring Ssa Arbitration Committee
Cleveland
Potomac River
Congress
Ra'eigh
Watson
Georgia
Sewall
John T. Graves
Atlanta Constitution
Florida
National Committee
Carr
Inquisitive Republican Seeks McKinley Literature Letter Exchange
Correspondence from 1886 to 1896 shows J R Heckman of Conner Pennsylvania asking William McKinley for political literature on silver coinage and finance. McKinley’s aide replies that literature will be mailed to Heckman shortly.
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Conner
William McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Bive
Congress
United States
J.R Heckman
P. S
J. R. Heckman
My Dear &Jr
Major McKinley
Jas. Boye
Pennsylvania Alliance Urges Quiet Unity in Politics
The Pennsylvania Alliance Advocate urges members to work with will for the order and set aside political prejudice. It calls for brotherly conduct, unity, and duty to the alliance even when opinions differ, noting political outcomes will affect all for four years.
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Pennsylvania Alliance
Alliance
McKinley’s Record Criticized at Lincoln Day Banquet
Major McKinley is attacked for demonetizing silver and restricting coinage during Grover Cleveland’s administration. The speaker labels him the candidate of the money power and accuses his party of backing the gold standard.
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McKinley
Memorial Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Lincoln
Grover
Cleveland
Wealth of 12 states dwarfed by 3000 families claim
The New York World cites the 1590 census to argue 3000 families hold over twelve billion dollars in U S wealth, contrasting with 1890 figures showing twelve Western and Southern states combining for six to seven billion in real and personal property. The Post Dispatch notes the disparity.
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New York World
United States
Nebraska
Missouri
Tilnois
Kansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Colorado
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
Indiana
California
West
South
Post Dispatch
St. Louis
Who Shall Own North Carolina
The Seaboard system sale to Southern Railway agents makes the latter near owners of North Carolina railroads. J Pierpont Morgan, influential with Cleveland, is principal owner of the Southern. The piece argues the public must resist rail barons and pressure the Railroad Commission to curb freight and passenger exactions as competition grows.
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Seaboard
Southern Railway Co
North Carolina
Charlotte O
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cleveland
Southern Railway
Pepe
Henderson
Washington
Railroad Commission
Railroads blamed for price wars and high rates prompt public demand
The piece cites lawyer Henry Clay and others arguing railroads extract large sums from citizens through high fares and salaries. It questions private control versus government ownership, notes sensational claims about railroad magnates and titles, and discusses government roles in communications and transport.
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Henry Clay
Can Didata
Watson Fusion Sparks Criticism From North Carolina Editorials
The Progressive Farmer and Our Home at Marahville condemn the Populist fusion with Sewall electors. They argue Thomas E. Watson may be left out and urge backing a candidate at least as strong as Watson, or better, rather than Sewall.
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Thomas E. Watson
Sewall
Sewalll
Watson
Sewail
Marahville, N. C
Economic Backbone and Global Roles Highlighted
An editorial note from Corcord Vestibule argues Europe needs strong economic fundamentals while America benefits from resilience. The piece emphasizes national character and practical finance as keys to prosperity across continents.
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Europe
America
Corcord Vestibule
Reform echo and bank critique in sharp newspaper lines
A collage of editorial clippings critiques on reform, bank policy, and monetization. It contrasts Gold Standard advocates with pro United States prosperity arguments, citing figures and papers like the Chicago Express the Denver Times and the New York World. It references Willis Levy and Watson’s speech amid political agitation and media reactions.
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Europe
Justice Brown
Supreme Court of the
United States
Teeatt S
New York World
Watco Lincoln
Watson
Nebraska
Wake County Alliance Calls Early Meeting for Shoe Factory
Resolution from Wake County Alliance urges rapid, organized county-wide effort to secure a shoe factory to supply shoes for winter. Includes endorsement of Tom Watson and critique of Democratic reforms, citing national reform momentum and party realignment.
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Wake County Alliance
Watson Becate
Democratic
Ep Uliet
Tom Watson
Georgia
John T. Graves
Atlanta Constitution
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Rilroad Commission
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Vanderbilt
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New York Central
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Duke of Manchester
London
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Democracy
Condemor
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Watchman
Caicago Express
Pennsylvania
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Advocate
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Denver Times
Hanna
Wake County
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