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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1891
Page
6
A collage of opinions and notices reflects heated debates on campaigns and party loyalties. The Fort Worth press frets over public sentiment toward the Alliance sub treasury plan while editors clash with rival papers and voices praise or condemn political figures amid a restless era.
The Long Lank Doctor mocks Government control of railways while praising state railroad regulation in North Carolina. The Wilmington Messenger laments the News and Observer editor’s personal attacks, condemning the piece as childish and unprofessional journalism.
P H Jacobs argues the sub-treasury system mirrors unconstitutional storage of bonds and criticizes tariffs and the McKinley blockade. He questions how gold would move, asserts the plan tests constitutionality, and suggests exposing new issues not covered by capitalist press.
The paper reports nationwide agitation around the Alliance and fusion, with editorials denouncing or defending the coalition. It cites Wall Street pressure, currency debates, and party realignments as factions press for or resist fusion and reform.
A multi-voice clipping shows political tension about party drift and a call for green goggles during the upcoming congressional campaign. It includes letters from Winston and Raleigh dated August 1901 about teachers and Farmers Alliance using buildings, rent, and meetings, plus obituaries and a note on a Singer sawing machine.
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