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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1892
Page
2
A broad note from the editorial page discusses Senator Weaver’s reform movement, party alignments in the South, and tariff debates. It cites farmer wealth, tax burdens, foreign labor, and political tactics, urging readers to support a People's party rally and to pressure local presses to publish reader corrections.
An article contrasts a Raleigh monthly editorial claiming silver profits, with the Encyclopaedia Britannica noting gold and silver often co occur in ores. It cites demonetization, mint closures, and the impact on debts and farmers, questioning the silver question and its remedies.
The article defends Dr. W. P. Exum against telegrams accusing him of profane language in a Goldsboro post office incident. It criticizes Deputy editor Roscover and Byrd Beddingfield, questions party loyalties, and urges North Carolinians to scrutinize leaders and uphold reform through the People's party.
Census figures show mortgage foreclosures climbing since 1860, with four year totals: 1860 15 million, 1870 28 million, 1880 41 million, 1890 63 million. The piece argues bad legislation to blame and calls for action as foreclosures worsen.
Attacks on Mr. Beddingfield for speaking on Alliance obligations and platform alignment are discussed. The piece notes Beddingfield’s St. Louis platform endorsement, his alleged ritual readings, and questions why the Alliance shifts to politics with the Omaha convention. It cites Secretary Barnes denying ritual sales and defends nonpartisan claims of the platform.
A viewer questions whether State Auditor Sanderlin will continue stump speeches during the campaign. The concern cites a Wake County Alliance meeting where he warned that voters who fail to back their platform will have their feet tied, framing the pledge as a threat.
A Democratic Executive Committee gathering in Raleigh on the 6th, the day before the Republican State Convention, aims to trade with GOP leaders to back a State ticket. The party’s best elements oppose a State ticket amid rumors of alleged underhanded methods by Chairman Simmons to seat a congressman.
The Monroe Enquirer argues tariff reform is dead in both major parties. It criticizes Cleveland and the pension issue, labels tariff and revenue debates as chestnuts, and cites Democratic and Republican protections as fraudulent. It recalls 1878 when Democrats held Congress and implies reform remains unlikely.
J Randall of Pennsylvania wins Speaker position aided by ten loyal votes amid strong protectionist rhetoric. The speech attacks broken promises and tariff reform claims, arguing against deceiving the public.
A fragmented text notes racial tension and shifting allegiances in a Southern election. It mentions a negro preacher marrying a Democratic figure, Black civic groups, and Black voters backing the Democratic slate, signaling evolving race and party dynamics amid unrest.
The text traces historic gold and silver ratios from 1497 to 1785 and 1688, noting Spain Portugal France and Britain influence on bullion markets. It discusses free and unlimited coinage beginning in England in 1666 and outlines the Gold Bug school advocating a single metal standard, influencing policy through 1870s across Europe and the United States.
A columnist argues both major parties threaten reform and urges voters to support the People’s party. The piece warns of debt, low crop prices, and rising costs, urging decisive action at the ballot box to protect families and property.
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