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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
2
The note states advertisers in The Progressive Farmer are favored by readers. The quote recalls standing behind a curtain at sunset and enduring shadows on the track, reflecting on a country whose government is of the people for the people.
A Raleigh editorial urges readers to subscribe to reform papers and critiques recent political maneuvers. It cites mint reports and tariff debates, mocks Democratic poll-holding plans, notes Senatorial visits by Jarvis and Ransom, and describes a Durham taxation inquiry involving prominent citizens amid a regional political buzz.
An editorial urges farmers to join the Alliance as a nonpartisan, educational forum. It stresses cross party cooperation among Democratic, Populist, and Republican farmers, declares the Order a duty to protect widows and orphans, and warns against trusts and political representation that threaten farmers.
The article portrays Judge Connor yielding to Democratic opposition after initial support for a nonpartisan judiciary. It criticizes his retreat as cowardice and notes partisan dynamics, plus a lengthy discussion on money theory from the Midland Journal and a critique of pensions data from Josephus Daniels.
Congress adjourned as Rep. Bryan of Nebraska presented a petition from over ten thousand names in thirty eight states calling for an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Olney. The petition, sent to the Judiciary Committee, will await the next session amid claims of Democratic corruption in Arkansas Tennessee and Norfolk Virginia.
The article laments North Carolina’s reliance on Boston for footwear, noting 288 cases of shoes shipped this month to eight towns, totaling 17,280 pairs. It argues for creating a local factory using domestic leather to keep money within the state and boost local circulation.
Pamlico the celebrated trotting stallion owned by Mecars, Batchler, and Spurr died of lung fever in Hartford on August 29. Once the fastest in the world besides Directum, Pamlico lowered his record to 2:10, with only a few mares and stallions beating him by small margins. Nine years old, small yet muscular, gentle and intelligent, he moved from Raleigh to Kentucky where a half interest sold for 10,000 dollars. His loss is seen as a significant blow to the state’s racing prestige and bloodstock value.
The piece accuses the Democratic Party of dishonest rule in the South, alleging corporate money dominates legislatures and elections, with numerous municipal scandals exposed and more expected as municipalities remain under corrupt leadership. It urges voters to distrust a party seen as powerfully entrenched and untrustworthy.
The 1899 census figures show 2,082 shoe factories with capital 21,527,403 and assets of 73,754,908. Annual running expenses 75,592,505 and material used 118,785,831 yield products worth 220,649,358, indicating a net gain of 26,270,032 and profit about 2.758 per 100 invested.
H G Conner writes from Wilson, NC on September 3, 1894 rejecting backing a party ticket. He insists he will not have his name used against party nominees and would not serve if elected. He praises Judge Burwell as fit for office and asks supporters to avoid further embarrassment, thanking his correspondent for loyal counsel.
A Richmond Boening Star letter reflects on the Pullman strike, condemning George Pullman for dismissals and political manipulation. It cites a book by Rev. William H. Carwardine and accuses Pullman of greed, tarnishing workers and inspiring violence, urging accountability.
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