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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1896
Page
2
A quoted reflection from L L Polk dated July 1890 recalls a government by the people as he stands near a curtain, with shadows on the track and a dark valley and river ahead. He seeks a lingering look at a nation defined by popular rule.
The piece rails at bank failures three days running in New Orleans and warns against cottonseed and seed oil trusts. It mocks goldbugs and Rep- Populist bickering over Bryan and Watson, cites Sewall in Bath, and questions free coinage in England as gold withdrawals rise. A call for reform papers and civic action closes.
The article critiques Hoax Smith resigning from Cleveland's cabinet over loyalty and reform, claiming the move was to save his gold standard paper. It accuses the Democratic party of hypocrisy and links Smith to the pro gold standard wing led by Arthur Sewall, calling for accountability.
The piece argues that federal courts overstep by supervising railroad rates and condemns life tenure for judges. It links corporate influence to rulings like the income tax decision and alleges a pattern of court usurpation, urging constitutional amendment to make U S Judges elective. It cites rising business failures as evidence of broader economic peril.
Frank Burkitt argues Gen. Weaver’s threats to pressure Southern Populists threaten fair Monday elections. He says Populists have nominated Bryan and would resist voting for McKinley, warning of a Norton and Watson ticket if Democrats deny Populist aid.
Hon W J Bryan will tour North Carolina with stops in Asheville Marion Morganton Hickory Statesville Mooresville Charlotte Concord Salisbury Greensboro Durham Raleigh Goldsboro Rocky Mount and Richmond. The piece urges all voters to hear him and notes his candidacy for president as a unifier of Populists free silver Republicans and silver Democrats.
Washington dispatches predict broad crop shortfalls with cotton yield seen around 64 percent of average nationwide and 70.6 percent in North Carolina. The report cautions prices may rise to ten cents, urging planters to sell slowly to secure best returns amid uncertainty.
Mr. C D Firestone president of the Columbus Buggy Co Columbus Ohio the largest buggy and carriage factory in the world explains how bad financial legislation and bank control led to liquidation. He cites currency contraction demonetization and bank dependence as the cause of the firm’s demise and slams political handlers. He urges readers to scrutinize the underlying fiscal system.
The piece attacks Arthur Sewall as vice presidential nominee, labeling him a rich banker tied to diverse corporations and accusing his wealth of pauperizing others. It argues his fortune and business ties undermine reform aims and questions the ticket’s integrity.
A local editor exaggerates turnout at a North Carolina Democratic rally claiming three thousand present while a drummer and onlooker see only two men burying a grave. The exchange highlights local political fervor and sensational reporting.
The Farmers' Alliance, overshadowed by the Populist movement, plans revival in Georgia with a grand rally. A major state meeting is set for October 21 in Atlanta led by M L Palmer of Floyd County to restore the order's former strength.
Courts hold legislature or Railroad Commission can fix rail rates with court oversight for unjust levels. No rate fixed by law has been struck down. Lawyer notes prima facie just rates, burden on railroads to prove they are too low, and cites opaque salaries, free passes, lobbying, and newspaper spending as missing data.
Mr J M Lancaster recalls Miles the old hunter who slept for a week after dozing under a tree near Tyron. His wife and neighbors searched for three days. Miles awoke at dusk and demanded supper claiming he had slept one week. The tale comes from Spartanburg Herald.
A collection of satirical and opinion snippets from reform papers criticizing money power, gold standard debates, and political alliances. Witty commentary targets bankers, McKinley era politics, and the influence of moneyed interests on elections with quips about unions, farmers, and unborn babies used as debt collateral.
The legislature should require railroads to file lists of officers earning over $2000 and of all free pass issuers. Free riders shift costs to paying customers, and high salaries raise rates. this data is needed to set fair, low rates for the public.
In Omaha Nebraska a mortgage note default case tested the phrase pay in gold. The court ruled that a note payable in gold coin is illegal and void, upholding the legal tender law and public policy. The decision favors investors and greenbacks.
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