T. V. Powderly in Congress Rowdyism and Riot Rampant
T. V. Powderly recalls a chaotic July 29 session in Congress where Thomas E. Watson’s remarks provoked rowdy conduct. The author, a former member, describes chaotic scenes with 33 members rising, distracted behavior, and general disorder, arguing the event reflected poorly on the Republic and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Congress
Gentlemen’s Gallery
House of Representatives
Watson
Prince Albert
Brother Watson
Nati Pilotage
Mr. Watson
National Legislature
General Assembly
Gold Dollar Tyranny Debated by Farmer Advocate
A farmer argues for demonetizing gold and adopting full legal tender notes to stabilize the money supply. He contends gold and silver are exportable, causing price volatility, and claims the people must issue money nonexportable to set fair prices for labor and products. He attacks both major parties and urges a new financial system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
United States
England
Disreputable Conduct editorial disputed by Mr Turner
Mr J M Turner of Lemay writes to dispute a paper editorial about a Bryan's Grove picnic where Marion Butler spoke on Alliance principles. Turner defends Butler saying the event was respectful and partisan misstatements were made.
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Butler
Marion Butler
Alliance
Mr. B
J.M. Turner
Grand reception for Gen. Weaver in Des Moines Iowa
A large gathering welcomed Gen. James B. Weaver at his Des Moines home with Judge C. C. Cole presiding. The speaker praised Weaver's long public career from Civil War service to Congress and spoke on party politics and silver issues highlighting Weaver as a steadfast reformer.
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Weaver
Des Moines
Iowa
Snake
C. C. Cole
Cole
Omaha
Union
Arizona
Ife
James B. Weaver
Dayton
Ohio
Iowa State University
James Weaver
Oddle
Sumpter
Seond Regiment
Iowa Volunteers
Col Dicker
Gen. Weaver
Jor
Col. Mills
Senate
The
United State
Internal Revenue
Grant
Washington
Congress
West Virginia
Garfield
Michigan
Hancock
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
United States
Gen
Conkling
Platt
Arthur
Cleveland
Wallstreet
Appleone
Rison
Harrison
Voices on work debt and policy from early 1900s rural papers
A collage of short quotes from Texas Indiana Alabama and other papers laments on farm hardships high debt and failed roads while sparring over government loans tariff policy and prohibition. Citizens urge activity and caution against idle living amid grim agricultural prospects.
Advertisers Read This Notice From Epwarps & Broveb
A partial scanned notice from Epwarps and Broveb addresses advertisers in North Carolina July 0 18. It references Mr J W Denmark a business farmer and mentions Progressive Farmer as a source. The exact details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates a notice about advertising timing or methods.
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N. C
Ralzia
J. W. Denmark
Progressive Farmer
Epwarps & Broveb
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Rss
Blac
John Davis
Con
Eely Institute
Cobb
Stone
Atson
Thomas E. Watson
Sen Shnik
Thomas E Watson
T. V. Powperty
MR. Turner
MR Weaver
Vilas
Satiafanj
Cleo
Wall Street
Mr. Harrison
Italy
Mai
Ita
Congres
Great Britain
Chile
Dream of the Reform Press
Brazos
Grand View
Terra Haute
Ind
Alabama Mirror
Peoples' Tribune
American Farm News
Alabama
Martin
Abilene
Senti
Foola Abilene
Tecan Sentinel
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