The Soldier and the Ladies Speak on Silver War Fears
From Kingston New Mexico in 1893 a veteran colonel and local women voice anti silver price policy anger. They condemn government actions harming silver producers while lamenting party shifts and the looming political split among Democrats Populists and financiers. The note ends with a local citizen accusing an official of vote denial and tax retaliation.
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Kingston
WN. M
Bprtor
Cleveland
Congress
Republican Party
Northwest
South
Wall Street
Red River
Potomac
Shylock
Why I Did Not Pay Tax. Insolvent Citizen’s Letter From Windsor
A 24 year old Hexena resident writes to explain why he claims insolvency and inability to pay taxes. He recounts voting history, registration disputes, and alleged political pressure at the Windsor Ledger polling place. He asserts he could not vote or pay taxes due to registrar and tax collector actions.
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State Senate
Sean
Lopias
Hexena
N. C
Ephor
Windsor Ledger
Simmons
Alliance Picnic at Corinth Marks Reform Gathering
Rost. W. Day reports on the Alliance picnic held in Corinth with about 40 youths presiding, speeches by T. Y. Allen of Mecklenburg and Z T. Garrett of Vance, emphasis on farmer organization, a large turnout from Granville and nearby counties, and a festive dinner. The event is praised as a gala day promoting reform and renewed energy among participants.
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Ep.ror
Hope Far River
Oak Grove
Corinth
A. S. Peace
John W. Pittard
Prof
W. Dalby
Capt. Peace
T. Y. Allen
Mecklenburg Co
Thales Turner
Alliance
Vance
Franklin
J. B. Elliott
Rost. W. Day
Apples and oranges on Fresno soil and citrus wealth
A Fresno writer extols semi tropical fruits and thriving citrus belts near the city. He notes orchards two miles from town, strong peach and grape prospects, and lambents of a gold coin era with low land prices from 30 to 40 dollars per acre. He cites market prices, healthful fruit, and the valley as a Raisin center while urging readers to pursue related industries.
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Fresno
Cat
Epitor
California
San Joaquin
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Coming Crisis in Plutocracy and Masses
A fragmentary excerpt contrasts McKeighan telling a man to work and farm more corn with a banker’s derisive exit. It argues plutocracy manipulates the masses by sowing factional conflict, likening financiers to Napoleons consuming all in sight and warning against national ignorance.
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McKeighan
Tulare
Cal
Alamance Farmers Reject Institutes In Favor Of Alliance Meeting
Alamance County N C notes that two years ago a Graham institute was funded by the county Alliance with speeches mostly political. This year theAlliance committee decided against an institute, opting for a reform-minded gathering in October. Falling crop prices and drought depress farmers, while reform literature and local hospitality tone down campaigns. The piece blames low wheat and tobacco prices on overproduction and political missteps, mentions mills and factories, and ends with a wary, humorous note about local figures including Cleveland and Vance.
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Alamance Co
N.C
Epior
Bilkins
Robinson
Graham
Alamance Co. Alliance
Thos. Hurdle
G. R. Faust
County Alliance
Alamance
Stokes
Cleveland
Vance
Democrats
B.F. Wire
The Alliance Picnic at Grattsboro PAMLICO
A recount of the Alliance Picnic held on a September day in Grattsboro, where villagers gathered in large numbers to hear a speech by a visiting lecturer named Thompacu. The event featured a community turnout, a band, and a persuasive speech praising Alliance principles and unity among farmers.
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Thompacu
Senatorial Silver Question and Payments Mentioned
Fragmentary remarks accuse North Carolina Senator Zeb Vance of jousting with John B Gordon over silver policy and allege paid influence from the railroad. The passage references past payments to Jack and Joe Brown, including $10,000 from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, amid accusations of political deals.
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Zeb Vance
North Carolina
John B. Gordon
Senate
Gordon
Jack
Joe Brown
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Tom Warsoy
Exiled Preacher Egged in Greensboro Condemned by Citizens
A street preacher was egged in Greensboro and local citizens condemn the act urging pity over belittling attacks. The piece notes the preacher charged town preachers with collusion with saloon keepers and recalls Jesus as a street preacher opposed to hypocrisy and greed.
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Greensboro
The Dishonest Dollar and the Gold Standard Debate
The Chicago Farmers' Voice denounces the gold dollar as the most dishonest currency, arguing it concentrates wealth, bankrupts masses, and concentrates control in banking houses. It asserts gold as the sole standard inflates burdens and enables debt evasion, declaring the dollar a moral hazard and systemic ruin.
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Chicago
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New Mexico
West
Comstock
Templar
Shela Hurst
Joe Brunt
Iron Creek
J.D. W
Buffalo
Amer'ca
Farmer's Alliance
G. O. P. Prohibitionist
Gray Miron
Granville
San Francisco Press
Missouri
United States
Senator Peffer
St. Louis
Bugs
Lemoore
Kansas
Grover
Southern Mercury
Dickering
St. Louis Chronicle
Washington
Mr. Brown
Mr. Smith
Brown
Farmers’ Institutes
Gratsboro
Pamlico
Brother
T. B. Sawyer
John B
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