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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
2
Editorial notes from N R P A on Sewall and election
The piece rails against Sewall and English domination, praising McKinley and urging Harmony among Democrats and Populists. It mocks Bryan campaign managers, cites gold and silver positions, and jokes about pairing two prominent figures for election day while urging renewed subscriptions and support for Alliance interests.
Bryan and Daniels linked in North Carolina relay rumors
The piece defends Josephus Daniels amid rumors of a cabinet bid and Bryan’s campaign strain. It recounts Daniels accompanying Bryan, denying ambitions, and jokes about tabloids and political gossip, urging support and warning against critics. The tone blends boosterism with sharp satire about the tour and media chatter.
Preachers and plutocracy in a reform speech
In Wilmington Delaware Billy Bryan presses that those with wealth and government bonds cannot grasp farm prices debt and hunger. He argues religious leaders enjoy luxury while masses suffer and recalls the tale of the princess who asked why the people do not eat cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Thompson
Church of Earth
Christ
William J. Bryan
News and Observer
Thompson
Daniels
Billy Bryan
Billy
North Carolina
Josephus
Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Wilmington
Bryan
Populist critique on democracy and party leaders
The Maine Populist rails at the disparity between rich and poor and questions church and political rhetoric. He condemns preachers and politicians for neglecting common people and predicts dire outcomes if Bryan and Sewall conform to plutocratic interests.
Cyrus Watson Denounced for Alliance Charter Repeal Role
Maine Populist blasts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cyrus Watson for backing the 1893 Alliance charter repeal, charging he voted to rush the bill through the legislature and aided an “infamous” act. The piece accuses Watson of hypocrisy, noting party divisions and a comment on Grover Cleveland and Arthur Sewall shifting political colors over appointments and free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watson
Watson
Cyrus Watson
Grover Cleveland
Arthur Sewall
Washington
Cleveland
Maine
Trading for Bryan Electors Sparks City Meeting
On the 21st, the Democratic, People's and Silver party central committees met to secure the state's electoral vote for Bryan. The piece notes no fault in elector division, prefers the nominees over the electors, and signals openness to reform or withdrawal if the ticket with Sewall proves unsatisfactory. It calls for patience and a sensible path forward, awaiting wiser choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
People’s and Silver
Bryan
People’s Party
Silver Party
Sewall
McKinley-Hanna
The Atlanta Journal backs Bryan Watson ticket over Sewall
The Atlanta Commercial urges withdrawing Sewall from the Democratic ticket and replacing him with Tom Watson. It argues the race should be fought on patriotism against money, aligning Watson with the silver cause and urging fusion with Populists to defeat McKinley and Hobart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sewall
Tom Watson
Bryan
Watson
McKinley
Hobart
Chicago
St. Louis
Heart of
Nebraska
Georgia
Kansas
Western
Tennessee
North Carolina
Maine
Bryan and Watson
Gold standard debate sparks NC banking figures
The Banks of North Carolina report 92 banks with assets totaling $19,497,27377 and only $900 in gold. The note argues against gold as sole standard while urging retirement of treasury notes and gold redemption of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks of
North Carolina
J. W. Denmark
Treasury
Farm Fun and City Folks In Summer Tales
A collage of humorous snippets from 19th century papers shows rural characters teasing city visitors about produce and perks. Uncle Ephraim lingers over peaches while Maud, Hulda, and a wary stranger share farm talk. The piece also mocks telegraph economics and cross Atlantic rate disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Indianapolis Journal
Ephraim Skinner
Ephraim
Hulda
Chicago Tribune
Prescot
Stand by the Western Union, it won’t stand by you
The writer argues the 25 cent price would wipe out deficits and leave twelve million in customers’ pockets spent on wages and pensions for operators. They urge indorsement of Western Union, claiming the company prioritizes wealth of millionaires over people and urging readers to stand by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Watson on Bryan in The New York World
Thomas E Watson defends William Jennings Bryan as a man of unblemished character and great ability. He recalls serving with Bryan in Congress and notes Bryan, along with two other Democrats, voted against his ejectment motion in the Fifty-third Congress after a contested election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York World
Bryan
Outhwaite
Ohio
Thomas E. Watson
Great English victory in the Soudan rumor spread
An editor bursts into the office after church claiming Egyptian forces were drowned in the Rad sea and urges rapid reporting. He threatens an extra edition if the newsroom does not verify the supposed Great English victory cited by the church bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood Roarer
Telegraph
Rad Sea
Questions for candidate on freight charges and free passes
The item urges asking candidates about supporting lower freight charges and two cent per mile passenger fares and seeking pledges on measures to ban free passes for all office holders. It also asks Congress candidates about a uniform ten cent telegram rate nationwide and telephone access at every country post office. It emphasizes pressing for these pledges before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Union
Panic Over Silver Craze Sparks Goldbug Debate
In Helena Independent style, a debate erupts over what triggers a panic. Goldbugs claim panics stem from money scarcity or confidence, while Morgan Fairchild McKinley Carlisle and others contend money is plentiful. The exchange questions who starts a panic when both rich and poor face money issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Fairchild
McKinley
Carlisle
Goldbugs
Helena Independent
Two Great Men in a Township Anecdote
A light buggy rider orders passage and defies a hayload man who declares himself a judge of the Superior Court. The hayman boasts of his skill in making a good ax handle, claiming higher local importance than the judge. The exchange reflects local humor and pride in rough frontier characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Cincinnati Enquirer
Coincidence Ties McKinleys and Candidacy
A Clipper Hutchinson report notes William McKinley’s death in Portland and states he was laid out by William J. Bryan, a second cousin of the Democratic nominee, with neighbors as well. An Inter-Mountain Advocate piece predicts another McKinley being laid out by Bryan in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
Portland
Oregon
Wm. J. Bryan
Inter-Mountain Advocate
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reform Era Parity Debates and Gilded Aims Across Papers
A collage of citations from reform papers and editorials railing against monetary gold standards, Sewall and Bryan political lines, and the money power. It features critiques of Sewall, calls for parity, and references to Southern and Western political stances, with quotes from the Cedartown Courier and other papers.
Pertinent Questions on Riches and Silver Policy
A reader presses politicians with pointed questions about wealth, wage effects of free silver, funding sources, promises in return, and how influence over Mr. McKinley is secured. The letter asks how notes are valued and whether such investments are sound.
Wake County Populist Convention Meets in Raleigh
The Wake County Populist Convention met in Raleigh on the last Thursday. O Wilson was elected permanent chairman and Guy V Barnes secretary. Chas Utley nominated for Senate, J M Ferrall for House, J J Rogers for Register of Deeds, H H Knight for Treasurer, Pittman Stell renominated for County Surveyor, W H Chamblee and Rufus Barbee nominated for County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
O. Wilson
Guy V. Barnes
Chas. Utley
Senate
J. M. Ferrall
House
J. J. Rogers
Register of Deeds
H. H. Knight
Pittman Stell
W. H. Chamblee
Rufus Barbee
Wake County Alliance Meeting Move Delayed to October
Wake County Alliance will meet at Raleigh on the second Thursday in October, replacing the July site. A delegation is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake County Alliance
Raleigh
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