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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1891
Page
2
In Batelia North Cagonia Josephus Daniels editor announces the board members Jostruvus Daniels H B Harpy and George P Pell take positions as directors of the publication remains the same editorial leadership.
Daily and weekly subscription rates listed with durations and prices. Daily rates show one year six dollars, six months three dollars, one month nil. weekly rates one year one dollar twenty. clubs of five receive one dollar per member. Liberal commission offered to club agents. Sample copies available on request.
If the paper is not delivered or arrives late the subscriber should send a postal note with address and complaint. The paper should be on the doorstep by six o'clock in the morning and any fault will be investigated promptly.
Democratic advocate Ben Tillman argues for reforms within the party and warns that forming a third party in the South would fail, reflecting his stance on party unity and political strategy.
An editorial dated Saturday August 22, 1891 stresses the Democratic party as the People's Party. It recalls Tuomas Jerrerson’s leadership against Federalist centralization and argues Democrats defend common people against powerful interests, stock gamblers, and bondholders. It notes the South’s laboring men largely align with Democratic principles.
The piece argues that unity is essential for Democrats to counter Republican power and protect the South from aggressive policies. It denounces dissension, defends party discipline, and urges patience, reform, and broad charity while warning of risks from independent third parties and GOP control.
Sentiment favors lowering the legal rate of interest to six per cent. Fear of money leaving the state blocked change until the State Alliance urged a six per cent cap, with or without contracts. A misread author name noted. The issue appears in a daily column and mentions a liver remedy.
The Clinton Caucasian notes the Alliance rejects immediate government ownership of railroads, seeking control instead through strict state and national regulation. It warns ownership could occur only if regulation fails, urging continued public support for enforcement and amendments. Citizens, farmers, and local alliances push reductions in cotton acreage while Elkin gains a new progressive newspaper editor. Jupee Seymour’s merchants tax case advances to the Supreme Court.
Washington correspondent recalls a Wichita streetcar scene where Mrs. Lease, famed for gender equality, takes a seat while men offer theirs. A man realizes too late he gave his seat to Tam Mr. Lease, prompting laughs at the expense of a self styled equality advocate.
The Curonicle asserts it prints news fully vouched and not indecent, inviting readers who dislike suppression to ignore it. It emphasizes presenting every shade of opinion with editorials expressing the paper’s views.
Raeicn North Carolina August 7 1891 I M Procter and Co dissolves partnership by mutual consent Signed I M Procter E L Fiemme Jr August 8 3taw2w
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