Pension planks and party lines in the 19th century cracks
The piece surveys third party influence on pension policy tied to cotton payments, notes Weaver’s congressional record, and cites Frederick Douglass and Alabama voting patterns. It quotes Asheville and Wilson County views, critiques Dr. Freeman’s letters, and argues force bill implications for state canvassing boards.
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H. F. Freeman
Wilson County
Wilson
Chronicle
Freeman
Progressive Farmer
United States
National Alliance Defends Tariff Policy and Southern Politics
A Raleigh Chronicle editorial reviews the National Farmers Alliance 1887 declaration and accuses third party speakers of misrepresenting the alliance. It argues tariff reduction and import duty cuts favor producers, endorses Democratic candidates, and warns Republicans threaten higher taxes and warlike rhetoric on race.
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National Alliance
Wall Street
Alliance
The
Shreveport
Louisiana
National Farmers’ Alliance and Co-operative Union of America
America
Wehereby
United States
Cleveland Cleves Election First Consideration
The Observer celebrates a knockout of the Clinton element in the Third district and predicts Mr. Cleveland will win first consideration in the state race. The paper notes Butler's third party move failed to shape the outcome and urges trust in voters to handle local elections.
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Tic
Fayetteville
Butler
Cleveland
Reid Letter Exposes Lincoln Opposition in 1864
In a Republican vice presidential race sparked by opposition to Lincoln, Whitelaw Reid’s 1864 letter opposing Lincoln’s re election is spotlighted. The article argues black voters should weigh Reid’s stance amid contemporary policies, urging white Southerners to unite against Reconstruction era excesses and defend regional interests.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Abraham Lincoln
Reid
Lincoln
New York Sun
The
Sun
Keobuck
Iowa
Gazette
Baltimore
White Law Reid
Harrison
Alabama
Appointment of James C MacRae to North Carolina Supreme Court
Governor Holt appointed Hon. James C. MacRae to the Supreme Court of North Carolina to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Joseph J. Davis. Biography notes his Fayetteville birth in 1838, Civil War service, legal career, legislative role, and reputation as a capable, impartial judge. Also covered are political commentary on Third Party activity and Democratic committee logistics.
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Asheville
State Alliance
Bell
James C. W’rae
Joseph J. Davis
Supreme Court
Holt
James C. MacRae
Anotice
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Judge MacRae
McRae
Cape Fear
Jas. C. MacRae
Fayetteville
Duncan K. MacRae
Newbern
N. C
Independent Light Infantry
North Carolina
Bethel
Duncan MacRae
L. 3. Baker
Cumberland County
Tilden
Insane Asylum
Bennett
Superior Court
Fannie B. Hinsdale
S. J. Hinsdale
John W. Hinsdale
Leigh
MacRae
Curonice
Unclear fragmentary note on political speeches and drainages
Fragmentary text critiques third party, cites Gov H Alamance speaking last Saturday. Mentions a 1,500,000 bale tribute from Southern farmers, pension, and Ransom’s comment on a sound speech. Discusses electoral stakes and the risk to Southern interests in a Democratic Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Alamance
Ransom
Congress
Opinion on strikers sparks debate in state capital
A strong dispatch denounces the strikers as barbarous and treacherous, arguing they defy ordinary laws by violence. It calls public sentiment aroused against these desperadoes, urges proper punishment within democracy, and backs Governor Buchanan's precautionary stance to avoid lynching.
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Lonxpon
Amer
America
Buchanan
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