Farmers Convention Sparks Political Debate in North Carolina
The Raleigh session of North Carolina’s Farmers Convention showcased strong calls for reducing Agricultural Department expenses and creating an Agricultural and Mechanical College. Elias Carr was re elected president in Greensboro, while national delegate plans discussed Cleveland renomination with figures like Roswell Flower and Charles Dana in play.
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New York Politicians Discuss Delegates for Convention
New York politics notes show talk of delegates to the national conventions. For the first time in years the Democratic delegation from New York City appears harmonious with no quarrel between Tammany and the County Democracy.
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Mortgage Burden Runs Through Michigan Farms
Michigan labor commissioners report 43 079 of 90 803 farms carry mortgages amounting to 55 to 60 percent of assessed value. Interest on these mortgages exceeds local taxes, signaling a heavy agricultural burden. Land loan trusts in the South hold 50 million dollars at 12 percent, once 20 percent. Georgia has seen 8 million in loans, eight years, with fifty farms sold to cover mortgages. Gray vs Macon highlights lender and lawyer interests aligned.
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Capital Punishment Debate in New York Inquiry
New York State investigates capital punishment amid renewed questions on its effectiveness. The discussion notes that northern regions push to show hangings do not improve safety and life may be safer where executions are abolished.
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