West Virginia Legislature Faces Oil Fight and Rail Bill Debate
The editor condemns excessive taxation and political graft while detailing clashes with Standard Oil and calls for reform. It notes the looming extra session, mentions Governor White, Senator Caldwell, and Charlie Elliott, and praises Mr. Wetzel for public service, linking railroad rate bills to corporate power and interstate commerce policy.
Legislature Passes Coal Tax Amid Party Split
Proceedings report a lively Monday debate on the Ingram bill taxing coal oil and gas, passing 61 to 14 with every Democrat voting yes while the Senate rejected an amendment to the general license bill taxing the same products. The Campbell food and fertilizer adulteration bill passed the Senate, while Coles voters registration bill moves toward becoming law. The House killed an increase in county official allowances and both houses pass primary election legislation. An appropriation bill proposes over 1.5 million dollars for each of two years. Additionally, a long committee debate over the Elliott letter critiques the Governor and state officials. the gas bill faces opposition. The joint resolution grants the Daughters of the Confederacy a capitol monument, and the Curby local application notes disease transport issues. The issue of deafness treatments and a headline about Grand Duke Sergius’ assassination close the item.
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Caldwell Attacks Governor White in Legislative Row
Legislative debate in Charleston last Thursday featured Senator Charles Caldwell accusing Governor White of taking part of the Secretary of State’s fees. Caldwell claimed proof of corruption could ruin White, while Daw son denied involvement. A committee investigated but Caldwell failed to substantiate his charges, and he apologized. Multiple church notices and local advisories follow, including service times and a note urging relief from colds with Chamberlains Cough Remed. An omnibus claims bill passed Congress, aiding Southern claimants, including West Virginia. A Virginia coal mine explosion near Birmingham, Alabama left 160 miners dead with many recovered.
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