Grafton Eagle Excerpt On Tax Law and Political Debate
The article discusses constitutional tax principles, disputes over assessed properties, and urges enforcement of the governor’s measures. It cites the Chesapeake case, references Supreme Court rulings, and criticizes a Democratic court and party leadership. It includes commentary on political figures like Maxwell and Blaine, and notes Republican strength in Ritchie county plus Arthur as a potential presidential candidate.
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Supreme Court
Chesapeake & Bio
Te. Auditor -Miller
Osern
Lippert
Be Coux. Miller
West Va
High 7
Ritchie County
Ritchie
Maxwell
Harrison
Judge Maxwell
Farmers Fight Free Trade Critique and State Dilemma
A Piedmont Observer letter urges farmers against free trade rhetoric and cites rising prices for staples. Marion county Republicans meet at Fairmont to discuss the recent Democratic assessment, adopting resolutions condemning state authority and supporting legislative acts. Lewis county Democrats vote to exempt farm products from taxation and pressure Charleston reforms while criticizing Governor Jonas and the Supreme Court’s rulings.
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Arnold Scherr
Grant County
Chicago
Piedmont Observer
Scherr
Marion County
Fairmont
Jackson
Lewis County
Weston
Charleston
Jonas
Supreme Court
Tilden feats and political quips (Olds Town talk)
A lively fragment notes Ben WH Tilden’s claimed strength and extraordinary feats including lifting a mule, carrying a barrel, and fighting animals. It also surveys tariff debates, Democratic critiques, and remarks on Sherman, Curtis, and the Democratic party’s perceived inaction and muddle in the run up to elections.
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New York
W.ton
Republicans Till Tax Grievances in Barbour County
A voter letter charges Barbour County tax assessors with excess taxation under Governor Jackson’s assessment order. It alleges unfair distribution targeting farm animals and other property while some items remain exempt. The writer blames the Democratic party and accuses Bourbon influence of oppression on voters.
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Gov. Jackson
Barbour County
Jackson
Why Arthur is Strong Candidacy Through Official Acts
The piece argues Arthur’s strength lies in his official acts, urging civil service reform as proof of a president rightly rewarded by the people for “Well done, good and faithful servant.” It cites canvassers and newspapers praising his leadership as a persuasive lower bound for his appeal. It then briefly notes a second item about a geologist’s belief in a lumbering volcano in West Virginia’s Blue Ridge, seen as boosting summer tourism.
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Blaine
Arthur
New York
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Republic
Endavor
Republican Party
United
New York Mail and Express
West
Virginia
Blue “Ridge
West Reisia
Ohio Democrats Fault Faction in House
Atty statement in the Ohio press labels the Converse resolution a grievous disappointment to Mr. Converse and other Ohio Democrats who say the dominant faction in the house has dampened their final hope for Democratic gains in Ohio.
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Converse
Attys
Iva York Tribune
Ohio
Comb and Brush Mirrors and Toilet Articles Listing
A catalog-like listing highlights combs brushes hand mirrors and perfumes with toilet articles, sets, mantle ornaments, pocket books and memoranda. It notes various varieties and items in the broader display.
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