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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1884
Page
2
The Grafton Eagle lists corporate and postal information for Eagle Company and Eitorean Proprees. The item notes the April 25 issue date and mentions the post office in Grafton, West Virginia, along with a second-vice quarter reference.
The piece analyzes Democratic and Republican dynamics in West Virginia, arguing that enforcing unpopular Democratic measures defeats the party. It cites past constitutional reforms, county court abolition, and current taxation debates, then assesses Second District races and GOP prospects for a sizable 1884 gain.
The piece argues taxation must be uniform across the state as Governor’s orders force assessors to tax all property, including farm products, otherwise unequal burdens arise. It notes delays in W V P R R Co right of way cases in Monongalia County and hints at charter forfeiture tactics. It reflects on party conventions and county leadership amid political tensions.
The New York Herald reports half the National Republican Convention delegates chosen with Blaine supporters prominent. Delegations by Alabama Arkansas Delaware Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Nebraska New York are listed with Arthur Blaine and Sherman preferences. The tally shows Arthur leading total 217 of 397 elected. Blaine, Sherman, and Gresham divvy remaining votes. Also notes Tilden declining candidacy and remarks on Southern political stance and tariff votes.
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