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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1884
Page
2
The article discusses the completed Republican State Convention ticket for West Virginia voters in October. It praises the slate as worthy and an effective rebuke of the current state administration, noting the Register’s sharp remarks about opponents as “frogs” and suggesting political tensions among newspapers.
A fusion ticket of Republicans and Greenbackers was nominated at the Marion county convention held in Fairmont last Saturday. The article notes previous support for Blaine in New York and remarks on Charles M. Clay’s return to the Republican fold. It cites cholera commentary from a New York Times correspondent and criticizes Democratic leaders and policies, including taxation and state finances.
Parkersburg lad laments a raucous nation meeting while a 1000 knight procession parades. Jol Fallon criticizes the Wheeling Democratic convention as failing to adopt a platform. Col. Button wins Senate nomination at Philippi amid GOP hopes to defeat him. Controversy grows over a Register article and threats of libel.
Parkersburg hosts a record Republican state convention with a large crowd and enthusiastic support for Maxwell as leading the ticket to defeat West Virginia Bourbonism. Dispatches describe a midnight caucus,оно harmony, and the plan to nominate Maxwell amid opposition to Democratic leadership and reassessment discontent.
Weston correspondent comments on the Democratic nominee for Auditor Pat Duffy as a surprising choice unseen in state politics. The piece notes Duffy's prior saloon keeping in Webster County and reports Republican Taylor County delegates praise unity and reform aims in contrast to Bourbon misrule. James A. McMesters mocks Grover Cleveland and weighs Blaine against Kelly in the state race.
Judge J S O Connor writes from New York that Irish support sways toward Blaine and Logan. He says Democratic ranks are cracking and fear old party leaders. He predicts Blaine victory seen as foregone and pledges to help the party defending American workers from European conditions.
An 1864 notice for unsettled accounts at A rty & Lipscomb asks N persons owed to settle within 30 days. The text also advertises The Agricultural World farm paper praising its plan, quality, and contributors, noting Judge Parrish will contribute from the South and listing subscription rates and sample requests.
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