Irish Americans Move Toward Republican Support in 19th Century Debate
The piece argues Irish Americans should abandon Democratic alignment seen as servile and outdated. It cites historical manipulation by the party, praises Republican protectionism and Blaine's foreign policy, and notes growing Irish civic effort, notably a Baltimore meeting at Raine's Hall reflecting this shift.
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Republican Party
James G. Blaine
England
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New York
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West Virginia voters urged to reject Wilson for governor
The piece argues against Democratic candidate Windy Wilson, labeling his record as fiscally ruinous and supportive of supplemental taxation. It urges farmers and workers to back Maxwell, the republican candidate, highlighting Wilson's alleged ties to profligate state policy and pro-secession history. The report notes party tensions, local papers, and calls for development through railroads and industry.
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Wheeling Register
Windy Wilson
Democratic Party
Register
Executive Department
Wilson
Taylor County
Wm. R. Coplin
Maxwell the
Peoples
Flick
Jefferson
Dan Incas
Judge Green
James M. Mason
West Virginia
Democratic Party of
Republican vote estimates and 1882 results analysis
The text analyzes second district Republican tallies around 14 000, breaking down John W Mason’s 1882 11 396 votes into Greenback and Democratic shares to estimate a Republican loss near five thousand. It forecasts Reynolds could top 16 000 and discusses Dr A R Barbee as a bipartisan Greenback candidate in the 4th district against Eustace Gibson. A Philippi convention nominates Stark Aspold for State Senate with Elihu Hutton as opponent.
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Gibson
Geo. Loomis
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Loomis
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Randolph County
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Stonewall Jackson
Elihu Hutton
Democratic candidacy attacked over Civil War loyalty and abduction of rights
The document cites Samuel Woods and others voting for a secession ordinance that punished alien enemies and disenfranchised loyal Virginians. It labels Woods as proponent of confiscation and exile, fueling critique of his suitability for the West Virginia Supreme Court seat. The piece mocks rival governor hopeful Windy Wilson and details national exhibit plans, plus a suspicious patent cure ad.
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