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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1885
Page
2
The Grafton Eagle issue from February 27, 1885, issued by EagLe Company Eilers and Proprietors, notes delivery of the post office in Grafton Virginia and indicates second class mailing status under the newspaper's listing.
The Legislature wrestles with rail rates and management. Col Wilson's substitute aims to curb favoritism, require uniform reasonable charges, prohibit pooling, and post rate schedules with penalties for violations. It advocates protecting local shippers while noting disputes over through rates and railroad competition. The piece reports on session timing, bids to extend, and local railroad financing amidst economic strain and drought in Randolph and surrounding counties.
The interview presents Mr. Davis's stance on tariff policy, criticizing Morrison era free trade ideas and arguing for protective measures benefiting coal, timber, and iron ore sectors in West Virginia. It cites figures on manufacturing, mining, and regional output, and discusses transportation and annexation debates affecting the state.
Dr James E Reeves secretary of the State Board of Health since its creation resigns owing to ill health Gov Jackson appoints De De Le Wilson of Whiteling as successor.
A Democrat speaker expresses mixed confidence in the party while praising Cleveland and predicting a clash between the president and reform rings. He warns purity in governance, urges alarm against scheming Democrats, and notes many true Democrats support Cleveland yet worry about powerful rings influencing policy.
The American Lion and steel Association addresses its members with a hopeful forecast for a revival in business prosperity. It credits low prices, abundant capital and crops, reduced liquidation, and easing political tensions, arguing confidence in value mixes is the missing element now reappearing, with no grounds for a prolonged depression.
The piece notes Pennsylvania passed one bill in a four week session that the governor vetoed after half an hour. Illinois and West Virginia legislatures are described as less productive, with warning about militia decline from Army and Navy Journal reporting 6,827,921 potential recruits but only 87,070 soldiers in 1884, signaling waning national military vigor.
In Charleston West Virginia Henry S Walker is seen as the likely next Secretary of State under Governor Wilson. The piece questions Walker’s loyalty and motives after his recent hire paid at $40 per speech, suggesting possible political payoffs and printing schemes to come. It notes Wilson’s Senate ambitions and Prohibition debate shaping West Virginia politics.
In Taylor county Dirgwit Court on February 6 1545 the matter of D Mandelbaum estate is set for discovery and settlement actions. Jette Mandelbaum and Sismond Haven are ordered to appear for the rule to protect their interests. publication in Grafton Exotx weekly paper is ordered. John S. Herr, Clerk. S P McCormick, Attorney for Plaintiff.
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