West Virginia Democratic Convention Frays Over Tax and Power
The Wheeling Register reports a packed Wheeling Democratic convention in turmoil as delegates clash over Governor Jackson backed reassessment policies and a Supreme Court decision. The piece critiques state fiscal policy, the supplemental tax move, and calls for unity to fend off GOP and fusion threats.
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West Virginia Democrats clash over surplus and platform
At the Graf ton congressional convention, a speaker invoked Yankee blood and urged not to apply to Yankees. Debates over a surplus, debt, and school funds dominate as J F Martin seeks to nominate Wilson, while McGraw objects, arguing resolutions are unnecessary and urging support for Cleveland and Wilson amid party tensions.
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Intelligencer Cleared Marshal Atkinson in State Probe
The Wheeling Intelligencer reported a full statewide investigation into Marshal Atkinson. After two and a half months and a broad opportunity for evidence, the Department of Justice report acquits Marshal of all charges and clears him of any wrongdoing.
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First votes and a warning against a party
A Burlington Hawkeye opinion piece urges young voters to choose independently, avoid a party with a history of slavery, war, mob violence, anti-union actions, and illiteracy high areas. It counsels voting against that party and aligning with reform-minded candidates, regardless of formal affiliation.
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Jackson and Blaine Foreign Policy Debate
Fragmented excerpts discuss Andrew Jackson and James G Blaine on foreign policy, asserting a strong national stance and opposition to weak public policy. It references tariffs from 1816, protectionism, and political shifts, mentioning figures like Lowndes and periodontal events of 1876 and 1877 without coherent narrative. The piece critiques prior policy and questions Blaine's proposals.
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Fourth District Democratic Convention Nominates Gibson by Acclamation
The Democratic Convention for the Fourth District met at Parkersburg last Monday the 1st inst and nominated Eustice Gibson the present congressman by acclamation. The convention's work was already done beforehand making the session tame. B F Martin supports Judge Woods for Supreme Court but will fail.
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