Odious administration cited in Hardy county politics
Fragmented editorial commentary from the Grafton Standard attacking Senator Vanmeter of Hardy county and the Stalnaker Miller alliance. The piece questions loyalty, warns of hippodroming, and cites broader disputes over salaries for U.S. Marshals and prosecuting attorneys. It notes Auditor J S Miller withdrawing as governor candidate and criticizes Democratic press attacks on a Greenback Labor party ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanmeter
Hardy County
Stalnaker-Miller
Senator Vanmeter
Grafton Standard
Democratic
Gov. Jackson
Miller
Randolph Stalnaker
White
Birt
Stalpaker-Miller
Martin
Congress
U. S
U.S
J.S. Miller
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Greenback Labor Party
Buckhannon
Republican National Convention Opens in Chicago and Fights Loom
The Republican National Convention met in Chicago and faced a stormy start with Clayton named temporary chairman after a Blaine faction split. Lynch beat Clayton for permanent chair 482 to 387, signaling a unified opposition to Blaine. The body adjourned as leaders debated nominees amid expectations of a long fight and a possible dark horse emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Crompt
Powell Clayton
Arkanians
Hoar
Clayton
Blaine
Arthur
J. R. Lynch
Mississippi
National Committee
H. C. Lodge
Massachusetts
Lynch
Alis
Plaine
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Chas. W. Clisbee
Hawkins
Tennessee
Conkling
Gen. Sherman
John Sherman
Joe Hawley
Gresham
Sherman
John
Virginia
Buckhannon Convention Sparks Political Firestorm
State Press notes after Buckhannon convention reveal rising Greenback and Democratic fusion sentiments in West Virginia. Describes Bourbon decline, anti-Bourbon attacks, and calls for reform as factions clash amid rumors of political deals and scattered public commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonracks
Star of Hope
West Virginia
Lewis
Piersal
Judge Maxwell
Kline
Philadelphia
Backhannon
Buckhannon
Democracy
Buckham
Weston
Political faction shakeup at Greenback convention
A periodical summary describes a split within Greenback supporters as editor Piersol and party leaders clash over endorsements and money influence. Judge Maxwell, former Lewis County resident, is praised for public service and may gain support, while contemporaneous notes mock current politics and circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierse
Standard
Ncai
Seoghor
Piersol
Democracy
Maxwell
Greenback Labor Party
Reade
Lewis County
Weston
Two Cheerful Democrats Debate Railroad Politics
The Buckhannon Convention prompted optimistic remarks from Captain Bill Devries and Captain Mike Flanagan of the B & O Railroad. Flannagan held a levee at every station and halted trains to discuss politics, a rare instance of a conductor stopping a train for debate. Local figures like S Woodard at Petroleum are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Bill Devries
Mike Flanagan
Br & 0
Flannan
Parkersburg
S. Woodard
Petroleum
Turbulent Will Exe cution Notice in Taylor County
A court action in Taylor County lists executors and heirs for a will with names including Adolphs Armstrong and Miles Biman. Proceedings set for a date in June with references to a testament and guardianship obligations, noting counsel and public notices.
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Nk Taylor
Manda
eReeter
Lard Court
Otago
JulNty
Lame
D. Onateel Batlch Ve
Adolphs Armstrong
Sars Ee
Miles Biman
Tauasuank
Gene Hliasa
Grefinn
Taylor eGonge
Wels Va
Taylor County
Seidgamete
Adee
Itatidis le Aay
HS Pannersroiy
Ners. Ich Polienholders
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The
Grafton Eagle
Eagle Company
Boyang
Grafton
Edwin. Maxwell
Harrison County
J. H. Burtt
Ohio County
Spencer W. Sturm
Marion County
Schoola
J. N. Kendall
Ritchie County
Wheeling Register
Democratic Party
Ais W. Burnett
Greenbatk Labor Party
Republican Party
West Grafton
Oregon
United
Hed. Boydy
L.allen’s
Hanghaw's Corner
Dmg
A. Daugherty & Tipscomb
First
Warlden
Railroad Street
James G. Blaine
Lincsoln
Garfield
Edwin
Gratton
Avance Address Tree & CO
Aurusts
Maine
OTICE
Lienholders
Porsring
Herwie
Patate
Waleeres
Cai
Nicholas Rogers
Tor Walthed
Dune
Shes
J. Makum
Milos Aliman
Circuit Court
Tastoe
Fife
Tilden
Twenty-third Street
Spayel
Enfof
Groces
Hanilacmer
Key &E
Tuperdpolterna
Rocunsten Suve
Rochester
Mra. Boyds
Mssioner
Armstrong
Miles A. Higumme
Pusumen
Ifitabine County
Mande
Hut Armstrong
Iter A. Hitman
Pete Eatissuetion
Atuy
Hayinia
Josiah Siler
Rogers
Leroy
Tama W. Deeke
John W. Deck
George
A Ited
Howard
John Evans
Sarc Evans
Tegmeat
Whitescarver
Henry C. Laughlin
CGV
Gilbert L
Futterman
J. George Press
West Va
Taylor Coursty
Marum
Con
PL McCormick
Lange
Allen
John A. McCabe
W. Va
GEO. W. Brow Fire and Life Insurance Agent
Grafton, West Wand
Edward H. Pratt & Co. Commission Merchants
Echo
John J Gilogan
J. J. Gilligan & CO
McCormick Block
Main St
T. BE. Cole
J. W. Boll
Hatses & Davis and
Bartaxtine & Co
Fudius Kings
Mair
MH. Dent
1 Street
Jas. BH Love
Gratrox
Railroad St
Foot Bridge
World Magazine
NEW Shoe Store
J. A. Cole
Boots
Pricen
J. A. Coley Latrobe BL
Grafibn
Dellwood
A. M. Jarrett
Pelt
Variety Store
E.R. Cole
Grafton Marble Works
Willhide
Wpalian
Vobleta
Martle
Fewight
Depen Grafton
W. Wa
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