Faulkner Aimed to Save Democratic Party Not Split It
The piece argues Charles James Faulkner acted to extricate the Democratic Party from internal feuds and fiscal peril in West Virginia. It contends his Berkeley County mass meeting opposed Governor Jackson’s assessment policy to save Faulkner interests, while Republicans miscast resistance as a usurpation. The article blames the Democratic party for the finances driving the measures and notes Miller’s Supreme Court proceedings await.
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Charles James Faulkner
Berkeley County
Jackson
Retter
Gener Jackson
Democratic Party
Faulkner
Faulkners
Miller
Fawkner
Democratic Party of
West Virginia
Oace
Blaine and Logan Lead Republicans to November Victory
The article notes Governor Jackson’s order and Auditor guidance and foresees a court decision after the fall elections. It argues the Chesapeake and Ohio case affirms a principle, warns against delaying the ruling, and condemns Democratic obstruction. It then lauds James G. Blaine for the Republican presidential nomination and John A. Logan for vice president and urges united party support for a November victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Chespeake and Ohio Company
Millier
Democratic Party
James G. Blaine
Republican Party
Supreme Council
John. A. Logan
Blaine
Logan
Tilden Declines Forever Closed to Presidency Bid
Samuel J. Tilden declares in a dated letter to Daniel Manning that he cannot undertake the presidential task due to diminished strength and submits to the will of God, closing his public career. The piece notes Democratic disarray and possible Republican advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Daniel Manning
New York State Democratic Committee
National Republican Convention Ballots and Acclamation Move
The National Republican Convention met at noon Friday and began balloting. On the first ballot Blaine led with 3344 votes, followed by Logan and Edmunds. later ballots shifted totals with Blaine rising to 875 and Arthur, Edmunds, Logan close behind. A motion by M Foraker urged Blaine’s acclamation as candidate. A dispatch from Chester A. Arthur expressed strong support. The wild crowds and cannon fire marked the scene as the convention progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Arthur
Edmunds
Logan
Sherman
Hawley
Lincoln
John Sherman
M. Foraker
Ohio
Chester A. Arthur
James G. Blaine
Augusta
Republican Party
Proxies to be considered for Grafton district stock
A term of the County Commissioners Court is set for Monday to decide if new proxies should replace Dr. 8 A Harter Dr A Thayer and George Brinkman. The proxies would represent the $20 000 stock in the Grafton district for the G and G Railroad. Taxpayers hope for protection of their interests and await justification for removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners’Court
A. Harter
A. Thayer
George Brinkman
Grafton
Washington Letter on Chicago Convention and Senate adjournment
Washington Letter notes Chicago National Convention's impact on Congress, Senate adjournment, and House activity amid campaign talk. Mentions Robert Blaine and Logan nomination buzz, G A R reactions, and President Arthur's steady image as he nears March departure. Includes reflections on legislative pace and public chatter around the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Lake City
Dark Horse
Senate
House
Oregon
Robert Blaine
House of
Logan
Twelth Street
Black Eagle
Illinois
Arthur
Lincoln
Massachusetts gains attached support for nominee in party clash
The piece notes Massachusetts fervor for the nominee and a political convention’s claimed victory. It also reports on Nihilist activity in Moscow with threats to the Czar, placarded across the province and capital. Police removed notices, detained students, and searched printers for the unique type used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Senator Ingallsaid
Moscow
Mai
Bing
Washington Monument to be highest manmade work in world
The Washington monument is described as rising to 555 feet upon completion, surpassing the cathedral spire of 520 feet and the great pyramids. It weighs 90,000 tons and reaches 434 feet by the 23rd inst. A square interior shaft will include 740 steps and an elevator for visitors. The shaft may feature two color steps for safety and illumination is anticipated by electricity.
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Washington Monument
Sologne
Smithsonian Institution
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Ohio County
Spencer W. Sturm
Marion County
Ritchie County
Onouy
Supreme Court of the State
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Morris
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Ines Poe
Atay, Ok
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Max Clerk
Taylor County Comet
John A. McCabe
Railroad Street
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Gratton
W. Va
Edward H. Pratt & Co. Commission Merchants
Marble Works
J. Willhide
Calvart Street
Bagtibore
Maryland
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Star Clothing House
Mandelbaum’s
A. Greenstein
Go. W. Brown
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L. Allen
Variety Store
J. R. Cole's
J. & Gilligan & CO
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Main St
FF. Va
Fesight Dapat
Grafony W. Was
T. E. Cole
J. WW. Holl
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Cape King
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Railroad St
Foot Bridge
World Magazine
Ori Inal
Ani Ushing Stomigtreeta
NEW Shoe Store
J. A. Cole
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Dellwood Distillery
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