Governor Wilson Faces West Virginia Development Roadblocks
Governor Wilson reviews the state's resources and argues modern growth stalls at the hands of railroad policies and discrimination. He accuses Baltimore & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio of rebates and favoritism that deter migration, investment, and trunk-line railroad expansion. The piece notes statewide officials' reports and a bound volume of state documents.
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Wilson
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
West Virginia
West, Virginia
Ohio
Jackson
Board of Regents of
The
State University
Insane Asylum
State Board of Health
Mine Inspector
Boundary Commission
West Va. Tax Commission
Holt family backed for Collector post amid party tensions
The piece discusses James W Holt and Alfred T Holt as successors to Collector McCormick in a case highlighting Republican and Democrat interactions. It notes power rests with the Treasury Secretary and cites bipartisan support from local Republicans and Democrats in Grafton, with reference to prior Republican administrations appointing many Democrats.
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James W Holt
Howe
Pri
Els
Sentinel
Intelligencer
Wheeling
McCormick
Secretary of the Treasury
Alfred T. Holt
Grafton
Holt
Cleveland Inaugural Address Seen As Progressive Democratic Promise
A newspaper notes the Cleveland inaugural address as a public policy declaration likely to satisfy voters. It argues the Democratic president aligns with progress, pledges to preserve Republican principles, and hopes for a successful administration benefiting the people.
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Cleveland
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cleveland Cabinet Nominees Debated in Senate Vote
The Senate Thursday debated President Cleveland's proposed cabinet selections led by Thomas F. Bayard, Daniel Manning, L. J. Lamar, Augustus H. Garland, William C. Endicott, Jus, Whitney, and Daniel C. Lamont. The nomination confirmations were postponed a day and later passed by unanimous consent amid partisan commentary on tax equalization in Wheeling.
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Senate
Riddleberger
Virginia
Thomas F.arid
Delaware
the Treasury
Dan Viet Manning
New York
Seemann
Interior
L. J. O. Lamar
Mississippi
Lane
Augustus Hl, Garland
Arkansas
Wm. C. Endi
Massachusetts
Jus
Wisconsin
Navy
Daniel C. Lamont
Clevelama
Wun
F. VI
Editorial on civil service reform and partisan federal offices
The Washington National Republican outlines interviews with Cleveland Cabinet members, pledging honest enforcement of civil service reform. It argues Republican removals require merit, not party. The Wheeling Register is criticized for publishing salaries, mocking hungry Democrats seeking offices.
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Washington National Republican
Cleveland
Washington
Senate
Wheeling Register
West Virginia
Register
Monroe
Jefferson
Act to admit Dakota statehood lost in House of Representatives
The act to admit Dakota as a state, having passed the U. S. Senate, was lost in the House. Dakota is Republican by a sixty thousand vote majority.
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West Virginia Democrat
Charlestown
Tax Commission
J. M. Mason
Wheeling
Dakota
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Cleveland remarks dampen reform signals among Democrats
President Cleveland's civil service reform comments are cited as dampening the appeal of Democratic office seekers. The piece notes Blaine's Baltimore funeral absence during inauguration and quotes hungry, unsettled Democrats lamenting a changing political mood.
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Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Blaine
Baltimore
The Inaugural Address by President Cleveland
President Cleveland delivers a long inaugural address urging national unity beyond party strife. He defends Democratic principles, calls for amity and mutual concession, affirms constitutional fidelity, and emphasizes democracy, federalism, civil service reform, and national welfare guided by faith.
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Cleveland
Sitle
Republic
United States
Uy Mucehore Aioe Leg
Federsi
Eecoee
Interviews on Civil Service Law Enforcement
The cabinet members discuss civil service enforcement in interviews published today. Comfort is offered to anxious clerks and President Cleveland’s expressions on reform are emphasized, with Bayard and Endicott quoted on the administration’s policy as Democrats take power.
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Cleveland
Bayard
Henry
Mr. Endicott
Civil service pledges emerge from Cleveland era interviews
President Cleveland and his cabinet face questions on enforcing the civil service law. Secretary Whitey signals favorable view but reservations on enforcement. Manning, Lamar, and Vilas offer cautious support. interviews suggest limited high level changes and pledge faithful tenure for clerks and minor officials.
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Ublic
Mip Tathtal
Garland
Cigteland
Whitey
Manning
New York
Messrs
Lamar
Vilas
Cleveland
Hin Tt
The G and G Prospects for the Randolph Road
The Randolph Enterprise reviews the G and G Railroad status noting losses, unpaid grading plans, and potential mortgage to reach Huttonsville. It cites hopes for B and O funds, White scarver’s assurances, and the manager’s efforts amid financial strain, warning of unfulfilled promises from Baltimore.
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Randolph Enterprise
Philippi
Alto
Tow
Huttonsville
Whitescarver
Spencer
G. G
B.&o
The
G.&g
Grafton
Tan Yard For Sale In Taylor County West Virginia
A judicial sale notice announces public auction of property known as Tan Yard in Taylor County on March 27 1885 at the Fort House front door. Commissioners Martin and Woods report bond security, cash down with credit terms six and twelve months, court dates and deed details recorded. sale under a decree of the Chancery Court of Taylor County.
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Taylor County
W. Va
John T. Walker
Thomas H. Bireher
Taylor
BG. F. Martin
John Walker
Thos. H. Bircher Trias
Sane
Slare
West Viranas
Pastor
John
Horr
Garnet
Martin and Fowsk Woods
Threin
Rey Band
S. S. Hains
Taylor Couity
Samel Shaw
Gratton
Knott
T.mcgnaw
Nfl
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the Company
Priday
Gov. Wilson
Bob Ingersoll
Congress
Bob
the Civil Service
T. H. Long & Son
W. Hull
J. W. Hull
HULLS
MR. Hull
Equitable Life Associac Y of
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