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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1885
Page
2
The page fragment from The Grafton Eagle shows table company editors and issues and a date line. It mentions Entered at the Virginis and includes garbled identifiers. The readable items indicate a periodical page with editorial staff and classification notes.
A fragment from a historic paper argues against nonpartisan citizen meetings for nominations. It urges party conventions by Republicans and Democrats to yield better, more accepted officials. It notes Miller's nomination as Internal Revenue Commissioner and editorials reacting to political maneuvering and press implications.
A physician refused admittance to a cancer doctor invited by Col. Fred Grant to see General Grant. The refusal cited the cancer doctor’s remedies as secret to the attending physician. Supporters argue a cure is possible if the doctor’s methods are considered, urging openness to outside specialists and noting the life of General Grant is vital to the nation.
The piece notes mounting fret that Tammany lost grip in Grefton after a recent election. It hints at possible efforts this year to regain ground and questions who chaired and who nominated Brown. The secretary is urged to read the records and identify supporters amid calls for clarity.
The Intelligencer notes Governor Wilson targets railroads with a strong stance. A West Virginia Democrat response praises the paper’s editor and critiques modern railroad management. The piece argues the state’s people are country folk, not fools, and endorses Wilson’s inaugural views.
A Baltimore man Eugene Higgins named Chief of the Treasury Appointment Division marks a shift contrary to administration policy. Gorman backed by Higgins to control patronage, raising fears of spoil systems and undermining civil service reform, with Maryland as the testing ground and broader party influence feared.
Mr T. Arthur, famed author of Den nigghts in a Bathroom, died at his Philadelphia home last Friday night aged 76. The news item notes the Wheaton Asylum census with 686 patients, including 10 white and 16 colored male inmates and 809 white and 21 colored female inmates.
The Senate was sent the name of Joseph S. Miller of West Virginia for Commissioner of Internal Revenue amid West Virginia support and Kentucky opposition for ex-Congressman Phil Thompson. The vote hinged on regional backing, with Miller praised for a strong campaign and Thompson facing past controversy. Headlines from Washington outlined Miller’s rise and Kentucky’s push for Thompson, while local business and rail plans surfaced in the same issue.
Joseph Samuel Miller, born 1848 in Cabell county, is described as native to the state with German roots. Raised near Barboursville, he held clerical posts in Cabell and state offices, served as county auditor, and has a family tie to Florence Tice of Hagerstown Maryland. Last year he was nominated for appointment as commissioner.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Wusids Mr.eCo Chevenasa and A Lescoun, with Agent Gratton named in unclear context. No clear event or outcome readable. record notes uncertain personnel.
Joane Bot transfers gold interest to J J Gilligan & Co and thanks patrons of the old firm. J J Gilligan promises fair dealing and low prices to keep past customers and win new ones, appealing to citizens of Grafton and vicinity. Evansville Woolen Factory is named in the notice.
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