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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1884
Page
2
A compilation from The Martinsburg Independent discusses party tensions and voter sentiment in West Virginia and nationally. It covers Cleveland and Blaine polling, post office politics, prohibition impacts, and projected gubernatorial results with note of lingering vote totals in Hardy and McDowell counties. The piece also explains the Electoral College process and the timing of electors’ meetings.
In Cleveland the author notes Blaine failed to win the presidency despite 182 electoral votes and New York, citing a misstep by preacher Burchard as turning votes. The piece reflects on Republican dissension, urges party reflection for 1888, and lists state-by-state results with Cleveland carrying the Solid South and New York narrowly for Cleveland, while Pennsylvania, Kansas, Minnesota show large Blaine majorities.
Ex Senator Roscoe Conkling hired by the National Democratic Committee to aid in contest over New York election returns and win solid Democratic support for his U S Senate bid. The plan aims to revive factional battles, while Grant’s name could unite Republicans. Curtis’s past critique of the party is recalled amid the clash.
The piece warns that voting for change to the Democratic party will bring confusion and ruin, arguing Republicans will rebound with strength in 1888. It claims the Democratic era lacks guarantees of prosperity, urges party unity, and predicts Republican revival, while noting local political events and preparations in the West Union region.
Notices posted through os ion announce coal mining rates may drop from 50 to 40 cents per ton after December. Miners face uncertainty and potential hardship as price reductions loom. Election returns show Woods leading Snyder and Flick ahead of Brown for Supreme Judges, with Woods about 340 votes ahead. Roane county adds roughly 3000 to majorities, Fayette county’s impact uncertain.
Washington reports Democrats weighing use of patronage to win a Senate majority. Twenty-two Berats and twenty-seven Republicans hold over, with two Readjusters from Virginia siding with Republicans. Several states have elected new Democratic Senators while others favor Republicans. Illinois shows deadlock.
Hinton Democrats show greed for office as petitions circulate for the post office job. The piece urges moderation and decency, warning against a scramble that could dishonor the party. It notes no vacancy yet and advises waiting for a better time to avoid discredit.
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