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The Grafton Eagle

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1884

Page

2

Gen Beaver to Speak in Grafton for Public Audience

A public talk by Gen Amos Beaver of Pennsylvania is announced for Saturday at the Court House in Grafton. The event stresses Beaver’s public leadership and aims to rally local support for his views on wealth, government, and regional development amid broader political and economic topics of the era.

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Political rancor over tariff and candidates in Carlisle era

A county debate cites General Butler and Carlisle on tariff theory. It attacks Armstrong and Chapin for impropriety, warns that Wilson favors free trade, and predicts policy harms to mineral resources and local employment.

Zylor A. Armstrong Jnian Ingo V. Pe Chapin Strnne Armstrong Chapin William L. Wilson Congress Wilson John G. Carlisle

Political Dissent and Local Figures in Grafton

A fragmented 19th century letter debates government debt and taxation while blaming Democrats in Grafton for obstructing reform. It criticizes Adolphus Armstrong as an enemy of Grifton, attacks Rep. Powell’s stance on a charter issue, and questions local leadership while highlighting tolls and local taxation as burdens on the poor.

Adolphus Armstrong Grifton

Crowd Praises Mr Elsing On Route In Newex City

Onlookers in Newex City Philadelphia and Cleveland cheer as a popular parade honors Mr Elsing with tribute and endorsements from chairmen and resolutions. The speech praises his service and foresees strong support from Blaine and fellow citizens.

Newex City Philadelphia Cleveland Elsing Blaine

Fragmented 19th century political squabble notes

A verbose local column recounts speeches and opinions from Grafton and surrounding areas. It critiques Democratic tariff ideas, praises Republican positions, and details attendees and logistics of political events. The piece contrasts protectionist policy with free trade, mentions Carlisle and Pillsbury, and flags a perceived surplus debate shaping party dynamics.

2. W. Wilson Pillsbury Grafton

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