Tax and politics swirl around liquor issue in Ohio campaign
Ohio politics centers on liquor traffic restraint and Sabbath peace as a jury in the Star route case nears trial. Gov Fos ter headlines the Republican campaign with a Lorain County address while Congress adjourns amid tax fights and prospects of two cent postage next year.
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Controversy over county party management and liquor politics
The Messenger defends the Athens county Central Committee against the Republican party critique, cites past delegate selections, and argues for the committee's integrity. It links liquor interests to the Democratic and Prohibition dynamics, notes tax debates and the Cincinnati Exposition, and critiques political figures including Jas W Newman amid wage and war-era records.
Indiana Democrats Back Free Liquor Platform
The article notes Indiana Democrats align with Ohio peers in supporting free liquor traffic. At the recent state Democratic Convention, delegates cheered the free whisky platform as a brass band played Johnny Fill Up the Bow to heighten the moment.
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Temperance forces urged to back Republicans for reform
The passage argues that beer and whisky interests are opposing the Republican party in the state. It says that those who want whisky traffic restrained should work and vote for the Republicans, claiming that only their success will enable desirable temperance legislation.
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Passage of river and harbor bill after veto
A reason given for enacting the river and harbor bill over the President's veto is that Congress wished to adjourn and another bill would take too long. Passage of the objectionable measure, despite the veto, helped hasten adjournment and may ease public acceptance of the law.
Sordid Split Undermines Ohio Democracy Unity
Cleveland Leader reports deep rifts in the Ohio Democracy driven by Bookwalter tensions. Longstanding factional distrust, forged during the campaign, has hardened into a vow of vengeance and a brewing intra party feud.
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Governor Foster Warns Prohibition Is Limiting Policy
In Elyria last Saturday Governor Foster told Prohibitionists that abstinence laws are only a restraint and that alcohol remains essential in arts and medicines. He argued taxation, backed by public support, can more effectively curb traffic than prohibition.
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Major Townsend Addresses Elyria Republican Meet
Major Charles Townsend spoke at Elyria yesterday as Columbus Sunday Herald notes strong canvass momentum. Democrats and Republicans agree he is faithful and efficient. a larger majority is anticipated upon re election. The piece also references Egypt war delays and claims Arabi Pasha rebels will be proclaimed as responsible for Alexandria massacres.
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Army Reunion in Parkersburg Set for Next Month
The Society of the Army of West Virginia plans its annual reunion in Parkersburg on the 12th, 13th and 14th of next month with extensive preparations and excursion rates on steamboats and rail lines. A government liquor stamp fraud case is noted with Cincinnati Brewing Company accused of reusing uncanceled stamps. National news highlights Gen Dawes aiding veterans pensions and a planned summer presidential Cabinet cruise aboard the Tallapoosa. Democrats criticized for opposing tax reductions on whisky and tobacco, while Republicans gauge the state political outlook.
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