Ohio judge dies after water drink in shock event
The Messenger reports an Arkansas judge unexpectedly dies after drinking water. The piece notes Prohibition era context and cites a Columbus Record misattribution of a crime by James Collins. It discusses convict labor unrest at Sing Sing and Auburn, temperance politics, and Democratic party ties to liquor interests versus Republican regulatory aims.
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Auburn
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Ohio
James Collins
Athens County
Columbus
Collins
George Bradley
Sherman urges labor reform and party realignment in Cincinnati
In a Cincinnati speech Senator Sherman urged laborers to influence the Republican party with proposals to settle disputes between capital and labor. The piece notes recent amendments to the fish and game law, including nets confiscation for unlawful fishing, bass size limits, and net owner identification requirements. It also reports Judge Junge M. Force’s resignation letter and Governor Foraker’s nondeliberate rejection to accept it, citing Force’s supposed entitlement to remain on the bench.
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Sherman
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Fish and Game Law
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Detroit Protest Meeting Opposes Michigan Prohibitory Amendment
A large Detroit gathering of influential merchants and businessmen urged high license over Prohibition, arguing twenty years of state Prohibition proved ineffective and led to widespread drinking. The speakers warned against statewide Prohibition, noting taxes from liquor interests and endorsing local option under the Dow law.
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Michigan
Kent
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Ohio
Prohibition Pastor Provokes Springfield Church Split
A Sunday morning sermon at Central M. E. Church in Springfield Ohio by Dr A B Leonard provoked a political clash as he linked voting for Oliver S Kelly to hypocrisy drawing loud criticism from Republican candidate Peter Slack. The incident disrupted worship and highlighted local political tensions amid Athens College funding disputes.
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Commercial Gazette
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Oliver S. Kelley
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The Coming Man for 1888, A Statesmen Honor
A historical Ohio State Journal note praises a long public service career, foreseeing the subject as a leading American statesman for 1888. It highlights national honors and widespread favors as proof of prestige earned through faithful and eminent public service.
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