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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1889
Page
4
The governor will avoid an extra legislative session yet pledges one million dollars to clear the Johnstown wreck. State aid is proper for urgent danger, but private charity must continue to feed and clothe victims. The nationwide cry for aid will require prompt, generous response.
Art critic W. 8. Stillman cites M. Herbert praising Mr. Cole for wood engravings in Century. Engravings reproduce works from Cimabue to Veronese with faithful detail. The series highlights Leonardo, Titian, Raphael, Rembrandt, Velasquez and others, drawing Italian interest. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows, touting health benefits and defense against illness.
The amendment failed not by the state but mainly due to strong opposition in cities led by Philadelphia where rum power is strongest. Indiana county showed a nearly three thousand majority for the amendment, proving voters' resolve against legalized saloons. The outcome reflects careful campaign organization and voter enlightenment efforts.
At the constitutional amendment election held on Tuesday June 18 the records show votes cast for and against the proposed amendment. Details on totals, precincts, and counts are not fully provided in the available text.
In Indiana county the amendment failed by 3000, reflecting broad opposition to the license system. The paper lauds Western Pennsylvania’s anti saloon sentiment, notes three main forces behind defeat, and pledges continued fight against whiskey and prohibition opponents.
The latest press tally shows the Prohibition Amendment defeated by about 165000 votes. Local townships Blairsville Brushvalley Canoe Armstrong Burrell Buffington Banks Center Cherryhill report strong majorities ranging from 108 to 136 in various districts, with praise for each outcome.
Voters across numerous towns reported strong majorities for the constitutional amendment with only a few districts such as Armagh and East Wheatfield yet unreported. Green headed the list with 195 in one county, while West End and Smicksburg showed sizable margins and enthusiastic civic turnout.
An old newspaper item lists day and open face watches, pin and cuff button sets, hair pins, collar buttons, badges, shirts, and kid button selections with prices from 30 cents to $3.59. Notable items include Gent’s Hickory Shirts at 30 cents and Ladies’ Kid Button sets over several price points.
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