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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1889
Page
4
Campaign notices urge voters nationwide to subscribe to Progress with a special April 17 to June 26 offer. Four subscribers and one dollar entitle one free issue. Also notes veterans filing claims and saving attorney fees by contacting the Surgeon General to settle benefits without cost.
A garbled historic debate spans Maine and Pennsylvania as the Supreme Court affirms constitutional prohibition. Counsel include Daniel Webster. Chief Justice Teney offers opinions warning against liquor traffic. The piece notes political clashes in New York Denver and New England, predicting renewed Sabbath law battles and liquor power influence.
A preacher recalls a woman who suffered abuse from a drunk husband and was rebuffed by a liquor shop keeper, illustrating why moral suasion failed and why prohibition is needed. The piece links child harm and domestic violence to liquor trade and cites John B. Gough and public duty. It urges supporting anti saloon measures and personal responsibility to curb drinking and fund household needs.
A letter from Neal Dew appears in The Brooklyn Eagle arguing that prohibition never fails with a fair trial and praising Maine’s law. He urges amendments to close defects and curb liquor traffic, citing decades of effort and the need to suppress remaining illicit distilleries and illicit operations in the state.
An Altoona profile notes 1131 arrests in the past year with many crimes tied to drunkenness, listing offenses from larceny to cruel acts and nuisance, and arguing prohibition would reduce crime, taxes, and social ills while boosting business and church work. It cites studies and opinions linking drink to vice, urging a sober commonwealth and reform.
A letter from Harry S. Lydick describes Arkansas City crowds crossing the Cherokee Outlet on April 22 1889 to reach Guthrie as a tent city sprouts. He notes crowded trains slow start, claims staked with guns, early litigation over lots, water selling for profit, a peaceful boom town forming, and authorities crediting prohibition of intoxicants for calm. He promises to send another update once settled.
A Pennsylvania court docket chronicles petitions for partition of real estate of Margaret Foley widow of Patrick Foley and multiple estate matters. It notes grants, increased allowances to John Rouch and J M Guthrie, auditor reports distribution of funds, guardians and supervisors appointed, rule to show cause on judgments, road and partition petitions, subpoenas in divorce, and mortgage actions. Court adjourns to May first.
The public is notified that J Harvey Stewart of West Indians is a candidate for the office of Recorder, subject to the Peary Election decision to be held on Friday May 23.
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