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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1893
Page
4
The piece urges Republicans to rally for tax reform and public improvements, critiques Cleveland’s inaugural stance, and discusses pension costs. It notes plans for an Elyria Lorain electric road and emphasizes local caucuses and the Hawaiian treaty debate.
An Ohio essay challenges unconditional prohibition. It argues laws banning alcohol alone fail to curb vice, citing Cincinnati’s Sunday saloon trial and open drunkenness in Elyria. It urges reasoned reform, noting saloons remain orderly yet unprosecuted, and promotes practical abstinence over strict prohibitions.
Washington dispatch reports President Cleveland upholds the policy of not appointing men who have held office under him within the past four years. He says the rule is substantially inflexible with possible rare exceptions. Postmaster appointments would apply to fourth class offices, with focus on avoiding local businessmen as postmasters. Postmasters must devote full time and maintain regular hours, while a push from supporters urges petitions for appointments.
Fragmentary text discusses a general policy of appointing editors, noting the administration’s aim to place Republican editors in influential posts. It alleges criticism of Harrieon’s approach and the need for editorial support and party journal influence behind appointments.
The Elyria village Republican electors meet in ward halls on March 17 1893 at 7 PM to nominate two councilmen one or two years and one assessor per ward and to elect delegates to the village and township convention at the opera house. The township caucus meets March 7 1893 at 7 30 PM to nominate an assessor candidate and elect nine delegates for the same convention.
Republican ward committee men met in the Mayor's office with full ward representation to agree on a uniform caucus plan. Each ward caucus will elect a three member committee to pick delegates, subject to ward approval, and delegates are instructed to vote pro rata for leading candidates at the city convention. The move aims to curb contest-driven caucus influence and standardize procedures. The Lorain County Board urges precincts to hold caucuses before next Saturday and certify nominations to the clerk promptly to ensure ballot printing under the Australian system.
Elyria March 7 1893 E H expresses gratitude to Lorain county friends for past support and plans to again seek the probate judge nomination at the next Republican county convention. Also notices Henry Fairman for City Commissioner pending caucus and city convention decisions.
Despite inclement weather a large audience attended Miss Wooster's benefit at the opera house. The Mandoline Club and performers like Harlan Metcalf Jenkins Noakes and Boroeike drew applause with varied selections and encores. Fortnightly notes and Lincoln J Carter's Fast Mail come events and Martin Swith wallpaper promo surround the program.
Marriage news from Paris joins reports of royal visits as the Portuguese king and queen and Austrian duke travel to Rome for a silver wedding event. Minor conflicts elsewhere yield casualties among peasants as authorities debate Sunday closing measures. Estate notices announce Samuel Hignett’s heirs and administration in Amherst, Lorain County.
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