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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
4
The Herald prints a subscription legal notice outlining U S Supreme Court points. It states that unless a subscriber objects, renewals continue, publishers may suspend for arrears, and nonpayment with uncalled for papers constitutes fraud. It warns moving without notice and postmasters marking papers as refused can lead to arrest and fines.
Prohibition State Convention of Ohio to meet in Columbus April 6 and 7 with low railroad rates and ample hotels. Board of Trade rooms secured in Fostoria for planning. Delegates allotted three per county plus one per 24 votes for Levering in 1806. Warren S Pavye Chairman.
Canton Prohibitionists issued an appeal for good citizenship as business leaders resisted leading a Citizens’ Ticket due to fear of boycott by political rings. The group urged election reform, tighter moral government, and saloon closures to curb crime and funding for public services.
An editorial from the New York Independent extols Gladstone as the greatest living statesman. It lauds his public record, duty driven life, and unwavering commitment to truth justice and liberty. The piece contrasts him with despots and condemns tyranny in Crete, highlighting his moral authority and integrity.
A reformer laments gullibility among good citizens who report vice to Mayor and Police, only to find officials aware of the evil yet slow to act. He urges persistent public pressure and direct consequence if authorities fail to act, highlighting the cycle of alarm and complacency in city governance.
A fiery sermon denounces a corrupt institution and urges total, uncompromising action. It vows to impeach and indict the poison at the heart of society, while condemning saloon influence as the reform scourge. The piece critiques prohibition debates and notes wary, thirsty business leaders in Wooster.
Prohibitionists held a Saturday meeting at 10 a m at the Herato office to select delegates for the state convention in Columbus on April 6 and 7. W W Wallace was elected chair. I N Kleffer secretary. Delegates include J W Wallace Plain Mablo n Roach Wooster Dr J T Wiener Wooster J H Quiller Wooster H S Baker Reedsburg Rev Walters Frederickburg D F Harter Smithville Rev G Oochel Smithville E S Glasgow Madisonburg.
The Grand Army of the Republic commissions a committee to study school histories and their portrayal of the Civil War. Critics say treason is not condemned and patriotism is misrepresented, awaiting a report at the next national encampment.
Albion Michigan March 29 1897 the National Committee urges prompt pledges to the National Fund noting many states need support and pledges for monthly assistance. Readers are asked to contribute one dollar, aiming for ten thousand responses from party members.
A detailed list of donors and amounts follows, with many names and hundreds of dollars recorded. The document notes receipts will acknowledge remittances and a full announcement will appear in prohibition papers after ten days. Total reported figures include multiple batches and a final third report totaling $0053,00.
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