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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1883
Page
4
A political platform calls for constitutional and statutory prohibition on intoxicating beverages, fearless law enforcement, civil service reform, prudent public spending, and a free untainted ballot free from fraud and boss influence.
One of the severest snow storms of the season struck Wyoming last Saturday, causing heavy drifts and travel disruptions across multiple counties as residents prepared for continued winter weather.
Governor Foster designates D. A. Hollingsworth of Cadiz as the new Attorney General of the state. Hollingsworth succeeds prior officeholder and is named in the official gubernatorial announcement.
Forty one conductors were discharged last week across the Pan Handle railroad divisions.
In Columbus today a state conven is announced to be held June 13 and 14. The conference aims to discuss regional matters and coordinate in the capital city.
In the last election in that notorious old Prohibition town Vineland N J there were only 69 votes cast for license.
Reform clubs are active issuing and distributing tracts and organizing branches. Let the good work go on.
A fragment notes Ingersoll speaking of a grim quote describing a postmortem kiss. The source fragment is limited and lacks context or dates, but centers on a macabre metaphor attributed to Ingersoll.
The snippet references President Arthur’s recent illness and hints at past methods used on people. It mentions possibly eating green stil and a sense of old practices. Text is incomplete and fragmented, offering no clear event or outcome.
A new talking machine by an inventive genius promises occasional ast words. The device hints at breakthroughs in human machine communication and raises hopes for future conversational ability.
An enthusiastic gathering convened in Cincinnati’s Smiths and Nixons Hall on a Sabbath afternoon under the auspices of the W C T U. The event drew local supporters for a missionary or temperance rally.
A. Biessine runs a liquor store on Broadway New York. The note hints temperance advocates might miss a potential blessing in disguise in this setup.
The report notes the lady bug ahead of the potato bug in the contest and nearly annihilating the rival. It wishes success to the lady bug.
A wave of saloon keepers in Columbus have closed their doors due to the Scott law, with predictions that the closures will reach about two hundred. The effect is a significant contraction of the local saloon trade and a shift in business on the cities streets.
A Detroit commercial traveler was arrested for bigamy after police found he had five wives, all supported by a weekly salary of $25. The case highlights a complex situation amid a series of unconventional domestic arrangements.
A critique notes that champions of leaders may be betrayed as those who praised a rising figure are ignored or harmed when that figure's fortunes turn. It warns that flattery can backfire and provoke hostility or retribution from the very powerful.
A cruel prank ends with a Texas man offered a whiskey bottle containing sixteen hornets. In darkness, the drinker took a gulp, felt stings as hornets bit inside, and judged the beverage as not real Texas whiskey for lacking fire.
In a McKean County wood cutting event two women paired up to claim the top prize in crosscut sawing. The contest demonstrated women can excel in industrial competition without intrusion from men.
An editorial urges subscribers and friends to promote the Prohibitory Amendment across Wayne and neighboring counties. It argues rapid distribution of the facts will secure a favorable vote and urges continued outreach to ensure success in the upcoming contest.
A group of rowdy men in a Pine Grove saloon staged a mock religious meeting. They were startled by a black man with flaming eyes who demanded to write their names in a small book. The crowd fled as the apparition disappeared, sparking local alarm and caution about nighttime outings.
A National American inquiry asks if any devout Christian has witnessed a saloon that is truly respectable enough to serve as a desirable evening gathering place for their sons. The editorial tone challenges moral standards and social acceptance of saloon culture.
Editorial correspondent journeys from Wooster to Dakota by the Chicago and Northwestern line finds Huron growing into a magic city on the Jim River with 000 inhabitants and thriving commerce. He notes vast immigration, frontier schools, churches, and a fuel crisis due to scarce timber and high coal costs, along with weather impacts and reflections on temperance.
Report says a seeker swam to a Florida Island retreat of President Arthur wearing an alligator hide. A rifle ball struck the disguise but did not harm the man inside as the skin absorbed the impact.
A report from Western Ohio describes dogs pursuing a flock of sheep into a mill race. Several valuable animals drowned. The chase crosses Hancock and Shelby counties, leaving unresolved liability as the line of damage fell between the two jurisdictions.
The Philadelphia News notes Herr Most spoke for an hour on Saturday night praising murder arson and robbery and earned 3850 dollars for his labor. It contrasts a hypothetical sermon on faith hope and charity earning as little as 75 to 85 cents.
In Fostoria Charles W. Foster father of the governor and head of Foster & Co. bank was seized by paralysis Tuesday morning. His right side is paralyzed and he lies unconscious with slim chances of recovery. He is in his eighty third year.
Careful and trustworthy reports from all parts of the state show that prospects for the wheat crop have brightened over the past year. It is believed the yield will be about one third smaller than last year but the outlook remains favorable for an average harvest despite risks from weather chinch bugs and other factors.
A powerful cyclone swept Beauregard Mississippi on Sunday evening razing the town of about two hundred houses. Seventy five people were killed or seriously injured. Less severe wind and rain damage affected surrounding areas including Lesson Miss. Damage estimates reach $10,000 in Chattanooga and hail damaged crops in Virginia and North Carolina.
An old real estate pitch touts schools churches transit access and quiet living while noting a nearby saloon free lunch counter and pool hall on the block. The piece argues such establishments clash with the home’s sacred value despite convenience.
The Chicago Tribune argues that higher license fees reduce saloons and tax efforts corruptly fail to solve liquor issues. It cites President Tuttle of Wabash College on the dangers of making drinking establishments respectable and notes how perceived respectability masks deeper mischief in communities.
A mass meeting in Lompoc California forced open a dispute over Davis & Drumm’s sample room as women led prayful protests. The building was torn down amid cheers, with threats to tar and feather future liquor sellers, reflecting ongoing temperance clashes in the town.
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