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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1882
Page
2
Long column excerpt discusses the temperance movement, local authorities and the press. It questions officials for failing to enforce liquor laws, notes a resolution supporting temperance, and includes commentary on political maneuvering and public sentiment. The text references Colorado travel history and local governance.
The platform declares the Democratic party has consistently upheld the doctrine of broad liberty aligned with public welfare and opposes legislation aimed at mere personal restraint. It asserts commitment to liberty within public-prosperity bounds.
The notice lists Republican nominees for state and local offices including Secretary of State Charles Townsend Athens County and Supreme Judge John H Doyle Lucas County, with other tickets for Public Works Charles A Flickinger Defiance County and Captain A S McClure Wayne County for Congress. Cast includes Sheriff David Bitner, Prosecuting Attorney W S Orr, Commissioner J H Reed, Infirmary Directors Joseph Jarvis, and Coroner J M Shenk. The piece also mentions the Nile rising and Suez Canal control by British forces, plus a Star Route trial reference and temperance movement questions.
John H. Young, nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Eighth District, has refused to accept the nomination, leaving the party without its chosen candidate for the race.
Heavy rains accompanied by electric discharges swept across Southern Ohio and Indiana last night, triggering localized flooding and sporadic power outages. Weather officials warned of continued storms into the early morning, urging caution for motorists and residents in affected counties.
Mr. Orr defines an office seeker in flexible terms, embracing a wide range of individuals who pursue political or public roles. His notions are inclusive rather than restrictive, allowing various actors to qualify as seeking public office.
Beriah Wilkins has been renominated by the Democrats of the 16th Congressional District. The nominating meeting reported 482 ballots cast in the process.
Citizens focus on who will succeed the late Hon. Ben. Hr. Hill as United States Senator from Gobdiga. The state faces a pivotal choice as parties weigh candidates and local leaders discuss potential replacements.
At the Texas Republican State Convention a Wednesday session saw a resolution introduced and referred against laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors. Orr offered no opinion on Republican ticket candidates in remarks before the Temperance Convention.
The Republican blasts the Temperance Convention as helpless under a boss while vowing not to fear. Hon Charles Townsend began a campaign at Athens on Wednesday night, reviewing the liquor tax and Sunday closing laws as part of the moral reform effort.
A local column notes Noah's alleged wine consumption drawing public attention. The piece discusses potential political echoes and community reactions while outlining how the issue may influence upcoming local campaigns and discussions on temperance.
The speaker urges the Democrats to conform with Republican temperance aims and proposes three temperance tickets in the field, asserting their candidates will join the temperance movement as stated.
A county editor known for temperance views was reportedly at home last week as political tensions rise. The Democrat faction acknowledged his presence and stated he will stay through the campaign period.
The Wooster Repl igan questions why liquor laws are not enforced and urges stronger public sentiment. It defends Orr against claims he sought a Republican nomination, noting the party’s need for a candidate and that efforts were limited by party weakness and prior inducements.
Robert C. Pitman Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court argues the need for both legal and moral suasion to curb intemperance. He stresses that laws alone are insufficient without moral guidance to reduce drinking and its societal harms.
Market values and sale items from Philadelphia merchants as of August 16 include cloths combing and clothing goods with prices and quantities. A separate notice outlines Sunday church trains along the Blue Grass Route from Millersburg to Columbus and back, enabling same day return trips to Akron and Hudson, with schedules and practical travel details.
The article discusses Jules Verne style underwater travel and early submarine ideas. It describes a diver’s helmet with air supply and a system to filter air through a sponge and channels, plus imagined stages of air being breathed and recycled.
A fragment discusses the cost of raising a boy and the burden on a mother and father, referencing public figures and moral sentiments. It mentions an estimate by Dr. Hayes of substantial costs and a general city life critique, with interleaved advertising for a glycerine salve and related products sold by Laybach and Donnelly.
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