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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
4
The piece outlines postal rules for periodicals and penalties for nonpayment, urging readers to adhere to subscription laws. It then shifts to a political appeal, praising leaders and urging early, constant support for the prohibition ticket. The writer calls for ending temporary tricks and warns against voter manipulation.
The writer urges a united stand to end the liquor traffic, arguing it hinders economic progress and moral health. It criticizes the Union Signal for endorsing Beth Low, despite auxiliary support from German beer groups. The piece contrasts rescue of a Cuban girl with many American girls trapped by liquor’s societal damage.
Prohibition State Central Committees met in Columbus on November 24 1897 to reorganize the State Executive Committee and plan for 1908. John J Aschenhurst was elected State Chairman with F A Macartney as Secretary, praised for steady leadership and campaign groundwork across counties.
The United Presbyterian argues for prayer against liquor and urges voters to back prohibition. It notes ballots legalized distilleries and saloons, warns against sinning by asking God to undo voting, and calls reformers to unite within the Prohibition party to banish the liquor trade.
Post election discussions revive talk of uniting reform forces. Reformers multiply and split as they converge and diverge, with the Prohibition party experiencing internal rifts and weakening as factions clash while seeking common ground.
A fragment from Lincoln's Cooper Institute address in 1860 urges a disciplined approach to right and wrong. He warns against false accusations and fear while calling for faith to discern and do duty as understood.
The church is awakening to oppose the liquor trade. Preachers and church papers push prohibition, with the United Presbyterian editorials supporting a Prohibition party stance. The text foresees a righteous, earnest church fight against legalized sin and saloons.
Rey T. E. K. Dizon tops a fiery manifesto denouncing the GOP for alleged corruption. He vows to indict and reject any compromise with its supporters, invoking the dead of the past and the present as justification.
Home seekers may use Pennsylvania Lines for excursion tickets at special rates this month. Tickets available on December 6, 7, 12, and 21 to multiple states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Kansas and more. Apply to the Ticket Agent of Pennsylvania at Cleveland Ohio for details.
Dr Swallow swept Lycoming and county wards as a Prohibition ticket surge reshaped Pennsylvania politics. The Williamsport Evening News tallies show Swallow's city plurality at 1,241 and county total 2,812 with two districts pending, plus strong showings for other Prohibition candidates. Swallow carried Harrisburg Willamoport Clearfield Pottstown Millersburg and ten counties led by Cumberland Dauphin Lycoming Clinton Blair Juniata Clearfield Montour Northumberland. Swallow issued a call for organized reform across parties and urged vigilance against boss rule while backing gubernatorial bid next year.
A chorus of editorials notes Dr. Swallow's statewide vote impact across Dauphin and surrounding counties, with warnings to the Republican party. Headlines from Philadelphia to Huntingdon mark his strong showing as a call for reform and independent voters.
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