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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1882
Page
7
The platform outlines prohibition of intoxicating liquor, strict law enforcement, civil service reform, prudent use of public funds, and a free ballot free from stuffing, fraud, bribery, and political bosses. It emphasizes a clean, fearless government.
The article argues that both rich and poor citizens deserve equal bids for Civil Service positions based on character and merit. It condemns the spoils system as selfish and partisan, calling for ending favoritism in appointments and promotions to uphold government ideals.
A dated editorial argues for new crime controls and a shift from prohibition to regulated approaches. It promotes a theft tax idea, a Sabbath to minor protection, and election day safeguards, while urging civil service reform and merit-based appointments.
A readerley opinion criticizes Congress for stalling civil service reform despite broad public demand. Lawmakers from both parties, driven by spoils concerns, fail to act, while citizens insist the spoils system must die and reform must occur. It condemns routine manipulation and calls for decisive action to protect and improve the civil service.
A large number of individuals in the city and county showed a dim sense of the holiday spirit by getting drunk on Christmas Day. The piece notes the season should bring joy and cheer, not debauchery.
Mr Sabitt Moits 1g makes an offer to stage a Passion play in New York. Public opinion is strongly against the act, seen as an outrage upon humanity, and the promoter may be forced to abandon it as Mr Abbott was previously by public pressure.
David Rudy administrator with the will annexed of Benjamin Coe deceased filed in Wayne County Probate Court a petition to sell real estate to pay legacies and distribute residuary estate. The heirs and legatees named include James A Coe Stephen M Coe Eliza M Wade George M Wade Martha Coe Franklin Coe Orrace Coe Susan A Rood and W Rood. Hearing set for January 20 1883 with notice to appear by the third Saturday after December 30 1882.
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