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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1884
Page
4
The text advocates constitutional and statutory ban on liquor as a beverage, strict enforcement of all laws, civil service reform, prudent use of public funds, and a free ballot free from machine influence fraud or bribery. It emphasizes a clean political process untouched by bosses and ballot stuffing.
A quip contrasts a son asking for bread with a father giving a stone as Ohio voters seek a shift from Prohibition to licensing. The piece highlights pressure on the Legislature amid uncertain reforms and public interest in changing liquor laws.
Senator Exxiott introduces in the Senate a constitutional license amendment tied to Prohibition in Ohio. The note adds a caution that some people must experience consequences to learn.
The House passed a redistricting measure placing Wayne with Medina Summit and Stark counties. The Republican majority in the four-county district stands at 275 based on the 1883 vote.
The Democrats and Republicans in the Ohio Legislature moved a Civil Rights protection bill with unanimous support as the march of progress continued forward. No votes were recorded against the measure, signaling broad political backing for the issue.
The Democratic majority in the Ohio House repealed the McConnellsville section of the Scott Law on Tuesday, leaving the tax end intact but allowing semi annual payment. A closer change lowered penalties for selling to drunkards and minors to a choice of fine or imprisonment.
The Cleveland Leader argues for a state medical practice law to curb quacks and demands equal action against saloons. It condemns impostors harming public health and finances, urging lawmakers to remove frauds from medicine and alcohol trade alike.
James A. Thompson of Topeka Kansas, secretary of the Kansas State Temperance Union, presents a thirty month progress report on prohibition. The document covers sixty six counties that adopted the probitory law before May 1 1881 and outlines early effects and developments.
A Kansas report shows 395 saloons closed in under two years of prohibition, with only about 200 remaining, mainly in Leavenworth. Convictions reach 729 in 30 months, fines total 95 200 dollars, and 81 saloon keepers were imprisoned. The trend suggests Kansas will be open grog shops extinct within a year.
The Wooster City Lecture Course presents Hon. Albion Tourgee at Jumby Opera House on Thursday evening February 14 1884. An Ohio native born May 2 1838 in Williamsfield Ashtabula County he rose from farmer's son to Rochester University student then Civil War soldier and North Carolina judge. His talk Give Us a Rest critiques present day overwork and heat of modern life. Tickets available at Belkman’s.
In Apple Creek on Feb 4 1884 Lennie Langell oldest son of Daniel Langell was buried after a five month illness with lungs. He was 25 turning 26 and had entered Wooster University class of 83 before health failed. He then led the local telegraph office rising to charge of the Akron office of the Cleveland and Mt Vernon Railroad. He left a calm peace and a heavenly farewell to family with a prayerful verse about a star of day.
Mrs. Mary Livermore delivered the third Wooster City Lecture Course talk at the Opera House on Tuesday evening. She argued that America will lead global civilization, urged public education for all, and warned against drunkenness and corruption, urging strict moral training at home to nurture future citizens.
A collection of letters praises Peruna by Dr Hartman and mentions a customer in Steubenville, Ohio. Another reader confirms benefit after using the remedy. The page also features bargain shoe tables and a coal office relocation notice in Buckeye Street near Archer House and Shibley’s jewelers.
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