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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary note records an entry at Fost OMge in Woorter near Public Square involving North East providers and a block of Demning. The readable fragment mentions a public space and a named area but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
The law clarifies renewal by default when no notice is given, authorizes publishers to bill arrears if subscriptions are not canceled, and holds subscribers liable if papers are not picked up or sent to wrong addresses. It warns that failure to pay after advance notice can lead to arrest and fines for fraud.
F M Mccartney surveys reform themes amid Oregon stalemate as forty one days of wrangling yield unorganized legislature and forecasts of no change. He notes Oregon’s pointed congratulations to Cox of Cincinnati, mocks party name shifts, and cites Massachusetts women gaining voting rights. He critiques saloon politics and urges steadfast reform, urging readers to resist sophistry and pursue duty with faith.
Read. T. K. Drjon declares a vow to oppose the government, impeach and indict it in the name of the dead and the tormented past, rejecting compromise with any force aligned with ruin and violence. He pledges three fires of action against corruption.
Ohio Republicans clash over John Sherman’s successor with George B. Cox, ex-saloon owner, delivering a pivotal endorsement for Marcus Hanna. Cox’s backing shifts the balance, cited as decisive by Ohio papers, as Hanna’s bid gains new momentum despite Gov. Bashnell’s possible choices.
The piece argues that both major parties rely on national finance debates to fuel municipal campaigns yet fail to address true city governance. It notes Republicans aligned with monetary standards and Democrats with silver coinage, then questions their relevance to municipal needs.
A speaker denounces national party clashes intruding into Columbus city politics. He warns that partisan control corrupts local offices, campaign funds, and policy, urging voters to reject Conservative party tactics and avoid bringing external finance schemes into city governance.
Analysis of local option towns shows whiskey sales in neighboring towns undermine state level bans. If all states allowed similar trade, statewide prohibition would fail due to cross-border commerce and varied enforcement, undermining universal prohibition efforts.
A long critique argues that prohibiting alcohol in states or territories fails when the federal government remains a whiskey seller. It cites Kansas and Maine battles, Supreme Court contradictions, and federal tax laws as evidence that local bans cannot stand without federal compliance, highlighting tensions between sovereignty and national policy. The piece laments federal overreach and calls for consistent, sovereign action by states.
Timothy Brown of Brownville Ohio writes a lengthy, heated plea to editor asking for a reprint of a sermon about temperance and moral reform. He rails against saloon influence and urges religious guidance while mentioning family trials and upcoming political events in 1897.
The Chicago Record reports twenty five saloons in the Wabash avenue Dearborn and 12th 22nd street districts operated Sunday hours from midnight to 6 am with doors open and crowds inside. The Iowa Commonwealth urges senators to target liquor traffic and criminalize saloon influence, claiming law enforcement is controlled by saloon interests.
California and the West Florida and the South offer low rates first class service and quick time on the sellable route. Full information free. It pays to investigate a potential trip. If local Pennsylvania Lines representatives are unavailable, write F Van Doeen Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent Pittsburgh for details.
Advertises low fare tickets for an inauguration event on March 2 and 3. Directs readers to contact nearby Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent or address O. O. Kinncart A G P Agt Cleveland Ohio for details.
By order of the Frobato Court of Wayne County Ohio I will offer the west half of lot 635 in Wooster fronting 25 feet on est Larwill street at public sale on March 6 1807 at 1 o clock p m at the south door of the Court House. Appraised at 500 dollars. One half cash and balance with interest secured by mortgage. George P Embich executor. Wooster February 1897.
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