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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1883
Page
5
An 1890s editorial praises the defeat of the spoils system after Garfield's assassination. It credits the Civil Service Bill as a pivotal reform won by the people through the ballot. Democrats and Republicans are noted as sharing credit for passage and cherishing a government of reform over patronage.
In the Wooster U P Church Rev. Dr. D. A. Wallace argues Prohibition is the only remedy to the drink traffic. The sermon, reported by Bigger and Crosser, is presented as a nonpartisan, clear, logical case for temperance.
The voice notes a respectful, thankful mood from Allen O as a young man expresses gratitude and piety, suggesting a reflective personal stance.
Rico Hakp Smith must sign his communications to the new Commercial Gazette just as any other correspondent. The note confirms standard byline practice for the newspaper's fresh staff setup.
An article reports that Herr Most, a known socialist agitator, advocates fatal harm to all property owners and plans to seize assets. The piece notes no specific start date for his aims and emphasizes his extreme stance.
Opinion column condemns the craze over English nobility visiting the United States, mocking citizens for overreacting to each noble guest and treating them with unwarranted enthusiasm.
The passage argues for either full license or prohibition based on the state's welfare. It frames liquor selling as a moral test of policy and warns against half measures that invite social harm or government weakness. The stance reflects broader public policy questions about control, morality, and economic interests.
Voters previously backing repudiation of the state debt now face consequences as funds vanish. The state Treasurer fled with about 400000 dollars, deepening financial turmoil and eroding public trust.
The passage argues transferring full control of liquor traffic to the Legislature would politicize the issue, giving lawmakers power to restrain tax license or prohibit. It warns such a move would become a disturbing element in every campaign.
Richard Smith guides the Gazette but resists a Sunday edition. He joins the consolidated concern and relents, offering a faint apology for yielding to the influence of the partner and its habitual wicked practices.
The text contrasts two ballot issues the legislature's control of liquor traffic as policy and taxation of the traffic as a principle. It argues voting alignment should reflect personal convictions on moral involves and political stance without moral error for one, while taxation represents a core principled stance.
Mr. Walker introduced a bill in the Legislature last week to increase county officers fees. Dr. Scott argued the bill claiming county officers face starvation and urged resignation as a remedy while noting sedentary work leads to dyspepsia and suggesting starvation as treatment. The proposal faces committee action.
The piece argues against Governor Foster's tax approach to temperance and Sunday laws, warning taxation will not curb the saloon trade and could worsen evils. It emphasizes restoring state protection for saloon operators while resisting yielding to a taxed system, appealing to Ohio’s republican heritage.
Broad critique accuses Senator Sherman of pushing a bonded whiskey extension that binds the government to ship eighty four million gallons of spirits for two more years. Supporters argue it benefits distillers, while opponents warn of profits from liquor power and political patronage. Ex Vice President Wheeler endorses civil service reform as a step forward. He predicts Republican party fate hinges on future events and party unity. GOOD BOOKS OFFER: Herald subscription drive promises free books from a listed selection for new subscribers and their families.
Washington correspondent Frank Carpenter known as Carp has married Miss Joanna D. Condict after leaving single life this Wednesday. The couple receives full sympathy from their communities.
Early Wednesday fire at Tur Newhall House in Milwaukee gut the building. About 100 of the 300 inmates are believed dead as grisly scenes unfold around the burning structure.
A speaker warns that anyone who fights submitting questions to a public vote when a respectable minority petitions for an amendment to laws or the Constitution is dangerous and should lose support from respectable voters.
The following marriage licenses have been issued since January 1 1883 by Probate Judge Isaac Johnson: Derthick to Martin, Schamer to Tyler, Bowman to Shilling, Carl to Yarnell, Hunt to Stock, Gorman to Slunter, Spangle to Hamilton, Weirich to Rutter, Smith to Derr, Jackson to Maryrood, Bayler to Baughnan, Hindman to Lucas, Schlauch to Lachat, Booth to Brown, Fisher to Miller, Hinder to Clemension, Shraebel to Shuck, Arnold to Somers, Knoble to Ross.
A series of wedding notices from Holmes Findlay Wooster and surrounding towns. Dated December 28 1882 January 1 1883 January 2 1883 January 4 1883 January 7 1883 January 9 1888 and January 3 1885 the items name brides grooms their home towns officiants and churches or venues. Names include Martin Heinelick Melly Berry Thomas Peterman Martha Bell Arthur Smith Thressa Tyler Edward Fisher Laura Miner John Kunt Hallie Strock Sanford Hineman Julia Luens and others.
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