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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person named Downing Bioch and a corner of a public figure item. No clear date place or event supportable for a full card.
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A Prohibition era discussion condemns political parties and high licensure while criticizing Princeton University for serving four varieties of wine at a Christian College banquet. The piece cites Brewers Journal figures showing beer consumption trends in high license versus prohibition states and urges moral stance against liquor in politics and society. It questions church leaders associating with parties that license liquor and urges reform.
A letter to Presbyterian Synod chairmen protests Princeton Universitys 150th anniversary banquet described as a champagne supper with four kinds of wine. The author petitiones for action, noting Presbyterian vows of total abstinence and citing Assembly deliverances urging sobriety. The missive quotes Professor J. W. Cocman and references past temperance statements from 1877.
The New York Gazette voices concern over temperance rhetoric and leaders who oppose or sanction alcohol. It notes a preference for temperance advocates but criticizes the Gazette’s narrow stance and reluctance to engage with certain clergy or public figures. The piece ends with a quip about not having a special hankering for the Gazette’s dislikes.
A speaker argues personal drinking is private until a wreck occurs. He cites Bob Poland and Coca Parker's intoxicated night in Whelfip, Alabama, a Southern Railroad wreck, and the ensuing costs. He contends merchants, the railroad, and families suffer, urging accountability through public and social responsibility.
A New York World survey asked 447 presidential electors whether wine should be served at the White House. Of 199 replies, opinions split: 63 opposed, חלט 1375 declined to answer. Prohibition states show varied results with Kentucky and a few others opposing, while New York largely silent.
A Republican administration sparks debate as citizens from Arkansas to Indiana express objections to wine in official settings. J B Graham of Tola Kan favors cautious use while several correspondents urge no wine in the White House, citing morality and example.
The Law and Order League and the Liquor League join forces to push Sunday closing enforcement in Canton. Prosecution of saloon violators begins as both groups rally, questioning who drives reform and whether the effort will benefit the public. The uneasy alliance questions political risks and future impact.
Senator John Raines of New York criticizes federal liquor licensing as violative of local law. He cites a Voice Albany dispatch noting 2,199 unlicensed liquor locations across 38 counties, including 631 in Barrelo and 169 in Monroe, arguing thousands more exist near New York City Hall.
A. A. Stevens argues that church publications and leaders hinder anti liquor efforts by shaping readers toward acceptancy. He cites Christian Advocates and Methodist bishops as influential in promoting pro prohibition politics, urging clergy to avoid partisan support that endorses drink traffic. He warns judgment day may reveal the harm of such alignment and predicts Senate action on closing the saloon to the Capitol. The piece blends social critique with calls for vigilant observance of Neal Dow Day and active Prohibition outreach.
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