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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
2
Statewide slate includes Governor Thoney Nelson D Creamer of Columbus Lieutenant Governor Captain J M Beott of Alexandria Auditor A C Puevis of New Texington Treasurer William Kingham of Lakeside Supreme Court Judge B Jay Pinney of Cleveland Attorney General T WaBhreva of Martin's Ferry School Commissioner Joe Dicks of Wooster Beard of Public Works Benjamin Farqua of New Wilmington
The document, dated May 27 1933 at Springfield, proclaims a Prohibition platform aligning with the National Prohibition Party. It condemns the Republicans and Democrats for alcohol laws, calls for abolition of liquor traffic, urges regulation failure, and appeals Ohio voters to support a total ban at the ballot box.
The corrected list from Springfield shows J B Martin Cincinnati and Rev J Holliday Norwood among the State Central Committee members. Other names include J C Uptold Dayton Johnsor Wiley and Rev A Watkins Egerton, with multiple figures across towns such as Wilmington Portsmouth Urbana and Bancaville.
The Slate Executive Committee was constituted with F M Mccartnay as Chairman McDowen as Secretary John F Gregg as Treasurer names include Robert Candy columbiar J F MacLane Toloto J L Peeke Handusky J B Martin Dinglenau J M Scott Granrilie.
The community debates restricting drink sales and bar activity to curb public disorder. Business leaders and saloonkeepers clash over central nuisance harms, urging city fathers to act for town improvement and prosperity.
The article cites city by city marriage and divorce counts showing varied ratios. New York reports 33 447 marriages and 817 divorces while Chicago records 16 684 marriages and 1 808 divorces. Philadelphia 9 912 marriages and 402 divorces. San Francisco 9 656 marriages and 646 divorces. The piece argues that high divorce rates reflect domestic instability and cites court basials as evidence.
The All Salean league issues a statement arguing prima facie guilt for violations of local beer laws and accuses Bishop's beer of evading the law. It contends temperance groups will challenge sales of so called soft drinks disguised as non intoxicants.
The Illinois liquor conflict centers on a Streator Street Fair bid. Courts authorized injunctions amid cries the event endangers safety and morals. Proponents push appeals to higher courts while temperance groups cite precedent from Charleston and ongoing saloon restrictions.
The Vienna Total Abstinence Society educates workers with a pamphlet titled Away with Alcohol. It argues all drinks contain alcohol and that even moderate use harms the body, citing beer wine and whisky comparisons to warn of danger and illegitimate necessity.
The text records harsh penalties for Persian drinkers labeled as blacklisted, barred from visiting bazaars except at limited hours under police supervision, and forbidden from public amusements or gatherings. A blacklisted man at prayer era may be shamed or punished for intoxication.
A list of property deeds shows Franka Theodure M Shaffer and others selling multiacre parcels in East Union, Baughman, Green, Sugarcreek, Paint, Clinton, Orrville, Doylestown, and Wooster townships. Amounts range from 300 to 6 600 dollars with numerous lot purchases and acreage transfers. The notice closes with the death of Mrs Philip Ritter near Rittman at age 28 and funeral services held last Thursday.
Special correspondence portrays Constantinople from the sea vista to its seven hills. The article paints the Bosphorus and Stamboul mosques, highlights the grand Bezestip bazaar, perfumeries, and diverse crowds of Arabs, Jews, and Turks. It notes Mecca pilgrimage sites near Scutari and the city’s dazzling waterfront approach.
A bystander recalls a remark about a brothel manager whose production draws crowds. A manager notes there is much paper in the house and passes given to friends to secure seats. He adds the passes are good only for one request and never fail to fill the house.
A passenger on a moving train pretends to be ill to distract others and uses a hot water bag to heat and eat a lunch of fried steak. He relies on a porter to fill the bag with boiling water, then consumes the meal with sugar tongs while avoiding a fork on a curve. He finishes by pouring coffee from the bag.
Report highlights a sustained rise in suicides in Russia with about 2,500 people taking their own lives each year. Context notes demographic and regional variations, stressing mental health strain and access to support services.
At a Board of Public Service meeting last Thursday the city building insurance was increased from 10 000 to 20 000. A contract for furnishing cost was awarded to Gray and Son at 2.05 per ton. Berbert Hicks addressed the board on water purification. Members planned a trip to Cleveland and Columbus for inspection this week.
Martin Rich and tenant Harvey Carsos were startled by a lightning strike on Mr Rich’s Georgetown area farm on July 4. The bolt hit a telephone pole, sent Rich tumbling but left him unharmed while Carsos fell unconscious, then recovered with help from the Rich family and Mrs. Carson.
A man named Jobo McQuills was arrested after a coat disappeared from a crowd at Uncle Tom's Cabin event. He claimed to have found the coat and said he did not steal it. He was fined 5 dollars and faced thirty days in the workhouse if he did not depart the town promptly.
The Fourth of July this year reports 68 deaths and 3431 injuries from fireworks, compared with 21 deaths and 2172 injuries last year. Public safety officials warn against unsafe handling of pyrotechnics.
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