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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary notes describe Iowa subscription rules and postal law changes. It covers renewal by default, arrears collection, continuation after move, and fraud implications. It notes publishers may arrest nonpayers and postmasters may mark papers refused, depending on status.
In Ohio Wayne county speculation swirls about anti saloon league candidates as Mark Hanna looms for U S Senate. The piece attacks saloonas reform as hypocritical and links it to party politics and McKinley era patronage. Rev S Hall Young faces rejection from Alaska governor race tied to reform stance.
State Central Committee notes busy week as County Chairmen file tickets in Franklin and Marion. Over 1300 signatures gathered, petitions circulated across fifteen counties. Calls for state paper and funds to organize county workers, with an essential June 20 meeting and city convention in this state capital.
Sam Jones has held meetings in Des Moines and rails against liquor, urging Republicans to reject saloons and vote moral issues. He argues liquor harms families and criticizes both major parties as hypocritical, calling voters to consider personal integrity in the ballot. Also notes excursions to Columbus for Democratic Convention tickets.
From Zanesville the Prohibitionists of Moakingum County designate a county slate and executive committee on Saturday June 10. The ticket includes Representative E B Greene Treasurer Geo W Walker Clerk of Courts Geo W Johnson County Recorder O O Frazier County Commissioner F R Morehead Infirmary Director Robi M White County Surveyor James A Liggltt Coroner John H Gray and senatorial candidate Thomes Brown banker of Roseyille a vigorous campaign is urged to speed up field work and educational efforts.
Washington dispatch reviews religious and political themes. It cites Dr. Talmage's praise of the English throne, questions royal influence on policy, and notes Britain’s record on Christianity. The piece covers Hawaii annexation sentiment, the Washington Congregational Churches conference, a house visitation plan, and youth group developments. It mentions Jerome F. Johnson, the Sunday School Unions, and a planned house-to-house canvass, plus efforts to fund a Washington Y M C A building and Icelandic benefactress Mme Bigride Magnusson pursuing a girls school in Iceland.
Passenger travel notice for special excursion to Milwaukee via Pennsylvania Lines with four other special excursion tickets gifted for National deationa Association annual testing. Tickets may be routed by rail through Chicago or by Chicago and Lake Steamship Lines. Return coupons valid July 12. Inquiries to Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.
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