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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
2
A 19th century op ed rails against licensed saloons calling beer a rank poison and a national curse. It cites bribery attempts in Portland Maine and argues saloons corrupt voters and provoke crime. It notes Brown University debauchery and Kansas with 900 illegal saloons ordered closed amid a nation crusade.
A late 19th century critique notes lack of legal redress for women against saloon influence. It recalls a Patterson New Jersey case where four young men were convicted of a disbolical crime ending in a girl's death, allegedly tied to liquor flowing from licensed saloons. The four—McAlister Campbell Death Kerr—were given heavy sentences and, en route to prison, drank a final farewell at a bar under sheriff escort.
Sheriff Starr calms four convicts before the hour of judgment in a prison cell. The men joke halfheartedly while Kerr and Death toast fate, the scene underscored by the looming consequence of a tragedy tied to the legalized saloon era.
Mrs Nation’s trial ends with a hung jury as 12 jurors fail to reach a verdict and are discharged. The outcome leaves the case unresolved and pending further action by authorities.
A Kansas Union Signal letter lauds Mrs Nation's temperance methods and condemns liquor interests. It argues prohibition enforces law, cites corruption of officials, and urges strong action to enforce state prohibitory statutes led by Nation. Cranate, Kansas. Maple Syrup Labels printed at Herald office.
The Harrel bill, lacking a slogle amendment, moves toward enactment with near two thirds house support. It targets places selling or storing intoxicating liquors declaring such premises common nuisances and imposes fines up to five hundred dollars and up to six months in jail. Court actions include a $10 000 damages suit and a separate criminal case against James Donovan. Older notices cover railroad stock changes and local business ads.
Will Reed and Garrett Peppard were hurt last Monday at the Shale Brick Works when drilling over an unexploded charge struck a dynamite cartridge. Peppard suffered torn hands and blistering but no serious injury. Reed sustained facial injuries with debris in his eye and nose, with feared loss of sight in the right eye.
Applecreek notes Mrs Jameson returns from Maryland visit and Mr and Mrs Wisner recover. Mrs Owings of Frederickburg visits relatives. Fire damages Mrs Shaffer’s house and goods. Mr Heller and Mrs Shaffer plan moves. Local youths fined for church disturbance and church safety ordinance cited. Chicken pox concern persists. Minnie Howenstine scalded by boiling water. A carpeting sewing event occurred at Rev Palmer’s last Monday evening.
The 1900 report says 768 associations hold assets of 106.6 million dollars, with Cleveland and other cities contributing most. Total deposits exceed 55,976 and memberships reach 293,717, signaling strong solvency and a broad citizen stake. The assets cover liabilities with a surplus above four million dollars. The bureau notes improved overall condition in Ohio.
Washington March 9 Captain M A Fisher Canton Ohio asks if Pittsburg Dispatch report accusing the Eighth Ohio regiment of stealing towels is true. James Wilson secretary of Agriculture denies theft and says no towels are missing. some towels were left by the regiment.
Property owners in Wooster protest the Decennial Board of Equalization valuation, arguing real estate has fallen about 25 percent in ten years and seeking lower assessments. A committee will meet the State Board of Equalization at 10 a.m. March 14 to present the case. The article also notes real estate values rose from 1890 to 1900 and reports the death of Thomas Howey, age 82.
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