Republican State Convention Call Issued From Columbus
The Republican State Executive Committee calls for the State Convention to be held on the seventh of next month in Columbus. Delegates are apportioned by votes cast and Wayne county gains eight delegates while others hold seven. The committee urges large attendance to elect faithful delegates and recommends county central committees be formed with delegate selection.
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Columbus
Board of Public Works
Wayne County
Public debt figures show April redeem and 1981 total
Public debt was redeemed $14 415 823 in April and since June 30 1981 totals $128 748 213.
Public debt totals rising to nearly two billion
The public debt stands at 1 945 526 809 with 245 574 580 in the treasury noted in the latest financial update. The figures highlight the government's mounting borrowing and available cash reserves amid ongoing fiscal management.
Bible found on Secretary's desk after theft
The Bible, long used in the I. S. Senate and recently stolen, was found on the Secretary's desk Monday morning. The thief likely realized he would not dare reveal its history, devaluing it beyond other copies.
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I. S. Senate
Commodore Rodney French Dies in New Bedford
Commodore Rodney French died in New Bedford Massachusetts on Sunday at age 80. The obituary notes his longtime service and status in the naval community.
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Commodore Rodney French
New Bedford
Mass
I B and W Eastern Division Reaches Springfield Ohio
The eastern division of the I B and W Railway is completed to Springfield Ohio confirming expansion progress. The milestone marks completion of the line segment into the city, boosting regional rail access and potential commerce.
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Springfield
Ohio
Saloons Kept Open Again. Courts Expected to Enforce Law
Report notes more saloons remained open last Sunday than the prior week and expresses confidence that the courts will strictly enforce prohibition laws, preventing any violators from escaping accountability.
Governor St John Seeks Re election Amid Temperance Clash
Kansas Governor St John runs for re election facing opponent Johnson backed by gulcén men and anti temperance forces. St Johns record is praised as glorious, supporting a Senate bid while Johnson is depicted as unable to beat him despite a strong temperance campaign.
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St.John
Kansas
Johnson
St. John
Juana
U.S. Senate
Salt River
Prohibitionists urged to seize momentum for Iowa vote
The Chicago Tribune notes counties show state leaning toward prohibition and urges organized, tireless effort before the June 27 Iowa election. It warns local Prohibitionists may be idle and stresses the value of a great temperance victory in Iowa along with Kansas and Maine.
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Chicago Tribune
Towa
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Man Arrested After Assault On 13 Year Old Near Galion
Last week Friday afternoon a Black man named Frank Fisher assaulted the 13 year old daughter of Peter Rettig near Galion. He fled, was captured near Frederick Sunday, jailed in Galion, and a crowd then executed vigilante action at the jail after identification by Miss Rettig. The victim remained in precarious condition.
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Frank Fisher
Peter Rettig
Galion
Frederick
Deviuh
-Chalmers Deposed After House Action on Ballot Issue
The Mississippi River District case reached the House Saturday with Democrats gaining a fair field. Thousands of Republican ballots were challenged for separating state and local tickets, drawing a rebuke. At 1:30 p.m. John R. Lynch was sworn in and James R. Chalovers was dethroned, as calls were made to curb improper Beatt allocations and uphold majority rule without violence.
Debate Over Free Rum and Sunday Observance
A partisan clash over Sunday saloons and free rum pits The Democrat is accused of backing open saloons while the Herald defends temperance work The dialogue includes references to Cincinnati ordinances and a broader temperance debate with political overtones.
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Herald
Mnocrat
Cincinnati
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Blaine testimony in Héruvian inquiry draws sharp lines
Washington letter notes Mr Blaine’s plain, direct testimony against Shepherd’s charges. It discusses rail way commissions, railroads’ market power, and the political fight over Chinese immigration limits and a 15th amendment veto strategy affecting the Democratic party.
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Washibyates
D. C
Shipherd
Blaine
Shepherd
Board of Raily Commissioners
Ibesckened
Hast
Meint
Tn P
Republic
Pacific
Decoration Day Observance and Local Tax Payments
On May 1 the Grand Army of the Republic will observe Decoration Day with children of late soldiers taking part. The article urges reverence for fallen servicemen and teaching respect for their deeds to the young. It also lists bonus tax filings by local businesses and individuals, noting Wooster taxes totaling 3,600 and countywide 9,250, with Milton township reporting 100 as brewer tax.
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Grand Army of the Republic
le Nation
Hane
Isaac John Son
Pais
Wooster
L. Jubach & Donnelly
John Zimmerrad & Co
B. Baird & Son
Brewe
Mougey & Graber
Juh Sorg
Wilhelmina Jacobs
C. F. Conrad
L. Young & Son
Schuck & Bros
Jos
Bro . Salobhs
Ve Ludwig
T. Wilson
Adam
Fogfe
Geo. W. McCormick
John Leisnert
Russell
Peter Rotch Shreve
Bertollett & Co
John Welker
Milton Township
Risch & Son
Irving Society Meeting and Local Water Project 1882
The Irving Society met on Friday April 29 1882 reporting well filled classes and strong performances. Members praised declamations and essays and debated English land tenure with the affirmative winning. J D Cook of Toledo hired to survey local water supply prospects. Mrs John Somes of Canaan died and was buried at Wooster Cemetery. she was sister to County Commissioner Wesley Spanzler.
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John Smith
Black
Bonaparte
Wilker
Hge
Suuns
Board of Watch
J. D. Cook
Toledo
Cook
John Somes
Canaan
Wooster
Our
Wesley Spanzler
Raid on Marshallville Turmoil and Local News
A Marshallville raid recounts burglars taking a sixty dollar gold watch from Wm Welie and ninety three dollars from Benj Corell. Thieves entered J H Haris house but found nothing of value. They also stole Dr H B Wilford s horse and buggy before fleeing toward Pike Station. Searches began Sunday morning with reports of progress and optimism for arrests. Beacon notes Mrs Eli Snell s illness in Chester township and crops outlook in Canaan. Local farming advances, tile drainage, and new buildings in Creston are highlighted along with a visit by Jacob Schmuck and wife to Cleveland.
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Marshallville
Wm Welie
Benj. Corell
J. H. Haris
Cyook
H. B. Wilford
Pike Station
Beacon
Eli Snell
Chester
Canaan
Jackson
Ira
Fife
Teo
John Romicki
John Highins
Creston
Jacob Schmuck
Cleveland
Village notes and obituaries from East Union township
John Byers and wife from Kansas and others visit as town activity shifts. Arbor day is observed by Joseph Troxel who planted twenty six trees. Mrs Mary Garver dies April 22 at her son in law John Wertz residence. funeral led by Elder P J Brown. Local sale of Langeil property in East Union township planned for today.
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John Byers
Kansas
Wm. Painter
Illinois
Susan Rice
Missouri
John Painter
Dad
K. O. Powers
John Myers
Mr. Wagner
Joseph Troxel
Joe
Mary Garver
Jacob Garver
John Wertz
P J. Brown
German Baptist Church
Deaease
G. P
Langeil
East Union Township
Doctor Jones Red Clover Tonic Promises Blood Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a cure for all blood diseases and pimples. It claims rapid action on the liver and urinary organs and lists a price of 450 cents per bottle. Available at Laubach and Donnelly's, 3266.
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Jones
Laubach & Donnelly’s
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Wayne County Ohio
Probate Court order sets public auction for June 5 1882 at 10 am. Property in East Union Township Wayne County Ohio described as part of Southwest Quarter Northeast Quarter Section 2. Area about 1.1 acres with highway easement. Appraised $335. Terms: one third cash day of sale, one third in one year, remaining one third in two years secured by first mortgage. Administrator: John R Kekinney for Lydia Stouffer deceased Wooster May 10 1882.
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Ohio
Jawani
East Union
Martin Stouffer
Lydia Stouffer
Premis Ohn R. Kekinney
Wooster
Chippewa
County of Wayne
State of Ohio
Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley & Wheeling Railroad Company
Bus Kerville Easton
Abraham Hershey
N. S. Watterman & Co
M. C. Roueu, Att'y May Ltd
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