Drunken brawls and crimes across towns report
The report lists multiple violent incidents linked to alcohol in Circleville Ohio Cincinnati Wrightsville Anderson Boonville Hunter's Point Xenia and New Albany. Robberies stabbings shootings and a fatal child convulsion death result from saloon quarrels and drunken sprees. A bank cashier becomes a bank defaulter amid reform failed.
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First National Bank
New Albany
Ind
William
McMahon
Saks gelists return to New York after eighteen months abroad
The text notes that Saks gelists arrived in New York on a Sabbath morning following an eighteen month absence in Europe, with Moony and Sankey referenced as the se evan. The fragment suggests a religious or concert context though details are unclear.
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Saksgelists
New York
Europe
Moony and Sankey
Quote on drink traffic driving evils and bankruptcy
A writer argues that if the liquor trade were made responsible for all ills, it could be crushed in a day. The remark frames advocacy for tighter controls by blaming societal harms on alcohol.
Prohibition Campaign Opens in Ohio by Joan B Finch
Hon. Joan B. Finch a noted Prohibition advocate will open the campaign for the Prohibitory Amendment in Ohio on June 1 under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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Joan B. Finch
Ohio
Law closes six Urbana saloons over tax dispute
Scott Law shuts six Urbana saloons citing tax provisions. Those who will pay the tax praise the law, while any dissatisfaction stems from the tax being too small.
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Urbana
Statewide Prohibitory Amendment urged by Western Christian Advocate
The Western Christian Advocate calls for immediate action on the Prohibitory Amendment urging statewide mobilization "Tomorrow, or two years hence never was the day of salvation." The quote emphasizes urgency in the reform movement.
Scott Law Advocate Honored by Bucyrus Saloon Keepers
Scott of Lebanon receives thirty one large copper cents from Bucyrus saloon keepers in recognition of his work securing a tax on their business.
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Scott
Lebanon
Bucyrus
Fragmented Verses Critique a Sacred Image in Cryptic Text
A puzzling excerpt questions the integrity of a grand element and its display. The speaker urges removal of a holy relic and condemns its blemish on the overall scene, suggesting drastic action to separate the ground from the figure.
Debate over monopolies pits drink traffic against others
A speaker criticizes oil, match, railroad, and 4000 other monopolies as trivial beside the granite millstone monopoly of the drink traffic, arguing the latter has no redeeming feature and should be prohibited.
Prohibition Paragraph Attacks Saloon Keepers Power
A critic declares Orho a state controlled by fifteen thousand saloon keepers who boss politicians and drive policy. The piece calls prohibition impracticable and urges ending the influence to benefit all.
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Orho
Prohibition Rhetoric Urges Voters to Save the Boys
The speaker argues that Prohibitory laws will not instantly ban liquor and that traffic will continue covertly. They claim banning drink now will curb crimes like theft and murder and urge voters to support prohibition to shield the next generation from becoming drunkards.
Irish Wife Urges Judge To Send Whiskey To Prison
An Irishman is jailed for drunkenness after his wife pleads poverty and destitution before the judge. She ends with a biting quip that whiskey should be sent to prison to feed the family, aligning with a push for a prohibitory amendment vote next October 16.
Rev. T. Dewist Tavitane Sermon Translation Note
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sermon by Reverend T Dewist Tavitane with garbled lines. It appears to note a last sermon and references biblical or doctrinal themes, but specifics are unreadable. The readable portions suggest a farewell or concluding address.
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T. Dewist Tavitane
Move Toward Prohibition in Wooster City Council
At the Wooster City Council meeting on Monday evening, Frank Taggart proposed a prohibitory ordinance under Sec. 9 of the Scott Law. The piece aims to curb the drink traffic, urging readers to back its final passage for the city’s safety and reputation.
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Wooster
Frank Taggart
Taggart
Cleveland Methodists debate temperance stance on prohibition
The Methodist preachers of Cleveland met on April 23 to discuss how temperance supporters should approach the Savannah Conference and the proposed nationwide liquor traffic ban. They warned the issue will be controversial and that efforts to prohibit may falter without broad support.
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Ohio
Ibnias
Herato
Heaven
Hell
Prohibition Party
Methodists
Cleveland
Civil Service Exam Opens Doors to Qualified Applicants
Any young man seeking a Civil Service place may obtain a position by passing the Commission rules exam. Political preferences do not matter. favoritism fades as merit prevails, with patriotic men embracing equal opportunity in America.
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Civil Service Commission
America
Pete
Law Argument Ahead of Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court will hear a case on the 26th of this month with a decision expected around June 1. The hearing will address the quoted law and its implications.
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Supreme Court
Distillers in Indianapolis Adopt 20 Percent Capacity Cut
At a Monday meeting in Indianapolis the Distillers Association passed a resolution ordering members to reduce production to twenty percent of capacity. The call urged the public to shut off excess supply entirely.
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St. Indianapolis
Wayne County Democrat Clarifies Opposition to Amendments
The Wayne County Democrat states its position on proposed amendments, noting it does not intend to align with either side of the two amended measures. The statement aims to inform HekaLp readers of its stance.
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Wayne County
Civil Service Reform to Roll Out in Major Cities
President Arthur approves Civil Service rules and to establish examining boards in large cities within days. After July 16 the Government will be run on Civil Service Reform principles.
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Arthur
Civil Service Commission
Saloon licensing power sparks schoolhouse issues in state
An old item notes a law allowing saloon licenses, with the saloon faction apparently strong enough to influence schoolhouse sales and relocations. It mentions Massachusetts and Boston as examples of licensure impact on public institutions, reflecting contentious local governance and enforcement.
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Heralp
Massachusetts
Board of Aldermen
Boston
Postmaster Given Earns City Praise For Office Upgrades
The piece lauds Postmaster Given for improvements in the city post office through fresh varnish and new paper. It notes an order banning wall advertisements and defends Given from political attacks, asserting his businesslike conduct and general accommodation to the public.
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Glen
John
Given
Herald
Sabbath Rest Edict From Louisville and Nashville R R
Colonel Bennett H. Young orders the Louisville New Albany Chicago Railway to suspend work and train operations on Sundays. Only mails may passenger on Sundays, perishable freight only as needed. No excursion trains. employees with Sabbath scruples must be protected.
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Bennett H. Young
Louisville, New Albany
Chicago
Ise
Perfect Success Tonic Aids Kidney Liver Health
An ad touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a cure for dyspepsia biliousness costiveness and kidney and liver diseases. It claims the tonic purifies blood clears the skin and improves general health. Sold for 50 cents by Laubach and Donnelly.
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