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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1882
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor, enforcement of laws, free government by ballot, and constitutional prohibition. It presents a disjointed view of prohibitory doctrine, ballots, and anti-fraud sentiments without coherent event details.
The article notes Robert Ingersoll nominates General William Tecumseh Sherman for the 1884 American presidency. It also mentions that about one hundred prisoners serve life sentences in the Ohio Penitentiary.
The Republicans in Washington consider taking decisive steps on civil service reform this year to secure a stronger hold for the next political pull.
A compact political note states that Republicans, regardless of strategy, ultimately set their own forces in motion, turning their fire back on themselves.
Mr. Blaine asserts he is not a candidate for residency or any political office and will not be induced to run. The nation’s corn crop nears 1.65 billion bushels with Ohio contributing about 82 million. John Parker was fatally shot by James Stewart in Indiana while cutting hoop-poles, who mistook him for a deer. A New York pulpit sermon cites the United States as a country bounded by an iceberg to the north and south.
An 19th century style fragment mocks Conkling and Republican relief prose. It cites biblical verse from Hebrews to frame current chastenings as leading to peaceable fruit, illustrating speech patterns of the era.
Henry Ward Bedgher deems Folger defeat a Democratic win at small margins and a larger majority a people’s victory. Gov-elect Geo W Glick says the result reflects opposition to prohibition and fanaticism. Notes of a planned distillery bombing in Iowa with dynamite and warrants for alleged plotters.
Rural Wisconsin counties enforce a local option law that bans public sale of intoxicants. Railroads now prohibit their workers from drinking, limiting dealer supplies and curbing traffic once kept out of sight.
The Philadelphia press cites at least 1.5 million voters massing for electoral battles this fall. It argues Republicans must correct abuses to keep a fighting chance and notes a sizable 1.6 million missing vote could leave the party with or without the GOP as past third parties faded.
The Kan sas defeat of Gov St John is framed as a setback for Prohibition but not a rejection by voters. The article argues Republicans supported a clear Prohibition stance, with balanced ticket majorities showing overall backing for the policy, refuting claims of broad opposition.
A long critique of the Republican party’s internal battles, bosses, and corruption during the 1883 campaigns. It praises the party’s past achievements while blaming Conkling, Cameron, Logan and others for machinery and spoils. The piece argues for reform, unity, and focus on living issues to win in 1884.
On November 6 1882 a large gathering near New Pittsburg Wayne County honored John Piper’s ninety sixth birthday. Born 1786 near Philadelphia he lived through Washingtons era and the Revolutionary War his family history notes. A dinner followed with addresses by Rev George W Walker and guests including William Piper Michael Thomas Dai Thomas and others. The event closed with heartfelt wishes for many more peaceful years. Olive Butter advertised as a cooking substitute cheaper than lard.
The Forty-eighth Congress is forecast to include five Readjusters from Virginia counted with Republicans and the single Greenbacker from Iowa aligned with Democrats, along with other party votes as indicated.
Judge Hayes of the District Court of Iowa declares the Prohibition Amendment adopted last June by the people unconstitutional due to informality in the proceedings. The Iowa City mayor began issuing saloon licenses after the decision, and whiskey advocates celebrate while the judge defends the underlying principle.
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