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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1885
Page
4
A fragment notes that the main political topic in American politics today is a sea vote related matter. The readable text hints at a division over a proposition or policy driving national debate. No additional details or named entities are identifiable.
A fragment argues against the Prohibition ticket, portraying it as protest against party leaders and old guard influence tied to rum power. The wording suggests editorial contention over temperance politics and political shifting currents.
Tiss Dayimpont, Republican nominee or feieenant of New York, long served as president of a rare wine and brandy making establishment at Sheims in Steuben County.
A fragmented, unclear telegraphic note discusses a single idea about gutting Pa chunk and loaning it to the Republicee, suggesting a shift in party aims to a unifying but controversial pledge. The text implies a small, decisive stance behind party maneuvering.
A Republican letter attacks Hoadly as a miserable lie and claims no honest Prohibitionist would rejoice at his election, implying strong opposition within party ranks to Hoadly. The text frames the Prohibitionists as unhappy about his candidacy.
A call emphasizes that casting ballots for abortions as policy support ensures votes count regardless of candidate success. The message urges voters to exercise will and accountability in government policy choices, underscoring civic duty.
An Octo ber issue from the South West saloon keepers organ in Cincinnati argues Prohibition would destroy circulation and prosperity of the liquor trade. It cites St John and St Leonard opposing a prohibition agenda as a worst case.
The Wooster Republican blasts Professors Wallace and Notestein for opposing saloons and for speaking on student morals. It accuses them of political meddling and defamation while urging trustees and alumni to defend the university’s moral integrity against liquor influence. Prohibition candidates like David Thomas are urged as Wayne County choices.
Last Friday the Literary Society at the University discussed whether a prohibition ticket is practicable in this campaign. the negative won in both the regular and general debate. The Republican group reported Yes by a majority of one at Otol. The Athanean society also discussed the issue with Prohibitionists prevailing by 12 to 22.
The speaker argues a new party is needed as Republicans and Democrats fail to tackle a great issue. They point to Salmon P. Chase once being a Democrat and Abraham Lincoln a Whig, noting their foresight and courage in leaving old parties to form something new.
The Wooster Republica continues its campaign against Prof. James Wallace over a letter it claims is a lie to the New York Witness. Wallace reportedly wrote a letter filled with truth that the paper says damages its stance.
The speaker argues third party Prohibition will seize government power to enact the will of the people, likening abolitionist influence on slavery to a future Prohibition-led political divide. He claims the liquor issue will become the defining line in politics and predicts victory over the dram shops.
A partisan urging voters to align with Democratic stance on licensing, Republican on taxation, and Prohibition for total eradication. The message argues that each voter should choose the ticket that best matches their convictions about liquor regulation and government action.
The piece asserts both Dr. J. C. Warner and Hon. Joh Baughman avoided disclosing their votes on the Second Amendment. It claims David Thomas supported the Amendment and urges voters to judge the incumbents accordingly based on reported positions.
The Akron Beacon reports Prohibitionists demand strict liquor laws with no compromise and oppose any taxation bargain. It notes Republicans favor taxation or nothing, reflecting a rigid policy stance in both parties.
Republican papers including the Commercial Gazette Cleveland Leader and Akron Beacon Journal reveal opposition to Prohibition, arguing that Prohibition does not ban or deter behavior. The criticisms suggest a true political animus against the Prohibition party.
The South West press brands Rev. Sam Jones as a rowdy revivalist after his recent fiery criticisms of the liquor traffic. He is described as firing off sharp remarks about the industry, drawing strong reactions from readers.
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