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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1885
Page
8
A temperance group argues that moral suasion fails to curb traffick and that taxing sales would legitimize evil and fund vice. They resolve that prohibition is the only true remedy to the gin trade and its vast evils.
A historical Prohibition platform calls for a permanent constitutional amendment banning the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. It rejects licensing or taxation as failed protections and denounces party ties seen as controlled by liquor interests, urging Christians to oppose such traffic and avoid partisan control.
The Lutheran community vows active support only for parties promising prohibition laws. They declare they will not lay down their arms until constitutional and statutory prohibition prevails over the state and nation, signaling a determined political campaign stance.
The passage argues liquor power endangers national honor and the Christian Sabbath, urging Christians to use persuasion, prayers, efforts, and votes to destroy the traffic and label it a crime against humanity’s best interests.
A United Brethren stance denounces laws regulating the wrong as violating divine law. It urges Christians to abstain fully and to advocate for temperate individuals who will use proper means to prohibit the traffic.
The document records staunch opposition to a legislated traffic in souls and urges preachers and congregations to support no party or candidate that does not openly pledge support to prohibition. It emphasizes opposing saloons and demanding clear anti alcohol positions in votes.
The General Assembly calls for extending its effort to end the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage. It urges earnest, united, determined, and persistent labor from ministers and congregations to achieve the goal.
The Central Illinois Conference resolves to vote as they pray and to preach and work for the Prohibition party, announcing a commitment to align voting with religious devotion. The declaration emphasizes ongoing spiritual guidance in political action.
The Topeka assembly proclaims that prohibition is power for good and rejects compromise. It asserts absolute unconditional prohibition as the only acceptable end and ultimatum.
The speaker argues against license or taxation as compromises with sin and aids to the traffic. They advocate personal abstinence and laws to abolish the traffic, insisting only a party openly embracing prohibition as a principal can enact and enforce it.
The Prohibition party is urged as the best path to destroy the saloon business. The Central Ohio Conference calls churches and members to investigate for themselves and vote with the party, stressing duty to God over party organs.
A collage of quotes from liquor dealers, party editors, and city leaders discuss taxation and regulation under the Republican platform. Figures from Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo argue taxation, licensing, and prohibition implications, noting support for a Scott law style approach and opposition from prohibitionists.
A fragment discusses the Republicans stance on prohibition, brewery interests, and taxation in the liquor trade. It quotes SHERMAN and cites a Rochester Brewers' Congress stance praising the party and claiming broad support for regulated liquor interests.
A reader asks if the Republican Legislature will submit a prohibitory amendment to the penal code and whether Republican candidates have pledged to push such a measure. The note warns of potential danger if a prohibitory amendment is submitted and adopted by thirteen Republican lawmakers in the forthcoming session.
Elizabeth Conkey as administratrix of Maria C. Hayes estate filed a claim against the Wayne county Ohio probate estate on September 11. The claim seeks boarding and lodging costs totaling 140 dollars and sets hearing for October 27 at 1 o clock. The notice lists heirs and related parties across multiple counties and states.
The platform asserts the people’s right to amend the organic law and demands legislation to regulate and tax the liquor traffic as effectively as allowed by the Constitution. It emphasizes seeking the most practical and efficient taxation measure within constitutional bounds.
The speaker states no opinions dodge no issues and bears responsibility neither for nor against prohibition. He argues the evil lies in abuse not the use of alcohol and cannot advise a popular vote on a prohibitory amendment. He urges voters to choose their stance and avoid a split position.
The Democratic party endorses liberty of private conduct within public welfare, opposes sumptuary laws and unequal taxation, and supports regulating liquor through a judicious and properly graded license system to curb evils arising from drinking.
A local political figure Hoadly runs on a whisky ticket pledging to defeat prohibition. He promises to wield influence to secure licenses and defend temperance from a Christian perspective, challenging official proclamations and urging voters to consider biblical stance on temperance.
The Wooster Cemetery Association calls a Monday October 5 election at the clerk’s office to choose One Trustee for five years One Clerk for one year and One Treasurer for one year. James Johnson serves as Clerk and C A A Paterson signs as attorney in Wooster Ohio.
Navid Thomas appointed administrator of the estate of David Black late of Wayne County Ohio deceased asks all debtors to pay promptly and urges all creditors to present authenticated claims for allowance in Wooster Ohio on September 19 1885.
Hon Amog Townsend a Cleveland wholesale liquor dealer was named chairman of the Republican convention. The announcement highlights Townsend's selection as lead organizer and public figure within the party.
Melissa A Wagner of Wayne County Ohio seeks divorce from John Abbot Wagner of Milford Kosciusko Indiana after three years of absence. She requests alimony and custody of their son William Boyd Wagner born April 10 1832. Hearing set six weeks after October 3 1885. Attorney M C Roten represents her.
Notice announces a meeting of the Stepholders to be held at the company office in Wooster Ohio on Saturday October 31 1884 at 1 o clock PM. The purpose is to increase the capital stock of the company with directors Buchanan Aylesworth Blocher McCay named.
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