October Election Yields Democratic State Victory
The October election gives Democrats a decisive statewide majority, with Republicans conceding likely margins. The Democratic Congressional delegation is expected to win 15 of 21 seats, listing Follett Jordan Murray LeFevre Seney Hill Hurd Neal Converse Geddes Warner Wilkins Paige Foran, while Republicans Morey er Upde graff Tay lor Robinson McCormick and McCormick hold several districts. Paige carries Summit 11, Medina 530, and Wayrie 297.
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Jordan
Murray
LeFevre
Forts
Seney
Hill
Hurd
Neal
Converse
Geddes
Warner
Wilkins
Wallace
Paige
Foran
Moreyer
Ier
Robinson
McCormick
Updegraff
Taylor
Summit County
Sec
Wayrie
McClure
Medina
New Management for Herato Paper Lets Ashenhurst Lead
John J. Ashenhurst, formerly of the Freeport Press, will assume charge of the Herato next week. The article praises his journalism experience and character, notes his father Rev J Y Ashenhurst and ties to Dalton and Hayesville, and includes warm farewell from the Freeport Press. The paper thanks readers for past support and promises no step backward.
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John J. Ashenhurst
Freeport
Harrison Co., Ohio
Hrroup
Mr. Ashenhurst
J. Y. Ashenhurst
Dalton
Hayesville
Ashland County
Freeport Pregs
J.J. Ashenhurst
Press
Wooster
Ashenhurst
Frye Comments on Ohio Prohibition Outlook
In an Oberlin interview Senator Frye described Ohio’s Republican stance as between two millstones pro and con. He cited uncertainty over the statewide Prohibition vote but asserted Wayne County's stance supported his view.
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Oberlin
Frye
Ohio
Wayne County
Governor Foster Critics Sunday Law Endorsement
When Gov Foster visited Worcester last June he said the Republican Convention erred by not endorsing the Smith Sunday Law and Pond Law, arguing they alienated whiskey voters and weakened the platform to win Democratic support. The election results supported his view.
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Foster
Wooster
Temperance Leagues urged to build strong local sentiment
The article urges county temperance leagues to meet and organize for winter work. It advocates circulating National Temperance Society literature and using literary societies to spur temperance discussion, plus arranging lectures across the county to create irresistible local sentiment.
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National Temperance Society
Republican defeat hinged on liquor issue boldness
The piece argues Republican losses stem from papers failing to expose liquor traffic evils and tax burdens. It notes only the Cincinnati Gazette and a few others spoke plainly, while many articles used an apologetic tone toward saloons. It urges a direct public conscience driven approach to win votes.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Temperance Issue Surfaces in Politics Across States
A street conversation sparks debate among Republicans over liquor laws and state rights. The speaker notes many states have strict or prohibitive measures and cites numerous statutes upholding society’s protection from intoxicants.
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Union
Ohio
Europe
Indiana Temperance Battle Endures in Wayne County
The Wayne County temperance battle ends in defeat but strengthens the movement. Supporters praise the campaign's gains and vow to press on as the independent temperance party unites. They compare the struggle to Bull Run and Gideon's army, foreseeing a growing force of about twelve hundred steadfast workers and forthcoming victories.
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Wayne County
Independent Temperance Party
Gideon
County returns show temperance impact on sheriff and attorney races
Wooster notes from the Cleveland Leader report totals for Sheriff Messinore 490 votes for Prosecution Attorney McSweeney 694 and a Democratic balance across the county by hundreds. Independent Temperance carried over 1 2 votes with most from Republicans and a quarter from Democrats altering expected majorities.
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Wooster
Cleveland
Sage
Messinore
Mcsweeney
Hich
Weiler
Revolution and moral renewal in American politics
The piece condemns corrupt politicians and lauds a rising moral power turning away from party machines. It argues the revolution is here, promising purity, independent action, and a new generation of statesmen, drawing parallel with England's reforms led by Wesley Howard Wilberforce and Pitt. It predicts a breakdown of old parties and a brighter future.
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Paris
Uts
Itas Credit
Republic
Detf
England
Walpole
John Wesley
John Howard
How It Came About and Election Opinions Clash
Opinions from prominent figures on the Ohio election defeat attribute causes to local apathy, brewer and saloonist funding for Democrats, and Democratic arrogance. Secretary Townsend cites unaffordable campaigning costs, while editorials criticize leadership, unity, and the party scramble in New York and Pennsylvania. The Cincinnati Gazette and Enquirer weigh in on temperance issues and campaign strategy.
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Townsend
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cincinnate Commercial
Ohio
Foster
Cleveland Herald
Baya
Ashington
New York
Pennsylvania
I Party
Calderhead Receives Coffin on Doorstep Over Prohibition Fight
Prominent Atchison lawyer V. A. Calderhead, serving the Temperance League, returns home to find a finely crafted coffin at his door with the warning keep or be filled. The insult follows his prosecutions of liquor law violators, underscoring the clash between saloon interests and law and order.
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V.A. Calderhead
Atchison, Kansas
Temperance League
Bittner Evasion Allegations Prompt Campaign Response
Report notes claims that Mr. Bittner evaded the drift and that Henratp presented facts from Bittner and neighbors. The article states no cover up occurred during the campaign and asserts nothing to conceal now.
Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Promoted for Blood Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a universal blood purifier. It claims benefits for liver sluggishness and headaches and urges Laubach & Donnelly druggists as distributors at fifty cents per bottle.
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Dr. Jones
Laubach & Donnelly
Dr Bigelow Positive Cure PROMO and Skin Salve Ad
An advertisement from Laubach and Donnelly promotes Dr Bigelow Positive Cure claimed to cure coughs and consumption and a Red Clover Tonic for pimples. It also touts Griggs Glycerine Salve for cuts burns and skin eruptions. The shop at 215-66 is listed as a seller.
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Griffe
Griggs
Laubach & Donnelly's
Positive Cure Trial Offer and Lost Notes Notice
Coughs and lung ailments promised to be cured by Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure advertised at Laubach and Donnelly’s drug store with a free trial. Public warned not to purchase notes held by Tobias, Cleman, Brough and Yoder on June 12, 1882, as they have been lost or stolen, Davin Zoox, Smithville, Sept 30, 1882.
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Dr. Bigelow
Laubach &,Donnelly's
R. D. Tobias
John Cleman
C. V. Brough
D. P. Yoder
Davin Zoox
Smithville
Wool Market Values and Woolin Quotations Listed
Quotations from L M Will din & Sons, Commission Merchants, 126 Chestnut Street, for the weekend into September 26. Wool and clothing prices by grade and process, with ranges for washed and unwashed, combing and carding, and notes on market firmness. Includes seed wheat Pools Red Chaff and a circular offer from Bachus Water Motor Co. Newark NJ.
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M.whilldin & Sons
Chestnut Street
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