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Newspaper

Wayne County Herald

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1885

Page

4

Campaign rhetoric spills into Ohio with out-of-state speakers

Fragments show speakers from other states moving into Ohio as a larger campaign surge nears, with mentions of thirty more voices joining as the race heats up.

Sullivan vs Frost Sparks in Roaring Prize Ring Feud

Slugger Sull ivan appears set for heavyweight glory but Boston whisky stuns him in every round. A Republican labels Professor Frost scholastic squirt as the feud intensifies.

Slucggeer Sullivan Boston Whisky Ta Republican Frost

Prohibition Governor Candidate Dr A B Leonard in Ohio Church

The Cincinnati Conference of the Methodist Church adjourned with Dr A B Leonard noted as a minister in good standing and pastor of Central Church in Springfield Ohio while he is a Prohibition ticket gubernatorial candidate. The text asks where Murat Halstead was when the light went out.

Tur Cincinnati The Methodist Church A. B. Leonard M. E. Church Central Church Springfield Ohio Murat ‘Halstead

Prohibition Debate Promised by Herald Respondent

The Tur Republican presses a sharp critique of the Herald and its associates while inviting a direct discussion on the necessity of Prohibition. It vows a straightforward, manly response if challenged.

Tur Republican Herald

Saloons Oppose Special Legislation Says Industry Needs Fair Treatment

A Southwest liquor organ argues saloons and brewers oppose special laws and seek equal treatment with shoe makers, dry goods merchants, and tailors. It contends the saloon trade preys on legitimate business and advocates wiping it out as the remedy.

Liquor Organ

Prohibition Endorsement Grows in Ohio

The liquor licensing and taxation measures have been defeated in Ohio while Prohibition has won three voter endorsements. The text argues Prohibition aligns with the will of the people and calls for a party to enact and enforce it.

Ohio

Foraker Keynote Speech on License and Taxation Debate

Judge Foraker’s Portsmouth keynote argues license and taxation are effectively the same in regulating liquor. The piece critiques Democratic and Republican positions, cites 1883 and 1885 amendments, and notes Cincinnati politics and Prohibition commentaries.

Finxey to Open Ohio Campaign in Akron on 15th

Hon. John B. Finxey will deliver his opening campaign speech in Akron Ohio on the 15th of the month. The event marks the start of his Ohio campaign effort with local supporters in attendance.

John B. Finxey Ohio Akron

Cleveland Leader Praises Prof Frost in Crawford County

The Cleveland Leader commends Prof. Frost for his work in Crawford county and notes that in twelve counties visited, ten are Democratic. The paper says it does not expect the Leader to switch support to Prof Frost for Lieut Governor.

Cleveland Frost Crawford County

Prohibition gains in Crawford County vote split

A Bucyrus dispatch notes nearly half of Crawford County votes came from former Democrats. In one township seven votes were cast by former Democrats for the Prohibition party, signaling cross party conviction votes and a mixed political climate.

Gazett Bucyrus Crawford County Kansas Prohibibition Woods

Introduction of Judge Foraker by Rev R G Mortimer

In Lawrence county a few days ago Judge Foraker was introduced to the audience by Rev R G Mortimer a colored minister. The Republicans fear ministers will degrade their politics yet profess friendship to the colored race prompting calls to guard the minister’s reputation in this instance.

Lawrence County Judge Foraker R. G. Mortimer

Methodist Voter Consistency in Prohibition Campaign

A Methodist minister can vote for the Prohibition ticket without conflict, arguing church principles align with the party. The piece asserts church affiliation does not create an issue in the campaign and that one can be faithful and still support prohibition.

Cr.ee Methodist Church Methodist Churcch

Judge Foraker and the higher taxation remark debated

A Tar Commercial Gazette item notes Republicans backing Judge Foraker oppose free whisky and higher taxation. The paragraph questions whether Halstead intends to imply Democrats would pass a higher taxation law than Republicans, signaling a political interpretation aimed at Cincinnati liquor voters.

Tar Commercial Gazette

Foraker Speech Omitted on Temperance Question

Jupee Foraker delivered the opening campaign speech at Portsmouth Ohio last Tuesday evening. The Wooster Republican claims to publish the speech in full but omits portions on temperance, prompting questions about what was left out and why.

Eoraker Judge Foraker Portsmouth Foraker Ohio Democratic Party Jupee Foraker Wooster Republican Republican J. S. Bissell. & Bro

Prohibition State Committee Challenges Hoadly and Leonard to Debate

The Prohibition State Committee urges a joint debate with Hoadly and Leonard while noting the Republican Party remains unrecognized. The Republicans dedicate several columns this week to the issue.

Prohibition Stat—e Committee Hoadly Leonard

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