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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1881
Page
2
June 1881 notices discuss county elections, resignations, and nominations. Mentions Conkling Pratt resignations, Robertson, Garfielf opposition, Windom economy, and postmaster and marshal appointments. References to local and national figures, debates, and calls for party unity amid infighting.
The piece discusses Stanley Matthews' expected Supreme Court appointment and urges magnanimity from Garfield. It assesses national finances, gold reserves, and debt payments, praising Republican policy while urging calm in the Conkling Platt controversy and calling for peace and fair treatment.
The council refuses to confirm Mayor's police nominees and presses for quick payment of the old force to block court action. Captain Kauke says city solicitor should prepare papers to test the issue in court. Public officers should seek a legal settlement to resolve the controversy.
Citizens meet in McClure and Smyser law office to plan Memorial Day May 6 1881 events. Lieut Van Nest chairs. Capt A S McClure named president. committees organized for general arrangements finance flags flowers and speaker Gen R B Spink to provide orator.
The two New York senators announce resignations in protest of a sudden plan to replace General Merritt as collector of the port of New York with Mr Robertson. They argue the move lacks public service merit, violates Senate duties, and risks party integrity and public trust.
A bold, period piece declares plain words fit deeds over flashy appeals. It rejects theatrical bombast and pledges strict honesty, urging the press and public to demand accurate advertising and to act against fraudulent exhibitions.
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