31 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1894
Page
1
A campaign style piece urging Wayne County voters to back the Republican ticket. It promotes the Eagle symbol, calls for straight-party voting, and stresses turnout next Tuesday with emphasis on Protect ion Prosperity and party unity. It names Fanck Garver Pocock and McClure as supported candidates.
A political message urges voters to stand solid and support the entire Republican ticket. It praises every candidate as strong and suitable for his place, exhorting readers to mark their ballots with an X for the slate.
An advertising notice touts Wayne County readers to subscribe to The Weekly Republican. It claims superior Wayne County news, low price, and a bundled offer with the New York Tribune for annual prepaid subscribers.
The piece urges voters to back Perry Cotterman for coroner and Dr. A E Stepfield for the Wayne County post, urging Republicans to vote the full ticket despite Democratic pressure. It warns of Democratic pullbacks, praises Republican prosperity, and notes internal tensions around Richards and possible shifts in public sentiment.
The passage argues Rich ards defends Hoke Smith's Loohren in a Wooster speech, cites pension rejections and pending claims, and claims Richards helped hold back funds while urging a GOP win to boost farm and business prospects amid low wheat prices and consumer demand. It appeals to voters with a call to ballot support for Republican gains.
The piece argues that many Wayne county Democrats admire Blaine and may join the Republican Party due to principles over personal gain. It urges individual Republicans to recruit their neighbors to grow Republican strength beyond this campaign and to align with party principles for financial welfare.
Fragmentary text from a 11th district race mentions Richards W and a narrow margin of 1/640 to 8,000 with doubt cast on results. No clear event, date, or full names available.
The county committee and Republican supporters push for Wayne County to back Richards and Congress, while Democrats complain of margins and criticise soldier petitions. Richards denies only the profanity, backing his general attack on opponents, with press coverage noting partisan rhetoric and past, related incidents.
The piece denounces McClure as a brazen liar and unprincipled, accusing Richards supporters of publishing outrageous attacks. It claims McClure is labeled an ass and references ongoing warfare by Richards organs against him, noting a home confrontation and calls for rebuke of Richards papers.
A reader urges emphasis on the coming election as essential to address national distress under the Democratic administration. The writer cites two years of business decline, falling crop and land values, and tariff tariff tinkering. They advocate purging Democrats from Grover Cleveland down and replacing them with Republicans to halt economic losses including in wool and sheep markets and the 17th district's shrinkage influenced by Richards.
Portland correspondent reports tariff removal devastates Oregon livelihoods. Lumber mills closed, logging halted, coal mining undercut by Canadian competition. wages forced down and workers laid off or fleeing to California. Abandoned homes and empty shops mark a once prosperous region as the boom collapses and mortgage values plummet.
Letter to the editor discussing tariff effects on farmers and workers, citing Chicago Record analysis by Cartik, noting low wheat and flour prices, cheap cattle and wool, and widespread economic distress. Includes a reflection from LIAM EH Cunris.
In a letter to the editor the reader criticizes Adair’s political consistency and party soundness citing years of alleged wavering and broken pledges. The writer lists several politicians who supported Adair while he bolted candidates, questioning whether his democracy was ever truly solid. An additional letter from Henry Marshall disputes a claim that Adair voted against him.
The article discusses Republican and Democratic loyalties in Georgia, criticizing former Democratic leaders who bolt party tickets. It cites Judge Dowell and John Adair from 1882 and 1884, noting their public opposition to the party line and their influence on voters in Wayne County. The piece argues that current supporters should scrutinize past statements and how past loyalties shape present elections.
A historical letter urges vigilance against alleged Democratic lies referencing the Morey letter of Garfield and prior campaign papers. It warns that old soldiers face punishment under current administration and predicts a landslide outcome to blunt further onslaughts.
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports a secret pact within the Holmes County Democratic Party. James A. D. Richards, the 17th District nominee, vows to back Wellington Stilwell for Congress in two years in exchange for Stilwell’s help unifying dissident Democrats. Opponents deride the deal as a sell-out as Stillwell campaigns to win over rivals and the GOP gains leverage. The piece notes personal misfortune tied to local figures and urges soldiers to file discharge records, reflecting local political intrigue and community concerns.
Wayne County Deputy Supervisors of Elections appoint poll officials across precincts and townships. Names listed include Camp, Nitteraner, Robinson, Douglass, Stand er, Weiser, Beckley, Witwer, Herr, Harbaugh, Ault, Bechtel, many township and ward officials across Canaan, Chippewa, Clinton, Congress, East Union, Franklin, Greene, Milton, Paint, Salt Creek, Sugar Creek, Wayne, West Lebanon, Plain, and Wooster areas. Continuous long list of precinct assigns, with multiple township allocations and specific individuals designated for each precinct.
Seven or eight terms of county justices of the peace expire this fall with no nominations filed by proper offices. In Milton township precinct one, People's and Republican nominees are certified to the Board of Deputy Supervisors and will appear on ballots. The Republican reporter could not locate complete records. vacancies stem from resignations and names must now be written on ballots.
The Columbus special notes Captain A S McClure is making in the Sixth district as a strong Republican prospect. Ex Lieut Gov Lyons of Newark cites confidence in McClure and Republican chances in Licking county, where the district is usually Democratic by 800 to 1,400. Observers from several counties echo Lyons, suggesting a surprising outcome if Republicans do not carry the district despite a normal 6000 Democratic plurality.
A Democratic mass meeting in Maysville drew about 400 attendees despite favorable weather, but turnout was disappointing. Congressman Richards, amid controversy over remarks about soldiers, defended himself against accusations while the event struggled to excite the audience.
Two changes adopted affect voting hours and how blanket tickets are handled. On Tuesday November 6 polling places open at 5 80 a m and close at 5 30 p m standard time. Voters will receive a folded blanket ticket from clerks and must unfold mark and refold it as originally created to avoid folding errors.
Advertising notice for Rudy's Pile Suppository claiming cure for piles and constipation with refund offer. Price 50 cents per box. Request two stamps for circular and free sample to Martin Rody, Lancaster, Pa. Sold by druggists and in Wooster by Lau Bach & Boyd and Geo J Krieger.
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