Clermont's Senator Thomas Morris and anti slavery leadership
In Ohio and national history Thomas Morris of Clermont county is celebrated as the first U S senator to champion human liberty against the slave power. Born 1776 near Clarksburg West Virginia he rose from bricks to law and politics, shaping Ohio's schools and canal debates, then in the Senate faced Henry Clay and Calhoun with unwavering abolitionist resolve. He died in 1844 at age 69.
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Bethel
Thomas Morris
United States
Salmon P. Chase
Morris
Mr. Chase
Mr. Morris
Senate
Henry Clay
Morriss
Ohio
England
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Berks County
Thomas
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Levi Morgan
Marietta
Young Morris
General Assembly
United States Senate
Congress
John C. Calhoun
John G. Whittier
Liberty Party
Gorge U. Marvin
Ohio State Journal
Prayer on yellow satin bookmark from Charleston war era
A wartime Charleston discovery features a strengthened, solemn version of the Lord s Prayer printed on yellow satin likely intended as a Bible bookmark. The text elevates reverence, praising God in heaven, asking for daily bread, forgiveness, guidance, and deliverance.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Lining Up the Clerks As Soldiers in Metaphor
A satirical piece argues clerks could form an army if the capital were threatened. It notes their desk endurance reading papers, copying documents, guarding Pennsylvania Avenue nightly, and their steady, marksmanship like billiards. It recalls Grover Cleveland and Manila references as political color.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Grover
Brother Mac
Manila
Peace Warrant Guards Union Man From Henwood Threat
George Kyle secured a peace warrant from Squire J. C. McGuire in Union township citing fear of being harmed by William Henwood of Clermont county. Henwood posted a $100 bond with Charles Bickle and was released until the next court term.
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George Kyle
Squire J. C. McGuire
Union Township
William Henwood
Clermont County
Henwood
Cbarlea Bickle
Little Guns That Do Great Work in Civil War Times
A Civil War era feature notes a sharpshooter at Kenesaw and the Mk Krag Jorgensen magazine rifle with a three mile range. It contrasts long range marksmanship training with muskets and explains windage drift and sighting to show how soldiers learn to shoot accurately.
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Kenesaw
Ohio
United States Infantry
Pittsburg
Mark Twain
Mark
Blank
Kansas City Youth Missed Naval Academy Entry
Eight years ago a Kansas youth nearly qualified for Annapolis but failed by one point due to a misread question. He did not recognize cherubim as the Hebrew plural of cherub in a riddle about a cherub guarding the life of Jack.
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Kansas City Journal
Kansas
Annapolis Naval Academy
Jack
Doll millinery opening draws crowds in Batavia
A doll millinery opening on the J. B. Griffith residence back porch in Batavia drew shoppers and doll carriages as Mabel Manning and Alice Dimmitt showcased spring creations. Receipts totaled many pins amid compliments for the handiwork. A Wilmington citizens meeting planned a Dewey victory celebration with a flag display and a date to be set after naval talks.
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Jennie Wren
Dickens
Batavia
J. 8. Griffith
Mabel Manning
Alice Dimmitt
Wilmington
Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Sons of Their Fathers in Army Appointments
A critique of presidential commissions favoring sons of influential families over merit. The author argues promotion should be earned on merit, not birth, noting many titled or well-connected individuals hold captain and major ranks while capable privates await advancement. He urges opening enlistment to the common herd to ensure impartial promotion.
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John Jacob Astor
James G. Blaine
Russel B. Harrison
Charles Miller
Fred Alger
War Department
Creighton Webb
Vanderbilt
Loyd Griscom
American Steamship Company
Larz Anderson
Washington Nobility
Smart Set
Stern
AH Brave Men From El Heraldo De Puerto Rico
A Spanish editorial from El Heraldo de Puerto Rico May 4 mocks American naval and land forces in the Cuba Philippines conflict. It derides Yankee equipment and courage while praising Spanish troops and urges invasion, with caustic references to American women and shameful conduct.
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el Heraldo de Puerto Rico
Spain
Montojo
Hong Kong
Mariel
Gerona
Kentucky
New York
China
Philippines
Cuba
Brown County Athletes Dominate Roanoke College Meet
Georgetown boys won eleven events at Roanoke College Virginia field day including Charles Thompson's 82 ft 11 in shot put and broad jump. Learner Jennings and Wattier Snyder claimed multiple titles. Snider won baseball throw for one of three scrub event wins. Dean's Ointment advertised at end.
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Roanoke College
Virginia
Georgetown
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Learner Jennings
L. B. Leeds
Wattier Snyder
Georgetowners
Snider
Qua Volunteers to Cuba Showdowns Amid Coast Shelling
A Washington dispatch asserts Cuban insurgents are guerrilla bands, Spanish forces are larger and more capable than claimed, and a U S invasion would hinge on rapid landing and heavy support. It notes 20 000 troops must be reinforced, while dangers include coastal shelling, rough seas, and tropical hazards.
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Cuba
Sam
McKinley
Contested Clermont Will Sues for probate Set Aside
Margaret Burgoyne and Molly Belle Lewis filed suit in Hamilton county common pleas to set aside the will of George Gibson probated in Clermont county in February 1897. They claim Robert M. Gibson was disowned and that George Gibson was not of sound mind due to protracted illness and that undue influence and fraud affected the will.
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Hamilton County
George M. Brown
Etta Hill
Robert M. Gibson
Gibson
Davis
Hamilton Common Pleas
Grannan
Cincinnati
West
United States
Letter from a reader requests obituaries sales and notices
A neighbor reports a letter asking to publish an obituary and verses about a child’s death, a marriage clipping, a local column note about a public sale and farm rental, extra copies, and to stop the paper due to hard times. The letter also mentions calves for sale and asks the editor to print items at no cost if possible.
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Brethren of the Press
Progress Club sessions praised but kept from public view
A Milford Progress Club proceedings note laments that sessions are not public and enjoyed only by a chosen few, with much emphasis on social access and enjoyment during the meetings.
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Progress Club
Milford
Passenger falls from moving train near Loveland
A man attempting to alight a train east of Loveland at 20 mph was thrown against a telegraph pole and severely injured. He refused to identify himself and was hospitalized in Cincinnati. Also, Charles Connor of Williamsburg drowned after drifting from a fishing boat. rescue saved him but cause remains unclear with possible accident or suicide factors.
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Loveland
Cincinnati
Charles Connor
Williamsburg
Connor
Umbrella Mender and Book Agent Enter Porch Scheme
A Batavia woman returns to find a book agent and an umbrella mender on her porch seeking patrons. The umbrella man says his office is under any shade tree in America. A later town scene features a penniless pin seller in front of the Courier block, failing to sell pins.
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Batavia
America
Decoration Day ceremonies planned across several towns
The Courier outlines May observances with post assemblies at 4 PM Monday at Batavia headquarters and a cemetery march led by the Batavia band. Taps will mark the end of services. Women’s Relief corps join the march as other organizations gather for the day. Church services follow on Sunday morning. Goshen hosts a G A R observance with Rev. Burdsall delivering the oration. Old Bethel and Loveland also schedule memorial events led by local clergy and a union meeting with Gen. Cowen delivering the address.
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Batavia
Relief Corps
Goshen
G. A. R. Post
B. Burdsall
Lebanon
Yillam
Ts. P.m
G. A
Myerg
Old Bethel
Bart Emery
M. B
Tt. R. Cowen
Cincinnati
Cowen
Grant
Ohio
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