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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1889
Page
6
Hannah Taylor writes in the Inter Ocean about a woman awaiting her lover and husband from youth to old age. The poem contrasts early joyful meetings with later absence and faith, ending with belief that love and God sustain through life’s closing day.
Miriam flees with Arthur Fairfax after a heated confrontation with Sir Rupert Percival. Sir Rupert declares Miriam disowned and seeks her return, while Fairfax dies at The Rest after marrying Miriam and planning a peaceful life by the sea. Miriam endures grief as she comforts their infant son and keeps vigil over what remains.
The piece argues naturalness in speech writing and social graces is a trained skill not an innate gift. It notes speakers writers and hosts train intensely to focus on their duty and present themselves gracefully. It cites professional trainers and etiquette lessons as evidence that natural ease comes from preparation.
A humorous exchange features Clinton Plaice of New York and Biddle Biddle of Philadelphia with Harvard ties. A reply from a father praises generosity toward orphans while limiting funds, including a five dollar note for washing costs. Also notes a Pasadena woman profiting from transporting deceased bodies east and a Monticello archanologist with a tree bearing quinces pears and nipples.
Colonel A L Conger, head of the Republican State Committee, argues the Campbell forgery affair strengthens Republicans. He cites Halstead’s prompt exposure and Doane’s telegrams as fair, open actions contrasting Democratic tactics in Ohio. He predicts Governor Foraker’s landslide reelection with a Republican legislature.
The piece attacks Campbell over a ballot box bill, links him to a ballot box monopoly, and notes opposition from Foraker supporters. It cites Powell losses in two years prior and calls for Campbell to explain contract and alleged endorsements while naming Mullen Bernard Schwab and others.
The editorial argues two laws in Cincinnati mark reform: an election boards appointment act passed under a Democratic Senate, and a registration law enacted under a Republican majority. Both are nonpartisan steps toward reform, and readers must keep them distinct to credit each party's role.
The text decries the lack of coverage by Democratic newspapers regarding Campbell's alleged connection with the English brewery trust, noting the omission as painful to consider.
Governor Foraker accused lawmakers of a corrupt ballot box trust tied to Contract No 1000 to supply 2000 ballot boxes at 25 dollars each. The critique asks voters to consider Campbell ignorance or knowledge of the bill’s intent and his honesty and disinterestedness.
The piece portrays a ongoing battle of records between Governor Foraker and Mr. Campbell. Foraker cites unseemly items in Campbell's Democratic record while Campbell cannot add new charges and excuses whenever pressed. Campbell misjudged his own stronger reputation compared to Foraker’s.
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