29 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
1
A front page indictment accuses Democrat Penn Williams and allies of crooked county conduct, illegal fees, and betrayals of trust. The Clermont County Courier urges voters to oust Williams and his ticket next Tuesday, citing detailed records, alleged bribery, and calls for honest administration.
The piece accuses Penn Williams of trying to buy a Republican ticket through a 1500 bribe and questions the fairness of Clermont Greene and Highland county audits. It denounces Williams campaigns and praises Lew White and Paxton while predicting Republican gains against the Democratic ticket.
The letter charges Grimdefest candidate Williams with treasonous acts to betray Democrats and aid Richard Stump and Horace Rice. It alleges extensive bribery among candidates, mortgage debt by several men, and claims of election fraud, with remarks about colored voters and a local election board crackdown in Clermont county.
A Macauley essay fable shows a Brahmin vowing to sacrifice a sheep. Three rogues plot to profit, the first offering a sham lamb in disguise, while the Brahmin condemns the deceit and questions the impure claim. The tale exposes hunger for gain and the blindness of profit seekers.
A Goshen veteran exposes Sumner Myers's opposition to the G A R Post and accuses him of false claims about price, meeting frequency, and loyalty to veterans. The letter cites past incidents including a 1896 campaign incident and alleges prejudice against the G A R and its members.
A year ending September 1901 comparison shows auditors in Clermont and adjacent counties detailing fees collected. The ledger lists amounts by office and function, highlighting regional variations and total receipts for the period.
Secretary Laylin ruled the Georgetown gathering irregular and the Brown Clermont Republican executive actions invalid. The Georgetown convention failed to meet proper authority, so G Bambach of Ripley will not appear on the ballot against Judge John S Parrott in the Fifth Judicial District. Auditor Williams is cited with a $6,000 figure.
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