Cabinet Questions and Bayard Blunder in Senate Contests
Washington notes discuss cabinet selections under President Arthur focusing on southern strategy and party unity. Arguments center on appointing a reconstructed democrat versus a strict Republican, with Warne Harrison and others proposed to strengthen GOP reach in Tennessee and the South. Bayard’s bid for pro tem clashes with seniority and party discipline, prompting critique of ambition over consensus.
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Tarfield
Georgia
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Tennesee
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Angresy
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Hoe
Chicago
Republicat
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Morrison
Harrison
Windom
Window
Bayard
Wasiusctos
Judge Davis
New York
Trd
Tits Bette
Achete
Extra
Harri
Senate
Northwest storms threaten floods and levee breaks
October reports from the Northwest describe rising rivers and levee fears at Quiver and Keokuk. The Mississippi near Keokuk sits above spring flood stages, with Alexandria inundation expected as water girds the town. Rail operations in the south city are suspended amid rising waters and a potential foot rise. Losbos reports 43,670 tons of produce and 143,237 tons total losses from recent gale wrecks at sea and on shore.
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Irwing
Cancago
Atil
Quiver
Keokuk
Mississippi
Inet
Alexandria
Losbos
Gaul
Recoveries on the Franklin Expedition Reported
From the Arctic, October 18. Captain Adams of the Dun dee whaler Arctic returns from Devis Strait and sights the Erebus debris. He notes a house and provisions near Franklin and Hecla straits, suggesting the last survivors' route. Only three men reached Hudson Bay after overland travel. Crozier, Crozey, and a narrator's father are among those named. A letter from the Arctic relief steamer Bay arrives August 1.
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Adams
Dundee
Artic
Devis Strait
Erebus
Hudson Bay
She
Jouse
Lien- Hiagant Crozey
Dith Ora
Daniel for Virginia Governor and a Democratic sweep predicted
Special correspondent outsized forecast from Virginia politics in 1881. The Mahone faction Readjusters face Daniel and a strong Democratic ticket. predictions survey legislature shifts and a Daniel majority potentially 14,000 with a solid joint-ballot edge for Democrats. Riddleberger noted as pivotal. leaders claim city support solid for Daniel while rural areas edge toward Readjusters.
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United States
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Court of Appeals
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Issa
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MG Voles
Hanenck
Carfield
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Hancock
Exchange Hotel
Riddleberger
Shenandoah
Asamen
Biddloemer
United States Senate
Mr. Wisé
Tam
Ivis
Repid
Mr. Wise
McCullough
Thad Uw
Hubert Berkely
Fauquier County
Flo
Damiel
Loudon County
Virginia
Buford
Richmond and
Dunville Road
Goode
Congress
Segislature
Colonel Goode
Thiniel
Irish Agitation and Allied News from Dublin and Beyond
Long dispatch notes Irish agitation including possible jail terms for Kilmainham prisoners, reinforcements to Ireland, and police readiness at government residences. Mentions press plans to proclaim Dublin city, land league meetings, and cross-channel alerts with Dunux and Limerick reports. Emphasizes policy stances, arrests, and public safety measures amid unrest.
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Mbneral
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Tawarden Castle
Gladstone
Daily News
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Prince Bismarck
Gambetta
Emperor Wiliam
Cologne
Dunux
Forster
E. Dwyer Gray
Purster
Limerick
Duslin
Tne Land League
Mr. Cantwell
J. D. Sullivan
J. G. Biggur
Edmund Leamy
America
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Kettle
Davitt
Brennan
Dillon
Sexton
Egan
Dublin
Sackville
Abbey
Earl and
Henry
John Grey
Dane
Parliament
Sackville Street
Aigennet Mapp
General Prendergast
Cuba
Blanco
Nesty
Question of Guiteau's sanity sparks defense strategy
In Washington Post interviews Guiteau's counsel asserts doubt about his client's insanity while plans for defense unfold. He says he may seek court assignment of a resident counsel, notes letters from lawyers nationwide, and discusses potential witnesses including Dr. Hammond and Dr. Sims. Public intrigue centers on the Garfield assassination trial and ongoing cranks contacting the case.
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Mr. Sqoviile
Mr. Storrs
Bright young criminal lawyer cited in Chicago case
In a Chicago district criminal court, Scoville, counsel for Gulway, pressed for a decision on expenses for bringing witnesses to trial. He argued depositions alone would not suffice and asked whether the court would order allowances for in person testimony. The judge noted a fund under the attorney general for such expenses and said he would inform the attorney general.
THE STATE FAIR OPENS WITH MASSIVE CROWDS IN MACON
Two thousand visitors filled the fair grounds with crowds arriving by train and merchants closing as Macon obsesses over the event. The stock displays are praised as the best yet with running and trailing exhibitions drawing large attention. Captain Bogardus staged a notable shooting display while mile and trotting races produced top times and close contests.
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Macon
Coup
Bogardus
Song
Monitor
Charlie Devlin
Bert
Bonnie Wilkes
Paola
Opening of the Maryland Races at Pimlico
At Pimlico the Maryland jockey club opened to record crowds with excellent racing. Crickmore, the Dixie Stakes favorite, won the Dixie Stakes as the first Maryland horse to claim the prize, receiving an oriole-colored satin scarf. Felida won the two mile heat race from Glenmore after three heats. Competition saw a rain delay before the first race, then a dash for one mile. Compensation led from Amazon and Potomac to finish ahead of General Monroe. The Dixie Stakes over two miles saw Crickmore, Barrett, and Role contend, with Crickmore prevailing after a fast finish.
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Crickmore
Krick
Felida
Glenmore
Compensation
Amazon
Potomac
General Monroe
Blizes
Regicide
Berle
Nort
Pride
Strser Botans
A New Comet Reported by Professor Klein
Louisville October 18 The Courier Journal publishes a letter from Professor Klein describing a remarkable celestial display a double comet with nine smaller comets circling it. He suggests it may be the comet of 1445 and also references a 35 year period comet plus five additional comets now visible.
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Courier-Journal of Today
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Smalier
Indians Fight Troops Near Eagle Creek in Arizona
A Tucson dispatch reports George and fourteen men clashed with soldiers near Eagle Creek. Indians fled with two horses. General MacKenzie ordered to Missouri. General Kelton to inspect affairs. Arizona deemed free of hostiles unless Chiricahuas return from Mexico. Troops along border and reservation to maintain order. Death of Colonel Nutting noted in Macon. Other items include births, local industry notes, and unrelated regional updates.
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Tucson
George
Eagle Creek
MacKenzie
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Kelton
Arizote
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