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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1881

Page

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The President Dies After Long Illness In 1890s Style

Special dispatch reveals the president’s turbulent final hours at Francklyn cottage Elberon as chills fever and rapid decline culminate in death. Cabinet fear gloom and guards doubled as Dr Bliss Boynton Agnew and MacVeagh trying to stave off rigor and blood poisoning complications. Vice President Arthur notified and cabinet convenes with Lincoln Blaine absent.

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Death of the President Shocks Cities in 1860s News

A theater crowd learns of the president's death as Maggie Mitchell's performance ends. Crowds gather in New York, with church bells tolling and papers publishing extra editions. Washington reports little hope for recovery before the president's death at 10:45 PM. Chattanooga plans memorials for Army of the Cumberland reunion and ex Confederates. Irish land movement shows sympathy for Garfield, while Irish suspects face government handling. The Times criticizes mercy and calls for caution in releasing suspects.

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Savannah Laborers Strike Over Wages and Violence

Laborers on Savannah River loading operations walked off the job after reject of a $2 daily wage offer aboard the Gate City. Police intervened as fights broke out with a mob injuring an officer, while shipments continued under protection. fears of further disturbances persisted.

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Regional Citrus and Tobacco Notes in Florida Bloom

A garbled report notes Berio's boom in Palatka and tobacco patches near Waldo. Mentions a strike among painters at Charles Torrenil estate in Jackson, misread as Jackson, Misa. References Alachua corn and North Carolina in unclear context with a monetary figure of 58,215.

Berio Palatka Florida Waldo Charles Torrenil Jackson Misa

ExILED Wilmington Man Thamas Patterson Returns From Michigan

Barrons Maryland September 19 reports a sensational tale of Thamas Patterson, once lost to bad habits, now a prosperous Michigan merchant. A Grand Rapids postmark envelope confirms his identity and intent to return to Wilmington, while his wife Mre Patterson has many suitors since his presumed death.

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The Missouri Robbery Reveals Mysterious Informant

A mid dle-aged woman provided Chicago and Alton railroad officials with crucial tips about the recent Missouri robbery. She described secret conferences at S T Chapman’s house near the crime scene and named participants, including a suspect named Clark a former associate of the Hoosier Bill and the Retro gang. Clark, a cattle dealer in Missouri, is believed to have planned the theft with inexperienced hoodlums who miscalculated Jesse James. Clark reportedly lost a large sum in Kansas City after the robbery and fled, while the gang learned of her tip and faces more arrests. The railroad warns it will be held responsible for damages. Separately an armed posse arrested J W Brysefield in Independence suspected of involvement. he claims an alibi.

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Mrs Boyd's Cowhide Sparks Crisis in Washington

Washington dispatch reports Mrs Boyd, grieving for her grandchild, whipped Mrs Briarwood in the street after spotting her with Mrs Sherwood. Colonel Boyd, connected to the census bureau, may be involved, as rumors mention a long-standing liaison. Other items note earnings for a southern road, a Chilean president, and Franco Tunisian actions.

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