Explosion devastates Council Bluffs in powder blast
A carload of blasting powder exploded in Council Bluffs Iowa near Gartielhit memorials last evening causing extensive damage. The blast wrecked Union Pacific round house and repair shop and shattered windows across the city. Freight cars and ground were buried under debris as damage tallies reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Terrible Accident on Canada Southern at Amberathore Denes
A passenger train transferring from Amherstbury to Glowe hit a drifting barge near Amberathore Denes on September 21. The sleeper plunged into the river while passengers on the coach and boat deck struggled to escape. Six passengers went down with the ship but were rescued except for one man named Bloom. a search found no trace by last report.
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Amherstbury
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Mob tension over Texan robbers in Missouri jail
From Independence Missouri a telegram warned of a mob ready to break into jail and free Texan robbers as Governor Crittenden arrived with troops to attend the Ryan trial. Citizens ferried by courthouse crowds kept watch while marshal details shielded proceedings amid high risk of violence.
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Crickless Week
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A General Surrender by Apaches Near Camp Thomas
A dispatch from Camp Thomas dated September 26 reports twenty five men women and children surrendering near the hostile band. Hostiles are disarmed placed under guard and many have entered the reservation. A later report notes sixty five more surrendering and being confined by the military. The outbreak seems near its end as a military commission to try the accused will convene soon.
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San Francisco
Camp Thomas
Lauter
Mother and Wife Return to Mentor from Washington
Mrs Garfield with her son and granddaughter, escorted by officials and their ladies, traveled by private car to Mentor aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad coach after arriving from Washington. Police kept crowds orderly at Cleveland Union Depot as the party departed. In unrelated news, a fast mail train collided near Chester on the Atlantic Coast Line, injuring several including Postal Agents Rourke and Hawkins.
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New Jersey Eyes Possible Guiteau Trial in Garfield Killing
Monmouth county legal authorities ask the New Jersey and federal attorneys general about bringing Guiteau to trial in Monmouth for Garfield’s murder. They contend a coroner’s inquest waiver does not strip the grand jury of its power and that New Jersey law does not bar a juror who voiced opinions. John Lanning, prosecutor of pleas, plans to present an indictment to the grand jury as a precaution if Washington opts for New Jersey venue.
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MacVeagh Cay
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Monmouth
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Washington
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District of Columbia
Socialists Convene in Dublin and Tariff Talks in Paris
A dispatch from Barcelona reports the International Socialist Congress convening in Dublin with about five hundred delegates and approving a manifesto. A London communication voices concerns of Ansseians. leaders of the congress are arrested for praising nihilists. In Mecca a cholera outbreak is noted among pilgrims. In Paris the Anglo French tariff commissions discuss cotton yarns and complaints over delegates’ reception. In Dublin a land league meeting notes funds received, with some from Victoria. In Manchester spinners approve a four day week for new four months.
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Paris
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Land League
Dublin
Victoria
Purell
de Jeune
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Yorkshire
Cincinnati Southers party visits Chattanooga and Yorktown plans
A special Cincinnati Southern Railway party led by Milex Greenwood and Alphonse Taft arrived in Chattanooga on a southbound trip. They toured local sights with families and planned to return to Cincinnati the next day. Separately, Yorktown preparations intensified with engineers and artillery arranging encampments and supply, while hotel accommodations remained limited for distant visitors.
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Daniel Stone
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J Wheaterit
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Alsty
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Federal Happenings and Cabinet Uncertainty in 1881
September 27 report cites intimate friends of Secretary Blaine claiming he will resign soon, leaving Washington as he fears routine duties and ties to the late president. Postmaster General James’s term is debated amid star-route prosecutions, while Guiteau’s lack of counsel and fear of mob violence mark the Garfield era’s tense atmosphere.
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Tham
Mrs McElroy and the presidential White House question
The Albany Times reports a rumor that Mrs Mary McElroy of Albany might preside at the White House for President Arthur. John E McElroy and Abe deny the claim, noting Mrs McElroy has four young children and is unlikely to relocate. The piece discusses proprieties, possible arrangements, and the role of a first lady in that era.
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Garfield in Life Letters Reveal Garfield Character
Cleveland reports Henry Boynton and a cousin recount General Garfield’s devout Christian life. They describe nightly Bible readings and prayers, his early conversion, and continued faith shaping his public and private conduct. Letters show personal ties, marriage invitation, and Garfield’s scholarly habits intertwined with faith.
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Mollie
Irwin
Boynton
Henry
Alleged Recovery of Robbers of Stewart's Grave
An interview with a secret service officer claims a ring stole the body of A T Stewart and that five individuals were involved with two others later taking it from the first gang. He names parties, asserts he can locate remains, and says he has written Judge Wilson but received no reply, while Hilton’s relative barred him from Stewart’s grave. Times correspondent Gerson reports from New York on September 27.
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Down to the Sea. Johnston Letter Sheds Light on Atlanta Campaign
An August 1864 letter from General Joseph E Johnston is reprinted with New York Tribune commentary. It explains his reasons for resisting Sherman’s Atlanta push, comparing the Atlanta campaign to the march to the sea and detailing strategic choices, hardships, and perceived merits of the Fabian policy versus full battle for the Union and Confederacy.
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Iu Seng
Four Seasons of Prayer Comedy in Erie Wedding
The Cleveland Leader recounts a real life comedy from Erie Pennsylvania where a widow wed a man who had wooed her after her husband's death. A wedding feast for about sixty guests was planned at the bride's house, but the groom delayed citing conscience. The wedding day passed with renewed offers and a storm of surprise among guests.
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Erie
Hersetts
Ile
Garfield monument drive prompts nationwide fundraising
A Cleveland committee urged immediate local organization to raise funds for James A Garfield’s grave monument. Banks, newspapers, and postmasters were asked to post notices and send contributions to the Second National Bank of Cleveland, with donors' names kept in the monument books.
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Arkansas and Alabama Local News Roundup
Fragmented notes report on post officers in Arkansas and Alabama, crop prospects, a new market opening, a fair in Arkansas, railroad cost figures, secret society lodges in Kentucky, a prohibition convention in Missouri, a Decem ber factory plan, corn and mast impacts on meat, artesian well depth in Charleston, South Carolina, large wheat and corn payments, vast federal land and timber holdings in Alabama, new buildings in Troy, a Knoxville barber’s death, and uneven building growth across the region.
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