Guiteau Evidence Described as Mind Examined in Trial
The report notes Guiteau’s testimony showing strong belief in personal inspiration to shoot Garfield and anger at criticisms. It describes cross examination by Judge Porter, his fluctuating credibility, and his narrative of four years of lecturing and religious study. He links his failed efforts to seek support with his declared mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Washington
Guiteau
Garfield
Blaine
White House
Paris
Porter
Mr. Scoville
Evanston
Ill
Oneida
Noyes
God
Witness
Boston
Bob Ingersoll
Philadelphia
Ena
Milwaukee
Paul
New York
Stonington
Narragansett
Hancock
Public
Grant
Witmeas
Chicago
Saratoga
N. Y
Gen. Arthur
Jewell
Conkling
Arthur
Gen. Garfield
Vienna
Morton
State Department
Hill Garfield
Gutteau
Scoville
Newark
Batten
Guitean
United States
The
New York Herald
Herald
Bosioo
Lincoln
Col. Corkhill
Earth
Dia Gen. Logan
Gen. Logan
Scott
Delty
Mr. Porter
BU. G
Muaynsard
Diane
Maynard
SIP
Republican Party
Mr. Blaine
Jane
Plesse
Mach
Rig
Post Office Department
Department of Justice
Atty Gen. MacVeagh
MacVeagh
New York Sun
Sun
Brady, Dorsey & Co
Star Route
Mr. Arthur
Sam
Ss. P. Lipsy
Altoona
J. P. Steppin
Mass
Central Hotel
Ab Toona
Adama
City Hall
Railroad controls Iowa coal lands under Washburne leadership
The Minneapolis and St Louis railroad company now holds control of all accessible Iowa coal lands. Its president, a persistent Washburne figure in business, leads a $500000 capital coal operation poised to develop the resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company
Iowa
Journal Revisits Civil Service Reform Claims
The article quotes the Journal opposing a reform day and asserts custom house employees are presumed to have all rights of citizens. It frames this as a rebuke to civil service reform advocates and notes the Journal’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Port land man tipped as Maine governor hopeful
A Post correspondent cites inside sources that Hon. W. W. Thomas Jr. of Port land is to be the next Republican candidate for Maine governor. The report notes his bar ownership and potential access to a larger one if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
W. W.thomas, Jr
Portland
Maine
William Widgery Thomas, Jr
Boston Post
Rhode Island Debates Voting Rights for Veterans and Foreign-born
A Rhode Island proposal would let honorably discharged Union soldiers vote without owning real estate. The piece notes concern over republican government and hints at granting rights to well-behaved foreign-born residents, contrasting with native-born citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Oligarchy Watch
Telegraph cables laid underground in Chicago reform urged
The Mutual Union Telegraph company gains formal permission through its president John O Evans to lay cables in Chicago and push for underground wiring in cities as a legal requirement for telegraph and telephone services. The move aims to reduce the spider web appearance and enhance convenience and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Union Telegraph Company
John O. Evans
Chicago
Democrats Unite Behind O Gorman for Superior Court Judge
The Power Democrat claims Richard O Gorman won by 72 560 amid united New York Democrats. The item notes his only opponent was absent and argues such unity could have altered a presidential result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard O’gorman
Superior Court
O'Gorman
Mancock
United States
New Hampshire
O’gorman
Austria Faces Budget Deficit With High Tax Load
Austria's finances show a 433,082,858 florins revenue and 470,892,293 florins expenditure for the coming year, creating a deficit of 37,809,535 florins, smaller than last year's 53,400,000. Officials warn against any tax increase as the populace already feels overwhelmed by taxation. the finance minister has yet to settle how to cover the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Lkely
Pacific bank turmoil may yield less loss through reorganization
Analysis argues that forcing the Pacific bank into receivership would cause more hardship and loss than allowing its supporters to reorganize. Backers are willing and able, despite the president's highly criticized actions that erode public confidence. those bearing the burden of restructuring deserve consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Bank
Voters urged to back party tickets amid cross city theft talk
A period editorial mocks a rival paper for claiming Republicans rob Boston voters. It argues against painting any group as thieves and notes the Journal’s lack of ammunition. The piece urges December 13 voting to influence outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
The
Journal
Tweed
Michigan's southern fruit belt yields vast orchard crops
Michigan's lake shore strip near Traverse City enjoys a semi tropical climate that ripens figs peaches plums and grapes outdoors. Last year fruit shipments from this belt reached 2 500 000 bushels with 806 000 bushels of peaches in a decade. One farmer sold 4 000 bushels of plums for 16 000 and a 20 acre plot grows peaches plums and grapes. Despite appeal New England farmers are advised to stay away as the area is already well settled by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lake
Traverse City
New England
Democratic registration growth boosts Palmer outlook in city election
About 5 000 new registrations have been added with 3 296 in democratic wards and 967 in republican wards. The assessment office issued 4 263 tax bill certificates with most paid. Analysts expect one third of new registrants to favor Democrats in key wards, bolstering Palmer’s prospects if a strong aldermanic slate supports him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
Palmer
Bank conditions and possible stockholders meeting details
The Pacific National bank investigation nears completion with a report to Washington and a stockholders meeting possible Friday. A committee may present Col Neenham's findings and directorate cooperation, noting over 1.5 million in doubtful securities and 2.5 million in outside notes, with potential recoveries varying by liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific National Bank
Washington
Messrs
Arthur Sewall
John Shepard
Micah Dyer, Jr
J. H. Whitaker
Col. Neenham
Oldtown
Slane
Lt 13
Use Bank
Chandler R. Ransom
The
North National Bank
Ransom
Taunton
Boston
First National Bank
North Bank
Dense New Jersey Fog Triggers Fourth Rail Crash
Four accidents on New Jersey rails in 24 hours linked to dense fog cause delays on the Southern and New York lines. An eastbound express delayed two and a half hours at Schenck's station after a collision between sections near Lawrence and Princeton. No injuries among passengers. a fireman and an engineer injured. Later a Bristol freight rear-ended the Washington express. passengers shaken but unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Southern
New York
Schenck’s
Lawrence
Princton
Bristol
Washington Express
Fires Cause Wide Losses Across Several States
Damages reported on Cypress street Worcester Mass and Oxford Ma total about 1 990 0 losses for E B Crane and Col De Witt estate. Several insured properties include Watertown N Y and Hamburg policies and a Philadelphia mirror factory suffered heavy stock destruction. A Geneva New York farm including 50 cattle and 50 hogs lost 40 000 to 50 000. Other blazes include Fall River Mass Bailary Co Tex and Barton Landing Vt with losses up to 50 000 and a Detroit hub and spoke works fire totaling 30 000 and an Oshkosh shingle mill fire at 12 000. Incendiary cause suspected in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Street
Worcester
Mass
E. B. Crane
Manufacturers and Builders
Watertown
N. Y
H. Thompson & Co
Westchester
Col. de Witt
Oxford
Geo. C. Newman
Market Street
Philadelphia
Maxwell Brothers
Bennett
Geneva
Daniel Warden
Fish Road
Fall River
Bailary & Co
Jefferson, Tex
Marshal
Barton Landing
Detroit
St. Clair
Mark Hopkins & Co
Griffith & Co
Oshkosh
Wis
Maine Central survey for Aroostook railway not abandoned
A reader from Dexter Maine challenges a Boston Post claim that the Maine Central survey of the Aroostook railway was abandoned. The writer says engineers remain at work and report progress, expecting to lay out a line through a large, buildable region at reasonable cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Maine Central
Aroostook
Bangor
Corps of Engineers
Dexter
Boiler Explosion Kills Three at Douglass Mills
A boiler explosion at Douglass and Sons mills in Mud Creek killed three white workers, engineer Oliver Wilson and two laborers named Burkell and Billips, and fatally injured a colored man. The blast destroyed the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Texas
Douglass & Sons
Mud Creek
Oliver Wilson
Burkell
Billips
Engineer to take charge of 400000 acres in Wisconsin
State Engineer Seymour, whose term ends January 1, has accepted a Boston syndicate's offer to manage 400000 acres of woodland in Wisconsin and will relocate to Appleton in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Seymour
Wisconsin
Boston
Wll
Appleton
Wis
Naval advisory board backs vessel build up and torpedo craft
The board urges 38 unarmored cruisers and several rams torpedo gunboats and torpedo boats. If adopted eight year program yields 21 ironclads 70 unarmored cruisers two rams five torpedo gunboats and twenty torpedo boats. Government November receipts near 30 million with expenditures over 16 million. Debt statement expected showing a drop between 7 million and 5 million. Internal revenue today 235 081 and customs 511 010 46. National bank notes redeemed 209 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Advisory Board
Secretary of the Navy
Wll
Internal Revenue
Customs
Local Notables and Incidents From New Hampshire Nineteenth Century
Reports from Concord Bethlehem and surrounding towns note medical practice in Bethlehem by Dr. Ham, damage to William Barker’s Alton residence, a 76 year old Plainfield quilter finishing a 300 piece quilt, and James Kelley’s injury from hayload mishap. Other items include sermons in Enfield, visits by Minneapolis resident Frank Wadsworth to Franklin, sale of Claremont Advocate, death of Norh Osgood of Warner, village manager change in Littleton, anniversary and obituaries, and local business moves in Rochester and Milltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Ham
Farmington
Bethlehem
William Barker
Alton
Hiram Ware
Plainfield
James Kelley
Claremont
E. H. Greeley
Enfield
Frank Wadsworth
Alfred W. Pushee
Lyme
Charles R. Brown
Cambridgeport
Mass
First Baptist Church
Franklin
Navy
Ira C. Varney
Massachusetts
Boston
Rochester
George E. Pinkham
Haverhill
George Lovejoy
Worcester
George L. Lovejoy
Dorchester
Benton
Lancaster
Fletcher & Heath
National Bank
Grafton County
Horace Shute
Littleton
Galler
Thomas E. Moore
Exeter Manufacturing Company
St. Croix
Milltown
N. 3
Irish National convention forms at McCormick hall
The Irish National convention opened in Curiaco with a full hall of delegates. Patrick Collins of Boston nominated William J. Hynes of Chicago for permanent chairman, backed by Patrick Ford. Hynes accepted, committees on credentials and resolutions formed, temporary secretary Edward Romayne of Massachusetts elected, Canada granted representation, and a committee of seven per side to draft permanent organization and rules was appointed. Recess till 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Noion
McCormick Hall
Patrick Collins
Boston
William J. Hynes
Chicago
Patrick Ford
Hynes
Edward Romayne
Massachusetts
Canada
Negroes Confess to Huntsfield Killing in Yazoo County
Two men named Jordan and Crag confessed to the assassination of Robert Catlin near Huntsfield landing on the 17th. They also planned to kill Mrs. Catlin. Infuriated citizens hanged the offenders to a tree near Sheppardstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo City
Miss
Navy
Jorden
Cratg
Robert Catlin
Huntsfield Landing
Capitalists Hold Meeting in New York
In New York on Nov 30 a group described as capitalists held a meeting to discuss a purpose related to 94 Qt. The item is a brief, fragmentary report with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England Cotton Manufacturers Discuss Ring-Frame Spinning
At MIT the New England Cotton Manufacturers met for a semi annual session with John Hilburn presiding and Ambrose Eastman secretary. Delegates elected include Kelley Woodman Laury Forbes Kruesfield Livermore Brown and others who debated mule versus ring-frame spinning and noted Willimantic’s new five-frame mill. The group also discussed the evyever with varied views and planned exhibitions in Atlanta and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John Hilburn
Ambrose Eastman
Pew
Roland R. Kelley
Eclipse and
Beaver Mills
North Adams
Andrew J. Woodman
Harrisburg Cotton Mills
Harrisburg
Ira F. Laury
Whittendenn Mills
Taunton
Mass
Phillip H. Forbes
Gloucester Gingham Mills
Gloucester
N. J
Joseph Kruesfield
Fletcher Manufacturing Company
Providence
R. I
Thomas L. Livermore
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Manchester
N. H
O. 8. Brown
Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company
Salmon Falls
Messrs. Pray and Golding
Lewiston
Draper
Hopedale
R. L
Parker
Lawrence
Coburn
Atlanta
Garey
Philadelphia
Edward Atkinson
Nathan Fillet Lowell
Institute of Technology
Atkinson
Maj. Jones
South Carolina
South
Boston
National Cotton Planters’ Convention
Maine Gubernatorial Hint and Blaine Ties Stir 1854 Ambitions
Portland dispatch notes Maine political maneuvering as Blaine backs a Blaine loyalist for governor and a ring factions plan to influence next year’s campaign. It also mentions Thomas Jr as governor candidate and odd Bennington crime anecdote with a mysterious night visitor.
Industrial Home at No 39 North Bennet Street
Brightly opened winter coffee house department inspires relief work in sixth ward. The industrial home offers day nursery, kindergarten, kitchen garden, laundry, home sewing, boys workshop, and printing shop with student progress and local donations aiding wages and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennet Street
Boston
Sixth Ward
Ter
Willam Claflin
New York State Officials Vote Totals Released
The state canvass board announced results from the late election with Carr winning secretary of state by 13,022 votes, Davenport comptroller by 14,084, Maxwell treasurer by 20,943, Russell attorney general by 12,535, Seymour state engineer by 6,710, and Finch court of appeals judge by 11,300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Navy
Board of State Capyaisers
Carr
Davenport
Maxwell
Russell
Seymour
Finch
Court of Appeals
Yale Boat Club Accepts Chall to Row Next Summer
Yale University Boat club votes to accept the challenge for an eight oared race at New London next summer with the race scheduled for Thursday June 29. The date follows an agreement by club presidents to alternate race dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conc
Yale University Boat Club
New London
Smmer
Rights of Passengers in Through Ticket Case At Circuit Court
In a U S circuit court case before Justice Colt, Robert Tarr sues the Boston Concord and Montreal railroad for 10000 dollars claiming delay and detour violated his through ticket rights. Tarr is represented by G F Butler and E J Udler, while the railroad defense is by Daniel Barnard and Tram Teele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Justice Colt
Robert Tarr
Boston
Chicago
Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad Company
Lowell Railroad
Montreal
Poe
Witton
N. H
White River Junction
Concord
Green tea poisonings rise in Brunswick and Lewiston
The report notes additional green tea poisoning cases from Brunswick and Lewiston. Peter Gagin of Lewiston stole 125 dollars in pennies saved by his son, then got drunk, was arrested, and escaped from the police station. A court session featured resolutions on the death of William J. Hilliard, with remarks from Judge John A. Peters, A. Sanborn, and P. G. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Lewiston
Peter Gagin
Gagin
A. Sanborn
William J. Hilliard
John A. Peters
P. G. White
Penobscot Ar
Fall River Missing Woman and Local Mayoral Nominations
Anne Pratt of Fall River has been missing since the 7th. Springfield Republicans nominate ex Mayor L J Powers for mayor. English American club of Fall River backs the Republican ticket. Lawrence Republicans nominate William T McAlpine for mayor. Ruth F Murray of Marshfield died by self harm Tuesday night, leaving a husband and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Pratt
Fall River
Springfield
L. J. Powers
Lawrence
Wiliam T. McAlpine
Munroe Paper Company
Ruth F. Murray
Marshfield
Prominent Figures Entertained and Traveled Abroad
Notices detail Rev Henry Ward Beecher at the Parker house and Mrs Pratt and others planning or taking trips to Europe. officials and executives including Whitelaw Reid and Col. George Hooker are active in politics and appointments. A New Shakespeare society honors Mrs Garfield, with memorial resolutions and gifts to Hiram College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Parker House
F. J. Pratt
Greenfield
Europe
W.P. Hall
Newport
Boston
Fiske
Newburyport
Whitelaw Reid
Paty
Bangor
Goodwin
Portsmouth
N. H
Senator Crowley
Lowell
Sohn L. Colby
Pritsfield
New York
Mitchell Lincoln
L Street
South Boston
J.W. Hobach
Central Vermont Railroad
D. Leavitt
Col
D. Alden
Maine
Revere
William H. la Pointe
Young’s Hotel
Hts
Joshua McKelvey
Pawtucket
R.I
California
Morgan
Howland
William Jacobs
Society of Friends
Salem
New England
Baltimore
Democratic Party of
Virginia
Maj
Daniel
John W. Davies
Daniel Club of
Garfield
New Shakespeare Society of London
J. Furnivall
Hiram College
H. R. H. Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany
Storms and wrecks hit Western Isles and seas
In the Western islands and on the west coast of Inverness Ross and Sutherland lower 300 fishing boats destroyed by late gales and nets washed away. The American bark Ada Wiswell from New York Sept 20 for Buenos Ayres lost on Montevideo bar. crew saved. Belgian steamer Rhynland from New York for Antwerp ashore on the Schooneveld near the Scheldt mouth. Roscommon tenants refuse to pay rent, boycott lane court. Survivors of Calf Rock lighthouse disaster remain on the rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverness
Ross and
Sutherland
Ada Wiswell
New York
Buenos Ayres
Montevides
Rhynland
Aptwerp
Schooneveld
Scheldt
Applause as Peter Cooper Takes Seat at Convention
Peter Cooper ascended the platform during Mr. Wharton’s remarks and drew much applause. John Jarrett of the Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers spoke for about 65,000 workers, arguing labor’s need for fair wages and that the tariff protects both capital and labor. He urged ongoing education for workers and unity of labor and capital for national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarrett
Association of Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers
Jarrett
Solia
America
Bullock
Georgia
J. H. Brewer
New Jersey
E. ©. Cook
Boston
Evan Morris
Silk Hat Manufacturers’ Associations
A. E. Hartshorn
New York
H. H. Adams
Titus Sherry
Hamilton S. Weeks
J. F. Henry
New York City
James M. Constable
J. E. Emerson
Beaver Valley
Mess
Roach
Webster Held in Albert Lea for Alleged Forgeries Rascalities
C. KE Webster once a New Englander is under arrest at Albert Lea for alleged complicity in forgeries and other rascalities. The Pennsylvania Greenback state committee chairman is accused of trying to sell out the party to the Democrats and faces removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. KE. Webster
Albert Lea
Tewa
Pennsylvania
Greenback State Committee
Window Scene Reflected As Seen By A Gentle Man
A fragment describes a view from a window where Ola and Nick with their team appear as the observer’s line of sight. The brief line hints at a reflective, perhaps poetic moment centered on a neighborly or artistic tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
St Nick
Bame
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Xen
Lomet
Dunder
Bliezen
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Solomon
Boston
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Telegraph and Mail
Court
Gump Park
France
Toronto
Longfellow
the Pacific Bank
Board of Directors
Mr. MacVeagh
Mr. Kasson
Folger
Argoostook Railway
Boston Syndicate
Columbus
L. CT Norwood
Whitesville
Granite State News
Kansas
Caldwell
Kas
Danford
Wichita
Hoonewell
Fanner
Den
Mississippi
Ganizng
Postal Telegraph Company
Milelion
New England Association
Wednesdeys
Aless
Eliridge Gerry
Donahue
Flaherty
Corinne
Republican State Committee
Frye
Ring
Comitee
Fred N. Dow
Geo. C. Wing
J. W. Wakefield
Jos. H. Manney
Charles A. Boutelle
James G. Blaine
T Willson
Bodwell
Robie
Druomond
Webb
Waterville
Plaisted
Meine
Vermont
Eugene F. Blackmer
Bennington
Bennington Battle Monumental Association
A. D. Gardner
Thomas H. Allen
Pittsfield
Edwards
Isham
William M. Evarts
Bennington Banner
Bennisgton
Gov. Robinson Bridge
New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Supreme Court
Metropolitan Casino
NEW England News
Supreme Judicial Court
Executive Council
Peters
Barrows
Jeaves Gov. Plaisted
Glasgow
Greenock
Alexander Campbell
Flora Campbell
James Campbell
Dougall Campbell
H. N.F. Marshall
Mr. Conway
Northfield Village
Northfield Seminary
Berlin
George Ertstoff
Caucasus
Frank 8. Kelley
Apothecary
New Badford
Seren F. Ballou
Bellows Falls
Albert D. Batley
Robert B. Carter
New Beaford
Ira G. Whitney
Boots and Shoes
Protectionists
Workingman
Miller
John Thompson
Thompson
England
Germany
Treasury
Joseph Wharton
Jos
Wharton
Congress
Peter Cooper
Wellington Smith
Col. Scriven
Copper
Brass Industries
F. FP
Kingsbury
Waterbury
Freddie Grant
Houston
Rio Grande
Sergt. Mason
Canadian Agricultural Bureau
Drexel, Harjes & Co
Io Paris
Jacob Seigrist
Mill Creek Township
Lebanon County
Seigrist
Michael Leonard
Anna Parnell
Ireland
Fanny Parnell
Bordentown
the Rhine
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Mr. Licht
St. Jacobson
Ccccsee Eevee
Rtion
Brecias Neotices
Agate
Fisk
A. P. Moore
Messrs. Jordan, Marsh & Co
Ada Ibata
Washington and
Avon Streets
Santa
Harper and Shertoner
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Titani
Avon Street
Washington Street
Strate
Samuel P. Labbey
Beech Glen Avenue
Highland District
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