Reading era paper sales and political debate amid national events
Copies of yesterday's papers sold for fifteen to twenty-five cents along the Boston and Maine line as demand outpaced supply. The piece critiques bi metallism and defends Conkling and Arthur against Guiteau assassination charges, while noting editorial changes at the Portland Argus. It covers Baltimore and Ohio freight shifts, Standard Oil opposition, and a Pittsburgh refinery coalition to curb monopoly power and revive Philadelphia Baltimore trade.
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Reading
Melrose
Boston
Maine
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
New England
Philadelphia
Wilmington
New York
Pennsylvania
New York and
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Standard
After Washington the nation mourns in Williamstown
Readers witness a college reunion shaded by the Washington assassins aftermath. Southerners unite in sorrow and praise for the president, while Ohio editors rebuke political tricks and urge loyalty to the Union amid Republican discord.
Great Excitement in All Disagreement Among Physicians
The report notes heated clashes among physicians gathered for a meeting in Washington as tensions rose over policy. The vice president’s arrival sparked lively exchanges, highlighting deep divisions within the medical group.
Touching Scene at Gen Garfield Church in Washington
A morning service at Campbdellite church on Vermont avenue drew a tearful congregation. Pastor Hobbs preached about the attempt on President Garfield, linking it to a broader epicurean philosophy in the country. The sermon and personal reflections moved attendees who cherished the president’s long public service.
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Gen. Garfield
Vermont Avenue
President Garfield
Washington
Hobbs
Boston
Merchants’ Exchange
Custom House
City Hall
State House
State — Street
Lincoln
Washington Street
Post Office
Treasury
Kenn
Equitable
Board of Trade
Prince
Secretary of State
Adjutant General’s
Govong
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Garfield
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
John D. Long
Russia
Church and
Winchester Street
Alfred A. Marcus
Marcus
Father Mali
Church of the Advent
Hall
Commonwealth
Saratoga Street Methodist Church
S. L. Gracey
United States
Ros
Gracey
Harvey N. Shepard
Arthur
Geo. Sherman
Bliss
Church of the Disciples
James Freeman Clarke
Guitean
New York
Gen. Marcy
Jackson
Civil Service
First Church
Kings Chapel
House of Prayer
S. E. Herrick
Mt. Vernon
White House Bulletin on President's Health Issued
Executive Mansion Washington reports the president's condition has changed very little: pulse 112, temperature 99.8, respiration 20. Some fatigue noted, pain in the feet less bothersome. Stated at 12:30 A.M. on July 4. The Situation at the White House and the Anxious Watchers.
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Executive Mansion
Washington
D. W. Buss
M. Dy
A. K. Barnes
D. J. Woodward
Rest. Reyburn
Washington, D.C
D. W. Bliss
J. K. Barnes
J.J. Woodward
Rest
Reyburn
Washington, D. C
Wade
Vice President Arthur visits Garfield widow and family
Vice President Arthur arrives at the executive mansion after 9 PM to comfort Mrs. Garfield and family. He has consulted cabinet members since arrival, acting on their guidance. The trip was prompted by a Blaine message urging a midnight return to Washington.
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Cabinet
White House
Guiteau
James
Lincoln
Blaine
Wayne McVeagh
Garfield
Swayn
Rockwell
Corbin
Washington
Long Branch
MacVeagh
Brown
Giuiteau
Wales
Navy
Dr. Bliss
Arthur
Senator Jones
Nevada
Jersey City
Senator Conkling
Conkling
Jones
Henry E. Knox
Mr. Knox
Arlington Hotel
Mr. Arthur
Gen. Sherman
Executive Mansion
H. J.ramsdell
Republican
Register of Wills
District of Columbia
Hhis
H. J. Ramsdell
E. D. Webster
Hammond
New York
Agnew
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Supreme Court
Guerfield
Frank A.niston
D. Hayes Ag
Papitz
Havng
Ton
D. C
C. A. Arthur
James G. Blaine
Garfield assassination shocks Williams College commencement
Special Dispatch from Williamstown Massachusetts reports the attempted Garfield assassination casts a pall over commencement week. Locals and faculty recall his student years and the 56 class gathers for their 25th reunion amid sorrow. A large prayer service of 500 plus attendees prays for Garfield’s life as hopeful telegrams arrive.
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Washington
Williamstown
Hopkins
Perry
Mass
Garfield
Mark Hopkins
Chadbourne
Congregational Church
Dr. Johnson
Hills Young Men’s Christian Association
S. I. Prime
New York Observer
Carter
William Bross
Ohio
A. C. Sewall
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Shera Om
Boston Post
Telegraph and Mail
Quiro
Post
Mr. Evarts
Portland Argus
Argus and Post
California
Albany
South
Union
North
Mercer Observer
Mercer County
Cleveland
Foster
Garfield Ying
Sherman and Others
Cians
Galted
Baltimore and Potomac
Charles J. Guiteau
Chicago
Marseilles
France
Sherman
Charles Guiteau
Ill
Hunt
Windom
Col. Jamieson
Post Office Department
Mr. Blaine
B Street
Belamore and Potomac
Hiue
Redrooms
Edward Thornton
Great Britain
Thomas N. Nichols
Indian Affairs
Justice Bradley
Justice Strong
Tecaple
Tucker
Po Guiteaus
Bowe
Gilfilian
Brooks
Secret Service
Corkhill
Col. Corkhill
Republican Party
Congressional Cemetery
Illinois
Rines
Lockwood
Twelfth Street
Beard
Oficer
Hirth
Old City
President Lincoln
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Andrews
Reeport
War Department
Gen. Grant
ARMY
William Twining
United States Engineers Commission
William G. Brock
W. T. Sherman
Byron Andrews
Ocean
Charles Julius Guiteau
Getto
John W. Guiteau
Freeport
L. W. Guiteau
Second National Bank of
Mr. Guiteau
Charles Julius
University of Michigan
Oneida
George Seville
Charles
Chicago Tribune
Second National Bank of Freeport
Lil
Illnois
George Scoville
Scoville
Young Men’s Christian Association
New York Herald
Rogues
Charles J. Gui
The
James A. Garfield
James Abram Garfield
Orange Township
Cuyahoga County
Fackwoods
Geauga Academy
Academy
Williams College
Hiram College
Igs Lucretia Randolph
State Senate
Portage
Summit
Forty Second Infantry
Hiram
Kentucky
Humphrey Marshall
Piketon
Chicamauga
Rosecrans
Congress
House of Representatives
House
West Virginia
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Cornel
Alderman O’brien
City Council
City of
Garyela
Woolley
Bailey
Board of
Aldensen
Vac
Inmeui
Tremont Temple
G. W. Chipman
F. M. Ellis
Ellis
Pasor
Trinity Church
Phillips Brooks
Lfe
Back Bay
Smong Chuck
Qld
Bo the White Mouse
Republic
Paradise
New York Avenue
Cuaeles Guiteau
Corre
Ately
Bravcries
A. P. Moore
Dayton
James McBride
Patrick
McBride
Providence
Kr.l
Littlefield
Cincinnati
Michigan
Tennessee
Indiana
San Francisco
Cal
Lowell
North Adams
Mags
Woburn
Ciizens
Lyceum Hall
Wm. T. Grammer
William F. Davis
Thomas H. Hii
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Beecher
Charleston
8. C
Newport
R. L
Newburyport
Newark
N.J
Lancaster
N. H
Concord
N.H
Bern
Charlestown
Little Rock
Ark
Wilkesbarre
Columbus
Guv. Foster
Delavan
Halleck
Alhambra
Acme Olivatte Company
Hess
City Point
Olivette
Sig. de Noveltis
Valentine
William I
Varleton
de Merrimac
Henry
Peakes
Edward Lambuelicot
James G. Peakes
Marveiol
George Olmi
Boussele
Mr. Adams
Loup de Mer
Me. Bennett
Emma Elsner
Bathie
Fanny Wentworth
Vgientine
Rose Marion
Moustique
Nebbe Chiton
Oakland Garden
Mattie Vickers
Charles 8
Rogers
Afcl
Gazetta
Charles T. Ellis
Ciara Moore
Williams
Sally
Lizzie Daly
Daly
M. Pasker
Moriticulturg
Mall
M. Herta
Prestidigitateur
Horticultural Hall
M. Hartz
Hoa
Russell
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