President Garfield's Condition Improves Amid Calm White House
July 10 Republic notes a bright day outside the White House as crowds await news on President Garfield. Doctors say secondary hemorrhage is unlikely while air compression work is prepared to safeguard his chamber. Cabinet members visit, Brown leads White House operations, and Vice President Arthur remains hopeful for recovery.
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Sunday at the White House sleep eases the President’s wound
Washington July 10 The President slept through the night with improved condition after his wound dressing. Doctors report clearer mind and reduced pain, noting no pyemia and favorable discharge. Staff describe calm rest and hopeful outlook as recovery moves forward despite fatigue and stiffness.
President Improves After Shooting Amid Cautious Hope
Reporters note President's condition improves daily with returning sensibilities and better nourishment. Nurse Mrs Edson says pain rising with movement but patient sleeps well. Dr Blies cautions relapse possible but no current unfavorable symptoms. cabinet informed of guarded optimism and readiness for emergencies. Vigil sections chosen among Bliss Reyburn Swaim Rockwell Crump to remain overnight. at midnight, signs point to restful night.
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Refrigeration Efforts at the White House Fail and Succeed
A series of cooling experiments at the White House to reduce a sick room’s temperature are described. Early attempts with ice screens and ice tanks were deemed impractical for the entire chamber. New compressors, steam fans, and a circulating air system were installed, with initial tests proving noisy but promising. By July 11 the refrigerating apparatus achieved a steady 54 to 75 degree range, with doctors directing a slower engine once the room cooled to a safe level.
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President’s condition improves after day of rest and nourishment
The President spoke briefly with Mr Brown then slept and regained strength by noon examination. He tolerated milk and a small amount of rum, noted more nourishment today, and asked for a bulletin. Miss Mollie Garfield visited as evening progress saw better condition. morphine aided sleep.
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Hope Growing Into Confidence The President Getting Well
Washington July 11 The President had a comfortable night Sunday with pulse down to 96 and no unfavorable symptoms. Jennings ventilating apparatus works well and room temperature remains comfortable. The President feels better and thinks he is getting well though improvement is slow but steady. Dr Bliss says the President is right and he is restless waking hours but quiet asleep. Confidence grows as no adverse development occurs.
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Dr Bliss Talks On Garfield Recovery Pace
Washington July 11 Dr Bliss responding to questions on Garfield’s condition said growth to strength depends on feeding and wound healing. He noted the patient eats twelve ounces of beef daily and fever and wound show intermittent improvement. The doctor stated the President is safer and should be out of danger and growing stronger by week’s end.
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Proposals and Sympathy From New York Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Garfield receives New York Chamber of Commerce proposal and news of a $200000 fundraising effort for the President’s family. Roscoe Conkling telegrams cheer her, James the Postmaster-General confirms delivery and expresses thanks, and Mrs Garfield remarks on the countrywide sympathy.
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Governors Propose a Day of Thanksgiving for President
In Columbus Ohio July 10 Governor Foster urges all states to proclaim a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the President’s recovery from the attempted assassination. He names New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Maryland and Ohio as a committee to fix a date and asks governors to respond.
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Proclamation for Prayer Day After Garfield Assassination Attempt
Kentucky Governor Luke P. Blackburn declares July 14 a day of public fasting and prayer, urging suspension of business and church gatherings to appeal for the life of President James A. Garfield after an attempted July 2 assault. Governor Blackburn seals the order with the state seal at Frankfort.
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The President's Wife Revealed by Garfield Classmate
Henry E. Knox, U S marshal for the southern district of New York and Garfield classmate, extols Mrs. Garfield. He notes her quiet devotion, home life, and focus on educating the children as the nation comes to know her during the President's term.
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President speaks on wife amid crisis and devotion
The president reflected on his wife’s perilous condition and his willingness to resign to save her, praising her nerve and courage. He noted Omid’s exhaustion and described her as the finest fibre of any woman, steadfast under strain and determined to endure. His remarks emphasized mutual devotion and resolve.
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President’s springing feat ends in assassination attempt
An interview recounts the morning of the shooting at a depot where President Guiteau fired as he advanced. The narrative describes the President’s rapid defense, the assailant’s proximity, and the ensuing struggle, with medical implications and hope for recovery.
Meade Wounded at Glendale in 1862 Similar to Garfield
The Ledger reports General George G. Meade, commanding a brigade of Pennsylvania Reserves, was severely wounded at the Glendale or Frazier's Farm battle near Charles City Cross Roads, below Richmond, June 30, 1862. He recovered after a month’s absence and returned to duty in September, with post mortem findings later confirming liver injury.
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Elias speaks on medical inquiry and care
Elias stated that physicians had Jort no stone unturned in investigating and treating the case, indicating thorough medical action and review of all diagnostic avenues.
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Nature of the President's Wounds Outlined by Lancet
London July The Lancet reports Garfield’s condition as overall satisfactory with grounds for hope. It cautions about risks such as secondary internal hemorrhage and extensive inflammation while noting the trajectory likely spared major structures. If the patient survives the coming days and the bullet is extracted, no medical reason suggests poor outcome.
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Is It Likely to be imitated by Other Lunatics on Arthur
A New York expert warns of copying Guiteau and notes real danger to Vice Presidents Arthur and Conkling. He cites prior emulation of self inflicted deaths and murders, referencing Blaine, Wells, a Georgia student, and even the Brooklyn bridge as tempting methods for copycats.
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Pulpit Echoes Prayers After Garfield Attack and Recovery
Religious leaders in Washington and nearby towns reflect on the Garfield assassination attempt. Sermons urge resilience, unity, and moral reform as nation grieves and prays for the president's life while emphasizing faith, patriotism, and the dangers of heated politics.
Washington July 10 Churches reflect on President’s recovery
News from Washington reports church services centered on the President and his recovery. Clergy from Hiram College, the House chaplain, Navy Yard church, and Dr Shippen discussed judgment and national faith, praising the President’s courage and public impact during a tense Independence Day period.
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Prayers for Stricken President Resound in New York
New York July 11 reports describe city pulpits urging fervent prayers for President Garfield after his attempted assassination. Archbishop Corrigan Cardinal McCloskey and Father Farley led Masses and called Catholics to pray daily for the chief magistrate’s swift recovery and preservation of the nation’s leader.
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Unmarked Grave of an American Hanged in Franklin
A lone grave in Franklin marks the remains of David Lane McLane a Massachusetts native and conspirator who plotted to seize Quebec in 1796 97. He was executed publicly in 1797 and his mutilated body disposed at a crossroad before later being moved to Franklin where a funeral was held. The site remains unmarked and its precise location unknown.
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