The Guiteau Case and Political Riffs in 1881 Era
A collage of editorials and notes discusses Guiteau related politics, Iowa gold, Blaine prospects, and cabinet chances. It references James, Baker, and Gambetta era figures, and notes county formations Johnson and Crook as legislative shifts unfold amid national tensions.
Plan to split Utah among Nevada Colorado Idaho Wyoming
Delegate McGinnis of Montana proposes dividing Utah to curb polygamy by attaching western Utah to Nevada, southeastern to Colorado, and small northern portions to Idaho and Wyoming. He argues Congress has power to redraw boundaries and that Mormon influence would be reduced as populations join already established state laws.
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Spier
Superior Court
New York
Richard O’gorman
Mr. Spier
Cornell
William H. Arnoux
Arnoux
O’gorman
Bayyng
Pennsylvania
House
U.S
Senate
Bayne
Mitchell
McGinnis
Montana
Utah
Congress
Territory
Nevada
Colorado
Idaho
Wyoming
The Master and the Missing Horses Tale
A slave tells his master all his horses have escaped by degrees. After each report the master repeats his demand to find them. The servant finally confesses the entire loss, explaining fear of the master's disbelief if told at once.
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Darkey
Silverware stock and bitters advertised for sale
An immense stock at rock bottom prices from Warren & Co. also promoting A. and G. Bitters for general debility. Dare & Collins, successors to Addams & Glover, announce sale. August 23.
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Warren & Co
A. & G. Bitters
Dare & Collins
Addams & Glover
Guiteau Trial Proceedings Features Porter Rhetoric
Washington, Jan 10. Judge Porter delivers a forceful address during Guiteau's trial, denouncing malice as a legal issue for the jury and highlighting premeditation. Guiteau's interruptions fail to sway the court as Porter lays out authorities and mocks the defense. Judge Cox later outlines insanity standards and jurisdiction in a lengthy ruling.
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Washington
Guiteau
Porter
Reed
Scoville
Ohio
Davidge
Jesus Christ & Co
Paul
Arthur
Garfield
Payne
Cox
England
Atlantic & Pacific railroad extension breaks ground
Ground was broken on extending the Atlantic and Pacific railroad from Vinitta Indian Territory to the Arkansas river. A sixty five mile section will be rail ready by May first with a large force at work. Engineering parties seek a line from the Arkansas river to Albuquerque New Mexico and the crossing station is expected to become a major cattle shipping point for Texas drivers.
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St. Louis
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Vinitta
Indian Territory
Arkansas River
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Texas
Curtains and hangings sale by Warren & Co
A Nottingham shop offers a stock sale on curtains and paper hangings from F.EB Warren & Co with subscription to the Leader advertised.
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F.eb, Warren & Co
Fatal neglect and Bright's disease urged as warning
An article warns that even well built homes with perfect sanitation can harbor illness when airflow allows malaria and diphtheria. It cites Princeton College deaths from faulty drainage and explains Bright's disease as a complex, often symptomless kidney condition with distant organ effects. The piece promotes Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a largely effective remedy.
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New York
New Jersey
Princeton College
London
Bright
Tere
Brigtt
Wm. H. Thompson
Materia Medica
University of the City of New York
Bellevue College Hospital
Thompson
George Johnson
Holland
H. H. Warner
Rochester
N. Y
Warner
Craig
Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment Described as Cure
A famed Indian remedy by Dr Williams claims to cure chronic piles itching and ulcerations in one box. It promises instant relief, absorbs tumors, and is sold by druggists or mailed from Cleveland with endorsements from Hon. J M Coffinberry.
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Williams
J. M. Coffinberry
Cleveland
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