Guiteau Autopsy Details and Burial Report
Washington reports confirm Guiteau's burial in the jail precincts this afternoon with the autopsy showing death by suffocation from neck and chest muscle rupture rather than spinal dislocation. The brain weighed 49 ounces and was too soft for casting, leading to photography for preservation. the spleen weighed 15 ounces, with other organs largely normal.
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Severe storms cause widespread flood damage across Midwest towns
In Lafayette Indiana July 1 heavy rains filled cellars and washed out culverts. Chicago reports show storms across the northwest damaging crops in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin. Rock River at Janesville rose three feet in three hours as the storm moves eastward.
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Severe storm strikes Ogalalla and other news fl ash
Ogalalla reports a severe rain storm washing out tracks and delaying trains east and west with water flooding lines. Additional dispatches note fireworks injuring thirteen in Minneapolis, drownings in Dakota towing, a fatal tight rope accident in Omaha, and varied telegraph updates on politics weather and transport across the country.
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Senate okays Dill on Pacific railroad sinking fund
A Dill bill passes the Senate to regulate investment of the Pacific railroad sinking fund allowing the secretary of the treasury to invest a mortgage of 30 year bonds of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads. The president plans to veto the immigration bill over steerage passenger provisions amid steamship line concerns. Representatives Guerthre and Duester warn of German voter repudiation if the veto stands.
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Prohibition Amendment Wins Statewide Margin
Des Moines reports results from all counties show 60,724 in favor and 21,817 against the prohibition amendment, a net majority of 29,107. The State Register notes the amendment carried in 99 counties with broad support across the state.
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London Dispatch Sketches Turmoil in Alexandria Feud
A dispatch from Alexandria reports looming clash between English ironclads and forts as Dervish Pasha and Arabi Pasha clash. Corvvette Constance with 14 guns to join the Mediterranean squadron. Gladstone struggles to advance business while authorities curb insults to Europeans. Representative Hawk of Illinois died in Washington.
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Unmarked Grave for Guiteau’s Coffin Burial Detailed
A desolate account describes Guiteau’s burial in an unmarked grave within the jail rotunda area. The coffin was lowered without ceremony, six prisoners served as pallbearers, and a crown of white immortelles marked the grave. Medical observers reported the brain normal in condition but with an unhealthy membrane to be studied microscopically. The piece also notes pension disbursements and pending claims related to the late war.
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Secretary Folger Preview:s Bond Issue and Nevada Bill
Secretary Folger said the proposed 2 percent bonds would barely affect debt redemptions for now. He may call for 15 million dollars more of 6 percent bonds Wednesday. House bills seek to abolish Nevada and attach it to California. Senate moves include a Crow Indians sale ratification for Northern Pacific and a patent reforms bill to curb fraudulent protests with cost-shifting. Senate panel also reports an audit board for Garfield claims with 75,000 dollars for awards and 52,500 cap on medical services.
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