Political Reform and Internal Strife in the Republican Party
The piece discusses Whitelaw Reid's correspondence, Garfield's supporters versus Blaine, and factional tensions among Stalwarts, Half-breeds, and Arthur allies. It notes administration influence, a planned organ purchase by George Bliss, and critiques of the spoils system highlighting calls for Civil Service reform and party overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
Garfield
Reid
James G. Blaine
Blaine
United States
Jaine
George Bliss
National Republican
Arthur
Washington
Hayes
Bliss
Gales
Seaton
Blair
Rives
Gorham
Attorney-General’s Department
White House
Cornell
Mr. Arthur
Stalin
Tom Platt
Robertson
Crowley
Hartford Times
The Existing Civil Service System Debate After Garfield
The piece argues the spoils system drove Guiteau to shoot Garfield and remains entrenched in Congress. It laments lawmakers' apathy and calls for reform, noting difficulties in Civil Service overhaul and urging action beyond mere sentiment.
Supposititious Congratulatory Letter to James F. Wilson
A covert letter from Schuyler Colfax to James F. Wilson celebrates Wilson’s Iowa Senate victory while echoing Colfax’s contempt for press attack, mentions political plans and possible diplomatic posts, and questions railroad free passes and guano interests. The letter hints at hopes for public return and favors from allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Colfax
James F. Wilson
United States
Iowa
N. J. Sun
Tragic Wagon Accident Claims Ontario Child
Henry Walton of North Colchester Ontario was driving a corn fodder wagon when a wheel became blocked. His seven year old son wedged between wheel and wagon was crushed and died. The boy had climbed toward the load and was fatally injured as bystanders freed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Walton
Colchester
Ont
Detroit
Frances Scoville appeals to Mrs Garfield for mercy
Mrs Scoville Guiteau’s sister writes from Cleveland and Chicago asking Mrs Lucretia Garfield to forgive Charles Guiteau. She laments the verdict as insane delusion and pleads for understanding, claiming his brain sickness, and seeks mercy from the Garfield household with family sorrow and Christian forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Guiteau
Cox
John Brown
Hinatic
Selaim
Lasserland
Charles
Charles Guiteau
J. W. Guiteau
Madam
Lrest
Christ
Frances M. Scoville
West
Monroe Street
Illinois Freight Tariff Rules Spark Railroad Probe
The Illinois Railroad Commissioners warn railroads to drop extra grain and mill-stuff charges beyond state rates. They cite statutes guaranteeing bulk grain delivery and a 24 hour free unloading window, threatening penalties for illegal surcharges. The notice accompanies local items on deaths, vaccines, smuggling, and public safety statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office OF Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Springfield
Lat
Chargin
W. M. Smith
Gro. M. Bogur
W. H. Robinson
Beaming Freedom Torch and St Jacobs Oil Endorsements
The piece extols a bronze figure of Freedom with a torch and praises St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism relief. It cites testimonials from John Briggs of Omaha and Captain C W Boynton, a lighthouse keeper, claiming dramatic improvement after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Jacon
John & Briggs
Omaha
Ned
St. Jacobs
America
Chicago
Gross Point
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Republican Harmony
Congress
Detroit Free Press
Guitean
Guiteanu
Wilson
Senate
Ames
Credit Mobilier
House
Indiana
Peru
Venezuela
Orth
New Hampshire
Prof. Patterson
Enely
Illinois State News
Illinois
Lawrenceville
Thomas
James McClure
Lawrence Clarke
Embarrass
San Francisco
State Board of Health
Litchfield
Macon County
Jacksonville
Charles Harmon
Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railway
Danville
Bloomington
St. Louis
Nellie Seed
Bloomington U
Ma Son County
William Darling
Charleston
Havana
Mason County
Mason City
Peter Greenwalt
William Huddleson
Meredosia
Neely & Hamilton
Joliet
Casey
Cairo & St. Louis Railroad
Sparta
Jem Logan
Assumption
Christian County
Login
Illuminator
Desonrzst’s Monthly
Sten
James A. Garfield
Jennings Demorest
Bustak Street
London
Am.Journal of Medicine
Ab. Meserole
John St
Parsons
Lt. Johnson & Co
Boston
Mass
Bangor
Wilson Sewing Machine CO
Wabash Ave
THE
Iowa. B. Land Co
Cedar Rapids
Queen City Suspender Company
Cincinnati
Queen City Suspender Co
Ohio
John Clark Ridpath
LL. D
Jones Brothers & CO
Chiemre
Kansas City
L. E. Ransom
Malden Lane
New York City
Kendell & Co
Mase
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