President Garfield convalesces as ball location is confirmed
The Aug 1 bulletin reports Garfield improving appetite and sleep as fever subsides. Surgeons note normal pulse and vitals. Induction balance tests by Bell and Taintor conclude the ball is located in the front abdominal wall, over the groin, about five inches below and right of the navel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Wasitington
Washineton
Oie
Bell
Taintor
Tainter
National debt drops by ten million in July debt reduction
The monthly report shows the national debt decreased by 10,078,023 dollars during July. The reduction reflects debt management actions taken by the finance department in the middle of summer.
Notable Figures Vanish From Public View Last Week
In last week's JOURNAL Major General Atkins marched to Delavan Lake and Dr. K. Stabeck retired to bed. Both men have since remained unseen and unreported, their whereabouts unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Delavan Lake
Kk. T. Stabeck
Mayor McNamara Refunds Fines to Justice Geib in Travel Case
On Monday morning Mayor McNamara met at Justice Geib's office and refunded the officer the total fines paid in the two traveling men case along with full costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Justice
Bank examiner visits Second National Bank in pie order
Elmer Washburn from U S Bank Examiner toured the city last week to review the Second National Bank. He dropped in unheralded during their cash preparations, finding the bank steady and fully ready to show up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Washburn
U.S. Bank
Second National Bank
Justice Clifford Funeral in Portland Maine
Justice Clifford's funeral was held in Portland on Thursday afternoon with pallbearers including Chief Justice Waite Judges Miller Fox Chief Justice Appleton and Judge Walton of Maine Bion Bradbury and John Roud of Portland Rev De Hill president of Harvard conducted the services. The remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Portland
Maine
Waite
Miller and Fox
Appleton
Walton
Bion Bradbury
John Roud
de, Hill
Harvard University
Evergreen Cemetery
Commission to study reclaiming arid Western lands
The Commissioner of Agriculture forms a commission to examine reclaiming and rendering marketable the arid West. Members include Professor Hilgard, ex Governor Furnas of Nebraska, and T C Jones of Ohio, noted as eminent scientific agriculturists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hilgard
Colorlial
Furnas
Nebraska
T. C. Jones
Ohio
Farmer seeks loan to pay off remaining mortgage
A farmer, facing a 370 mortgage set to run two more years, sought a money loaner to settle the debt. Investigations revealed the borrower had previously taken the loan two years earlier under the same terms.
Calf purchases vs Wheat farming questioned by grangers
A Washington Kansas Republican clipping notes a farmer who sold his two year old outfit to pay debts and has six to eight hundred dollars left to buy calves again. The piece questions whether calf-raising is a better plan than continuing wheat farming year after year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kas
Woodward and Musser Lead Jewell County Republican
Ben Musser now a Jewell City banker and former Illinois merchant appears as editor and proprietor at the head of the last issue of the Jewell County Republican. The firm is Woodward and Musser. Musser is an old schoolmate and a relative of one editor, prompting special interest from the Gi rard Press in the paper’s prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Musser
Jewell City
Illinois
Jewell County
Republican
Woodward & Musser
Musser
Girard Press
Justice Geib Pays City Treasurer Sixty Dollar Night
Justice Geib paid to the City Treasurer on Monday the sum of 60 dollars for the previous night’s work. Forty dollars were collected from two traveling men and two women arrested last week. Three dollars paid toward another party’s fine. seven dollars and ten dollars still unpaid, to be settled by money or labor on the stone pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Geib
K. T. Stabeck
Quarrel Justly Fought Inspires Firm Tone Letter
A dated 1881 Freeport Illinois missive from A W Richards to Mr Richards asserts defense of a just quarrel, notes others share the sentiment though cautious, and ends with a courteous closing. The letter hints at threats and demands for decent treatment.
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Ill
A.W. Richards
Freeport
Ils
The Freeport Budget Ownership Question
The Freeport Budget is claimed to be owned edited and published by Smith D Atkins and Thurston Stabeck with no others involved. Yet Thurston Stabeck has been ill and is said to work on a Davis farm while Dr K T Stabeck runs the Budget office with his name on letter heads as local editor.
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Freeport
Smith D. Atkins
Thurston Stabeck
Davis
K. T. Stabeck
August Weather Predictions by Vennor Probe
Vennor forecasts August with varied patterns: hot oppressive spells, generally pleasant periods, warm days and cool nights, heat and storms on Sundays, sultry showers, cooler evenings, hail and frosts in some areas, storms on the lakes and around New York, and a return to heat toward month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Virginia
St. Lawrence
New York
First Successful Steam Boiler Explosion Demonstrated
On June 16, 1881 Daniel T. Lawson of Wellsville Ohio achieved the first successful boiler explosion by scientists. His six foot boiler with 524 pound iron strength burst at 280 pounds pressure after an unsuccessful test at 225. Lawson holds patents on the theory to prevent explosions and describes a concussive mechanism from rapid superheating and sudden vacuum followed by rapid steam reformation, causing multiple blasts as steam enters the cylinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Lawson
Wellsville
Ohio
Lawson
Europe
Andrew Shuman and the Illinois line of succession
A critical portrait of Andrew Shuman editor of the Chicago Evening Journal, highlighting his long aim for higher office, past pro Republican stance, and shifting support during Garfield's assassination crisis. The piece condemns his opportunistic edits and urges restraint by state conventions while praising Chester A. Arthur's handling of the crisis and the president's survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Shuman
Chicago Evening Journal
Illinois
Cullom
United States Senate
Chicago Journal
Mr. Shuman
Oliver Twist
Garfield
Arthur
Shuman
Lincoln
J. Wilkes Booth
Andrew Johnson
United States
Chester A. Arthur
Chicago
Andy Shuman
Giteau
Next House of Representatives Prediction Appears to Favor Republicans
The New York Times projects a Republican majority in the next House of Representatives, estimating 149 to 154 members depending on seat changes. It argues a 154 member tally may back the party’s Speaker candidate, while Democrats face a lean outlook amid potential seat shifts.
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House of Representatives
The
New York Times
Lapham
Morton
Hyatt Smith
New York Express
Miller
Frye
Fernando Wood
House
la Mahone
Army circular urges drilling over encampments. five-man active standard
Headquarters circular from Rockford Illinois dated July 25 1881 states no state funded encampments this season and funds must be provided by the State if any encampment is held. It urges renewed drill and recruitment to five active men per company and notes may muster out underperforming units. Five year veterans may seek discharge via their company commanders while remaining valuable for drill. Units may conduct local camps near post as instructional recreation.
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G'Ting Rock Corp
Ilx
National Guard
M. Brazerer
Gero. J. Manny
Col
Com’dy
Men of the hour Elbridge Gerry Lapham for Senate
Hon E G Lapham elected to fill the Conkling vacancy is praised for ability and integrity. Born October 18 1814 in Farmington New York he rose from humble means, studied law and engineering, served in Congress since 1874, and is portrayed as a ready debater and principled public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Lapham
United States Senate
Conkling
Elbridge Gerry Lapham
Farmington
Ontario County
N. Y
Lapham
Canandaigua Academy
Stephen A. Douglas
Canandaigua
Livingston
Ontario
Yates
Michigan Southern
Senate
Spoilsmen list shows Chicago Journal ties to offices
The piece argues newspapers vilifying the spoils system are hypocritical. It cites Chicago Evening Journal figures tied to political offices and appointments from 1848 to 1881, including proprietors, editors, and staff who held posts such as postmaster, legation secretary, penitentiary commissioner, lieutenant governor, pension agent, customs store keeper, sub treasurer, and park commission roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Conkling
Chicago Evening Journal
Richard L. Wilson
Chicago
President Taylor
Charles L. Wilson
United States Legation
London
H. W. Farrar
Andrew Shuman
United States
Henry M. Huguin
Frank Gilbert
Erwin E. Wood
West Side Park Commission
Wm. K. Sullivan
Twenty-seventh General Assembly
Criminal Court
Fragmented political tensions and spella hunting in Chicago News
A garbled excerpt cites political figures and roles from 1878 to 1879 including Shuman and McClure, accusing rival Stalwart organs of promoting spoils and internal conflicts. The piece laments journalistic lapses and editorial gaps, noting officials’ detachment and failed connections in Chicago journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coupercy L. Shuman
O Shuman
Custom House
Wiliam McClure
Inter Govan
Chicago News
Book Review Praises Mrs Buckman Biographical Work
The Nashville Banner extols Mrs Buckman's book on presidential wives as filling a domestic history niche. It highlights new biographical sketches of First Ladies, an engraving of Mrs Jackson, and a praise letter from Prof Snyder dated July 30 1880, noting noble womanhood and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Cus. C. Snyder
Strangest Town in America Leadville’s Gambling and Mining Boom
Our Western Correspondent reports from Leadville Colorado on a town once populous with 25,000 now downsized by mining booms. He notes gambling and drink, Sabbath-closure efforts, and a shift to steady mining with 12 million dollars annual output, Led by Grant Smelting Works where ore is processed at full capacity and bullion bars are cast.
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Leadville
CoLo
America
Micawber
Y.M.C. A
James
Grant Smelting Works
United States
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Weathercock
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Gerry Lapham
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