President Garfield's critical condition and hope for recovery
The report outlines Garfield's 46 day illness after being shot, noting rising pulse, vomiting, and a deteriorating state despite cautious bulletin optimism. It quotes Dr. Hamilton saying public anxiety is unfounded and patience is needed for potential improvement, while signaling the gravity of the situation and near end is possible. The piece also comments on local newspaper misconduct and the dispute over editorial control at the Budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hamilton
Washington
Freeport Journal editor under fire over Shuman remarks
In Tuesday’s issue of the Zater Ocean a lengthy critique targets Freeport Journal editor A. W. Richards Esq. for outspoken Republican stance and harsh remarks about ex Lieutenant Governor Shuman. The piece questions Richards's conduct and praises the governor’s restraint while condemning the editor’s alleged unlawful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Journal
A. W. Richards
Weening Journal
Mr. Shuman
Jater Ocean
Mr. Shumin
Mr. Shumin's Words, As Quoted Above, and Join Mr. Richards
Ilinois
Dissolution of Atkins and Sta Leck Partnership
The Budget announces the dissolution of the partnership between H. D. Atkins and Thurston Sta Leck and that publication will continue under S. D. Atkins. The item reflects ongoing disputes and public notices surrounding the Budget and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Atkins
Turbulent exchange over editorials and motives in 1881
A heated back and forth between Andrew Shuman and A V Richards unfolds across Chicago journalism. Richards defends criticism of Shuman and others, accuses Shuman of personal attacks, and cites past editorials and political loyalties while challenging motives. The letters reveal tensions between Republican editors, notions of journalistic integrity, and references to public figures and alleged political bribery.
New York Journals Timeline Through 1870s
The passage lists founding dates for major New York newspapers. It notes The New York Tribune started April 10, 1841, The Sun appeared eight years earlier, Bennett began the Herald in 1833, The Times was created in 1854 by Henry J. Raymond, The World began ten years later as a religious daily then joined with the Courier and Enquirer a year later, The Graphic started in 1873 as the only illustrated daily, the Commercial Advertiser dates to 1797, and The Evening Post followed in 1798.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Holace Greeley
The
Sun
Bennett
Herald
the Times
Henry J. Raymond
I World
Courier and Enquirer
Graphic
New York
Commercial Advertiser
Evening Post
Robertson Denies Promises of Appointments at New York Custom House
A report quotes Robertson upon taking control of the New York Custom House stating no living person has a promise or assurance of an appointment from him or his authority. He pledges no immediate patronage and vows to appoint only after assessing the port’s needs and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Bradley
Senator Sessions
Sessions
Atkins
Stabeck Twins
Little Richards
Richards
New York Custom House
New York
Portrait Gallery earns cordial praise from readers
The Portrait Gallery feature in the Journal receives high appreciation from all reader classes. Subjects are chosen for public prominence, drawn and engraved by top engraver Shoppel, and the weekly selection aims to meet popular demand with prompt, life-like portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoppell
Spotted Tail Murder Details Reach Yankton
An official account from Acting Agent Le lair describes Spotted Tail’s murder by Crow Dog near Yankton. After a council with his people and departure from the lodge, Spotted Tail confronted Crow Dog and was shot in the breast. Crow Dog fled nine miles to camp and was arrested under 1868 treaty provisions and sent to Fort Niobrara to await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Spotted Tail
John Cook
Lelair
Washington
Andrus
Pine Ridge
Rose Bud
Red Cloud
Selah
Council Lodge
Crow Dog
Fort Niobrara
McCormick Wins Derby Reaper Trial Gold Medal
Chicago Tribune reports Cyrus H. McCormick of Chicago won the Royal Agricultural Society Derby Reaper Trial gold medal after a field of over thirty entries. The victorious machine from the Britannic recovered after sinking off the Irish coast, while Johnston and Samuelson earned silver medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Royal Agricultural Society
England
Chicago Tribune
The
Tribune
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Prince of Wales
Samuelson
Johnston
Walter A. Wood
Cyrus II. McCormick
Chicago
Joonston
Conkling Denies Murder Remark After Resignation
The Chicago Journal reports a claimed remark attributed to Roscoe Conkling about being forced to death or murder by the President. Conkling denounces having made the remark and requests publication of his denial as reported by a friend. The paper compliments the journal for publishing the denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Conkling
White Thunder Leads Sioux Chiefs to Washington Visit
White Thunder, successor of Spotted Tail, leads about eighteen top Sioux Yanktonais Ponca Omaha and Winnebago chiefs through the city Monday morning on the way to Washington for a visit with the great Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Thunder
Spotted Tail
Our City
Washington
Cedarville Notes On People and Events In Town
Cedarville reports residents Bruce and Wright becoming citizens, Addams family visiting Marquette, woolen factory damage repaired after a flood gate incident, band reorganization led by Geo Barber, departure of J Weber Addams, outdoor meeting season returning, Buckeye Centre band praised, visits from Buffingtons, upcoming sales of Miller and Wittenmeyer effects, and a quip on death and community life amid a busy month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
Old
Marquette
Michigan
Geo. W. Barber
J. Weber Addams
Great West
Weber
Gneden Gluick
M. D
Miss Buffington
Muncy
Bruce
Miller
Wittenmeyer
Buckeye
Heat Affects Threshing and Crops in Lena Illinois
Weather and work conditions reflect a hot season with limited threshing and dry ground slowing plowing. Potatoes and fall vegetables likely small without timely rains. Local notices include a birthday party for Miss Fannie Stout, travel plans of Mrs. Ewing, and community updates on camp meetings, old settlers, and town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleroy
George Stout
Fan
Freeport
F.L. Jones
Fannie Darrah
Annie Deery
New Dublin
Jake Kochel
Davis
I. W. Stocks
R. Smith
Lena
Bob
Kayin
Rockies
James Brothers
Winston
Jos. Moore
Morseville
Springfield
Illinois
C. Yordy
Eunice Place
William Waddams
Stephenson County
Jo Daviess County
Place
Geo. Tasker
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A. A.V
Ric Richards
Baker
Lil
President Garfield
Ix. T. Stabeck
Zhursten Stabeck
K. T. Stabeck
8. D. Atkins
Thurston Stabeck
Dr. K. T
Thurston
Atking
Andy
Shuman
Billingsgate
Ciucago Evening Journal
Ciucaao
Chicago Evening Journal
Grant
Arthur
Republican Party
Blackguard
Andrew Shuman
the Journal
Freepony
Inn
Guiteau
Mr. Arthur
A.V. RicwaAnps
Derby
Mealiff & Musser
B. H. Tull
IL. Verbeck
F.J. Ilarris
Venner
Dan Richards
Joseph Hutmacher
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