Charles Guiteau the Man Who Shot President Garfield
The narrative traces Charles Julius Guiteau’s eccentric life from Chicago to Wisconsin and New York. It notes libel actions, religious agitation, and chaotic travels, portraying him as a monomaniac with a history of erratic behavior, not a government operative. The piece cites family ties, including his father Luther Guiteau, a bank cashier, and remarks from associates about his unpredictable temperament. It ends with references to his Chicago origins and a past visit to Freeport.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Life-Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Hia
C. W. Goit
Gait
Charles
Condion
Robert “Law
Guiteau
Wisconsin
Luther W. Guiteau
Second National Bank
John H. Addams
L. W. Guiteau
Addams
Times
Charles Julius Guiteau
Freeport
Thought of Him In His Native Town
Chicago Journal reports the reaction in the city to news of President Garfield’s shooting. The piece notes Garfield’s hometown ties and the sudden, widespread interest as locals recall his early life and the impact of the event on the community.
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Chicago Journal
Garfield
Bellatie
Vice President Arthur Visits Washington After Garfield Attack
The Executive Mansion reports Vice President Arthur arrived on the midnight train per Cabinet guidance after a message from Washington instructed him to come tonight. He visited Mrs. Garfield and her family and has briefed with Cabinet members since arrival.
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CoLtumbus
Ohio
Foster
City
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington City
Garfield
Executive Mansion
Sam
Republican Party
Artict
Wling
Arthur
Blaine
Mr. Arthur
Washington, D.C
C. A. Arthur
Washington
James G. Blainz
Secretaries Blaine notes doctors seek recovery in London Paris
Department of State telegram from Washington dated July 4 reports a morning consultation with surgeons Dr Agnew of Philadelphia and Dr Hamilton of New York. The result is not reassuring but recovery remains possible. Blaine signs the message hoping.
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Washington
Blaine
United States
London
Paris
Agnew
Philadelphia
Hamilton
New York
Wounds Describe Garfield Bullet Path and Recovery Hopes
Dr Bliss explains the bullet entered between the tenth and eleventh ribs on the right, passed into the liver, and lodged in the abdomen. General Sheridan cites a liver bullet case, notes a few survivors, and mentions potential removal if lodged in the wall. Bulletins from the Executive Mansion track the President’s fragile condition, with the latest update at July 4 noon.
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Bliss
Sheridan
James
Nashville
Irwin
White House
Gen. Garfield
Executive Mansion
Dr. Bliss
President Garfield’s Condition Improves Amid Wound Crisis
Reports from Executive Mansion detail fluctuating yet hopeful bulletins as President Garfield, wounded and near critical, shows signs of stabilization. Doctors note the ball near the liver, he tolerates milk and lime water, and vitals gradually improve though crisis remains unsettled and uncertain.
The Tables Turned A Hackman Who Understands Tariffs
A Virginia Chronicle piece recounts a San Francisco visit by a controversial figure allied to the Comstock era. He bursts into the Chronicle editorial room claiming a "good thing on Stanford and Steve Gage" and spins a satirical tale about Governor Stanford and Steve Gage riding to Golden Gate Park in a cab. The tale mocks press cowardice and tariff rules with a humorously inflated fare claim cited as fifteen dollars, provoking a legal or civic rebuke.
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Hackman
Virginia
New
Chronicle
Comstock
San Francisco
Stanford
Steve Gage
Bay
Gage
Kearny Street
Bush
Steve
Mr. Gage
Golden Gate Park
Governor
Guv'nor Stanford
New York Chamber of Commerce
Ham
Cliff House
New York
France
Elko
Stephen
Smitt’s
Cabby
Los Angeles
Tucson
Smith
Cliff House trip fuels return to town amid hack toll clash
In a sharp scene the Governor and Steve argue over hack fares to the Cliff House then back to town, the cabman insisting on 500 dollars more beyond a five dollar advance. The exchange echoes monopolistic pricing, while a public sale and a shipboard charity tale follow on.
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Annie Nunn
Mrs. Garfield
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Arfeld
Swaim
Ickly
May
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Liulet
D. W. Bliss
J. K. Barnes
J. J. Woodward
Rob't Reyburn
William H. Vanderbilt
J. K. Vanderbilt
J. H. Vanderbilt
Lattarlee
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Capt. Vanderbilt
George Evans
Mewburyport
Mass
Stover
Knowiton & Brown
Akron
Bergman & Dorman
Cercult
Stephenson County
Illinois
David Pothast
Edward Pothast
Frederick Pothast
Frederick Pothast, Jr
Henry Pothast
Mary Smith
Frederick J. Smith
Causs
Said County
A. D
Daniel
Brewster
Clark
Andrew Potts
Noticn
Holden
Court House
J. K. Bomgardner
Ireat
S. A. Frey
Rosenstiel’s Old Stand
George Maynard
Charles G. Snyders
Maynard
Mary A. Snyder
Court Hougs
Oscar Taylor
THE
Addregy
Autophone Co
Journal
J. P. Rieger
H. $. Stevenson
Stephenson St
A. Blade
Stephenson Street
Brewster House
Pennsylvania
Brenizer
Rock Grove
Dakota
Steplenson County
Mock Grove
Askey
H. D. Post
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