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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1881
Page
2
Latest reports say the wound is discharging through a new opening in a satisfactory manner. The patient is a little weaker than before the relapse but remains hopeful, though in a very critical condition. Justice Clifford of the United States Supreme Court has died.
General Pemberton, who commanded Confederate forces at Vicksburg and surrendered to General Grant, was quietly buried at Laurel Hill Philadelphia on Saturday last. The unostentatious funeral in a Northern city reflects time's changes and the era's understated tone.
A Polish Washington glazier, living near the District Attorney, produced the missing bullet tied to President Garfield's assassin. He had been in the depot box with his glass and putty kit awaiting a chance to change a $10 bill when shots rang out. He later found the bullet embedded in putty and surrendered it, noting it matched others from Guiteau's pistol. The bullet is blunted and flattened on one side.
Reports say President Garfield’s wound reopened with fever and pus discharge after an incision. Doctors Hamilton and Agnew treated him. his pulse reached 180 and temperature 104 as hopes for recovery rise and fall with every bulletin. The public’s ardor, loyalty, and reverence for the fallen leader remain undimmed as the nation watches.
The Inter Ocean reports Capt W W Krape of Company C 8th Infantry at Freeport asked for the discharge of Private George W Lewis, a longtime, punctual member. Krape claims it is for the good of the service and cites others who must go. Lewis seeks discharge himself.
A local letter blasts Captain Krape of Company C for incompetence and drunken associates, defending a respected sergeant and police action. The author urges dismissal of Krape, warns of vacancies, and supports the Marshal and City Council in enforcing law and order against intoxicated travelers and lewd venues.
Police arrest two women tied to a house of ill repute and five men after a window bravado incident. The court fines total. Mayor later seeks reimbursement, prompting a sharp clash over authority and decency. The piece also covers the New York Senate race ending with Lapham’s victory and critiques local rival editors.
The Albany convention select Elbridge G. Lapham as United States Senate nominee after a tight joint ballot with Roscoe Conkling and Woodford. A subsequent caucus backed Lapham unanimously, with speeches praising unity as the party prepares for the fall election. Conkling sent a grateful telegram praising the Spartan supporters for their steadfast principle.
Warner Miller, born Oswego County August 12 1838 and Union College graduate 1860, rises from obscurity to win the U S Senate seat after a sharp Albany contest. A Civil War veteran and former New York legislator, he gains the nomination amid party-wide doubts and broad resource claims of the republic.
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