Garfield assassination trial hearsom blackened accounts and motive
The report describes a man claiming a plan to shoot Guiteau at City Hall and recounts injuries from Shiloh while working in a Columbus law office. Doctors Gunn and Andrews decline medical opinion on Garfield treatment and may testify to delay. George N Richard, raised near Dublin, is said to be demented at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bethard
Aroma Ag
Columbus
Garfield
Shiloh
Guiteau
City Hall
Moses Gunn
Guiteaulct
Ynsel
Corus
George N. Richard
Dublin
Tate
Illinois
Stephenson County
Said
Susan Isabell Askey
Albert Askey
Com- Rtas
George Sibert
James Sibert
Jary Ella Sibert
da Estella Sibert
Frank Sibert
Louisa May Sibert
Daniel IK. Sibert
Mary E. Sibert
Elizabeth J. Sibert
Rachel Sibert
Oscar Taylor
Daniel E. Sibert
Freeport
Brewster
M. Marvin
Bayard Bounced and Davis Elected Pro Tem in Senate
The Senate, after an executive session, reconsidered and adopted the resolution to elect David Davis of Illinois as President pro tempore. Davis pledged impartial, fair leadership, while Bayard and Anthony were tasked to escort the president pro tem to the chair and announce the action to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Login
David Davis
Illinis
Sente
Pendleton
Senate
Snator Davis
Jones
Florida
United States
Law
Harard
Davis
Harris
Bayard
Anthony
Senae
Mr. Edmunds
Thos
F. Bayard
Butler
Mr.Edmunds
Senabs
Delaware
Clement
Logan
Yorktown memorial event recalls foreign victory
Fragmentary report notes a commemorative gathering in Yorktown honoring a historic foreign victory. The piece references witnesses and a Brill company, with mentions of legation and attendance by military or diplomatic figures.
Man Beheaded in Patch Remains a Rough Riddle
A man who lost his head is said to have another head found in the cabbage patch, leaving locals puzzled by the bizarre discovery and its implications.
Men of the Hour and the Vice Presidents who became Presidents
The article outlines the three vice presidents who ascended to the presidency: John Tyler who became president after Harrison's death in 1841 and oversaw Texas annexation, Millard Fillmore who took office after Taylor’s death in 1850 and presided through California statehood, and Andrew Johnson who became president after Lincoln's assassination in 1863. It details their births, early lives, careers in law and politics, and key actions while in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Washington
Harrison
Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
John Tyler
Mr. Tyler
Charles City Co
Virginia
William and Mary College
Congress
United States
Texas
Richmond
Millard Fillmon
Summer Hill
Cayuga Co. N. Y
Erie County
Buffalo
Supreme Court
New York
Cuba
California
Europe
Andrew Johnson
Ile
Raleigh
North Carolina
Laurens
D. C
Tennessee
Lincoln
Impeachment and later failed bids of a Tennessee official
The passage notes the president facing opposition and impeachment in 1868 for alleged constitutional infringement. He was acquitted with Chief Justice Chase presiding. After his term, he sought re election as Tennessee governor and U S senator but failed. He died in 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Chase
Tennessee
United States
Ele
Death of Dr J G Holland founder editor and poet
Dr Josiah Gilbert Holland died at 6 a m on October 12 in New York City from angina pectoris. Born July 24 1819 in Belchertown Massachusetts he helped found Scribner's Monthly and edited its magazine The Century. A celebrated poet and novelist he leaves a wife two daughters and a Yale son.
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J. G. Holland
New York Commercial Advertiser
Josiah Gilbert Holland
Scribner's Monthly
Century Magazine
New York City
Holland
Belchertown
Hampshire County
Mass
Ile
Kathrina
Bonnicastle
Seven Oaks
Nicholas Minturn
Baypath
Union League
New York Press
Yale College
Senator Mahone Arrested Over Duel Challenge
Late Saturday night Senator Mahone of Virginia was arrested at the claim of S Strong of Washington who said Jubal A Early challenged him to a duel which Mahone accepted Mahone denied the challenge and was released on his own bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mahone
Virginia
S. Strong
Washington
Jubal A. Early
Mahone
Death of Capt W T House in Wellsville Missouri 1881
Captain W T House aged 45 dies from injuries after a circular saw accident at Rawson's mill in Wellsville. A Union veteran, he served as Captain of Company G in the Thirty-sixth Missouri later the Thirty-second, was thrice promoted for bravery, wounded three times, and once captured during Stoneman's raid. He escaped guerrillas in Alabama, survived many dangers, and died bravely while assisting at Rawson's mill. He will be buried quietly. his friends lament his untimely end. Mrs Buckley's brother Mr Rawson is involved.
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Wellsville
W. T. House
Rawson’s Mill
Illinois
Missouri
Thirty
Osterhouse
Stoneman
Georgia
Alabama
Morris
House
Mr. Rawson
Valhalla
Captain House
Loran
Rawson
Dr. Buckley
Summer town scene echoes sensational lynching scare
The town wrestles with fear as a lynching scare spreads after a sheep-killing incident west of town. John Donmeyer builds a residence at the west end while farmers worry over dry corn and husking ahead. Various locals, including ex sheriff Leigh and Rev R A Harwood visit. Glen Hoff and J O Hoff appear in town. farm sales and local trades noted.
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John Donmeyer
Bloomington
Vietlm
Gulteau
Leigh
Eleroy
R. A. Harwood
Eleray
Chas Hoff
Lena
Medika
Chicago
Kastenbacher
J. W. Stocks
J. O. Hoff
Fleray
Hoff
dJohn Flanagan
Fleigle
Hally McKenzie
Biography of Caleb Cushing and a tender farewell
A biographical sketch highlights Caleb Cushing reading intensely from youth to reach high legal offices. It notes poverty, disciplined study, memory, and work ethic. A lover’s dramatic farewell quotes promise enduring memory and love, ending with a light quip about tortoise-shell hair-pins.
Marriages At Rock Grove And Nearby Homes
Marriages recorded at Rock Grove Illinois with multiple couples wed by Rev. D. E. Rapley and Rev. Wm. Caton. The pairs include James H. Bennehoff and Emma McCauley of Rock Grove, John A. Bender and Fanny M. Glesey of Buckeye and Cedarville, John Wallace and Mary E. Bennehoff, Benjamin Fahr Jr. and Anna N. Stem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerabbort Digo al Desree
Chas
Kramer
D. E. Rapley
James H. Bennehoff
Emma McCauley
Rock Grove
Ill
Bendenr
John Wallace
Mary E. Bennehoff
Fahr
Stem
Wm. Caton
Benjamin Fahr, Jr
Cadiz
Wis
Anna N. Stem
Clarno
Green County
Wissler Death in Pottawattamie County Iowa
John Wissler dies at his daughter Mrs. EK Patterson's home in Pottawattamie County Iowa on September 29 1881 aged 82 or 83 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissler
EK. Patterson
Pottawattamie County
Iowa
John Wissler
Chicago closing markets and call board summary
The report covers grain trading with Wheat October through Year bids and closing figures, Corn October to May with price ranges, Oats October to May values, Rye October to December values, and a livestock section. Beef cattle prices show a dull market and steer ranges, while hogs run moderately active with diverse lot pricing.
Rock City Notes Tracks and Clubs Amid Local Happenings
Mr St J Long and Mr Henry Foster left Monday for the Exposition in Chicago. Mr J H Graham and Br Herman Bokhot followed Tuesday to replenish stocks. A reading circle formed at Mrs Mary B Snyder home with Mrs Hannah Keagle as president and Mr Chas E Blake as secretary. Readings and music were enjoyed. Rock City dressmakers bustle with wedding garments. Well drillers work for Mr Herman Bokor. A local wit quips in a light verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
St. J. Long
Henry Foster
Chicago
J. H. Graham
Herman Bokhot
Graham
Mr. Long
Mary B. Snyder
Hannah Keagle
Alice LaShell
McMinn
Milton Gamle
Galesburg
Hernan Bokor
Richland Richland: Village's Name Change and Notable Edifacts
This historical note recalls Oneco changes from a post office named Richland to Richland in Winnebago language by J. W. Shull. It notes early breweries and distilleries, their decline, and lasting influence. The town’s revival began with the groggery’s end, a new schoolhouse, home repairs by J G Walker and John Denhart Sr, and last summer a M E church and a new house by Fred Nihart enhancing town appearance.
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Oneco
Richland
J. W. Shull
J. G. Walker
John Denhart
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Caleb Cushing
Supreme Bench of
Massachusetts
Kundinger & Hart
Trave
Stephenson St
Opera House
Ley
Stephenson &St
Freeport, Ill
Tobias M. Brubaker
Tobias Mf. Brubaker
Court House
Avid L. Brubaker
W. R. Henry
van Buren Street
Post Ofice
Journal Office
Stenson & Co
Portland
Maine
J. P. Rieder
H. S., Stevenson
S. A. Frey
Rosenstiel’s Old Stand
Freeport Market
Frubeport
Foneay
Post & CO
Smith & Porter
Grain
STRY
H. D. Post & CO
Isabella Wardlow
John Hoag
Jennie Covey
Jonathan W. Covey
Lin Chancery
State OF Illinois
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Emma Dubson
Henry Dubs
Notlee Ty
Ernie Ant
M. Marve
County Court
Hinds
Daniel Sidels
ClepHaneen
Stephenson
Ilinois
Dakota
Ringe Eight
4Th P. ML
Benjamin Snyder
A. L. Snyder
AL Marvin
Circuit Court
Said County
Caroline E. Workinger
William Workinger
Chancery
Heer Billoef
Sumons
D.S. Brewster
AML
Marvin
Tlinois
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