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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1881
Page
4
The piece recalls an address by Ex-Gov Hendricks in Tur address today and discusses pistol carry laws. It reflects on John C Turk and Solon Turman and notes past Greencastle figures. It also covers reactions to President Garfield's shooting and comments by Rev J W Joyce on Conkling and Arthur.
The July 1881 dispatch reports Garfield shot at the depot and the nation’s stunned reaction. It notes public disbelief until confirmations arrive, calls for swift punishment for the killer, and highlights loyalty to the office despite policy disagreements.
Extensive telegraphic reports from Washington recount the shooting of President Garfield by Charles Guiteau at the Baltimore and Potomac depot. The story follows the attack, the injured president's movement to the White House, the response of Secretary Blaine, Mrs Garfield's return, and national reactions as the nation mourns and hopes for recovery on the eve of Independence Day.
The article profiles Charles J Guiteau born Freeport Illinois and resident Chicago a lawyer and self styled theologian. It details his capture at a depot his plan to rush to Glenwood Cemetery and a letter to General Sherman stating the President’s death was a political necessity. It notes Chicago coverage of his erratic behavior and reactions from Frank Gilbert General Logan and the National Republican on his motives and unemployment.
The prisoner Charles Guiteau arrived at the District Jail after his arrest, declaring the act was for the Republican party's good. Officers report he planned the shooting for six weeks and hoped to target President Garfield and then be appointed to high office.
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