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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1881
Page
6
Warner Observatory reports a new Virgo comet closely following President Garfield’s death moment. The piece notes presidents and widowers, then discusses Indiana milk law and a brief 1870s railroad mileage comparison, citing 1872 and 1873 figures.
A column mixes weather proverbs about clouds with a retrospective look at presidents who died in or after service. It notes Garfield Taylor Lincoln Harrison and Tyler terms, then discusses the Kokomo mayor shooting and calls for justice, and chronicles acts related to Mrs. Mary Lincoln including pensions and postage provisions.
The funeral procession for President James A. Garfield arrived at Euclid Avenue station at 1:17 PM and proceeded to Lake View Cemetery. Thousands filled Euclid Avenue and park areas as Cabinet members, generals, admirals, and dignitaries followed the casket to the pavilion for lying in state and funeral rites amid elaborate floral decorations and musical tributes.
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