Wild 19th Century News Flurry Across Coast and Country
Reports recount thefts and robberies at Atlantic City and New York, a powder mill blast in Maine, a fatal heart attack linked to fear in Iowa, and gunplay near Dolores Texas. Other items note crop forecasts, stock dives, a presidential illness, and political conventions shaping coal and liquor laws.
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Lesesuic
Chare
Epictus Howe
John Hooper
Dennis C. Fealey
Alien G. Woods
J. H. Gould
Court of Appeals
L. C. McParise
A. T. Stewart
Washington
Guiteau
Ne 7
Neal
J. Benton
Springfield
Mass
Jackson
Ben. King
J. B. Yellowly
J. J. Bhellman
W. H. Bynum
A. T. Wimberly
W. F. Fitzgerald
W. D. House
John S. Lynch
Tux
Yorktown Centennial Commission
Citixene
Baltimore
Washigton
France
Garfield
Crete
General Wickham
Virginia
Repubiican
Gant —Templars
New York
National Prohibition Alliance
If. A. Thompson
New York City
Mth
Atorney Corkhill
Diirpene
Giltean
Corkhitt
Richmond
Vayabdaloo
Pinkerton
Richmond Indy
Belne
Leavenworth
Kansas
Orwig
B. Zantagger
Admiral Farragut
Louis
Fragmented Political and Economic Dispatches Across Europe
The report compiles mixed notes: a distressed figure in Quebec involving a queen-like figure, a Montreal tax head resigns and flees to the U S, Britain and France adjust discount rates, Ireland’s landlord offers rent cuts, Davitt subscriptions open, and naval and harvest updates from Norway and Britain.
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Ireland
Bank of England
United States
Renta
Land Court
Bank of France
Imperial Bank of Germany
United States Steamer Alliance
Hammerfest
Norway
Spitzbergen
Dublin
New York
London
Michael Davitt
Wicklow
Tuy
London Times
England
Prince Krapotkine
Switzerland
Hefferman
Cork Branch Land League
Transvaal
South Africa
Geneva
Prince Kropotkine
Great Britain
Havre
President Garfield Recovery Hope Grows Amid Health Updates
The report tracks improvements in President Garfield's condition from late 19th century medical notes. Surgeons note better appetite and stable vitals, with physicians optimistic about recovery. Separate items mention Vienna harvests and naval casualties, plus regional fires and political prayers for the President’s recovery.
President Garfield's Condition Updates From Noon to Evening
A Civil War era bulletin outlines Garfield's worsening exhaustion and fever as of noon, with the swollen parotid gland hindering recovery. By afternoon, pulses increased in strength and clarity of mind improved, suggesting partial nutritional stabilization and cautious optimism among surgeons and attendants.
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Bliss
Lowell
Blaine
Frank H. Hamilton
New York
Washington
Vienna
Garfield
England
B. L. Epes
Lyman G. Spalding
United States Navy
Newport
Meadville
Reyburn
Boynton
Javrarom
Eulmaine
Sheenes
Rost-Fryor
Cavinet
Pier Executive
Pal
Rockwell
W. N. Robertson
Brisa
Eero Powers
Dr. Bliss
Swarm
Edson
President Garfield Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Recovery Efforts
The medical update describes Garfield’s pulse and temperature stabilizing yet fluctuating. Doctors report increasing cheerfulness and cooperation from the patient, with gains in appetite and nourishment. Wound healing progresses, and overall condition improves, though serious vulnerability remains and care continues.
Hope and Fear in the Garfield Crisis
The Chicago Tribune on August 29 reflects a nation torn between hope and fear for President Garfield. It lauds universal patriotism, mournful solidarity, and the shared anguish across households as the nation waits for the President’s fate.
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United States
Garfield
Chicago
Fragmented Musings on Public Decorum and Marriage Roles
A fragment reflecting on social disgust and the scrutiny of women in public life versus private behavior. The writer laments perceived double standards, noting husbands should reflect home life in public as well. The text critiques public acts divorced from domestic conduct.
Iron Red Warpant Cave Sparks Mineral Theories
A newly found cave on the divide between Ridbondo and the Rio Colorado in New Mexico is linked to an iron oxide called Warpant by indigenous sources. Reports claim oxide content and mineral prospects, with test yields around $600 per ton from stones at about 500 feet depth. An Artesian well in Albany New York releases ignitable gas.
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Ridbondo
Rio Colorado
New Mexico
Tet
Westminster
First Discoverers of Petroleum in a Galactic Context
The article argues that long before Galicia produced oil, early 19th century tests show two Galicia miners, Hecker and Mills, found mineral oil and tried it for illumination. It credits Vienna and Austria with adopting crude Galician oil and, via an American trader, boosting local refiners. It concludes Galicia may deserve only an empty honorary priority.
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Peineer
Herr Welker
Galicia
Josef Hecker
Ohann Mills
Prague
Hecker
Starunia
Och
Austria
Vienna
Borgslaw
Egg packing method saves eggs on rough trips
A correspondent describes two egg packing methods. Proper packing uses hay laid three inches deep, a layer of cut hay, then eggs placed on their sides with space between. Each layer is topped with two inches of packing material and pressed gently, preventing breakage during transport.
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Henry Republican
Deadwood
West Virginia City
Recorder
Andover
Nhs
Atlantic City
N.J
In Iron Company
Portland
New England
Ite
Mel. Ostrander
Pitsten
At & Meerschagm
Wabash
Lexingie
Hervey
Davenport
Iowa
Tae Geiko Steares
Leilapple
Gta
Harford
Diseahi
Oth
Dolores
Tex
C.T. Burke
Dalles
Greensburg
Sth
St. Louis
Walker
J.g.hately
Union
Stook+Yards
Jackman, & O'Hara
Cosk
Kork
Eas
Jagkmaan
Europe
Eureka
Clheinnatl
Atory
Frvie
Oeeak
Ames Seewhee
P. Hunt
Boston
Brush Electric Light Company
Union Square
Tvemen
Cleveland
Hempy & Co
A. Homricany
Atlantic
AhaSith
Chariegton
5. C
Aia JaMue
Wall Letin
Bie
Fcurgesia
Toomeganin
Seld
Roynton
Swalm
Corbin
Hamilton
James
Harry
H Im
Dr. Boynton
Siemens
Rand Pei
William L. Scott
Erie
Congress
Charles, M.reed
Albany
N. Y
Eens Wien
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