Death of President Garfield in Elberon after long suffering
Lona Branon New Jersey reports President Garfield died at 10 35 p m after eleven weeks of illness. Bulletin earlier hinted improvement, then signs of decline intensified. Officials and reporters crowded Elberon and Long Branch as doctors confirmed death from heart failure.
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Lona
Chickey Brown
Dr. Boyieas
Jatyn
Ingalle
Guard
Mustard
Elberon
Warren’Youncy
Rockwell
Major Swaim
Hotel Piazze
Syenuc
Warren Young
Igen
Ty Menter
Windom
Hunt
James
West End
Thotel
Mac Veag
Horsebach
Madgh
Elbe
Blis
Garfield
President Dies After Severe Illness at Elberon
Officials report the president died after a long illness at Elberon New Jersey. Bulletin times indicate death near 10:35 with earlier fluctuations in condition from 102 to 106. Witnesses noted a final awakening and a severe chest event before death as Attorney General MacVeigh arrived at the Elberon Hotel.
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Elgeron
N. J
Attes
D. W. Bliss
Frank H. D. Bates
Death notice regarding cabinet members and officials
A historical letter reports the death of a key official and requests swift notification to Vice-President Arthur. It lists high ranking officials including William Windom, Secretary of the Treasury, and others in the President’s cabinet awaiting the next steps and oaths.
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Arthur
Lora Daanci
MacVeugh Het
Wiliam Windom
the Treasury
Hunt
Navy
Homas Lo James
Eves MacViaull
J. Kirkwood
Latarfor
President's Death Follows Long Illness at Ocean View
Telegram describes the President's final hours watched by his at his bedside wife and grieving physicians. He floats back to Mentor in a dreamlike scene with family around him as life ebbs away. Flags lower to half mast and Ocean Avenue laments with mourners at this seaside town.
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Mentor
Ocean Avenue
Death Scene of President Garfield Described in Detail
The narrative recounts President Garfield’s final moments, noting his severe heart pain and the belief that a blood clot caused his death. Family gathered at the bedside, Mrs. Garfield bore the ordeal with courage, and the body was prepared by Dr. A Boynton after death. Telegrams went to relatives and officials as news spread nationwide.
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Francklyn
Lowell
Swaim
Tockwell
Bain
Lincoln
Boston
York
Lona Branca
Dr. Blise
Thak
A. Boynton
Ohio
Harry
James
Williams College
Arthur
Fall of 1881 Garfield Assassination Chronicle
The narrative recalls President Garfield's shooting at Baltimore and Potomac depot, Guiteau's stab, and the ensuing medical struggle. It tracks public reaction from surprise to sorrow as doctors issue daily bulletins and the nation weighs recovery versus likely death with shifting hope.
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James A. Garfield
Hancock
Blaine
Baltimore & Potomac Depot
Washington
Long Branch
Garreld
Arthur
Svmupethidiga
Phe Askadsin
Charles JJ Guiteau
Freeport
White House
Hall Bad House
Garfield
Fimdong
Tia
Tod
President's final illness and death at Long Branch
The text narrates the president's deterioration after injury, his removal from Washington to Long Branch on September 6, and his decline due to blood poisoning, culminating in his death on September 19 while surrounded by family and medical staff.
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Washington
White House
Long Branch
Pulse and vital signs of President Garfield tabulated
A table from official bulletins records Garfield’s daily pulse temperature and respiration after wounding. The fragment shows multiple readings across August and September with times such as 5:30 p.m and 9:00 a.m, including values like 104 and 102, indicating feverish fluctuations and distressing vital trends during his convalescence.
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President Garfield
Garfield life sketch traces rise from Ohio farm to presidency
A biographical sketch traces James A. Garfield born November 10 1831 in Orange Township Ohio through farm toil to education at Williams College and Hiram College. It covers his roles as professor preacher and politician, his marriage to Lucretia Rudolph, and his Civil War service culminating in promotion to major general and the pivotal Chickamauga campaign.
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Chicago Tribune
James Abraham Garfield
Orange
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Cleveland
Abraham Garfield
New York
New England
James
Garfield
Fan
Michigan
Nnsters
Jame
Ohio Canal
Avanilor
Ile
Geanga Academy
Carpenter’s Bench
Gsehoot
Academy
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Cross Roads Academy
Williams College
Massachusetts
West Virginia
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Alexander Campbell
Hiram
Portage County
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Hiram College
Presdent
Temple of Knowledge
Cols Leze
Hiseelf
Gatti
Misa Lucretia Rudolph
Farmer
Netytberhool
General Cartetd
Wiewottara
Ife
State Senate
Portage
Sumimit
Lkely
Union
Forty Second
Humphrey Marshall
Puketon
Louisaville
Buell
Pittsburgh Landing
Corinth
Memphis & Charleston
Army of the Cumberland
Middle Tennessee
Chickamauga
General Garfield's rise and early leadership in Congress
The article recounts James A. Garfield's political ascent from a Montreal- based consular stance to Congress, his battles with rival Hutchins, his 1862 nomination by supporters, and his solid service on Ways and Means and Banking. It notes his renomination, the Ohio district loyalty, and his eventual Chicago nomination breakthrough. It also sketches Garfield's life, family, and personal traits highlighting his studious, frugal habits and public service ethos.
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Joshua RR
Giddings
Hutchins
Montreal
Congress
Garfeld
Garfield
Scuenck
Faris
Aresh
Ratine
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Congressional Library
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Ohio
Washington
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Grifieldia
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Wisconsin
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Blaine
Sherman
Amiist
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I Windum
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Grew
Woodburne
Hancock
Knevinath
Maine
Indiana
Arthur Niedors
Garfold
Houxes
Lbs Crewhor
Turkey
Harry
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Imarrtpshire
Ausereil Williams
Maury
Juan
Salita
Karl
Youner
Irwin
Abram
Mothir
Olddady
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