Weekly News Review Report From Sept 20 Telegraph
A New York telegram dated September 20 notes Cyrus W Field collected 324675 for Garfield's widow and children with checks sent for the aged mother. Reports cover railway and news dealer losses, a Gloucester schooner lost with all hands, a fire in Bradford County, and plots, deaths, and industrial news across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cyrus W. Field
Garfield
Guy Cunningham
Gloucester
Delaware River
Philadelphis
Sire
New York Tribune
Jennie McGraw Fiske
Ithaca
N.Y
Enso
Slé
Prof
Fieke
Cornell University
Franklin J. Moses
South Carolina
Wm. L. Mall Wat
Washington notes on President Arthur and debt report
A disjointed Washington note mentions King Kalakaua and entourage visiting President Arthur aboard the United States steamer Dewpateh, plus Arthur's shakeups including a postmaster removal in Woodwood. It covers a monthly public debt statement, cabinet speculation, and ongoing star-route prosecution preparations with figures like Gen Williamson and MacVeagh. The report notes Garfield’s remains controversy and Col Bliss’s civil actions against Brady, French, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Kalekaua
Suite
Arthur
United States
Dewpateh
Monroe
Storr
Woodwood
Government Fraud and Postal Bank Reforms Across the United States
The report details felonious gains of £350,000 via mail routes Prescott to Santa Fe, warrants for named individuals excluding Gen Brady, and a plea of insanity by Sgt Mason. It notes 42 national banks formed in six months with £5,685,000 capital and calls for concentrating deposits at 100 offices. It reports resignation of John W. Foster as minister to Russia, delays in War Department orders, and alleged embezzlement by Capt Howgate amounting to £200,000. Coinage for September totals £7,447,300 with $2,100,200 in standard dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Santa Fe
Brady
Mason
Postofice Department
John W. Foster
Hrssia
War Department
Washington
Clarfield
Ubentar-Ronte Francia
Howgate Amuunta
Dullara
Political Pointa in Early Cabinet and State Nominations
Attorney General MacVeigh vows retirement will not hinder prosecutions or the civil service reform, while Senator Platt of Connecticut contends with breast cancer. The Pennsylvania Democratic Convention meets at Williamsport with calls for reform and civil service changes. Minnesota Republicans nominate Hubbard for governor and others for state offices, Wisconsin Democrats reallocate nominations via district-based committees, and Massachusetts Prohibitionists head a statewide ticket. Temperance leaders in Wisconsin join a state ticket, and rumors claim Provident Arthur offers a position to Judge Lapham as a special session looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacVeigh
Lin
Platt
Connecticut
Bui
Fair
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Williamsport
Orange Noble
Minnesota
Bt Vaul
J. F. Hubbard
Ted Wing
Charlew A. Gilman
Bt. Cloud
Fred von Bombach
Alexandria
Charles Wiltleson
Albert Lea
W. d. John
Lake City
Milwaukee
W. I. Jacobs
Mod Briggs
Jens County
Grabaia
Lie
Wisconsin
Fullowen
Theodory D. Kaenausch
Harvey 8. Clapp
Stato
Edward Ssurdutt
Jon Kultun
E.G. Comstock
Robert Gratwin
Thomwasa Sracken
Meilroad
John Natur
Arthur Lag
Lapham
New York
Mixed Doings From Around The World In Brief
William Walter Phelps seeks to be reliever at an early date. Dr. Winnamond argues Prodan might have recovered with intelligent treatment. Hanlan will row Ross for $1000 on November 1. An excursion train collided with a freight near Aylmer Ontario. five killed, about twenty wounded. Garfield remains guarded at Lake View Cemetery by Company K from Detroit. Garfield Monument Committee thanks donors and urges Southern subscription during Atlanta exposition. A Victoria dispatch notes the steamer Kiz destroyed by fire at Port Hope. Rumors say the Marquis of Lorne may return to England after the Canadian Parliament session. Mrs. Garfield says the burial question is settled. Garfield intended to be buried at Lake View. Garfield fund totals 24,679. Cleveland committee reports 6,187 for a memorial at Provident Hospital. National Temperance Society urges Provident Arthur to curb drink, then tackle temperance evil. Pullman contracts to equip Northern Pacific lines for fifteen years.
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Weatgill Ryan
Glendale
Independence
John Sherman
United States
Muraka
New Mexico
Kenetar Bierman
Las Cruces
Funda
John Boyd
Chicago
Garfield
Mentor Farm
Williams College
Emery Storrs
Gaileau
Nebruxia
Madixon
Klanton
Victoria
San Carlos Livlian
Arizona
Chicago, Burlington and Quitey Railroad
Charles GC. Perking
John M. Forbes
Prealey Cowan
Clairsville
Ohile
Washington
Nobraska
Binnewote
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Nub
Minnesota
Owatowns
Wautoma
Time
Great Lea
Hiranchea
Thrones
Towa
Kanans
Mistouri
Tievold
Arivoon Valley
Galnri
Wilcox
Hudson
Nachez
William Walter Phelps
Vienna
Winnamond
York
Hanlan
Ross
Aylmer
Ont
Turnin
War Department Ling
Tenth Regiment
United States Ifantry
Do| Hoph Parking
Cleveland
Atlanta
Second Nationa Bank of
B. C
J. Irving
Vraver
Marquis of Lorne
England
Uo Lome
Lords
Rob Minson
Tike View
Cleveland Committee
Hete
Provident Garteld
Boviety
Board of Managera
Provident Arthur
Thoe Pullman Company
Paekis
Koone's American horae Wins Newmarket Race Title
Foreign news notes Koone and Gomuny clash in a Newmarket race with Koone securing victory amid a confusing fold of twelve and hidden telegraph signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koone
Tiwelve Horn
Gomuny
Subterranean Telegraph
Global Dispatches Mirror Turbulent 1880s Affairs
A wide set of 19th century notes cover rail and cable topics, European diplomacy, Nihilist activity, Irish unrest, Turkish-Turkish reinforcements, an Anatolian earthquake, Garfield medical bulletins, a new South Pacific island sighting, and Confederate bond activity in London. The items mention Queen Victoria’s inquiry, Severn tunnel progress, Swiss mediation, and various European political shocks.
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Victoria
Lowell
Mather
Garfield
Monmouth
Gloucester
Herne
Scottish Chamber of Agriculture
Newmarket
Keene
Foxhall
Horee
Don Balano
Pen
Thore
County Louth
Ireland
George Moffatt
Villas Green
County Limerick
Liesd
Tripoli
Changeria
Anatolia
Turkey
Sio Grand Mosque
London Lancet
Phoenix
Callao
Tgquire
Athan
Shte
India
Hollins
London
Murder and Lynch Law in Miesen Mich Event
In Miesen Michigan on September 28, Frank and Job McDonald ex-convicts just released from an eighteen month state prison term, attacked Willie Kittson after a dispute. Willie died from wounds, Norman Kittson and Tommy Dunn were injured. The McDonalds were jailed, then mob violence erupted with over 60 attackers breaking into the jail, dragging the prisoners through the streets, hanging, and the house where the murder originated was set on fire before dawn. Authorities later removed the badly treated bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miesen
Frank
Job Mcdonald
Willie Kittaon
Norman Kittaon
Tommy Dunn
Willie
McDonaldy
Norman
Indiana
Business Failures Nine Months Ending Sept 80 1681
Dub Winn Co reports nine month commercial failures totaling 8,490 as compared with 1840 for the same period. Liabilities for the present year’s first three quarters exceed 1,000,000 versus 246 000 for 1880. The Gulf ships show liabilities of 410,000 in month led filings while 412,000 stood for the third quarter of 1580. Geographical distribution shows Southern states over covered in marine and other liabilities. Western states show a decline of nearly 200,000 in favors. Middle and Eastern states report varied liabilities in the period. Overall condition, while mixed, suggests continued stress across several regions.
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Dub, Winn & Co
Bang
Tauved
Marinel
Middle
Crete
Vorionuys
Willy Habwinieos
Szrz
Lhasa
Baseball Championship Race Between National League Clubs
The standings and results from the American and National League contests are summarized here. The season features teams competing for the pennant with Giseli leading in wins and losses. color cues red green and black appear in the record as reported.
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Hase-Uall
Tia
Walted
Eysat
Hicage Tuain
Chimpion Pennant
Giseli
Thie Ety
Autopsy Details in Garfield Case Presented to Grand Jury
Dr D G Lamb testified before the District of Columbia Grand Jury on July 4 detailing the bullet’s track in President Garfield’s body with a diagram. Edward L D Barry testified as a new witness at the depot. The panel then concluded its investigation after hearing more witnesses and voting on the bill.
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D. G. Lamb
District of Columbia
Grand Jury
Edward L. D. Barry
Sone Bill
Foreman Churchman
French
Lurner
Brown
Bais
Cox
Wmich
Kilvourne City
Wisconsin River
Panama Canal
Hooper
Wrangell Land
Arctic Sea
United States
Maj
Clarke
Marine Revenue Bureau
New Columbia
Howgite
Signal Service
Washington
White House
Raumling
Arthur
James
Wilt
Nelson W. Aldrich
Ithude Island
Cen Urmide
House of Representatives
Terry
Fifth Infantry
Fort Keogh
Chicago
J. B, Lyon & Co
Leary
Eounty
Lord Kenmore
Tathimore
Wadzergln
Tunis
Sabater
The Boston Girl in Public Eye and Its Critics
An early 20th century sketch portrays the Boston girl as a topic of nationwide fascination. Writers describe her as self poised and capable in emergencies while noting humorous quirks and urban legends about diet and lily scents.
Ceramics and music at the fair among late night streets
The fair booths showcase amateur ceramics and general music efforts. In contrast, the quiet streets at night rarely hear the voices rising in discordant chorus. People wear red mitts on their hands and blue or red leggings on their legs.
Murderer Lynched by Mob After Jail Break
An angry crowd in Bloomington Illinois on a Saturday night mobbed the county jail, seized Charles Pierce after he murdered Sheriff Teddy Franks during a cell transfer, and hanged him from a tree on Market Street. Police and deputies were unable to stop the attack as about 5,000 spectators gathered, breaking into the jail and watching the lynching amid rain and gaslight. The body was cut down after about thirty minutes and Coroner took charge. the crowd lingered to view the wrecked jail and bloodstains the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloommmorpex
Center and
Market
Charles Pierce
Teddy Franks
Franks
Perea Aling Howlett
Man
Merton
Gheers
Uhix
Wisdow
Rama
Alor
Recklcas
Morail
Franke
Market Street
Center
Bailey
Pierce
Derer
Buncay
Steeumn
Moonington
McLean County
Axman
Spiro
The Origin of Ta-ta in Southern Speech
This piece traces the southern phrase ta-ta from its antebellum origins to its humorous farewell use today. It recalls the old black nanny saying thank you and Lordly figures of childhood, contrasting rustic affection with modern irony while noting education as a path to better opportunities.
Curiosities and Confusions in Ancient Knowledge
A garbled array of historical notes and odd facts traces words, customs, and objects from ancient times to medieval Europe. It mentions Greek terms for scissors, nails from copper, Charlemagne era emblems, and a variety of antiquated practices, along with misattributed tales about gold mines and biblical verses cited to boost claims.
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Weekly Hews
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Cedar Springs
Brauito Gomez
Sastenose Estrada
Demetrio Carmelo
Julian Ria
Lawan
Orson Pratt
Mormon Church
Salt Lake
Mary Powers
Barnum
Danville
Central Park
Garfield Park
Ralph Durbin
Dughter
Mina Buck
Mra. Durbin
Church
Ohio
Sirs
Durbin
Miss Durbin
Miss Bark
Mr. Durbin
Jamen Shellenbarger
Isle of Hope
Hkidawas Island
Georgia Coset
Confederate Sray
Hope
Ark
Onw
Sulphur Blot
Tex
Henry McCormaack
Co Junie
Mobile
Ale
Renstur Bea Mill
Georgia
L. Wei
Spartansburg
8. C
Gray's
Dmmx
Tiss
Hope, Ark
Lincoln
Unet
Montiamneter
Wadderington
Banda
Hattie
Lotte
Navy
Daliteaiay Ee Tegatandora
Wits
Treanury
Soeper Ree
Campuns Tea
Tntereet Poyable
United Buiton
Reputl Vy Transportation
Ty Ciys
Oattick Rives Sances Arena Tien Rite
Ondtud Hieer Teeebes
SOE Uit
Williamson
George 8. Gorttwall
Fred D. Grant
Fourth Cavalry
Gener Jumox
MacVeagh
Corkhill
Mesnra
Alius
Brewster
Coole
Frat Batol
Cen
Mia
Garfield Fa
Targo
Medical Museum
Warhington
Col. Bliss
Bipromo Court
Thomas J. Brady
John I. French
William H.purner
Political Pointa
Oluns
Providenes
Hattato
Dutroit
Troy
Bree
Ad Horton
America
Tana
Garriet Chine
Sault
Cenfield
Boston
Bloomington
S Jrunk
Ole Ates
Vethi
France
Wal Heyes
Hong
Connrpne
Jack
Troissaur
Henry TV
Matthew
Minerva
Jupiter
Order of the Path
Havilah
Inter-Gecan
Ingersoll
Tenves
Frauwert
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