Conkling Vindication Sparks Editorial Controversy
The Chicago Journal faces sharp rebuke for an insinuation blaming Senator Conkling for Garfield's assassination attempt. Editors defend that there is no evidence of political motive and criticize the paper's moral stance and loyalty to truth amid partisan polemic.
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Conkling
Senate
Guiteau
Garfield
Arthur
Mr. Conkling
General Grant
Washington
Chicago Journal
Shuman
Iits
Konkel
Spirit P
Chicago
The Promise and Power of Electricity in England
The piece extols electricity as a transformative force in England, noting electric steering on steamboats and its rapid expansion. It highlights lights in workshops and streets, instant continental communications, undersea cables, and the idea that electricity could drive railways and machinery as science expands its reach.
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England
Reform Demanded for Stock Shipment Practices
The Railway Review urges reform in stock transport with kinder cars and better feeding and watering rules. It cites experiments, abuses by some shippers, and cruel practices causing suffering and lower meat quality, calling for stricter laws and humane treatment on shipments through rail lines and stock yards.
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Moline
Schurz Accused of Double Speech Fees in Utica
An Inter Ocean statement claims Carl Schurz accepted pay for a speech in Utica becomes due twice to address a meeting. The report questions a reformer’s motives and asks Schurz for prompt denial, noting the allegation comes from reputable Utica sources.
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Inter Ocean
Schurz
Utica
N.Y
Education in the South and the Peabody Fund
Dr. Curry reports the Peabody fund totals 3.5 million dollars for Southern education and notes over 6,000 dollars given since the war for same aims. He cites illiteracy among voters whites 304000 colored 819000 about 45 percent of the voting population. He urges a broad public school system for whites and colored and says the North will aid when sincere effort appears.
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Peabody Fund
South
Curry
American Institute At
St. Albans
North
Deserters Criticized For Party Defection And Hypocrisy
A 1870s-era critique condemns New York Tribune figures and other ex-Republicans for deserting the party. It argues Republicans are not always right but more likely so than others and calls desertion cowardly, urging internal reform rather than separate ism.
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New York Tribune
Depew
Schurz
Fenton
Merritt
New York
Emigration from Germany Surpasses 1880 Half Year Total
Hamburg police statistics show 54 633 German emigrants passed through Hamburgh from January 1 to June 30 1881 to America doubling the same period after the Franco Prussian War. Last year’s corresponding period yielded 34 526, with 106 190 for the full year. if the trend continues 1881 may see about a quarter of a million Germans leaving by other routes, depriving the Government of many skilled subjects.
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Germany
Hamburg
Hamb
America
France
Field will not donate full sum to widow of President
The planned 250000 dollar gift from Cyrus W Field to Mrs Garf ield remains unpledged at under half the amount. Observers say timing matters and note the President's likely recovery reduces immediate need, as his annual 50000 salary will leave a healthy surplus after his term.
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Garfield
Cyrus W. Field
Field
Balance of Trade Figures For The Year 1881
The year ending June 30 1881 shows exports valued at 9233 6d6 000 with imports at 752 000 000 and specie imported from abroad around 100 000 000, up 17 000 000 from the prior year. The year’s balance figure stands at 171 000 000 against a prior total of 92 000 000.
Record Heat Wave Across Europe and London Rumors
A heat wave in London and Paris last week pushed temperatures to near 97 degrees in the shade and 153 degrees in the sun, sparking reports of numerous heat strokes. The Genenetech Observatory notes record heat levels never seen before.
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Europe
London
Paris
Genenetech Observat
Missouri Bandits Rampage Sparks Statewide Outcry
The piece accuses Missouri authorities of weakness and lax arrests as bands of desperadoes terrorize rural areas. It argues that gangs raid trains and plunder peaceful homes, inviting national scrutiny and urging swift action against crime and corruption.
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Jare
Missouri
Scrap of Guiteau History Reveals Marital Cruelty and Divorce
The article details Guiteau’s alleged abuse of his wife, a Boulder 1878 marriage, and a 1874 divorce decree granting alimony and forbidding remarriage until death. It claims his cruelty, financial swindling, and a loathsome disease factored into the separation, with later notes about remarriage attempts and ongoing ill health.
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Guiteau
Theg. Dinsmire
Leadville
Col
the Chronicle
Gulteau
Henry Ward Beecher
First National Bank
Freeport
New York
Saratoga
Gustead
Treasury
Washington
Texas Governor Declines Proclamation On Thanksgiving Prayer
Governor O M Rosperts announces he will not issue a proclamation directing religious services, citing the separation of church and state. He expresses support for prayer for the President’s recovery while upholding state functions, and contrasts with Ohio Governor Foster’s invitation.
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Texas
Foster
Ohio
Nv States
O.M. Rosperts
Storm Devastates New Ulm. Rescue Aid Sought
Devastating storm in New Ulm Minnesota killed twenty people and drove six to insanity. Rebuilding has begun and charitable aid is being urged nationwide to help the suffering residents. Telegraph updates detail the disaster across several days.
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Minnesota
Sevral Dah
Ohio Political Foe Condemns Kwalter Nomination
The Bourbon Democracy in Ohio rejects voting for Kwalter for governor. Once a Republican until 1872, he aligned with the Democracy and is praised by them, but dual support offers no real chance of victory and is deemed a hollow reward for a political swindler.
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Ohio
Kwalter
Inventory of Provisions at Chicago Trading House
The record lists stockpiles in Chicago on the first instant including 3 690 barrels of Winter packed pork, 8 453 barrels of Summer packed pork, 35 628 582 pounds of short ribs, 3 524 725 pounds of short and middles, 7 67858 pounds of red shoulders and 61 051 tiers of a pint contract lard.
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Chicago
Rock Island Train Robbery At Winston Station Report
An 1890s Rock Island line robbery described as near the Winston switch shows bold multiweapon assault on the passenger train. Men fatally shot conductor Westfall and engineer, with express messenger Murray forced to open the safe and about 2000 dollars seized. bandits dispersed after the attack tied to James and Younger gang rumors.
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Inter Oceant
Rock ‘Island
Missouri
Winston Station
James and Younger
Rock Island
Jesse
Frank James
James
Hanniba
St. Joe
Pinkerton
James Brothers
Samuels
Winston
Westfall
Abo
McMillan
C. H. Murray
Express
Frank Stampes
Murray
Express Company
James i
Kearney
First Execution in Henry County Noted
A historic execution is planned in Cambridge as Clem Gallign faces death by hanging on Friday the loth. Five hangings have occurred in Rock Island county, dating back to 1845 including John Loong Agror Tongs and Granville Young for Col. George Davenport’s murder.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Studdard
Rock Island
Wilkinson
Truman B. Gorton
Samuel Ingraham
Ingraham
Pleasant Valley
Carlitén Cliff
Drury
E. H. Johnston
Port Byron
Springfield
Bissell
Thin County
Ezra M. Beardsley
E. C. Cropper
Rock Islander
Rock Islad
Clem Gallign
Cambridge
Henry
Rock Island County
John Loong
Agror Tongs
Granville Young
Col
George Davenport
Vine
Milan
What Guiteau Said and the Guiteau Case Disputes
The Inter Ocean reports doubt on official quotes about Guiteau after the assassination attempt on the President. It notes claims that Guiteau spoke and shouted loyalty to a Stalwart and Arthur, but contends witnesses exaggerated or invented statements. The piece questions who authored the alleged remarks and cites officers claiming they misremembered events.
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United States
Corkhill
Guiteau
New York
Arthur How
Conkling
Oficer
Arthur
First verdict to hang in Henry County stirs capital punishment debate
The Cambridge Chronicle calls the Henry County verdict the first to condemn to death and hopes it signals a shift toward a sterner public judgment on the death penalty. It criticizes sentimentalism and argues criminals often escape harsher punishment or clemency, undermining justice.
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Cambridge Chronicle
Henry
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