Courts and fires raise questions on law and loss in July
The Davenport incident on July 4 sees Edward Peeter kill a man named Christ Schroeder after a drunken quarrel across the Rock River. Judge Glenn grants bail of 2000 dollars, prompting editorials calling the ruling unwise. Fire disasters follow, including Syracuse Opera House ruin with 660000 total losses and various other blazes across Canada and New York with substantial insured totals.
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Davenport
Ely Islands
Rock River
Peet
Albright
Christ
Schroeder
Rock Island
Sweeney N Jackson
Glenn
Edward Peeter
Christ Schroeder
Schrroeder
Syracuse
N. Yi
Roxton Falls
Canada
Father Larue
Irvington
N. Y
Saginaw
Mich
H. Pierson & Son
Cincinnati Telegram
Cincinnati Coffin Company
Richmond, Carr
Fillmore Streets
Fillmore Street
Coffin Company
Winnipeg
Duluth
Minn
Controversy Over Curing the President Divides Doctors and Theologians
A debate rises about whether prayer or medicine cured the President as doctors and theologians claim credit. Lawyers side with physicians, arguing the visible effects of drugs contrast with prayer’s intangible results, leaving prayerists at a disadvantage when proof is sought.
Deserved Rebuke in Texas Ohio Governors Row
Governor Roberts of Texas responds to Governor Foster of Ohio over a controversial proclamation. The dispute centers on disability acknowledgments and the use of creeds and ties. Resolutions were adopted amid political tension reflecting sharp exchanges between state leaders.
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Roberts
Texas
Foster
Ohio
School Child Dies Reported After Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a student death with unclear details. Readable elements mention a school context and an end result of a fatal outcome, but specifics such as names, dates, or location are not provided in the fragment.
Judge condemns Guiteau's act as madness not politics
The piece argues Guiteau acted from insanity and personal ambition, not party direction. It warns Nihilism and Communism influenc e pose dangers to the republic and urges strict legal action to restrain such elements and deter future violence.
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Guiteach
Garfield
Russia
Guiteau
Guilezun
Europe
United States
German university dueling condemned as barbaric practice
Berlin journals report a Bonn law student killed in a duel a second wounded and a third robbed of a nose in sabre fights. The piece condemns the custom as barbaric and notes American colleges do not teach dueling while German universities allegedly promote it.
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Berlin
University of
Bonn
Sabris
Destructive Storms Hit Marshalltown and Rail Lines
Storm and flood swept twelve miles causing vast property loss estimated in hundreds of dollars with railroads badly damaged. The Chicago and North Western Railway suffers bridges and track washed out as officials and crews rush to repair the line.
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Marshalltown
Yicibity
Chicago & North
Interior Department Ships Invite Delegation From Missqués River Indians
The Interior Department plans to invite a delegation from the Missqués river Indians, including leader Spottes, to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional affairs.
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Tux
Interior Department
Spottes
Prison Fate of Guiteau and Davis Compared in Press
The piece contrasts Jeff Davis’s imagined comfort with Guiteau’s prison reality. Guiteau lacks special meals or privileges, remains isolated, and eyes a sensational trial, while official orders deny him luxuries and push for a prompt, lawful punishment.
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Jeff Davis
Jff Davis
Guiteau
Lincoln
Corkhill
The Hanging of Clem Gallion in Henry County
A Henry County notice condemns public hangings and urges limiting spectators. The writer rejects morbid curiosity about Clem Gallion's execution and prefers funeral observance over witnessing the death. The piece calls for a strong secure gallows and humane restraint on attendance.
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Sherrf Vannice
Henry County
Clem
Gallion
Jdge
Private hopes for President’s full recovery and restraint in reporting
The text calls for a clear record of the President’s condition, urging removal of sensational details from attendants reports. It values his honesty and prudence, acknowledges possible errors, and envisions a national jubilee once recovery is achieved, inviting Texas to join in.
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Texas
Death of South Carolina deputy collector in whisky raid
Revenue officers in South Carolina faced greater danger than regular troops as a deputy collector from Greenville and three assistants were sent to close an illicit whisky distillery. The group was attacked, the officer killed, and the party driven off, highlighting tensions between state sovereignty and federal authority.
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Greenville
U. S
South Carolina
Frep Doi GLASS Urges Readjuster Vote in Virginia Letter
The colored orator Frep Doi GLASS writes to his colored friends in Virginia urging support for the Readjuster party led by Senator Myhond. He argues Readjusters would give fair treatment in the Republican arena and calls for a straight, decisive vote.
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Frep Doi Glass
Virginia
Sena
Bradlaugh Faces New Quest In British Parliament
A London telegram reports the British House of Commons faces a knotty session over the Bradlaugh oath issue. Bradlaugh, barred for infidelity, plans to seek sworn admission by August 3 and vows to resist any blocking force. The House must decide whether to admit him or rule that non orthodox faith excludes a member. The dilemma tests England's political powers and traditions.
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Bradlang
London
House of Commons
Bradlaugh
Bastille Celebration in Chicago Honors French Republic
French residents in Chicago celebrated the Bastille overthrow on the 14th with enthusiasm. Ex-Minister Washburne attended and urged persistent Republican government in France aligning with Thiers. He warned against Communism and urged protections of order, justice, and equal rights.
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Chicago
Bastile
Washburne
France
M. Thiers
Theere
Paris
Counterfeiting Charged Over Rumford Yeast Labels
Joseph I Daniels and William S Sammons face police court charges for unlawfully counterfeiting and using copyrighted Rumford Yeast Powder Company labels. Rumford Chemical Works reports many similar infringements and vows legal action to protect public and proprietors. Senator Woodrow again criticized the New York Senate urging extended adjournment, arguing for a December deadline.
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Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Joseph I. Daniels
William S. Sammons
Rumford Yeast Powder Company
Btamford Chemical Works
Providence
R.I
Hforsford
Horsford
Cambridge
Mass
Rumford Chemical Works
Switz erland Nihilist and Socialist Convention Disallowed
Swiss authorities ban the Universal Socialist Convention planned for Zurich and fear the gathering will move to the United States. In Rome a Papal faction clash erupted during the removal of Pope Pius IX’s remains, with an anti Papal mob attacking the procession and a letter of complaint from Pope Leo to the King of Italy.
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Switzerland
Zurich
Grand Council of
United States
Rome
Pius IX
St. Peters
Church of San Lorenzo
Leo
Italy
President's wound confusion sparks call for expert advice
A garbled report claims Gen Bar num of New York was sent for to examine the President's wound, but the assertion is false. Readers note the physicians have not yet determined the wound’s course after extensive, near three weeks of careful attendance, and further signs may be needed.
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Turk
Conflagrations Ravage Towns Across Several States
A large fire in Red Bank New Jersey consumed nine buildings on Monday morning. In St Louis the Louisin Refinery failed in a blaze with losses over 60000 dollars. The Ecee N iE oil works suffered about 50000 dollars in damage. Hastings Nebraska also reported a massive fire causing around 60000 dollars in losses.
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Rin Red 5 Bank
N.J
Louissi Fimc Son
St. Louis
Alu
Ecee N
Hastings
Neb
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