Indictment in Garfield Assassination Case Filed
The Grand Jury presented the indictment against Guiteau for Garfield's murder in Washington at 11 this morning. It contains eleven counts with the fifth and sixth focusing on malice aforethought and the shooting at the Baltimore and Potomac depot. Scoville,Guiteau's counsel, plans to seek Richard T Merrick as associate counsel if Merrick declines.
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Guiteau
James A. Garfield
United States
Baltimore & Potomac Depot
Washington
Scoville
New York
Richard T Merrick
Svn
Merrick
Gusteau
Casely
Rail tie from catalpa trees eyed for future use
The article notes catalpa wood as a potential railroad tie material. Fort Scott Texas and Gulf and Iron Mountain near Charleston Missouri plant trees for ties. Catalpa ties reportedly persisted twelve years in Mississippi mud and outlasted oak ties, with uses as fence posts and cornerstones in Illinois Indiana and Cairo regions.
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Fort Scott, Texas & Gulf Railroad
Iron Mountain Railroad
Charleston
Mississippi
Indiana
Illinois
Cairo
Senators Meet at Capitol Caucuses in Open Session
Democratic and Republican caucuses convened at the Capitol this forenoon with most members present. The new Senators Lapham Miller and Aldrich attended the Republican caucus as talks began toward organizing, while Democrats insisted on electing their President pro tempore and not conceding on leadership.
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Capitol
Lapham
Miller
Aldrich
Democratic Caucus
Repubicans
Hoey
Garfield Monument Fund Letters to State Governors
A committee seeks state and county cooperation to fund a monument over the late President's grave. They ask governors to act as general managers, appoint subagents, and organize subscriptions. They plan to send portraits to contributors and urge larger gifts beyond the one dollar per person.
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States
Guiteau's Pending Trial Moves Through Washington
October dispatch notes Guiteau's defense seeking help in New York while stating officials may bar him from admittance. The piece cites Cold War era concerns, mentions State War and Treasury, and suggests Robt. G. Inglesosl as a possible counsel amid public prejudice.
Governor Crittenden Guess at Impeachment After Train Robbery Trial
In Independence Missouri a motion for a new trial is presented by Glendale train robbery defendants. The Kansas City Dispatch notes Gov Crittenden faces possible indictment for malfeasance in office if the motion succeeds, or for perjury if it fails.
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Kansas City
Independence
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Trias
Gov. Crittenden
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Ryan
World’s Best Beet Salve Promises Cure All Ailments
An advertisement offers a beet salve claimed to treat cuts burns ulcers rheum fever rashes and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. Each box costs twenty five cents and is sold by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Richards & Sohrbeck
William
Willam
M. Collinberry
Cleveland
de. William's
Clendenin
Druggtat Postoffice Bipek
Electric Bitters and Packers Slaughter Figures
Doctors abandon patients and Electric Bitters is claimed to cure stomach, liver, kidney, and urinary issues along with constipation and headaches. The Chicago packing report notes 2,446,000 hogs slaughtered this season versus 2,698,000 last season, with winter packing starting on the first of the next month.
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Chicago Packers
President guests mix up over residence at Senator Jones
The President has occupied the Jones residence until December while Senator Jones stays as a guest at the White House. A later note clarifies the arrangement, correcting the misunderstanding about who is hosting whom.
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Harsresp
Jones
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