Senate Committee Reports Favorable on Army Appointments
Washington Oct 21 The Senate military committee agreed to report favorably all army nominations before them this session including Carter Raymond and Mido of New York and John of Manesca to the Assistant Surgeon post The committee noted New York appears to receive more than its share in appointments Judge Cox ruled on Scoville Guiteaus counsel fees for witnesses and deferred decisions on defense counsel assignment Scoville vows to emphasize political aspects of the Guiteau case The Garfield Memorial Hospital fund stands at 315 and a nationwide clergy appeal is planned to solicit further donations to support the memorial project Local Mason and Odd Fellows groups are urged to assist Also Captain Howgate’s petition for $40 relief awaits action and Col Rockwell receives a Garfield literary remnant publication request from Lucretia Garfield
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Raymond Ad Mido
New York
Jotin
Manesca
Tne
AC Cas
Cox
Scoville
Gunteau
Scoville Scoville
Guiteau
Garfield Memorial Hospital
District of Columbia
Committee On Ways and Means
Memorial
Masons
Odd Fellows
The Vindication of Chester A. Arthur’s Public Image
The Inter Ocean editorial recalls the hostile portrayal of Vice President Arthur after the assassination of President Garfield. It notes violent criticism from newspapers and preachers, then credits his later conduct at the bedside with nobility, modesty, and sincerity, winning cabinet and family sympathy.
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Presdent Arthur
Arthur
Chicago
New York
Lander
Boniling
Chester A. Arthur
United States
Inter
Ocean
Swiss Village Israelite in Alps Destroyed by Fire
Geneva dispatch reports a devastating Alpine fire that leveled Israelite leaving only the church. About three hundred chalets stacked tier upon tier on the mountainside burned, with cattle grazing elsewhere in the Alps reducing potential losses. Residents are described as a distinct group with a Mongol-like countenance and ancient Hun lineage theories.
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London Times
Geneva
Switzerland
Pasandel
Defram
Attilla
Ugh
Rhone
Regional business failures by district and week
A partial report shows weekly business failures across districts with 39 in the Middle region including New York, 21 in Eastern States, 16 in Western, and 12 in Pacific. The data reflects several consecutive weeks with rising counts and uneven regional patterns.
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Eastern States
Westthern
Middle
Nate York
Pacific
Yorktown Military Review Draws Huge Crowd and Praise
The Oct 20 Yorktown review drew 9500 troops from states including Georgia New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Massachusetts Maryland South Carolina New Hampshire Virginia New York North Carolina Rhode Island Vermont Kentucky Michigan Connecticut. President Arthur and Gen Hancock led dignitaries and viewed from the grand stand as colors and artillery from Savannah’s Chatham artillery were featured. Weather boosted the pageantry while orderly crowds cheered blue and gray veterans. a St John reception aboard the steamship followed.
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Yorstown
General Hancock
Arthur
Hancock
Georgia
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Maryland
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Virginia
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Vermont
Kentucky
Michigan
Connecticut
Richmond
Fitzhigh Lee
Yorktown
Washington
Chatham Artillery
Savannah
Ien
Hencock
St. John
David Davis
Army
Navy
Army and Navy
Relics of Garfield Packed for Mentor Ohio Shipment
A Washington correspondent notes Garfield relics prepared for shipment to Mentor Ohio. Thirty eight boxes hold private papers library art and personal effects plus a leather trunk marked J A Garfield Mentor Olio. Relics include the President's bed mattress the pen used for his last letter and time memorandums among other items.
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Washington
Garfeld
White House
Mentor
Ohio
J A. Garfield
Olio
Uly
Garfield
Elberon
Stanley Brown
President Garfield
Steward Crump
Bliss
Wales
Ptce
Editor links to Guiteau defense plans raise questions
The excerpt questions Col. M. S. Barnes involvement with pension funds and a Quincy paper's stance on Guiteau. It notes editor influence and possible ties to a notorious Quincy group, while debating Barnes’s integrity and patriotism amid ongoing inquiries.
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Scoville
Guiteau
Quincy Herald
Chicago Journal
Journal
Barnes
Galesburg Republican Register
M. S. Barnes
Quincy
Colonel Barnes
The Winning of Wealth as a Christian Duty
A reflection on wealth describing its legitimate use and dangers. Wealth can lift all or corrupt when pursued for profit alone. The author argues wealth should be used with Christian ethics to aid the poor and prevent future social unrest, warning that neglect of the poor leads to a troubled future.
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J G Hulland
Scabnes
Indians Use Annual Ground Burns to Keep Forests Clean
A New York Tribune correspondent describes how Native Americans burn the ground yearly to remove leaves and debris. He argues this practice prevents large fires by reducing fuels and pests, noting recent Michigan blazes and warning systematic burning could prevent future conflagrations.
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The
New York Tribune
Michigan
Frazier's Root Bitters Promoted As Medical Tonic
An advertisement touts Frazier's Root Bitters as a strictly medical remedy for dizziness apoplexy dyspepsia fever and ague dropsy skin conditions and debility. A testimonial from Mrs M Marvin claims rapid improvement after two bottles and endorses the product sold by Wm Clendagin druggist in Cleveland Ohio at one dollar per bottle.
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M Marvin
Cleveland
Wn Clendegin
Don’t Know Half Their Value Hop Bitters Testimony
Rochester New York resident praises Hop Bitters for curing AGUE biliousness and kidney issues in herself and two daughters. She credits physicians and neighbors with doubt but notes full recovery after using Slop Bitters. She urges others not to overrate warnings and endorses the product strongly.
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Rochester
N. Y
Beprorp Certifies Dr Clark Indian Blood Syrup Cure
The testimonial states that Dr Clark and his Indian Blood Syrup cured the speaker of dyspepsia. The praise is strong, claiming complete relief and extending to gratitude for the remedy.
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Moline
Rock Island County
G. W. Heck
Dr. Johnson
T. Wirling
Clark
Gravely Twins George and Edmund Near 93 in Henry County
The Gravely twins George and Edmund, aged 92, living within five miles of each other near Leatherwood Post Office, Henry County, were born there and will turn 93 on December 1, 1881. Their mother lived beyond 100, and their father died at 90. Leatherwood, Henry County, also saw 96 Gravelys vote Whig in 1861. In a recent letter Justice Warry of the U.S. Supreme Court says there are no essential law schools in excess of need.
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Pronanty
George
Edmund Gravely
Leatherwood
Henry County
Gravelys
Justice Warry
United State Supreme Court
Ostrich Feathers and Farming Thrive in South Africa
A description of the ostrich showing its wing size, speed, and plumage. It notes the value of ostrich feathers, the method of hunting, and the rise of ostrich farming as a profitable enterprise. Eggs are laid in a shared sand nest with both parents incubating at night.
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South Africa
Uncle Hal
Chicago Ahead and Electric Bitters Lead the Way
Chicago stands as a Western metropolis and Electric Bitters claim top value and cure. They are sold by druggists at fifty cents a bottle. War, poverty and clothing aid reach Michigan, where cash is scarce for essentials and some donated wear is unfit for use.
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Chicago
America
Death to Rits and Vermin Exterminator Relief
Exterminator offer promises rapid relief from choking mucous dis lodge and other symptoms with first application. Advertisement claims radical permanent cure for $1 and urges asking for Sanford's medical product. Also mentions Alb rich as a prominent Masonic member and Rhode Island senator candidate.
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Sanford
Cured Doubt: A Brief Health Note on Liver Concerns
A fragmented Health note hints at doubt about liver issues and possible health risks. It mentions consumption and dust, suggesting concerns about liver health and a potential remedy, but the text is incomplete and ambiguous.
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Moline, Il
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