Fires Dismay Farmers and Flight of Adventurers
A Michigan Governor's reclamation details the suffering of farmers amid a fire and destitution, while a contingent from Minnesota stages a risky gas balloon stunt that failed to draw crowds. An extraordinary divorce case follows with Elizabeth Falley seeking separation from her husband and his alleged remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Michigan
Professor King
Journaiers
Minnesota
Elizabeth Falley
Edward
The Great Topic Week’s Recap of the Restock Tragedy
A somber week centers on the ongoing restock crisis with daily notes on incidents and items snatched up quickly. The report outlines each day’s occurrences linked to the distressing event and highlights items that merit publication.
Great St Louis Fair Attracts Local Attendees
Many locals attend the St Louis Fair described as both agricultural and mechanical. The upcoming fair opens October 3 for a week, offers $10,000 in cash premiums, and is run by practical men on practical principles. The C B S JR R Co offers round trip fare at one and one third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
C. BS Jr.r. Co
Supervisors Allocate Aid and Tax Adjustments in County Board
The board discharged paupers unable to care for themselves and approved payments including $50 to send a blind boy to the Blind Asylum and $40 in supervisor fees to forward Thomas Thomjasi to the Eye and Ear Infirmary. Abatements and tax adjustments were set for W L Coyne and L F Haner and William Louns, with bills for jail and township poor costs itemized and approved.
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Nable
A.F. Hollister
Thomas Thomjasi
Eye and Ear
H. Stoct
W.l.coyne
L. F.haner
William Loun
Rock Island Life
Meline
Black Hawk
Hamiton
mByron
Drury
Coe. Wu
Coal Valley
Illinois Politics and Party Allegiances in The Eden Caller
The Eden Caller argues Gov. Palmer favors the Republican side, citing prewar ties and shifts between parties. It questions whether Governor Palmer intends to rejoin the Republicans and notes past Democratic alignments and denouncements of Democrats, leaving readers to infer motive.
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Egister
John Malmer
Illinois
Uingy Herald
Guieau
Garteld
Oy. Palmer
Almér
Logan
Paler
Christian Fortitude and Garfield's Death Noted
An obituary passage recalls the death and funeral of a prominent statesman, praising Christian resignation, intellectual authority, and public fortitude. It frames Garfield's passing as a national shock after weeks of suffering, highlighting the nation's unity and reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preeweeks
En. Garfield
Arthur Becomes President After Garfield Death
President Arthur takes the oath of office before Justice John P Brady of New York as Garfield’s death prompts national mourning. He arrives at Long Branch with Blaine and Lincolnson and will not change officials until the burial, with broad confidence in his businesslike leadership and commitment to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Arthur
Long Branch
New York
Garfield
MacVeagh
United States
John P. Brady
Supreme Court
State of New York
Mr. Arthur
Arthur
A Good Man Gone The Nation in Mourning Garfield Dead
The nation mourns as President Garfield dies after a sudden heart attack at 10:15 p m The death ends a brief but impactful administration praised for reform and strong cabinet choices Hayes is compared as a predecessor and Garfield is lauded for endurance and character The article recalls his manly virtue and public service as it honors his memory and legacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Hayes
Garfield
President's condition in flagging blood poisoning discussed
Dispatches from Lone Branch report the President remains gravely ill with blood poisoning. Doctors debate bulletin wording while noting weak strength and reduced lung expectoration. They caution fluctuations in pulse and respiration until the septic condition clears, predicting possible five weeks to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVeagh
Lowell
Lone Branch
Hamilton
Flo
Earry
Boynton
Gare
President Garfield's Health Worsens Amid Blood Poison Threat
Long Branch dispatches report the President shows no gain in forty eight hours with a worsening wound and new bedsores. Doctors cite extreme debility and rising danger from chronic pyemia as hopes fade and beef blood transfusions are tried to sustain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Boynton
Grand Union Hotel Proprietor Backs St Jacobs Oil
J. E. Shaw Enq proprietor of the Grand Union hotel New York endorses St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism and neuralgia in a Wilmington Delaware news note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
J. E. Shaw
Enq
Grand Union Hotel
New York
St. Jacobs Oil
Garfield Incidents Reveal Life Insurance and Estate Details
The late President reportedly held $45,000 in Equitable Life Insurance and other policies in various companies. He left no will but expressed a wish for equitable family distribution during illness. His property valued around $25,000 includes a mortgaged Washington house. A voluntary fund for Mrs Garfield has grown to about $1,000, leaving the family in independent circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Equitable Life Insurance Company
N. Y
Washington
Remedy for dental decay praised in old ad fragment
Fragment from an old newspaper advert or health note claims a remedy clears decay and whitens teeth. The torn text mentions a “medical Remedy” and a product named Sosodont as a cure or cleanser for dental issues.
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Aftor
Nox
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Baily
United
Awson
Great London Circus
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Chars
Therus
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