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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1881
Page
6
A lengthy report details President James A. Garfield's death following a savage attack. It recounts his final hours, the doctors' efforts, and the nation-wide mourning as leaders and citizens reflect on his presidency and legacy.
A post mortem shows a bullet fractured the eleventh rib and lodged left of the spine, tearing into the abdominal cavity and causing fatal hemorrhage. The liver and lungs showed severe bronchitis, with a small kidney abscess. death was deemed inevitable despite medical care. Messages of condolence from Gen Arthur, General Grant, and the Queen accompany reports from Solon and London.
The New York Herald describes the deathbed scene of the President as deeply sad and impressive. Family members gathered as doctors Bliss and Pep consulted softly, with Mrs Garfield and Lulu Rockwell nearby. The room remained quiet except for the victim’s gasping breaths and changing color signaling approaching end.
The remains will be moved from Elberon to Washington by special train on Wednesday September 21 departing 10 A M arriving 4 PM. Army and Navy detachments escort the procession. The body lies in state in the Washington rotunda Thursday and Friday with religious services Friday at 3 PM. Afterward the train proceeds to Cleveland arriving Saturday. The casket lies in state until Monday 2 PM and burial follows at Laid View.
The President lies in a suit from inauguration day with left hand across the breast as part of a lifelike display. Autopsy and illness have left the body emaciated and in need of artificial restoration for appearance. Funeral services began at 9:30 with Mrs Garfield and family viewing before trains to Washington.
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