Election Matter Settled by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that no election will be held for county officers until 1852. County Judges, Probate Judges, the County Insurer, and County and Probate Clerks currently in office will hold over until their successors are elected one year from next November, per the 1880 constitutional amendment. The decision preserves current officers for one more year, avoiding unnecessary elections and expenses.
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Chicago Journal of the 27Th
Illinois Supreme Court
Couty
Rock Island Union
Union
Rock Island
Ite
Waial
Supreme Court
Democrats to Elect Bayard Senate President in Extra Session
The extra session called for October 10 will feature 43 Democrats and Republicans. Democrats plan to elect Bayard of Delaware as President of the Senate and as the likely successor to the Chief Executive if needed. The body will also name a Sergeant-at-Arms and address pending appointments and confirmations.
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Senate
Bayard
Delaware
House
Coed
Arthur
Hichi
The New Cabinet and Arthur's Upcoming Changes
The article notes idle speculation about Arthur's cabinet choices. It argues he has right to select his official household like Garfield did and will favor trusted, intimate advisers. Changes are likely, but not necessarily a shift in policy.
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Arthur
Garfield
Sympathy of Great Britain Amid National Calamity
The British nation shows deep sympathy from start to finish of the calamity. Memorial services and meetings span the country, bells toll, flags fly at half mast, and curtains draw in private homes and hotels. The article notes this as a touching sign of kinship among Anglo Saxon peoples, while lamenting insufficient sympathy from Germany and the Republic.
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Great Britain
Great Brizain
Republic
Minnesota Republicans Adopt Resolution At St Paul Meeting
A fragment from a Minnesota Republican gathering at St Paul outlines support for Chester A. Arthur as a successor, praising devotion to the country and urging united party backing and national unity under Republican principles.
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Minnesota
Republcan c SE
St. Paul
Chester A. Arthur
Arfield
Ate
United Supreme Party
al Tinits
Fragmentary note on official visit plan to Yorktown
A misspelled and garbled line mentions Kind KaLakauj now at Washington paying homage to the president. It also notes a naval steamer placed at disposal to visit Yorktown and Fort ... possibly related to a visit or ceremony.
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KaLakauj
Wathgton
Thur
Yorktown
Wee Mit
Quincy commits to the intent of $100,000
A report notes that Quincy commits to the intent of a $100,000 fund. The item mentions the figure and the action without broader context or detailed background.
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Aie Ee
Quincy
Mourning Emblems and the Call for Tastful Grief
In the wake of the President's death the piece argues against across the board black rules in newspapers. It favor a modest black border around death notices or brief editorial notes and condemns garish full-issue black drapes as tasteless. The author urges restraint using a small emblem and heart felt expression over spectacle.
Supreme Court affirms amendment avoiding county election
The Supreme Court upholds the late constitutional amendment fixing county officers’ terms, saving about $3,000 for the county and keeping current incumbents in office. Hon. Charles Baldwin of Princeton led the measure’s push, supported by most press and bar, while the Rock Island Union opposed.
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Supreme Court
Charles Baldwin
Princeton
Judiciary Committee of
House
Rock Island Union
Doctors dispute over President’s autopsy findings
Reported disagreements among physicians focus on the autopsy and possible causes of death. Dr Boynton contends the mesenteric artery rupture was imagined or caused by the post mortem, while embalming and improper procedure hinder cause determination. The bullet’s path through the spine is questioned as an accidental discovery.
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Boynton
Old Yorktown in the October Scrisner by Nelson Page
A forthcoming Scrisner feature links Yorktown celebration history with 18 Old Yorktown by Thomas Nelson Page, descendant of the town founder and Governor Thomas Nelson. It will include old-time pictures and contemporary Yorktown views by Blam and Pennell.
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Yorktown
Thomas Nelson Page
Thomas Nelson
Blam and Pennell
Observance of Garfield Death Across the South and North
Reports from Southern and other regions describe last Monday as a broad day of mourning for President Garfield. Citizens across the continent including Mexico and British possessions joined in sorrow with pronounced displays.
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South
Garfield
Mexico
Missouri Senator Supports Judge Davis for Senate Presidency
United States Senator Cockrey of Missouri, a Democrat, backs Hon. David Davis as President of the Senate. The likely contest is between Judge Davis and Senator Bayard of Delaware. Republicans show preference for Davis to avoid a partisan clash and possible deadlock.
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United States
Cockrey
Missouri
David Davis
Senate
Judge Davis
Bayard
Delaware
Mikely
Rich stained glass window remembrance at St James
A rich stained glass window will be placed in St James Church in memory of the late President. It commemorates his term in office and honors his leadership. The memorial acknowledges the memory of the fallen leaders who stood with him.
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James E Thi
Su T Belars
President Arthur under care as White House overhauled
The President will not occupy the White House for months and will live at Senator Jones of Nevada while the building is overhauled. The Garfield fund reaches 260000 dollars and the family appears secure. Hayes and Grant accompany the funeral cortege to Cleveland as Washington dispatches report quiet morning activity and business will be conducted from Jones residence. Guiteau’s trial and court martial updates unfold with resignations and continued prosecutions in federal circles.
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Bliss
Brown
Guiteau
White House
Senator Jones
Nevada
Garfield
Hayes
Washington
Grant
Cleveland
Senate
Andrew Jackson
Arthur
Hancock
Mason
Gulteau
Lincoln
Hunt
Windom
James
MacVeagh
Geo Bliss
New York
Johnson
Ben Hill
Platt
Connecticut
Storm Rips Chicago Roofs in Friday Thunder Storm
Severe lightning swept over Chicago on Friday afternoon causing extensive damage as roofs were blown off and flag staffs splintered across the city. No injuries reported.
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Chicago
Peoria Records High Fire Incidents in State
Peoria reports a larger fire count relative to population than any other city in the state and nearly as many fire alarms as Chicago. Officials attribute the higher figure to numerous factories and many frame structures in the city’s lower area.
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Peoria
Chicago
Critics mount on late president topsy case
The professional criticisms on the upswing of the late president have nearly ceased. They are mostly provoked by jealousy, and whether or not can have no effect on their unfortunate subject. His case is beyond criticism and needs no discussion.
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Presd¢nt
Turface and Iron Workers in Pennsylvania See Demand Rise
The Turface and Iron workers union in Pennsylvania reports strong iron demand and rising prices. Furnaces are resuming output and steel rail works are expanding, signaling an improving industry outlook.
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Pennsylvania
German ambassador departs Berlin for Washington
Herr Von Seuioezen, the new German ambassador, has left Berlin for Washington. He carries letters of condolence from the Emperor to Mrs. Garfield.
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Herr von Seuioezen
Ambasaddor
Berlin
Washington
Mrs. Garfield
Thx ship Alice Buck Struck near San Francisco
A ship named Alice Buck with iron rails struck near San Francisco Bay on Monday evening. The vessel was en route to Portland when the incident occurred, causing damage and prompting examinations by local port authorities.
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Buck
Ack
Portland
San Francisco
London Mourning Declared for President Garfield
The London Times notes the Queen orders official mourning for President Garfield. The editorial hails his career as heroic from start to finish. The London Stock Exchange will close Monday for Garfield's funeral.
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London Times
Garfield
London Stock Exchange
Unprecedented Washington Meeting with Four Presidents
In Washington on Friday an extraordinary scene unfolded with a dead President, a live President, and two living ex Presidents, Grant and Hayes, all present as the sole surviving former and current holders of the nation’s highest office.
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Washington
Grant
Hayes
Grain speculation lifts prices hindering shipowners sales
Speculation in grain has pushed prices high causing sail vessel men to struggle for customers. On Wednesday steamboat agents bought corn cargoes for Buffalo at an extraordinary low rate of 1 cent per bushel. Governor Cullom and his staff from Illinois will attend the Yorktown celebration next month.
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Gov. Cullom
Illinois
Yorktown
Minister W. W. Puttis Resigns As U S Envoy To Austria
Hon. W. W. Puttis, the United States minister to Austria, has submitted his resignation. No reason is given for stepping down.
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W. W. Puttis
U.S
Austria
Destructive Fire Hits Moscow in Major Conflagration
A severe blaze swept Moscow, Russia causing extensive damage across multiple districts. Authorities dispatched firefighting units to contain the flames as residents reported heavy smoke and evacuations amid the emergency.
President Arthur Impresses With Quiet Resolve In Washington Dispatches
Washington Dispatches describe President Arthur rising early and working intensively. Senators and businessmen praise his fitness for duties and confidence in his administration after Garfield's death. Thurlow Weed predicts Arthur will act as Garfield would have and seek to fulfill similar policies.
Guiteau Case Delay Likely As Trial Arrives In December
Sept. 27 The Chicago lawyer Scoville has not replied on defending Guiteau. Grand Jury to indict for murder next week. trial not soon. No venue change in DC. appeals limited. Supreme Court cannot review criminal cases. Courtroom capacity 400. admission by card. A mob risk and cooling public mood shape delay.
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Scoville
Chicago
Guiteau
Grand
Biller
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Corkhill
Guitenau
Gusteau
United States
Henry
Presumed Senate Pact Aimed at Quieting Deadlock
The Inter Ocean reports that on the funeral train journey senators from both parties discussed the Senate crisis and drafted a nonbinding plan to avoid a springlike wrangle. Edmunds and Garland originators notified caucus members of October 8 meetings to appoint a five member joint committee to outline details.
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Inter Ocean
Cleveland
Washington
Senate
Edmunds
Garland
Anthony
Davis
Republs
New York
Rhode Island
York Trees Cut as Arthurs Return Eyeing Public Row
The fragment notes a dispute over a local tree cutting issue involving residents and a person named Arthurs. No clear dates or locations are provided. Further readable details are limited to the public row surrounding the trees.
Further Observations On Garfield Funeral Observed Abroad
The Inter Ocean report details crowds in Cleveland lining streets for the Garfield funeral, with ten thousand sleeping on sidewalks and a five mile procession route. Funeral pageantry, guards at the gravesite, and lingering crowds at Mentor are described, along with Garfield family departures and late president quotes on courage and growth.
Demonstration in Chicago Honors Fallen Nation Chief
The Chicago procession included military bodies, secret orders, post office and municipal officers, national and benevolent societies totaling at least 15 000 men. The grand array took nearly two hours to pass a point and reflected wide unanimous support and esteem for the deceased national leader.
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Chicago
Cucaco
Post Office
Fiery Southern diatribe against Guiteau echoes past treason
A Southerner slams Guiteau with fierce verse redefining punishment and hellfire. The letter-like address denounces the assassin and recalls the old Davis doggerel, painting Guiteau as damned and unworthy. The piece ties anti-Guiteau sentiment to historic Confederate-era language and moral outrage.
Bank Suffer Government Order in Luxembourg Crisis
The National Bank of Luxembourg is compelled by the government to suspend operations amid a large debt, with two million due to the state and three million owed to depositors. The situation reflects widespread unrest and economic strain affecting working-class savers and local stability.
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National Bank of
Luxembourg
Holland
Toj Suepend
Garfield fund contributions rise in Chicago effort
The report notes a total of about $314 000 with roughly $14 000 from Chicagoans directed to Titrifund for Mrs Garfield.
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Garfield
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