Insanity and politics behind Garfield assassination
July 22 1881 commentary argues Guiteau’s alleged insanity fueled by Radical rhetoric. It links his motives to Republican campaigns and “bloody shirt” politics, claiming both leaders and press shaped belief in preemptive violence against Southern Democrats if Garfield advanced reconstruction. It also blames party orators for normalizing assassination as a national necessity.
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Phelps Receives Francis Joseph in Austrian Palace
The Honorable William Water Phelps, U.S. representative to the Court of Francis Joseph, met the Emperor in Vienna. A cable dispatch notes Phelps, escorted by a Jaeger in cream livery, was presented in a grand salon for a cordial French conversation. The notice adds Phelps pockets about $12,000 yearly in gold.
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Southern Democrats rally for the president’s recovery
Chronic agitators of danger in the solid south face calls for notice as southern Democrats and Governor Blackburn of Kentucky condemn Republican charges including attempts to spread yellow fever, and convene a state prayer meeting for the president’s welfare.
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Ohio governor candidate Joan W Bookwarter in Springfield
The Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, Joan W. Bookwarter, is a Fountain County native and popular with working men. He is expected to win Springfield and his county, which backed Garfield by over 2000 votes, though Calico Fostex may challenge.
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Chief orders arrest of insane-looking on streets
Washington chief of police orders the instant arrest of individuals who appear insane on the streets. The move angers Indiana politicians who are still waiting for their share of spoils.
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Washington
Indiava
Indianapolis News Bias Cited in Political Support
A historical note accuses the Indianapolis News of consistent Republican leaning in campaigns. It praises southern sympathy responses to a sad event while mocking Radical editors. The piece hints at Garfield era politics and suggests M. C. aims to influence Prohibition allies in 1882.
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South
Political Rhetoric and Local Party Figures
The text comments on Garreau and ward workers rallying for the Republican cause, praises Arthur for moral ideas, and notes Jon Sherman being awarded a Doctor of Laws by Kenyon College. It mentions Maine bosses, Buarn as big chief, and concerns over Dorsey and Bravy, with Derissy as Republican secretary.
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Prohibition Scheme Stirs German Republican Column
The Prohibition scheme appears to be the final straw for the German Republican column, with Washington dispatches suggesting the Radical party is going crazy.
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Washington Dispatches
Swedish naval architect proposes 20 to 21 knot Atlantic steamer
The Swedish designer Captain Lunborg outlines an Atlantic liner 500 feet long and 74 feet wide with four compound engines totaling 22 800 indicated horsepower. It would carry 600 first class and 1 500 second and third class passengers, 3 000 tons of cargo, and 3 200 tons of coal for 180 hours at full speed. The hull divides water horizontally to reduce resistance and increase capacity with shallow draft, aiming for over 20 knots and six day crossing, aided by less wave making.
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Sea Serpent Sighted By New London Party
A sea serpent was seen near Montauk and Rocky Island by a yacht party from New Haven including New London guests. The creature, about 40 feet long, surfaced and surveyed the surroundings while the vessel carried Jersey lightning and French grape extract.
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Arthur's Chances of Promotion Fade in White House Update
July 19 reports show the president improving with a growing appetite and sound sleep, despite a minor relapse. Physicians anticipate a lengthy recovery, with Dr. Hamilton noting recovery may take months. by July 22 convalescence is described as favorable, though dangers remain possible.
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New York
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Detailed account of Guiteaus Washington assassination plan
District Attorney Corkhill offers a thorough timeline of Charles Guiteau’s movements from March to July 1881. It traces his arrival in Washington, weapon purchases, practice shots, church observations, depots and rides, and final assassination in July, asserting the report’s accuracy and refuting circulating rumors.
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United States
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White House
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6Th Street
Fasting and prayer day observed in Arkansas for Garfield
In Lirrne Rock on July 14 Governor Churchill proclaimed a day of fasting and prayer for President Garfield's recovery. Churches held services, state offices closed, and many businesses followed the observance. Dispatches report the day was widely observed across Arkansas.
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Mysterious Roscoe Ex-Senator Cookling Vanishes at Midnight
Mysterious Roscoe New York July 13. Ex Senator Cookling left the city at midnight with friends and could not be found. He reportedly planned Albany travel but the last train had departed. Politicians speculate about presidential incapacitation and Arthur’s possible duties while others note biblical remarks about the Ten Commandments.
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News of the Week Highlights from 1882 era
A compact review of scattered items: Baltimore hosts a grand Mardi Gras next October. Grasshoppers threaten Dakota wheat. Ex Senator Conkling in Washington. Indianapolis dog-license counts rise. Confederate general Pemberton dead. toy pistol lockjaw cases in Baltimore. Indy polls rose to 18 722 from 17 000 votes. a 11 foot rattlesnake near Clear Spring. London reports extreme heat. Guiteau in solitary confinement awaiting trial. Republican wavering in Virginia and Mahone ticket likely. army worm harming southern Illinois oats. Garfield horse-trading remarks about resigning pending Arthur succession. Topeka mass meeting denounces Prohibition Constitution. Warner Miller chosen Indiana senator. Indiana political names touted for 1884. Cincinnati sunstroke deaths reach 264 in a week. Gordon named Supreme Court clerk. Minnesota storm devastates Odessa Hastings & Dakota rail line. Fairfield village erased. 15 killed or wounded in storm aftermath.
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Wheat crop shortages echoed in regional estimates
Shortfalls from Ohio Illinois Michigan and Iowa show 1881 wheat crops lagging 80.5 million bushels behind 1880. Ohio down 12 million, Illinois 37 million, Michigan 14.5 million, Iowa 17 million. Data released by the Ohio board reflects official July estimates from four state boards.
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Theatre Planned On Elm Place Site In Brooklyn
From the ruins of Elm Place Congregational Church in Brooklyn a Grand Opera House will rise. Rev Jo Wild preached on Lost Tribes. Billy Barry and Hugh Jay lead the venture with Fire Marshal Benjamin Lewis. The theatre uses former church space and Sunday school hall as stage areas. It will be 70 by 140 feet, 72 feet high with two galleries seating about 3,000. Three exits from auditorium and galleries, cost about 75,000 dollars. The report also notes unrelated interest items about language origins and a cleric’s suspension.
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Grand Opera House
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New York Sun
President convalesces as assassin tale shapes political mood
Washington dispatch notes the President’s doctors see little danger ahead from wounds while general fears fade. The Vice President leaves for New York as Cabinet members stay near the patient. Dems in Ohio praise their ticket and platform, with Thurman considered for Governor, while Virginians show mixed enthusiasm for the Mahone McKay ticket amid shifting support and public interest.
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European crop outlook signals poorer harvests in Germany and France
First official estimates show Germany faces below average yields and France may miss the average crop. The Pall Mall Gazette warned of potential American financial danger due to weak European demand, but Cyprus Times reports locusts damaged by year end would have produced 2,830,472,500 winged insects on the island.
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