Loyalist talk ends in mock patriotism in 1881 Rome and Garfield era
The Register notes Rome-like bravado by ancients and mocks modern American Republicans. It argues that after elections loyalty talk hides party spoils, cites Garfield and Arthur unfavorable coverage, and suggests Guiteau’s foreign birth disqualifications while proposing a playful political “lil’” candidate veiled as a senator from Illinois or Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Cmaar
Antony
Republic
Democracy
Guiteau
Garfield
Arthur
United States
Ilinois
Iowa
Ohio political fray mocks Republicans and foes
Fragment from a partisan recapping rumor and commentary on Ohio politics. Mentions Bookwaiter as inventor and monopolist target, Guireau’s stance, Dorsey and Gravy, railroad debate, New York spoils fight, and Kansas prohibition critique. Notes Grant, Governor Porter, and Chinese immigration rise.
Lapham Selected as New York Republican Leader
Arpasy New York July 22. The Republican caucus chose J G Lapham to succeed Roscoe Conkling after eight weeks of wrangling. New York's Senate representation is considered weak and insignificant. The piece notes attacks on Miller for tariff ties and alleged Union Army desertion, with Democrats promising a full review tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arpasy
N. Y
Lord Conkling
J. G. Lapham
New York
Senate
Miller
Lapham
Congress
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser
Rep
Ohio Political Notes Sees Tilden Hand in Ohio
July 24 report from ConrumBus Ohio notes Republican fears of Tilden influence in state politics. Bookwalter, in New York, suspected of conspiring with Uncle Sammy on campaign methods. Prohibitionists nominate a straight ticket led by Methodist preachers. Foreseeable last minute sellout risks for Republicans. A prominent GOP figure claims Foster would spend $200,009 to avoid defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ConrumBus
Tilden
Ohio
Bookwalter
New York
Sammy
Contess
Foster
A Ferrific Storm
Enixrarr Inc reports a severe storm with heavy rain lightning and thunder the night of July 21. The sky blazed and shocks rattled the earth causing widespread property damage. A remarkable lightning feature struck a table between Mrs John Minton and her two children without injuring them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enixrarr, Inc
John Minton
Sudden Change In President’s Condition
Washington July 24 A marked shift in the president’s condition Saturday saw his pulse rise to 130 and a fever of 103.4 prompting alarm from attending physicians. Surgeons were telegraphed, a chill followed, but later symptoms improved. Doctors attributed the relapse to pus behind the bullet and performed a two inch incision below the wound providing relief. Yesterday the president’s condition remained nearly as critical as at the time of the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
Conkling Sends Gratitude to Loyal Republican Legislators
Conkling in New York telegraphs to stalwart lawmakers after learning his old seat was given to another. He praises the Spartan band for principle and courage, mourns forbidden forces within the party, and expresses gratitude and confidence in their future vindication and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conkling
J.apham
Republican Party
Koscok Connkling
Dudley Lectures Spark Treason Debate in Manavers
Commissioner of Pensions W W Dudley finished lectures asserting Guiteau committed high treason and must be tried. He plans to return to Washington, provoking fears of a political vacancy. Judge Gresham criticized the notion that shooting a president is worse than harming a private citizen. The Constitution defines treason, not the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manavers
W. W. Dudley
Guiteau
Washington
Gresham
U. S. Court
Dudley
Giant sea turtle nets fishermen in Free Island vicinity
A massive sea turtle measuring about seven feet long and four feet wide, weighing around 800 pounds, was caught in a net off Free Island July 21 by menhaden fishermen. It was towed into the bay and tethered to the wharf as crowds gathered, the oldest locals noting nothing like it before.
Spoils and Nepotism Allegations Hit Indiana Officials
A Cincinnati circulation story from July 25 1881 attacks Governor Albert G Porter and Senator Benjamin Harrison over nepotism. It claims Porter leveraged a consulship for his son George T Porter, aided by Harrison, with postmaster and other patronage moves cited. The piece portrays public anger, calls Porter thin as the drink named after him, and mocks the broader Indiana administration for favoritism before elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ixpranaronis
Ixy
Porter
George
Elaine
Ile
Ben Harrison
Warrison
Wildman
Hawn Las
Albert G. Porter
Albert G
Indianapolis Journal
Ut Ling
Harrison
Treasury
Russell Tarvison
Russell
Gangie
George T. Porter
Uncle Sam
Plague in cattle and varied world news item
News items note a fatal cattle plague in Texas and a run of events from corn prospects in Missouri to the death of Supreme Court Justice Clifford. Reports cover epidemics in Vera Cruz and Santo Domingo, copper and silver finds near Fort Laramie, and a devastating tornado near Troy New York. The piece also mentions political tensions in Indiana and Missouri, and a row within the Republican party in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
U.S. Supreme Court
Santo Domingo
Not So Favorable Aide: President’s Condition Deteriorates
Wastervaroy July 26. The president has recovered somewhat from Saturday’s relapse but is now worse than ten days ago. Physicians’ residence is noted as a bad sign, with rumors of blood poisoning mortification and fatal features circulating though untrue. The situation remains critical and recovery chances are again doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastervaroy
Washington Postcard on New Jersey Pace and President's Health
Special to the Register from Washington on July 21 1881 discusses the President's improving health and possible public celebrations including a nationwide Thanksgiving style pause in work. It also notes proposals for safer transport options a Yorktown commemoration and a potential fasting day if death looms. Mentions Guiteau's confinement and possible treason or murder charges plus government receipts and tax policy. Also quotes fashion on lace collars at Saratoga and a quip about a drink inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Register
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Ohio
Yorktown
Guiteau
Congress
McKay
Two Great States in Senate Battle Tale
The New York Sun previews Senate races in Pennsylvania and New York, labeling Cameron as lacking ambition, Mitchell as a hidden fixer, and Lapham and Miller as Albany influenced figures who will travel to Washington with partisan alignments. It casts Cameron’s view against rival blocs and notes New York’s political figures as part of the coming struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Empire
Keystone
Senate
Lot Mr. Cameron
Mitchell
Poonaylvania
New York
Lapham
Miller
Herkimer
Washington
Mack
Albany
Cameron
New York Sun
Immigration totals rise in year to June 30
A U S government statement shows 660,239 immigrants arrived in the year ending June 30 across districts including Baltimore Boston Detroit Huron Key West Minnesota New Bedford New Orleans New York Passamaquoddy Philadelphia and San Francisco. The figure is 208,837 higher than the previous year with one third from Germany about one sixth from Canada and 66,000 from Mayland and Wales 72,336 from Ireland and roughly 195,000 from all other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washgton
United States
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Huron
Key West
Minnesota
New Bedford
New Orleans
New York
Pasasumaquoddy
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Germany
Canada
Mayland
Wales
Ireland
Countries
Exports Rise for Domestic Provisions and Dairy Goods
Exports of domestic provisions tallow and dairy products totaled 71,156,930 for the six months ended June 30, up 1,731,101 from the same period last year. The report highlights stronger shipments in the sector, reflecting improved trade activity and market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasursa@ron
Brave English Drummer Boy Story From Early War
A young English drummer under fifteen is captured near the enemy in a pre Revolutionary war scene. He identifies as a drummer in the English service and performs a retreat, prompting a French commander to praise his spirit. Also notes a humorous quip on rival doctors and a Siberian gold nugget discovery of 58 pounds at Mr Trapeznikoff’s mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strance
Mr. Trapeznikoff
Siberia
Unusual Banana Shipment Brings Giant Reptile Mention
New Albany reports a curious incident as Herman Kaiser discovers a five tarans tula in a banana shipment at his confectionery rear, described as a hideous monster. In HL Lia Salle a 250 foot chimney is planned to vent fumes from a soda ash factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Alpany, Inc
Herman Kaiser
Lia Salle
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Register
New Harmony, Indiana
Bookwaiter
Soster
Sar Guireau
Hancock
Garvield
Was Brapy
New York City
Dorsry
Gulreau
Dorsey
Guireau
Orth
Sar
Kansas
U.S. Grant, Esq
Rowvertson
P. Conner
Buckeye
Sax
Voorukes
Blaine
Kentucky
Roscork Conkkling, Eaq
Ohio Political Notes
Conk
Budley
Porter & Harrison
Indiana
Timder
Kahlo
Berlin
News OF the
Nxncock County
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Madison
National Educational Association
Atlanta
Governor Vorler
Lake Chautauqua
N.Y
Fort Laramie
Switzerland
England
Troy
South Bend
William Gavin
Crittenden
Electoral Commission
Indianapolis
van Vorhis
Sind
Saratoga
Board of County Commissioners
Posey County
William Baldwin
Nancy Nash
Wm, Williams, Adm
R. Hovey & Menzies
Sears & Prados
Jos
West & Co
Commission Merchants
Poydras Street
Wadesville
Center Township
WM. Williams
R. Joseph Cule
Nes
Harmony Township
Harmony
Evansville and
New Harmony Railway Company
Peoria, Decatur and
Evansville
Stewartsville
Said County
New Harmony
Wabash River
Board of Commissioners
Said Posey County
Auditor's Office
Mt. Vernon
Posey Counseau
Mount Vernon
Alfred D. Owen
George 8. Green
D. A
State OF
Achilles H. Fretageotaniathans
Ezekiel Marquiss
Posey Circuit Court
Jane Owens
David Scott
Elizabeth Scott
Maria Watterson
John Marquiss
Court House
George W. Curtis
George I ¥. Wilsons
Ernest Dale Owen
OF the
Posey County Agricultural Society
County Parcs
J.B. Ellio I. D. Bolton
John Wheeler
Hugo
West Main Street
Ind
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!