Wealthy group plots 250000 charity for Garfield or widow
A faction led by Cyrus W. Fiep seeks to raise 250000 for President Garfield or his widow, claiming charity. Critics say Garfield is wealthy, with a 50000 salary and a farm in Ohio, and question the need and motives, noting Michigan fire relief and Wall Street figures like Vanderbilt are not contributing. The piece argues charity should go to those in need rather than top financiers.
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Cyrus W. Fiep
Ganfieen
Ohio
Act of Congress
United States
New York
Wall Street
Michigan
Freep
Vanderbilt
Gould
Garfield
Fretp & Co
Goutp
Fieup, Et. al
General Tucker Shot In Chickasaw County
A prominent Chickasaw County Mississippi citizen General W F Tucker was shot dead at his door by a timid colored man. The Republican papers report the incident without comment and hint at political bias in coverage if Tucker had retaliated with buckshot.
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W. F. Tucker
Chickasaw County
Miss
Tucker
Vacancy opens as Burnster dies in Senate balance
The death of Burnster leaves the Senate with thirty seven Democrats and thirty four Republicans. Davis of Illinois and sweet Bitty Mallone may join if Mallone escapes Repudiation wreck in time to reach Washington on the correct side.
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Burnster
Senate
Davis
Illinois
Sweet Bitty Mallone
Washington
Be The Conkling Men Sweep New York Republican Primaries
Be The Conkling faction dominates New York Republican primaries as rumors spread that Boss plans to secure the State Legislature declare Millee’s election fraudulent elect himself and then contest the matter before the full Senate pending confirmation of the political maneuver.
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Conkling
New York
Millee
Senate
Garriela and Arthur in presidential trust and decline
The excerpt contrasts Garriela’s health with Arthur’s fitness for the presidency. When Garriela improves, fears arise that Arthur is unfit. When Garriela worsens, the New York adventurer becomes a faithful statesman of great stature.
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Garriela
Arthur
GarrieLo
New York
Vanderburg Coroner Leaves Town Amid Creditors’ Woes
A coroner from Vanderburg county has fled west, leaving Evansville creditors to cope with his departure and question the morals of men claiming high civilization while escaping obligations.
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Vanderburg County
Evansville
Star Route Thieves Trial Delayed Again
The trial of the Star Route thieves has been postponed once more, delaying a key legal proceeding and extending the timeline for a verdict. Prosecutors and defense remain ready to proceed on a future date.
Garfield Dies After Prolonged Illness
James Abram Garfield, the U S president, died at 10 35 p m in Elberon New Jersey after eleven weeks of suffering. The cabinet learned of his death as crowds gathered in Washington and Arthur prepared to take the oath. Funeral plans set for Cleveland and Washington, with Garfield to be borne to the capital for state ceremonies before final interment.
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Loxe Branon
N. J
Garfield
Elberon Cottage
Dr. Bliss
Rockwell
Swaim
Lincoln
Blaine
Arthur
Cleveland
Boston
White Mountains
Elheron
Washington
Washington, D.C
Galleru
Sherman
New York
N. Y
The
Sun
Conkling
Exseron
Gen. Grant
Washington, D. C
Long Branch
Congress
James
Windom
Senate
Logan
Don Cameron
Rhode Island
Cameron
John J. Brady
Supreme Court of New York
Lexa Brayen
N.J
James Abram Garfield
United States
News of the Week Updates from a Turbulent Era
A broad news snippet collection notes Queen Victoria's fortune, a balloon trip abandonment, unusual Rio coffee stocks, mixed election outlooks, heavy snow in Minnesota and Iowa, and prominent figures in politics and society. Reports mention Barnum earnings, voter turnout in Utica, prize donkey charity sales, grand jury adjournments, and reactions to a president's illness.
Civil Service Reform and Nepotism in Government Appointments
Washington writers denounce reformers and accuse officials of rewarding relatives and friends in the civil service. The piece blasts nepotism across departments, cites Sec. 1,754 mandating disabled veterans' preference, and notes many political appointees are connected to relatives, with figures and examples from Hunt, Tyner, Baum, Kirkwood, Windom, and Harrison. A second item oddly explains a method to print initials on fruit to delight children.
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Washington
Civil Service
Curtis, Schurz & Co
New York Custom House
United States
North
Hunt
Navy Department
Census Bureau
Army
Navy
Tyner
Indiana
B. Baum
John Sherman
Bruce
Treasury
Mississippi
Ben Harrison
Harrison
Indigga
Brady and Dorsey Vanish to Canada Amid Trial Hopes
Washington reports Thomas J. Brady former Second Assistant Postmaster General fled to Canada with his family after resigning with honors amid a western mail ring scandal. Dorsey is described as an unknown quantity, last heard in New Mexico, with promises of representation at a forthcoming trial.
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Washington
Thomas J. Brady
Dorsey
Canada
New Mexico
Star Route Robbers Win In Grand Jury Adjournment
The Star route robbers win after District Attorney Corkhill abruptly adjourned the Grand Jury on Wednesday making it impossible to bring their cases this month. The New York Sun argues justice requires changes in Washington’s justice machinery to keep the Star route men from being safe under current officials.
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Memphis
Michigan
Cincinnati
Corkhill
Washington
Dorsey
Brady
Ohio Democratic Campaign Committee
Republican Committee
New York Sun
Fragmented 19th Century Clip Selections in Brief Dailies
A collage of short items and quips from the era includes remarks on violence and punishment for Guiteau, editor disputes over local improvements, witty exchanges about editors and jokes about public figures. It notes quirky weather, jokes about David Davis, and snippets on governors, wine vintages, and a Florida rubber tree discovery.
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Illinois
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O. Par
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