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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1881
Page
7
An unofficial bulletin reports the President had a quiet night with no fever by morning. His pulse stands at 95.3, temperature normal, respiration steady, and he remains bright and comfortable. Diet changes are planned and activity resumes with light duties at the bedside.
The article describes a bill for special elections to fill vacancies in Congress, with petitions from electors, gubernatorial proclamation within five days, and restrictions on timing. It covers joint conventions voting on short and long term vacancies, adjournment motions, and Senate actions on the bill after amendments.
A seven-man gang boarded the baggage car and smoker on a Rock Island express near Winston. Conductor Westfall was shot and died after falling into a ditch. Messenger Murray and baggage man Stamper were forced to surrender the safe keys. about $15,000 was in the safe. Two robbers remained on the platform as the train fled.
Robbers rifled a safe on a short run from Atchison and Kansas City then jumped from the train and fled toward Harlem. The body of Westfall was taken to Cameron by the east bound train as the sheriff leads about sixty men in pursuit with no news yet. Community agitation runs high as authorities estimate the robbers secured several thousand dollars.
The Joliet Republican reports the first appearance of the dreaded army worm in Will county. In the northern area the pests devastate outfields, forcing farmers to harvest oats early. The worms are described as similar to the yori, working at night to cut heads from straw and burrow underground by day.
A July 19 report states Keenan and Blaucock cattle and commission merchants of Chicago sent 96,000 tubher agent at Denver. The telegram says the entire amount was stolen. N Boyer, the agent who sent the money, is out of town.
July 1 report from San Francisco says the Hawaiian governor claims the Dine Islands slaughter was instigated by Missionary J Kapu. Papuan claims say the Papuans were the aggressors and Kapu tried to save lives.
A man calling himself E C Alexander offered two certified checks for 3500 pounds on Traders National Bank Chicago to First National Bank Kalamazoo and obtained a $140 advance. The documents proved to be forgeries.
Elwood Kirby associate editor of the Globe-Democrat died in St Louis at noon after his skull was fractured when knocked down by a runaway street car on the Fourth of July.
The Jefferson City special dispatch reports Governor Crittenden remains firm on not suing in the Talbot parricide case. Talbot brothers are to be hanged in Maryville on Friday, with the official schedule and legal actions noted.
In Justice Schwab's court J S Stokes swore out a warrant against Mrs Fenlason wife of his business partner at 685 West Sixth St She testified she wished for eighteen years to work but married to gain a position with nothing to do She was ordered to post bond to keep the peace but refused and was sent to the county jail.
Garfields congressional address recalls Lincoln's death anniversary and the nation near the veil between mortality and eternity The speech calls for faith in God, justice, and the restoration of freedom and unity It cites prophetic lines from Garfield and emphasizes restraint in revenge and commitment to public service
The column covers forest tree planting in Nebraska farm activity in England with 33 000 women farming on their own, and advice on pest control and crop protection. It notes New England hay prospects, citrus fruit sourcing in London, and a pair of heavy Durham steers from Alexandria New Hampshire, each six feet two inches tall and weighing 2650 pounds.
The piece notes annual roundups reduce winter losses below earlier estimates. It mentions snail farming near Augsburg with 200 acres dedicated to production and explains manure use on grain crops. Advice covers livestock care, horse stable conditions, lice removal from canaries, and hot weather tips including drinking water, hats, and light clothing.
A fragmented directory lists multiple Sullivan Indiana lawyers and offices with addresses and notes on services. Names include Bess, MARLIE, GUNN, HAYS, BLUE, RELEATAS, Sandu, and others. Offices span Sullivan and Terre Haute areas with placements over stores and banks.
A garbled OCR note references a large gathering by a singer and a leader in a city setting. The fragment mentions an adult attendance condition and a titled peak event, implying a notable public performance linked to a political or cultural moment.
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