The Nation Mourns President Garfield’s Death
As bells toll and flags hang in tribute the nation grieves the death of President Garfield after eleven weeks of illness. The beloved leader died peacefully at Elberon on the eightieth day, leaving a nation in deep sorrow and admiration for his sacrifice and service.
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Death Fies
Garfield
Elberon
James A
Assiesin
Cearh
Eit
Rovus
Gover
Wood
Ge Org
A. Massee
James B. Paryes
Cital
R. Bagnuery
Jos
Wernins
Counnittier
Therespic
Deli
A. Brewart
J. W. Bilan
Moteer
Burton
Ketcham
Messrs Humphreys
Ays
Barrett
Patten
Wolfe
Tese
W ‘A Massie
Warrens
Sullivan
James Abram Garfield
Congress
United States
General Burnsides Dies After Autopsy Finds Cardiac Clot
An autopsy conducted Tuesday morning concluded General Burnsides died from a fatal heart condition with a clot near the heart. The report states the cause was a massive clot backing the heart, confirming death from a cardiac event.
Remains of the President Lying in State in Washington
The President’s remains were transported to Washington on Tuesday and lie in state. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday next at Mentor.
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Washington
Mentor
Chester A Arthur Takes Oath at Home in New York
Vice-President Chester A Arthur took the oath of office at his New York home yesterday and assumed the duties of the Presidency.
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Chester A. Arthur
New York
Election fills Maine district seat as Dingley wins big
In Frye’s district Maine last week, Democrats and Greenbackers united to unseat Republicans. Nelson Dingley, the Republican candidate, secured about a 5000 vote majority, surpassing Frye’s 2075 margin from last year.
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Maine
Frye
Senate
Nelson Dingley
Gold and silver specie on hand sparks reaction from Greenbacks
Official figures show the country holds 740 million dollars in gold and silver specie. Critics question the specie basis slipping away while opponents demand reaction to Daniel, the prophet of evil, who warned of a gaunt wolf at every door and promised immediate and unconditional repeal upon becoming a Senator.
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Daniel
Prophet
Fur Hats Offered At Net Cost By Nelse Wilkey
Nelse Wilkey advertises a large stock of fine fur hats at net cost, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the bargain and supply limited.
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Nelse Wilkey's
Alares Stork
Rhaeta i
Prague
Nelse Wilkey’s
Market Prices and Local Retail Shakeup in Merom
Sullivan markets report grain and livestock prices across several cities with figures for wheat corn hogs and cattle. Nelse Wilkey buys Cooper Bros. Merom dry goods and moves stock to a new corner building advertising sale at cost, urging customers to act fast to save money.
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Nelse Wilkey
Cooper Bros
Merom
New York
Bo Gay
President James A. Garfield Dies at Elberon Cottage
Reports from Elberon New Jersey confirm President Garfield died at 10:39 p m after a long medical struggle. Cabinet members and physicians attended, with Attorney General MacVeagh announcing the death and detailing the final hours and suspected heart neuralgia as the cause.
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Evnevos
Enperoa
N. J
Warren Young
Brown
Boberon
MacVeagh
Arthur
Moers. Craffield
Messrs
Blaine
Licdla
Hlosu
New York
Sullivan Observance Honors Garfield with Town Shutdown
Early hour desolation falls on Sullivan Indiana as business houses close from 10 to 2 and bells toll. Citizens gather at the Courthouse for a solemn meeting with pastors and leaders, praising James A Garfield and pledging mourning observances.
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Citiens
Ails Neise Wilkes
Sullivan
Ind
Senn UO
James Abraham Garfield
Washington Letter From Sept 19 1881 on White House status and Yorktown celebration
The letter notes seasonal move of winter residents to Washington and hotel renovations. It covers public interest in President Garfield's condition, the upcoming Yorktown celebration, Blaine possibly replacing Garfield as speaker, and a ceremony with Nelson guiding a reopening prayer while a Cornwallis anniversary event is planned.
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Wasaineton
Dills
Yas
Houris
White House
Yorktown
Blaine
Garfead
Minke Lacay
Robart Nelson
Geo. Thomas Negon
Cornwall
Bank tax refund clash over United States bonds
Presbrey and Green petitioned the U S Treasurer for a one million refund of a tax on premiums paid for united states bonds in national banks. The Attorney General ruled the tax illegal and the Treasury briefly returned the papers. The dispute hinges on future collections and presents a sharp government finance clash.
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Chicago
United States
Na‘timal
Presbrey & Green
Iliion
Ohio
Carlly
Fragmented letter from Robert Roacun on rural life
A damaged dated letter describes weather and local goods with references to hominy flour and prices. The author mentions sending money and notes the Union's regular visitation and a baby clapping. Names and places are unclear due to poor OCR.
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Wansas
Hays
Robert Roacun
Hidden Body Found In Baltimore Cemetery
A partially petrified body was discovered in a Baltimore LS37 cemetery area amid unclear circumstances. Police probe outlines the finding but details remain scarce.
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Tuury Sraith
Baltidmore
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