President's Condition and Prohibition Debate in 1881
Washington dispatches report the President resting easier with inflammation subsiding and prospects of recovery improving through the evening. A later note notes his condition not as well due to heat, while physicians expect rally by morning. The paper discusses a Mahone speech and critiques a proposed prohibition bill, arguing it would force the poor to pay high prices for whiskey while the rich could stockpile whiskey elsewhere.
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Washnoton
Washington
The Attempted Assassination Echoes Across the Nation
The attempted assassination of the President provokes widespread indignation and sympathy for the chief executive and his family. Citizens across the country condemn the act and hope the attacker is found sane and culpable, acknowledging liberty and democratic choice.
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Stand From Under in North Carolina Republican Politics
The Statesville American criticizes party factions over the prohibition issue and defends Dr. Mott as the keystone of the North Carolina Republicans. It accuses a few Washington insiders of shaping the party, calls for a generous overhaul of pretended friends, and urges action to repair the fractured state GOP.
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Dr. Mott
North Carolina
J. J. Mott
Washington
Republican Party
North Car
Washingtop
President Garfield Shot at Baltimore and Potomac Depot
Washington dispatches report President Garfield was shot in the ladies room of the Baltimore and Potomac depot as he prepared to board a train to New England. The assailant, Charles Guiteau, a Chicago lawyer, was arrested. two shots struck the President, who was carried to a hospital and the crowd surged with anxiety.
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Washington
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New York
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General Sherman
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Army
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Congressional Cemetery
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Sixth Street
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Public Meeting Denounces Assassination Attempt on President
Citizens of Winston held a meeting at Court House on Monday night chaired by Mayor Gorrell to voice opposition to the attempted assassination of the President. Speakers included Judge Starbuck Rev D. Rev Bynum and J C Buxton with a committee drafting resolutions pledging regret universal abhorrence and prayers for the President. Resolutions expressed support for the President and called for publication in Salem and Winston papers and a letter to Secretary of State James G Blaine.
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Gorrell
Judge Starbuck
Mr. Bynum
Wison
B. Watson
J. C. Buxton
C. AL. Wiley
C. B. Watson
J. A. Gray
D. H. Starbuck
G. W. Hinshaw
United States
Salem and Winston
James G. Blaine
The
Garfield Assassination Attempt Caught By Kearney
Close by at the depot President Garfield was shot twice but the assailant was seized by Lt. Kearney who held him prisonward after a scuffle in the ladies parlor. The prisoner confessed the act and claimed Arthur was to become President as a Stalwart.
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Mr. Blaine
B Street
Kearney
Garfield
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