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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1881
Page
2
The Wilmington Post argues the 1881 reform abolishing state coroners' inquests leaves citizens unprotected. It cites unresolved deaths in the river near Wilmington and condemns lawmakers as ignorant. The piece notes contemporary debate over Guiteau's insanity plea and urges swift punishment.
Timid Guiteau likely to face trial before week end as witnesses for the defense arrive to discuss sanity and long time acquaintances provide depositions. Attorney Scoville plans strong local and national talent while General Butler declines defense duties, citing prior obligations and grave responsibility.
In Cleveland on October 5, officials and undertakers removed President Garfield’s remains to a new bronze coffin provided by the Masonic Burial Case Company of New York City. The body was reinterred after inspection, then sealed in the vault and returned to the city.
A contentious piece argues that emancipation failed to grant social equality, accusing white leaders of attempting to turn Black rights into a mere legal formality. It contends racial prejudice taints courts, demands equal legal chances, and criticizes attempts to redefine social relations across color lines.
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