THE ATTEMPT ON PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S LIFE.
[By Cable.] Washington, July 3. The latest bulletin regarding the health of President Garfield, reports that the symptoms have improved, though the bullet has not yet been extracted. He slept well during the night and has been able to take nourishing food. His spirits are cheerful and no feverish sjmptoms have been shown, the patient’s warmth being quite nor mal. Later. Deep and universal anxiety is felt throughout the States at the state of the Presidents health. Telegrams have been received from all the European Courts expressing sympathy with him. It now transpires that the would-be assassin, Gintean, was at one time a Consular officer, but was dismissed from his position. Evening. The latest bulletin regarding the President reports that his condition is unchanged. The bullet, it has been ascertained, pierced the liver and now lies embedded in the abdomen. From Gintean’s conduct since his arrest, it is believed that he is insane. Telegrams of condolence have been received by General Garfield from the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and the Marquis of Lome.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2586, 5 July 1881, Page 2
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180THE ATTEMPT ON PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S LIFE. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2586, 5 July 1881, Page 2
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