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September 08, 1881

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 8, 1881 

* The great thumb fire - Huron 
* re. James A. Garfield assassination
 

Page 3 has one column headings: "Blazing Forrests In Michigan", "Terrible Loss Of Life Reported", "Several Villages And Many Farm Houses....",

Coverage on the great thumb fire. Also much on the downward health of President James A. Garfield after being shot on the front page. He would eventually die about 2 weeks later.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, good condition.

Category: Post-Civil War