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January 2, 1882
The Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In Washington on Jan. 1, assassin Charles Guiteau receives a steady stream of over 100 visitors in jail, outnumbering President Arthur's expected New Year's calls. Dressed neatly, he chats cheerfully and notes variations in his name's pronunciation.
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GUITEAU'S NEW YEAR,
LARGER RECEPTION THAN THE PRESIDENT-THE PRISONER'S TALK ABOUT HIMSELF.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-There was a constant stream of visitors to the jail all day to-day to see Guiteau. Nearly all who came were admitted. Guiteau was in the best of spirits. He was neatly dressed, wearing a white shirt for the first time on a Sunday. He talked with each caller. There were at least one hundred who saw him.
Talking to a lady he said: "I see by the city papers that there are a great many who will have receptions to-morrow. I think I have had more pleasant calls than many will have to-morrow, and if I was in a place where the public could pass in I would have more calls to-morrow than even President Arthur."
In speaking to another visitor he said: "It amuses me to hear the different ways people have of pronouncing my name. You call it Gartoo. Corkhill calls me Mr. Geetow. The most of them say Guitaw. Strange but few of them pronounce it as they should-Getto, I want to get this thing right, and I think I'll refer to it again in court on Tuesday."
LARGER RECEPTION THAN THE PRESIDENT-THE PRISONER'S TALK ABOUT HIMSELF.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-There was a constant stream of visitors to the jail all day to-day to see Guiteau. Nearly all who came were admitted. Guiteau was in the best of spirits. He was neatly dressed, wearing a white shirt for the first time on a Sunday. He talked with each caller. There were at least one hundred who saw him.
Talking to a lady he said: "I see by the city papers that there are a great many who will have receptions to-morrow. I think I have had more pleasant calls than many will have to-morrow, and if I was in a place where the public could pass in I would have more calls to-morrow than even President Arthur."
In speaking to another visitor he said: "It amuses me to hear the different ways people have of pronouncing my name. You call it Gartoo. Corkhill calls me Mr. Geetow. The most of them say Guitaw. Strange but few of them pronounce it as they should-Getto, I want to get this thing right, and I think I'll refer to it again in court on Tuesday."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Guiteau
Jail Visitors
New Year Reception
Name Pronunciation
President Arthur
What entities or persons were involved?
Guiteau
President Arthur
Corkhill
Where did it happen?
Washington Jail
Story Details
Key Persons
Guiteau
President Arthur
Corkhill
Location
Washington Jail
Event Date
Jan. 1
Story Details
Guiteau enjoys a large number of visitors in jail on New Year's Day, surpassing the President's expected reception, and discusses the various pronunciations of his name with callers.