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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1881

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Certificate of good character for mayoral candidates

The Pilot issues certificates of good character for all mayoral hopefuls. Schurz is vindicated at last as actions align with expectations. President Arthur urges inclusion of the Indian as a member of the community.

Schurz Arthur

Revival of K. K. K. talk in Washington names Keifer Kelley Kas

In Washington a revival of K K K talk surfaces naming Keifer Kelley Kas son. Guiteau unlikely to hang up his stocking this year but may be hung up himself as a substitute.

Washington Keifer Kelley Kasson Guiteau

Keifer and Secor Robeson Lead Republican House

Keifer serves as speaker and Secor Robeson heads the Republican side of the House of Representatives. The navy will ham.

Keifer Secor Robeson House of Representatives Navy Ham

Mayor-elect Breen Faces Opposition After Election

Lawrence mayor-elect Breen, an undertaker by trade, appears to have given his Republican opponent a respectable burial in the race.

Breen Lawrence

Fall Fiver Elects Democratic Mayors in Three Cities

Fall Fiver reports Lawrence and Springfield choosing Democratic mayors with gains and plans for further additions to the list next week.

Lawrence Springfield

Spain Offers to Pay Half of Pyrenees Tunneling Cost

Spain proposes to cover 6,500,000 pesetas or half the tunneling expense for the Pyrenees project, a substantial subsidy amid growing expectations.

Spain Pyrenees

Orth for Chile minister post praised for South American ties

Orth is recommended as minister to Chile due to his familiarity with South American affairs, though sending him to Venezuela might create a bigger sensational impact.

Orth Chile Venezuela

Pot enters fifth year with gratifying patronage

The Washington Post notes the Pot marks its fifth year of publication with patronage described as not only compensatory but also gratifyingly remunerative. Dr. Johnson is cited as having expressed a similar sentiment.

Washington Post Dr. Johnson

Bangor Whig Clarifies Supreme Court Opinion Statement

The Bangor Whig says it did not claim the Supreme Court laid Gov. Plaisted flat. It states the feat was achieved by the court's opinion, not by the court itself. The paper accepts the Whig's apology.

Bangor Whig Supreme Court Gov. Plaisted

Britannia rules the wave and sports bulge

The report notes British tonnage for sailing vessels at 5 435 851 versus U S tonnage 2 055 087 and steamers 3 133 453 versus our 408 456 while highlighting British superiority in baseball rifle shooting and horse racing.

Britannia United States

Keifer Defends Partisanship Against Keifer Critics

In reply to the Cincinnati Commercial’s portrayal of his Congressional service Keifer describes himself as essentially partisan arguing that a political core excludes a true judicial temperament. The piece notes partisan identity clashes with the hoped chair’s duties and questions the Commercial’s portrayal.

Cincinnati Ohio Keifer Congress House

Massachusetts voters weigh license versus prohibition in city elections

The article notes statewide surprise at Monday city election results focused on license versus prohibition. It argues temperance advocates rely on testimonials and vague sentiment, while most cities resist returning to prohibition, citing Kansas as a cautionary example and urging Boston voters to back license over prohibition.

Massachusetts Kansas Neal Dow Maine Robinson Boston

Frothingham’s New Departure Stirring Religious Debate

The Boston Post correspondent discusses Mr. O B Frothingham’s recent new departure in theology, its impact on radical and orthodox trends, and reactions from Dr Talmage and peers. Clergymen Collyer Adler Chadwick Gotthiel Brock cautiously assess his influence on modern thought and religious practice.

New York O. B. Frothingham Brooklyn Frothingham Talmage Rome Reason Italy Adler Mr. Frothingham Chadwick Europe Gotthiel

Theft and reward schemes shock Parisian dog owners

The piece notes dog thefts in the streets with owners offering rewards from $10 to $25 and Lorillard’s generous but excessive promises. It contrasts high prices for French poodles and a belief by Cuvier that dogs are essential to society, while criticizing the reality of expensive pet thefts.

Cincinnati Gazette New York Louis Lorillard Lorillard Nho Cuvier Windsor Theatre Dover Streets John A.stevens Dan’l B. Hopkins George S. “Knight Baron Rudolph Bronson Howard

Great Cambridge Furniture Works A Looming Industry Leader

The article praises the furniture industry in the United States with emphasis on New England and Cambridge East Cambridge. It highlights the Geldowsky company as a leading, highly organized factory employing hundreds, with two large brick buildings on Otis Street. The piece details departments from offices and packing to cabinet making and finishing, expands on mahogany and ebony styles, prices from 75 to 600 dollars, and asserts quality control and a strong future outlook.

United States East New England Cambridge East Cambridge Otis Street First Geldowsky Factory F. Gelnowsky Company Lowell Daily Courier

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