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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1881

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Col Marcellus Thornton Aims To Imitate Mahone In Georgia

Col Marcellus Thornton plans to imitate Mahone in Georgia while warning about fake dukes barons and lords. Ex Boss Shepherd reportedly bitten by a tar antula and tarantula remains alive according to a neighboring column.

Col Marcellus Thornton Mahone Georgia Shepherd

Secretary Blaine’s Return Sparks Gibe from Times

The Philadelphia Times notes it has been so long since Secretary Blaine left office that some Democrat may need to show him how to act, implying a need for guidance in conduct after a lengthy absence from public life.

The Philadelphia Times Blaine

Pension arrearages bill vote split by party lines

The record notes that thirty eight Democrats supported the arrearages of pensions bill while seventy eight Democrats opposed it, with both parties cross voting noted. The detail emphasizes division within the party ranks over the pension measure.

Lewiston Journal Adopted in Maine Schools

Public schools in Maine begin using the Lewiston Journal for reading classes, a notable improvement if political editorials are excluded from study material. The change aims to improve literacy while avoiding biased content in classroom readings.

Maine Lewiston Journal

Harpers Weekly on a Pension Arrears Scandal

A breezy critique asserts the arrears of pensions act was passed without scrutiny and driven by fear of losing soldiers' votes. It accuses both parties of political self-interest, warns of billions in outlays, and calls for decisive action to end the alleged swindle and curb pension fraud.

Harper’s Weekly Congress boll _ «cnvy Committee On House Senate Bentley Washington

Letter to editor defends Judge Cox in Guiteau case

A Boston Post reader argues Judge Cox should be able to gag or remove Guiteau only if Guiteau’s shouting obstructs court proceedings. The writer claims preventing a new trial hinges on not allowing Guiteau to exploit his own wrong. Duxbury Mass December 15.

Henry Ward Beecher Guiteau Guit Mr. Beecher Kentucky Pittsfield THE Boston Post Judge Cox Cox Duxbury Mass

Editorial on Blaine and trichina in American pork

Boston letter writer condemns Blaine era statements on trichinosis. He argues government must base claims on solid, large scale exams of millions of hogs and seeks origin of the parasite. Billings urges Congress to require scientific, nonpolitical testing and improved hog raising and feeding to reduce infection.

Boston Post Evening Transcript Blaine Trichine James G. Blaine Department of the Department of State Europe Germany Boston Laut von State Department State Board of Health Massachusetts Congress Massachusetts Board Desholff Chicago Chicago Academy of Science Hamburg Dresden Prussia State Board of F.S. Billings

Robeson as Navy Secretary under fire in Washington

The New York Independent denounces George M. Robeson as a figure who disgraced his record as secretary of the navy and used public funds for private gain. It notes his retreat from naval discussion in the House and urges ink to publish the rebuke prominently.

Boston Post New York Independent Good Republican Authority George M. Robeson Republican Party House of Representatives Washington Robeson England Navy Department of United States Navy Post Washington, D. C

Virginia Elections in Four Years and Readjuster Coalition

Charles M. Fauntleroy petitions MESSIEURS Perry Mason & Co to reexamine their Virginia election commentary. He argues the fall results misrepresented party aims, labels the readjusters as violators of pledged debt payments, and urges publication of documents to guide fair judgment on the November election.

Leesburg Messieurs Perry Mason & Co Temple Place Boston Mass Powell K. Harrison Virginia Knight England Lord Shelburne United States Senate State Republican Committee Gen. Wickham Mahone Washington Charles M. Fauntleroy

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