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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1896
Page
6
The Post invites readers to discuss the gold and silver question, the leading issue in the forthcoming presidential campaign. Contributors may present their views as the gold bug silver bug or straddle bug while keeping to parliamentary cases and avoiding personal abuse.
Charles F. Codman writes to the editor citing A J Utleys data on 1893 silver production and a June 1894 mint report. He asks where floods of silver would come from if Congress passes free coinage at 16 to 1, noting the United States and Americas produce most of it while Europe and the East consume little. He signs July 31, 37 Columbus avenue.
A reader argues the silverites seek a return to pre 1873 times. The writer cites wars from 1859 to 1870 and 1873 as catalysts for European gold and inflation driven by paper money and excessive speculation. The piece links America’s Civil War era trade boosts to the silver coinage controversy and warns of price surges if irredeemable currency returns.
A reader condenses statistics from H J Jaquith arguing West and South should choose their own leader. She cites 1890 census values, regional exports, farm wealth, and banking capital, urging unity with the South and West against Wall Street control. The message ends by urging support and solidarity.
The editor opens by stating the core issue will be money, specifically gold versus silver, as the campaign unfolds. He hints at economic debate shaping political lines and public sentiment.
MAX H. NEWMAN of Boston argues against free coinage of silver, warning it would ruin prosperity and depress dignity. He urges a gold standard with protectionist revenue tariffs to revive industry, reduce gold outflow, and prepare for future bi metallic and international agreement. July 31, 1896.
A discussion on a currency idea suggests government stamps coins only by weight and size while value adjusts privately. The proposal, shared with several gentlemen on a train, would limit coin sizes and keep government to defining contract considerations.
A Dover Street veteran denounces a political appeal to veterans tied to gold standard pensions. He asks if patriotism means siding with money changers and opposes using veterans to oppose general prosperity. He affirms Uncle Sam's dollar as good in any form.
The piece argues that demonetizing silver and gold appreciation lower prices, harming workers. It cites Goschen Beaconsfield Houldsworth and others, asserting gold rises reduce prices and wages. The clash between pro silver reform and monometallism pits classes against masses, with McKinley supporters backing monometallism and reformers seeking honest government.
The post states Robert Treat Paine Jr Esq will vote for William Jennings Bryan. It lists Charles Farrell and a Washington Street address. A $25 amount is mentioned in connection with the entry.
The piece argues that a silver dollar would equal a gold dollar with free coinage, not decline. It notes prior free coinage era values, asserts the government stamp fixes value, discusses bullion production and global pricing, and cites large silver bullion exports as context for expanding circulation.
Bernard O Kane of Roxbury denounces the Chicago convention for excluding Bland. He calls out religious prejudice against Bland's Catholic wife and condemns the Democratic party for bigotry, labeling the move as a revolting revelation and a blot on the party's history.
F W Richardson argues that immigration threatens national safety and prosperity urging strict measures. He compares the nation to a body taking in unhealthy substances and warns of rising foreign-origin unrest and the risk to laws and government. The piece frames the issue as patriotic duty and political fate for the next election.
An essay arguing that long run prices reflect production costs and transport, with profits, duties, and interest. It asserts the dollar as unit, but measures value by a fair day’s work, warns against free silver, and contends gold dollars would be worth double on a silver basis. Aug 1, 96.
The Boston Post defends open public discussion on coinage and politics. It argues objections to free silver are unsound noting two main concerns: depreciation of currency and the impact on mine owners.
In this Brockton letter Charles F. Palmer laments gold standard bias and urges returning idle government wealth to the people. He cites New England state banks, compares silver and gold values, questions people’s elites, and promotes reform over revolution while endorsing free coinage to spur industry.
A Boston letter writer argues for free silver and attacks the gold standard, urging Americans to defend constitutional liberty. The Birmingham Alabama vote ends today with a tight race for governor and a closely contested legislature, amid fusion talk between Populists and Republicans and strong silver contrasts within Democratic ranks.
Officers of Division 1 seized 10 gallons beer from Lizando Scartifo at 54 Prince Street and 9 1/2 gallons lager beer from Carmine Carbone, plus 2 gallons beer from Fetemerdo Carbone. Bernard Barrett at 79 Prince Street had 3 12 gallons beer and 1 gallon wine. John Lord’s premises at 10 Cause Way Street yielded 9 pints of whiskey after a Division 3 warrant.
Superintendent of Streets Brown starts demolition between Dunster and Boylston streets in Harvard Square Cambridge to widen the square by 15 feet. The project will remove portions of several buildings and adjust nearby frontage to improve traffic and access.
Despite a stormy morning, the Plymouth line steamer left Winthrop wharf at 10 on schedule with a large party. The steamer is described as staunch and a little rain did not hinder its regular Plymouth trip. Steamer leaves on weekdays at 9 39.
Suffolk probate notices announce Daniel Torrey cited to apply for administration of Hannah N Torrey estate while executrix appointments for Francis Rourke Margaret A Rourke Dennis Warren Sarah Egan and Katherine E Casey are listed with bond obligations and claims deadlines. Public notice in Boston Post required weekly for three weeks with dates in 1896.
Suffolk probate notices cite heirs to the estate of Mary Mennig late of Boston. Martha A. Mennig petitions letters testamentary without bond. Court set for August 20, 1896 at 10 a.m. Boston Probate Court requires weekly citations for three weeks in the Boston Post and notices to all known interested parties seven days prior. Witness Judge John W. McKim and Register Elijah George.
A petition seeks letters of administration on the estate of James Lewis Brown deceased to Mary Putnam Brown of Boston without bond surety. You must appear at Suffolk County August 20, 1896 at 10 AM to show cause why grant should not be given. Witness Judge John W. McKim and Register Elijah George.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites Ethel A Wakeleigh of Boston in Suffolk County. Hearing set August 20 1896 at 10 am to show cause why estate matters should not be granted. Public notice ordered by Boston Post publication once weekly for three weeks. Witness John W McKim clerk. Elija h George, Register.
Frances Emerson petitions for letters testamentary for Lucy Bake late of Boston. Court citation set for August 20 1896 at 10 a.m. in Suffolk Probate Court. Public notice required by Boston publication and delivery to known heirs at least seven days prior. Judge John W McKim signs the notice.
Middlesex probate prepares to hear Annie Hall petition for license to sell the real estate of James Anthony Hall at private sale to pay debts legacies and administration charges. Hearing set September 1 1896 at 9 am in Cambridge with notice by publication in the Boston Post and service to all interested parties. Charles J McIntire as judge witnesses W E Rogers assistant register.
Heirs at law creditors and all interested in the estate of SARAH R PARSONS late of Somerville are cited in Middlesex to appear at Cambridge Probate Court on September 1 1896 at nine o'clock in the forenoon to show cause why letters of administration to JAMES H. NE FARLAND of Boston may not be granted without bond. Witness Judge Charles J McIntire dated July 29 1896.
Mary Kral Admx of the Boston estate announces her appointment and bond acceptance. All creditors must file claims and all debts should be paid to Admx at 85 Eighth Street South Boston by July 23, 1896.
Public notices announce administrators and executors for deceased Boston residents including Margaret Stone Eleanor Hutchins George Brooks Patrick McKenna Margaret Delvin Caleb MacNeil Josephine Macneil Frank Smith and others. Each notice requests claimants to exhibit demands and creditors to make payments to the named administrators or executors in Boston Suffolk with dates in July 1896.
Next of kin and all others interested in the estate of JOHN NOON late of Boston deceased are cited to appear at the Probate Court in Boston Suffolk on August 20 1896 at ten oclock AM to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Margaret Noon This citation requires publication weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and delivery of copies to all known interested parties at least seven days before the court date Witness Judge John W McKim dated the eighteenth
Thomas A Talon of Cambridge seeks partition of one undivided fourth share of real estate in Stow Suffolk County. Citation to all interested parties issued for hearing in Boston Probate Court on the twentieth day of August. Service by delivery or three weekly Boston Post notices. Elias George, Register.
Suffolk Probate Court requires James H Cunningham Annie Wallace and Cornelius M Duggan to receive notice of William E Murphy's petition seeking discharge as surety and replacement bond. A Boston Post publication is mandated for three weeks with the final issue at least one day before court. Judge John W McKinn presides, dated July twentieth, year unspecified.
Next of kin and all interested persons in the estate of William G Thwaites late of Chelsea are cited. A will has been presented for probate by Evelon T Sutton of Chelsea who seeks letters testamentary. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post, with copy to interested parties at least fourteen days before court. Witness John W McKim Judge, July 22 1896. Elijah George Register.
The estate of Mary J Pendleton late of Boston is presented for probate by Leander Pendleton of Boston who asks letters testamentary be issued to the named executor without a surety on bond. You are cited to appear at a Probate Court in Boston Suffolk on the twentieth day. Public notice to be published three consecutive weeks in the Boston Post at least seven days before the hearing.
Public probate notices cite next of kin creditors and all interested in the estate of SARAH J. WILLIAMS to Charles H. Williams of Boston and Hannah Bush to Jabez A. Sawyer in Cambridge. Another probate action regards Mary F. Parton of Revere and Johanna Lanigan of Providence seeking letters testamentary for a will.
Dennis Crowley announces his appointment as administrator of the estate of Isabella J Crowley late of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate and requests all indebted parties to render payments to him at 48 Curve Street Boston dated July 21 1806 and issued in Boston.
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