Free coinage debate on silver and gold values rages on
D. S. Foster of East Pepperell responds to W. H. S. from Woburn and cites government coinage costs and bullion parity. He argues free coinage maintains honest money and challenges claims about minting charges and silver dollars. The letter anchors figures to 1792 1873 1891 periods and cites Boston Advertiser and New York World as authorities.
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Confiscation Repudiation Degradation in Mass Dem Speech
A Missouri Democrat denounces Bryan as a paid silver advocate and blasts Republican and Democratic factions over Gold versus Silver. He argues party loyalty harms the nation, defends payment of debts in gold, and recalls Civil War era pensions while urgingMassachusetts voters to back McKinley.
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Gold bugs unreasonable in dispute with editor
Letter to the editor criticizes the silver free coinage argument. The writer questions claims that free silver benefits bullion and mine owners and challenges the idea that silver dollars would be worth a full dollar. He calls the reasoning illogical and unreasonable.
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J Normandale Highlighted in Boston Riddle
A cryptic note from Boston dated August 3 references a figure named J Normandale and a phrase about a “critter” gold bug, suggesting a local riddle or clue within a broader discussion. The readable snippet hints at a cryptic literary or newsitem context.
Socialist Labor party on free coinage of silver
A Roxbury Mass letter argues the Socialist Labor party does not support free silver, contending currency changes won’t stop labor’s demise. It warns that machines and cheap labor push workers down, urging voters to back principles benefiting the working class over gold or silver interests.
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Silver cure critique of gold standard and calls for Bryan Sewall
Levi Forbush of North Woburn argues against the gold standard and its economic harms. He urges reliance on American silver money, endorses Bryan and Sewall, and promotes George Fred Williams for governor to advance free silver in New England. He decries mills closing, overproduction, and widespread poverty despite good crops, calling for workers to unite and demand money to spend.
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Questions for Gold Bugs from Ayer Mass Letter
A reader presents ten questions challenging the single gold standard and its advocates. He argues that history shows labor gains do not follow the policy and accuses Morgan syndicate influence, urging a money system free from control by any one man or group.
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Westerners urged to rest ore silver coinage debate
A Western writer criticizes Eastern newspapers for vituperative attacks on Westerners advocating free coinage of silver. He argues Eastern papers misread Western character and overestimate influence of denigrating coverage to deter silver restoration efforts.
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Annual Sales Exceed 6 Million Boxes at 25c in Drug Stores
Without a rival, annual sales surpass 6,000,000 boxes priced 25 cents at drug stores or mailed by U S agents. B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York offers postpaid delivery on receipt of price and free bow upon application.
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Silver and Gold Prices in Debt Payments Debate
John Waterous of Boston argues that silver has not depreciated while gold has greatly appreciated since 1870, affecting debt payments. He contends creditors benefit from a gold standard, while farmers face higher relative costs as prices rise with gold, and he links silver restoration to wheat prices and international trade effects. August 1, 1896.
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Dollar values and government credit question from a reader
A Lawrence reader questions whether Mexican dollars would match American funds if Mexico’s credit were as solid as the U S. He asks if a future silver party government could pay debts in gold and seeks readers’ answers.
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Silver Coinage History and Free Silver Debate
J T Reed defends silver policy and corrects pre 1873 coinage figures. He notes 205 million dollars in silver and 109 million in foreign coin, plus 105 million coined domestically before 1873. Reed contrasts US and French silver ratios and urges prudent money policy ahead of election.
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Dow Answers Questions On Gold and Silver Bond Payment
John S. Dow debates coin policy and government credit arguing bonds payable in gold boost credit while critic contends silver payments undermine financial strength. He questions wheat trade defense and creditor influence on coin options.
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Stagnant markets and bank liquidity weigh on stocks
The Aug 3 market in New York shows dull trading with liquidation in Sugar and growers. Bank deposits and reserves fall. New York reserve down 251,257. Copper and Old Dominion stock rumors circulate as investors seek direction. Pinkham notes receivership details for the Central Vermont Railroad.
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Herbert Fuller Case Heads to Trial Over High Seas Murder
The barkentine Herbert Fuller is due back in port today and will be held by the U S marshal until the crew faces trial for murdering Captain Nash his wife Laura and Second Mate Bramberg on a voyage from Boston to Rosario. The government must pay demurrage and charter loss for the vessel if detained, though expenses were not considered in bringing the ship for jury inspection.
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Eight Buried in Bridgeton After Atlantic City Railroad Accident
Bridgeton New Jersey August 3 eight more victims of the Atlantic City railroad accident were buried here today. All business places closed at noon and public buildings and business houses are draped. There will be several funerals tomorrow.
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Austria Proposes Grain Union to Shield Central Europe
The Kreuz Zeitung reports Austria plans an international union to protect Central European grain producers from American competition. The move comes as Austria anticipates possible aggressive U S economic legislation.
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Jesse James Disciples Hold in Chelsea Robbery Case
Three youths James West 18 Oliver Scott 17 and Andre Kerwin 17 were arraigned in Chelsea Police Court on robbery charges. They allegedly lured Edward McKenna 18 to a lonely spot in Revere with Jesse James lore and forced him to surrender a watch and 10 dollars before moving on to Crescent Beach for a 'good time'.
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Advisory Board Formed With Four Subcommittees
Mayor Quincy met the advisory board on public institutions and outlined forthcoming work. The group had organized by electing C. H. Putnam as president and appointing four sub committees on penal, children's, pauper, and insane institutions.
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Shipping News Mini Almanac For Tuesday August 4
Arrived steamers include St. Croix Pike St. John N B and many named vessels with merchandise and passengers to multiple ports. Cleared vessels include Steamer Peruvia bark Evie Reed and several schooners bound for Glasgow Halifax and New York. Sailed Sunday tugs Alert and Samson towed Moonbeam toward New York.
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Merchants & Miners Steamship Lines Serve Key Routes
Merchants and Miners Transportation Co operates steamships between Boston and Baltimore and Norfolk and Newport News with service to Providence and Baltimore. Fares to Norfolk are listed for travelers along these routes.
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Yarmouth Steamship Co Announces Regular Boston Departure
The Yarmouth Steamship Co limits steamers to leave Pier 1 Lewis wharf Boston every Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 12 noon for Yarmouth Nova Scotia with connections to parts of Nova Scotia. For details contact J. F. Spinney at Lewis wharf or offices 201 296 and 322 Washington street and 64 Chatham street.
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