Free Silver And Half Wages Stir Texas Sheep Trade
A letter to the editor recounts a Texas sheep rancher, with 30,000 sheep, who sold wool for 6 1/2 cents a pound versus 7 1/2 to 15 cents three years earlier. He notes Mexican herdsmen earn $10 monthly in gold and rations, while in Mexico silver wages yield far less buying power. The writer warns free silver would halve wages and pensions, harming small savers, and urges labor organizations to oppose it. A Western Woman tectically endorses the Massachusetts Non-Partisan Silver League, urging women to support the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb- Rio
Texas
Mexico
Henry B. Blackwell
Dorchester
Debating Free Silver Versus Gold Standard in The Post
Levi Forbush of North Woburn defends free silver against anonymous rebuttals in The Post. He argues the tariff and bankers control hurt industry, asserts more money boosts workers’ chances, and criticizes foreign gold standard nations as limiting American monetary independence.
Women and the Silver Question in Non-Partisan League
Letter praising the formation of a Non-Partisan Silver League and Henry M Teller addressing the group. The writer applauds Teller as nonpartisan and notes the league decided to admit women, calling it a good omen for women’s recognition by the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver League
Henry M. Teller
League
CIA
S. Silver
Rane
Dreams of Gold Silver and a Straddle Bug
A poem by Charles W. Hird from 140 Tremont Street explores three bugs dreaming of lands ruled by gold, silver, and a mix of prosperity. Each creature awakes committed to voting for its dream’s wealth, urging readers to consider economic ideals and political allegiance through vivid personifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pest
Charles W. Hird
Tremont Street
Protectionist reply at Lynn rally in 1896
Sir Maxwell Newman delivers a protectionist defense at a Lynn rally on August 6 1896 arguing that overproduction foreign competition and free trade policies depress wages and harm American labor. He calls for tariffs for revenue and justice for all citizens in a government of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Lynn
New England
Europe
Cleveland
Republic
Max H. Newman
Why the Inequality of Wealth Debate
A letter argues that wealth inequality would persist under any monetary standard, driven by human diversity and the survival of the fittest. It asserts inequality is a fact of life, not caused by the gold standard, and urges careful selection of lawmakers to ease hardship for the weaker class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Justive Guiding Votes Amid Political Turmoil
In a discussion on how voters should approach a politically turbulent era, the piece warns against unscrupulous ambitions and endless rhetoric. It urges calm judgment to distinguish between reckless promises and reasonable proposals, promoting support for law and order and protection of persons and property.
Per Capita Currency Demands and Silver Reform Debate
East Walpole letter argues for remonetizing silver to restore a 100 cent dollar and boost per capita currency to 340 dollars as in pre 1873. The author criticizes national bank notes and Treasury notes, praises miners, and urges Western states to back broader money circulation.
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Evening Journal
5Th Vlt
Boston Paper
United States
Boston
Treasury
East Walpole
J. N. Te
Silver for Reform The Democratic Money Debate
A poem by Samuel Dunlop from 23 East Springfield Street Boston argues over monetary reform and the value of silver versus gold. It portrays silver as empowering workers and driving reforms, contrasting moral principle with economic policy in a late 19th or early 20th century Boston context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dunlop
East
Springfield Street
Boston
Today’s big midsummer festival at South End grounds
The Working Boys Home stages a 12 hour festival from 10 a m to 10 p m featuring a ball game between nine Massachusetts Senators and nine Aldermen at 4 p m an open air auction band concerts vaudeville acts from Keiths and the Howard and a grand fireworks display J Frank Quinlan Fordham College eyes a potential world sprint champion 177 entries expect lively contests with a street fair atmosphere and car shuttles from 6 p m onward to all city sections in support of a noble institution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Massachusetts Senators
J. Frank Facey
John Bowler
John F. Moakley
J. Frank Quinlan
Fordham College
New England
St. Augustine’s
Keith
New Theatre
The
Howard
Takazawas
Tim Cronin
Smith and Clark
Herr Schlam
John Weber
West End
Brakeman fatally injured by bridge fall at Cottage Farms
Patrick Aughan, a freight brakeman on the Boston & Albany railroad, was knocked from the top of his train and fatally injured by the overhead bridge at Cottage Farms last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Aughan
Boston & Albany
Cottage Farms
English Government Embarrassed By Lords Action
London reports say ministers face confusion and rumors of resignations after the Lords widen amendments to the Irish land bill. The government insists it is a necessary reform though peers push back, threatening to derail the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords
London
House of Lords
Arthur J. Balfouor
England
Earl Cadogan
Gerald Balfour
Ireland
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Lords Amendments Beat Government on Tenant Rent Bill
A debate in the Lords over the rent bill ended with the government defeated on key amendments. Landlord peers united against tenant-favorable provisions as amendments on fair rent, deductions, and town parks passed, while government plans to disagree with peers’ changes loom when the bill returns to the Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Templeton
Marquis of Lansdowne
Land Commissioners
Marquis of Londonderry
Earl of Mayo
Earl of Winchelsea
Duke of Abercorn
Baron Cloncurry
Duke of Devonshire
Baron McNaghlen
Baron Ashbourne
Lords
House of Commons
Lords Deadlock Over Irish Land Bill Prompts Cabinet Scrutiny
The piece surveys government options if the Lords persist in blocking the Irish land bill. It notes unlikely remedies, possible reshaping of Lords, and political risk as newspapers clash over blame. The Irish Nationalists deem the bill effectively dead amid Liberal and Conservative editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Birmingham Post
Chamberlain
Standard
Post
The
Daily News
Liberal
Independent
Daily Chronicle
No Coaching Parade In Winthrop This Year
A public meeting decided there will be no coaching parade on August 29 in Winthrop. The old and new committees disagreed on funding and timing, leading to discharge of the organizing group and the formation of a permanent body led by Frank Tucker to plan an alternative celebration including illuminations, bands, and waterfront fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
New Winthrop Hotel
Frank Tucker
Tucker
Appleton
Miller
James Rice
Dan Ahern
Moses
One Gent a Mile Bryan Nominated at Madison Square Garden
William Jennings Bryan will be formally notified of his presidential nomination by the Democratic convention at a monster mass meeting in Madison Square Garden New York on August 12. Seaboard Air Line offers a one cent a mile round trip rate from Atlanta to New York to help Southern attendees, with $19 round trip from Atlanta and lower rates from intermediate points. Tickets go on sale August 9. information from T J Anderson Seaboard Air Line Norfolk Va or 207 Washington St Boston.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
New York
South
Bryan
T. J. Anderson
Norfolk
Boston
Washington Street
South Boston man held on baby farming charge
Special Officer Burt arrested Edward R. Rivers at 147 Emerson Street South Boston on a license violation for conducting a baby farm. He faced two counts for receiving and holding three children under two without a state license. Judge Noyes set bond at 200 dollars per count and continued the case until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Edward R. Rivers
Emerson Street
Boston
Noyes
Rivers
Pioneer stock report shows nil earnings and mounting deficits
The Pioneer company reportedly posted zero net earnings for the three months ending June 30 1896 with monthly losses from 300 to 5000. Expenses include new machinery and litigation. July continued the deficit, mounting to 15000 18000, risking assessments before dividends. Copper shares drop with London prices down and other securities under pressure. Local bulls retreat to farming as market condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Lode
Pioneer Treasury
Mother Hubbard
Old Dominion
London
Boston & Maine and
West End
Atchison
Reading
Oregon
Montana
Pinkham
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Xx. Y. Z
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J. E Bishop
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Tremont St
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Shipping News
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JEN & CO
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A. M. Graham
Battery Wharf
Uptown
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Morgan Line
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E. E. Currier
N. E
Edwin Hawley
T Gen
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Charleston
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FFPP
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E. B. Sampson
State
Fiske
Aa van MN Aets
Wao
Lewis Wharf
Gate City
Ocean Steamship CO
North River
Richardson & Barnard
Beckwith
G. P
Yarmouth Steamship Co
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
J. F. Spinney
Chatham Street
Michigan
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Custom House
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