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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1896
Page
6
The Post invites readers to discuss the gold and silver question, now a leading campaign issue. Contributors may present the gold bug silver bug and straddle bug viewpoints, but must follow parliamentary rules and avoid personal abuse.
Government paper money totals and certificates are shown along with the Treasury gold and silver stock. The report includes the overall currency outstanding and the ratio of arts currency to total issues.
A Boston reader from 1117 Washington Street urges Democrats to reject the gold standard, rally in Ward 9, and prove they are not left in the cold. He praises silverite principles, argues against monopolies, and calls for spending to revive work and factories. A drummer from Townsend Street, Roxbury, adds his note on stimulating demand to create jobs.
A Dorchester reader asks the editor how a Bryan victory would affect gold and silver coinage. He cites Treasury totals of 625000 and mints’ capacity of 3400000 yearly, asking how free coinage could replenish any loss and whether times would improve or worsen. He seeks clarification on monetary policy and its impact.
In a Hyde Park missive a reader cites a wheat price tale to critique the gold standard. He notes exchange differences between England and Argentina left American buyers unpaid while Argentine merchants earn, illustrating how a bimetallic system could undercut gold standard markets and protect foreign trade.
A reader from 24 Congress Street quotes English authorities warning that in hard times the masses demand immediate reform. He argues such periods invite demagogues and "favorite legislative nostrums" and confuse money scarcity with the true cause, noting fiat money proposals recur in civilization’s history.
A reader argues that free coinage of silver would raise money in circulation benefiting workers, but questions why capitalists would not gain equally and retain money power, noting the continued dominance of capital due to wealth growth.
A letter from Ironite of Boston argues for unlimited pig iron coinage at 16 to 1 with gold, claiming it would raise prices, boost circulation, increase wages, and equalize riches. It criticizes silver advocates, vows national action independent of nations, and invites further debate with readers like George Fred and the "boy orator" from 280 Dover Street.
In a letter the writer disputes a Republican campaign claim about silver mine owners shaping conventions in favor of free coinage. They challenge the listed wealth of 22 individuals, arguing most wealth came from gold mining and speculation, citing Hearst, Fair estate executors, Mackay, Haggin, Lane and others with major gold and copper interests.
U.S. Bell writes from Malden arguing that gold and silver parity is possible without coinage, citing international practices and the law of supply and demand. He contends money is both measure and value, warns against mocking silver advocates, and questions bankers profiting from fixed 53 cent silver.
L A W predicts gold production will surge over the next five years while silver cannot be profitably mined at low costs. He argues free silver would not permanently raise silver values, cites current mining activity in the Rocky Mountains, and urges calm as market forces of demand and supply prevail.
A Wakefield reader argues that per capita money supply under free coinage would not fall, critiques financiers and trusts, and stresses that workers receive a small share of production while stockholders reap more. He cites wage as a key factor and condemns lobbying, immigration, and vote selling ahead of November elections. Wellman signs the letter from Wakefield.
A regional verse notes gold and silver dreams. It contrasts a gold bug dwelling in a hot melted stream with a silver beam offering calm aging, urging the reader to bathe in silver for cure. Written from Cliftondale on August 8 by W.S. D. H.
Herbert N. Casson denounces indifference among the middle class and wealth holders in a Labor Church address. He cites Altgeld and warns that self-interest and philanthropy without action undermine democracy, urging citizens to embrace public welfare and shared progress.
A Boston & Maine excursion to Old Orchard Beach is set for Tuesday August 11 with a round trip price of 31 58. Tickets available only at the city ticket office 322 Washington street. Special train departs Boston Union at 8 am and the return from Old Orchard at 4 45 pm.
The city sweltered as thousands sought relief by sea and shore. Excursion steamers yachts and tow boats ferried crowds to beaches the bay and Castle Island while private vessels report lively cruises and a dramatic sail of the Restless to Marblehead Harbor. Captain Bernard oversees the Honeybrook as Tug characters and past salvage tales color a busy summer scene.
Shipping notices list numerous vessels sailing from New England ports. Jamaica Cumberland Yarmouth Fairfax Dimock City of Bangor Portland Cape Ann Harbor entries include cargoes of fruit merchandise passengers and towing barges with dates extending to July and August. Numerous schooners tugs and ships bound for Baltimore Norfolk Manila and St John New Brunswick are named along with consignments of hemp salt lumber and other goods.
A fragment lists assorted securities and prices including Pioneer Gold National Telephone Goodyear and Boston Water Power. The garbled text references shipments and stocks tied to firms like McKay Met and Goodyear Shoe Machine with scattered monetary figures and vendor notes.
Ppping lines announce weekly sailings from Boston to Norfolk and Baltimore with departures Tuesday and Saturday at 2 pm from Boston and Wednesday and Friday at 6 pm from Providence. First class round trips priced with second class options. Freight to Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia routes. Agents listed in Boston Providence and Baltimore offices.
From Boston and Philadelphia with departures on Wednesdays and Saturdays, freight to Charleston Savannah and Wilmington. passage ten dollars, round trip eighteen, meals included. Insurance arranged at office. Apply to F P Wing at Central Wharf Boston or S Sampson, Treasurer and General at 89 State Street, Fiske Building Boston. No wharfage.
Advertisement lists passenger services from Boston to the South and Savannah routes aboard Nacoochee Gate City and other vessels. It notes weekly sailings from Lewis Wharf Boston at 3 pm on Thursdays and staggered August dates. Freight and passenger inquiries directed to New York Pier, Boston offices, and local agents Richardson Barnard Beckwith.
Clerk JosA WIBLARD orders libellant to publish the libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve a copy to libellee Andrew Wyngate McLimont at least fourteen days before the first Monday of September, to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Attest: Wellington Wells.
FRANK W. GILL of Boston files a divorce libel in Suffolk Superior Court alleging marital desertion by MATTIE A. GILL of Stoneham since June 7, 1803, after a May 23, 1891 marriage in Stoneham. He seeks a decree of divorce and related orders, dated July 24, 1896.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Is Superior Court Clerk's Office Boston July 24 1896 Mattie A Gill petitioning to publish libel copy and order in Boston Post weekly for three weeks and send by registered mail or serve copy fourteen days before the first Monday of September to show cause why libel should not be granted Jos A Willard Clerk
Frances H. Turner of Boston sues for divorce from Asa Turner of Solomonville Arizona Territory alleging desertion since March 1878 and failure to provide support. Case notes three years of continued desertion prior to filing dated July 3, 1895, Gloucester Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Superior Court directs libellant to notify libellee Asa Turner of ongoing libel proceedings. Publication for three weeks and mailed service or attested copy required fourteen days before the first Monday in September. Clerk A Willard authenticates the filing and order.
Notice is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administratrix of the estate of Caleb H. MacNeil late of Chelsea Suffolk deceased intestate and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bond as the law directs All persons having demands upon the estate are required to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to the estate are called upon to make payment to Josephine C. Macneil Admx 24 Hancock street Chelsea Boston July 29 1896
Notice announces Josiah S38. San as administrator of the estate of Frank Smith, late of Boston. It calls creditors and debtors to present claims or payments to the administrator, with bond filed as required by law, dated July 23, 1896, in Boston at 28 State Street.
Margaret A. Rourke is appointed executrix of the will of Francis Rourke late of Boston Suffolk County deceased. She has given bond as required by law. Creditors must present their claims and debtors must pay to the executrix at 115 A Street South Boston on or before a specified date. July 16, 1896.
Margaret B. Warren named executrix of Dennis Warren of Boston Suffolk County. Bond given and authority to collect debts. Notice requires all estates and claimants to present proofs and payment to the executrix at S Frederick Street South Boston on or before May 21, 1896.
Auction sale of real estate by Allston Co operative Bank as mortgagee under deed dated November 9, 1895 in Boston's Fancuil area. Property includes lot 12 with 50 by 100 feet bounds, five thousand square feet, subject to prior restrictions and taxes. Five hundred dollars due at sale. details at Rand Vinton Wakefield Boston or bank.
Public auction on August 29 at twelve noon to foreclose a mortgage given by George E Hesenius and Margaret F Hesenius wife of said George E. on April 12 1882. Property located in East Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts bounded by Chaucer Street and lot sixty nine on Eddy's plan. Terms announced at sale. NORTH END SAVINGS BANK via Herbert C Wells treasurer. William C Williamson attorney.
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