Silver Reform Concept in 1896 Speech by Dunlop
Samuel Dunlop of Boston argues for bimetallic currency, urging silver to replace gold as honest coin. He criticizes reliance on foreign gold, warns of divided unity if states cling to gold, and calls for national monetary reform to boost wages and trade. He writes that democracy must resist moneyed power and that silver should lead a peaceful, prosperous union.
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Samuel Dunlop
Springfield Street
Boston
Free silver debate prompts editor’s reply on money and trust
A reader asks why Levi Forbush favors unlimited coinage at 16 to 1 and how it would free fellow workers from bankers. The writer argues the economy needs confidence in republican institutions, not more currency, cites McKinley tariff effects, and warns of labor unrest and political demagoguery in the current climate.
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Levi Forbush
Forbush
Republican Party
England
United States
Chicago
Bryan
McKinley
Boston
Bryan, Bland
Altgeld
H. A. Koch
Wealth and silver debate over coinage and labor
A letter defends the existing monetary system against free silver, arguing capital is not timorous and that unlimited coinage would fail. It criticizes Mr. Forbush and George Fred Williams, urges workers to reject demagoguery, and calls for sane policy to revive prosperity and jobs.
Does Not Want Abuse in Political Debate
A letter argues against branding critics of free silver as backing the opposite side. It urges reason over passion, challenges media misrepresentation, and calls for fair, respectful discourse. H A Koch signs the letter dated Aug 10.
Free silver and McKinley debated in Kansas farmers’ plea
MARCELLUS H. FLETCHER of Lowell argues that the gold standard has failed the Kansas farmers with low prices for wheat corn oats butter and eggs. He urges workingmen to back Bryan and free silver as the remedy to revive prosperity and place financial interests right again following the election.
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Democratic
Cleveland
McKinley
Democratic Party
Bryan
Kansas
Lowell
Marcellus H. Fletcher
Questions on 1873 demonetization of silver in US policy
A reader asks why the 1873 act demonetized silver, who originated or championed the law, and who was expected to benefit. The inquiry requests historical context, key proponents, and the anticipated beneficiaries of this monetary shift.
Voter of Ward 21 Questions Act Beneficiary
A voter from Ward 21 asks who benefits by the act and how, seeking clarification on the impact and affected groups in the local political measure.
A Silver Man's Views on Gold and Silver Standards
E Gray writes to the Boston Post reader, challenging silver standard claims and defending gold. He questions figures on silver value, notes US gold production, and argues the United States should favor a gold standard over bimetallic or full silver, urging discussion and critique of current economics discourse.
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Boston Herald
Herald
Finance
United States Senate
House
United States
Europe
Horr
New York Tribune
China
India
Mexico
Bryan
England
E. Gray
Silver plans and American finance kicker
A letter from J. H. Read of Boston argues that workers could gain from silver over gold, questioning current 83 17 split and urging an American financial system favoring the majority. He challenges European gold influence, hints at Bryan Sewall election, and signs off from 272 State Street, Aug. 10.
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Bryan
Sewall
Europe
J. H. Read
State Street
Boston
Seance Assault Leads to Arrests in Bay Shore Tale
In Onset Bay Oct 1 Miss Ida Hager strom supervised a seance when Ray Hatch and George Leon were arrested last evening for assault. The incident was reported previously by the Post on Monday.
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Onset Bay
Ida Hagerstrom
Ray Hatch
George Leonand
Bank Goes Under in New York Murray Hill Bank Closed
The Murray Hill Bank, with about 1.25 million dollars in deposits, was closed pending an examination of its affairs. Officers had taken on large real estate commitments, draining cash. The state bank examiner suspended operations to protect creditors. directors dispute full insolvency, and some depositors consider accepting half value.
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New York
F. D. Kilburn
Murray Hill Bank
Kilburn
Patrick G. Donohue
Boston Fusiliers Honor Calais Visit With Banquet
Calais Me August 11 decorated in honor of guests the Boston Fusiliers and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company with bands from Maplewood Malden and Lewiston. A large crowd greeted them at the wharf and a banquet hosted by the city followed speeches by Massachusetts and Canadian officials and local clergy and residents.
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Calais
Boston Fusiliers
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Settle
Lewiston
St. Croix Valley
Maplewood Band
Malden
Second Regiment
A. S. Ladd
Lieutenant Wilson
Massachusetts
Bordman Hall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Colonel Parsons
Sixth
A. L. Richardson
The
Ancients
W. J. Gillespie
Fusiliers
Thomas W. Flood
J. D. Chipman
St. Stephen
N. B
Militia of
Canada
G. W. Ganong
M. P
Dominion of Canada
George F. Hill
New Brunswick
Rev. Co. H. McElheney
Milltown
Bananas Halted as Cuban Ports Closed by Weyler
Dumois Eroc and associates, controlling Cuba's banana trade, fail to have Weyler lift port closures. They suspend shipments from Cuban plantations, delaying arrivals at United States ports and ordering ships to sail north in ballast. The company, with depots in Baltimore and Philadelphia, may set up an agency in New York to streamline distribution.
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Weyler
Banes
Sama
Cuba
Dumois Eroc
Gibara
United States
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Woman thief arrested in Brooklyn larceny case
Ella McGuire, a 688 Madison Street resident allegedly fictitious, is held in Raymond Street jail awaiting trial for stealing a pocketbook from Mrs. Temple of New York. Police found a long baglike pocket, a brooch with three diamonds, a seven-stone cluster ring, and $940.61 in wrapped bills sewn into her skirt. She claimed she kept the money for safety as a housekeeper.
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Brooklyn
Raymond Street
Goulds Fish in Provincetown Seaside Skiffing
George J. Gould and family visited Provincetown for the third time in as many weeks and fished off the foot shore. They landed about 150 pounds of cod, with Mrs. Gould catching the first skate, and children Masters Jay and Kingdon taking cod repeatedly. Mr Gould himself landed the first ten pound cod.
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Provincetown
Atlanta
George J. Gould
Russo Italian Quarrel Ends With Hatchet Wound
In North Woburn on August 11 an Italian resident named Paddeline and a Russian named Smythesky argued over a house boarder. Paddeline allegedly struck Smythesky on the head with a hatchet, inflicting a painful wound, and was held for trial.
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North Woburn
Paddeline
Smythesky
Mrs Craven Claims Part in Senator Fair Estate
In San Francisco Aug 11 Mrs Nettie Craven described her marriage contract with late Senator Fair as part of her suit to recover estate. She testified her mother objected but Fair insisted they marry by contract noting his children would object but would accept after their trip.
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San Francisco
Cal
Senator Fair
Nettie Craven
Shipping News Update in Miniature Almanac
Arrived: Steamer Lepanto with merchandise for multiple east coast firms and various towing barges and small vessels. Cleared: steamers Barnstable and Kitty and several schooners and brigantines heading to Nova Scotia, Bermuda, and New England ports. traffic includes tug operations and barge movements.
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Bearpark
Hull
Eng
Sanderson & Son
Portland
Deering
City of Gloucester
Orr
Gloucester
Maverick
Rubell
Philadelphia
S. O. Co
N. Y
Plymouth
Kendrick
Port Johnson
Salem
William E. Cleary
McKinnon
Newburyport
Mahanoy
Ercury
Baker
Vineyard Haven
Mabel L. Phillips
Annie Wweston
Sarah A. Staples
New York
Winthrop
Cummings
Cornwall
Ardmore
C. B. Sanford
Lewis
Hoboken
Cohocton
Canisteo
Joshua Lovett
Coffin
Albany
Scranton
Edwin R. Hunt
Crowell
Washington
D. C
Anna E. Kranz
Purvere
Willard
Adderton
Dover
N. H
Barnstable
Paine
Kitty
Olsen
Port Antonio
Halifax
Pye
N. S
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Yarmouth
Smith
Jamaica
Nor
Brun
Fairfax
March
Michigan
Liverpool
Lancaster
Triton
Independent
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Highland Light
Mercury
Juno
P. C. Merryman
Mercedita
Kennebec
Emma T. Crowell
Maine
Bala
Braddock
Haverford
Cto
Hercules
Clothes Found On Beach Suggest Drowning at South Boston
Yesterday afternoon Park Officer Smith of Division 12 found a light mixed coat and vest, drab trousers, and a black felt hat on First street beach near the West End Street Railway Company's stable in South Boston. It is thought the clothing belonged to a person who entered the water and drowned.
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Smith
Division 12
First Street
South
Boston
West End Street Railway Company
General Miles to Attend Camp Graham in Niantic
General Miles commander of the army will visit Camp Graham for National Guard drills at Niantic, spending one day next week. Captain J. S. Pettit of the First U. S. Infantry is assigned by the War Department to inspect the Connecticut troops encampment.
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Hartford
Conn
Miles
Army
Graham
National Guard
Niantic
J. S. Pettit
U. S. Infantry
War Department
Connecticut
Secretary Herbert Arrives Aboard Government Steamer
The government steamer Dolphin reached New York from Newport with Secretary of the Navy Herbert aboard. She was saluted at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and paraded past the Battery down the North River.
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Dolphin
Newport
Herbert
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Battery
North River
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