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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1896
Page
6
A compact history of U S mint policy from 1792 to 1893 detailing free coinage, Bland Act, trade dollar, the Sherman Act, and the 1893 repeal affirming use of both gold and silver as standard money. It notes key dates, Acts, and the shift toward equal intrinsic value.
A reader defends against Farrells claims of a 1873 crime and accuses silver interests, citing the token dollar and the 1872 debate. The letter questions Luckenbachs alleged perjury and presents Ernest Seyds critique of silver demonetization. CALCUTTA.
Levi Forbush and F. H. M. defend workers against A. P. and wage myths. They challenge claims on pay, machinery and labor-saving tools, coinage policy, silver prices, bank versus government money, and per capita circulation with historical figures and examples from Fall River and Bradford.
Grover Cleveland urges party loyalty and unity in a July 16 1892 letter to Clark Howell arguing that Democratic principles and the victory in November trump personal advancement and opposition within the party. The note addresses bolting Democrats like Nathan Matthews Jr and W C Whitney and stresses the duty to support democratic success.
M. F. Lynch of Dorchester rails at gold monometalists and urges Democrats to restore silver to Jeffersonian Jacksonian principles. He calls for a clear break with McKinley and Hanna and frames the issue as honesty against avarice, urging alignment with Bryan’s standard.
A reader argues for American independence in monetary policy, challenging the gold standard and endorsing international or independent bimetallism. He cites England’s coinage history, silver dynamics, and calls for U S leadership against foreign influence, urging prompt action to establish a stable dollar standard.
A Somerville reader F Cooper argues that historical England would face the same stance today if roles were reversed, insisting a woman would support free coinage of silver given similar advantages, independent of international pacts.
A reader asks the gold men questions about coinage. The inquiry requests details on silver dollar coins and the scope of the paper’s coverage in monetary issues.
Ernest E. W. Brewster of Kingston argues that post Civil War money policy created cycles of prosperity and crisis. He traces the shift from fiat to specie backed currency, critiques silver and greenback options, and links monetary velocity to railroad traffic, wages, and consumer goods costs. He warns current finance sustains crises unless a new system is adopted.
The author argues value and the unit by which value is measured are distinct. A commodity differs from the measuring unit, such as yard or bushel. The crucial issue is that the measuring unit remains fixed, regardless of material. The piece targets the need for a stable standard and ratio set by law, centered on money’s measuring power.
Dissatisfied members of Ohel Jacob announce plan to form a new congregation over the selection of a chanter. At a recent meeting J. Frumson was favored as chanter for New Year and Day of Atonement. Discontented members departed the gathering as the new society is formed.
A committee led by Abraham Alpert resolved disputes between sides meeting at 126 Chelsea street on Aug 14. The result restores regular services at Hibernian Hall Havre street with J Frumson kept as chansor, and Lyceum Hall to host future services.
The Longfellow steamer community defends crew actions after William Goode’s drowning at Commercial wharf. Captain Smith is alleged to have refused aid, while Provincetown Steam Boat Company official Mr Rich says crew members threw ropes and life preservers in the rescue effort.
Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings with many vessels named. Steamers Sagamore and Gate City carry merchandise and passengers to multiple ports including St Croix and Portland. numerous tugs, schooners, and brigs are noted with destinations from Halifax to Charleston and New Bedford to Boston.
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