Early US Treasury Notes and 1812 War Financing
The Federal government issued Treasury notes starting in 1812 after war with Britain, with a $5,000,000 issue authorized by Congress and signed by President Madison. These notes bore interest, were payable within a year, and receivable for duties, taxes, and public lands. Additional non-legal tender notes followed through 1861 as temporary loans.
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Congress
England
Treasury
Madison
United States
Free coinage of silver sparks Workingman letter debate
A George R. McKinnon letter from Somerville Mass questions free coinage at 16 to 1. He argues if silver mine owners gain from coinage the dollar must be worth 100 cents and questions how the value drops to 62 cents for workers. He notes 1873 law reduced mine value and cites price rise to 1.29 per ounce as government restitution. August 1896.
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Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
United States
Europe
America
W. Howes Shepard
Canton
Central Depot
National Home
Dayton
Montgomery County
Ohio
J. M. Bermingham
W. B. Franklin
Board of Managers
Water Commissioner
Boston
Mystic
George’s Creek
John R. Murphy
Free silver and Eastern industry clash letter
A reader from East Cambridge questions how free silver helps the Eastern working class and argues it benefits mine owners while East Coast manufacturers and foreign trade rely on gold. He urges stronger silver arguments and warns against turning the United States into a second China.
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Lyra
China
East Cambridge
Cambridge Street
Somerville Free Silver Letter Rebutts Common Sense
A reader rebutts a silver issue correspondent, arguing for bimetallism and a stable dollar. The writer contends monometallism harms workers, defends a platform against special contracts, and criticizes critics who tout gold, framing the debate as about honesty and economic justice.
Prices and competition redefine 19th century farming era
The writer argues wheat once sold at a dollar per bushel and cotton at ten cents, but today face fierce global competition from Argentina, Russia, India, and Egypt. He notes lower production costs, improved rail access, and closer markets, claiming free silver coinage is a false remedy. He cites David B. Hill’s 1893 stance and rails at Democratic leaders for shifting ideologies.
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Europe
Russia
India
Egypt
Granger
Fred Willams
Middle States
New York City
Hill
Bryan
Tillman
Altgeld
Criticising a Cockran Point in Trade Debate
The speech by Hon W Bourke Cockran is criticised for asserting that sound money has intrinsic value and gold’s market value cannot be altered by governments. The writer disputes this, citing 1892-1894 mint and coinage data, arguing that if gold ceased to be money it would fall toward production cost, refuting Cockran’s claim.
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W. Bourke Cockran
United States Mint
United States
Edward P. Bliss
Rockwell & Churchill Press
Boston
Cockran
Debating Silver Currency and Worker Impact in 19th Century Debate
A correspondent argues against free silver, contending its adoption would lower the dollar’s value, raise prices, and harm wage earners while enriching silver brokers and foreign financiers. He asserts labor loses, not gains, and criticizes political figures fueling the silver agitation. The letter also attacks Williams and warns readers against Popocratic rhetoric, urging voter discernment.
Governments shape metal values and coinage rights
A citizen letter argues that governments determine gold and silver values through policy. They claim free coinage restored by mints worldwide would return silver's value, urging personal study over blind faith in leaders. A. Parker signs from Roxbury.
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Co. A. Parker
West Cottage Street
Roxbury
Views of a Bolter on Free Silver Politics
A reader argues that gold Democrats should unite to oppose Bryan and avoid aiding a Populist-Anarchistic-Democratic alignment. The letter contends a third candidate splits votes, risking McKinley’s defeat, and urges a unified platform to back McKinley instead.
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Hanna
McKinley
Bryan
Indianapolis
Lord Russell Dined at American Bar Association Banquet
At the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga the nineteenth annual American Bar Association banquet drew 260 lawyers. Lords Russell and Lockwood and Montague Crackanthorpe attended with Chauncey Depew leading a reception and program featuring Sir Frank Lockwood Moorfield Storey Bourke Cochran and others.
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Saratoga
The
American Bar Association
Grand Union Hotel
Legal Fraternity
Lord Russell
Sir Frank Lockwood
Montague Crackanthorpe
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
Bar Association
Judge Shipman
Hartford
Conn
Frank Lockwood
London
Bartlett
Bourke Cochran
New York City
Depew
Moorfield Storey
Russell
Lockwood
G. S. Batcheller
John Foster
A Pattern for a Dime Regular 25 Cent Pattern
A jaunty light colored broadcloth jacket trimmed with sutache braid and bijou pearl buttons. Double breasted, loose fronts, under arm gores, and centre seam shaping with plaits below the waist. Sleeve braiding, wrist buttons, fabrics include whipcord and serge. Pattern No 6797, 25 cents, sizes four to twelve.
Man Dies by Own Action on Bay State Steamer
The body of Walfred G. Anderson is still in Undertaker Tinkham's care after he died by his own action Thursday morning aboard the steamer Bay State. The cause of death was obvious, making an inquest unnecessary, and there is talk the body should not remain with the undertaker.
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Walfred G. Anderson
Post
Bay State
Tinkham
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
ss.—Superior Court
Cambridge
Mbel
Boston Post
Boston
Suffolk
Theo
CC. Hurd
Theo. C. Hurd
Walfred G. Anderson Shot Self on Portland Boat
The report notes that Walfred G. Anderson shot himself on a Portland boat Thursday morning. Authorities investigated the incident and awaiting further details.
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Walfred G. Anderson
Portland
Anderson tragedy and embezzlement in New York inquiry
The body of Anderson, an American citizen of Swedish descent, was to be interred in Roxbury after a reported suicide prompted by embezzlement of funds from A. E. Johnson Co. The Fidelity and Trust Insurance Co. will cover $1000, while another $1000 may be paid by wealthy relatives. A. E. Johnson sorrowfully vows to have prevented the affair if he had known more.
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Chicago
Wall Street
Roxbury
A. E. Johnson & Co
Nelson
Broad Street
New York
Anderson
Post
New York City
Fidelity and Trust Insurance Company
State Street
Straus
A. E. Johnson
Johnson
Henry Wyzanski
Morris Wyzanski
Abraham Wyzanski
Suffolk
Meyer Hollander
Myer Hollander
Boston
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Stillman Street
George S. Goddard
Sigourney
Samuel Payne
Joseph Wyzanski
Samuel T. Harris
Tremont Street
Eben G. Weeks
North End Savings Bank
Suffox
Charlestown
Alexander Wadsworth
Middlesex
South District
Haverhill Street
H. Williamson
Annie K. Henderson
Savings Bank
M Br
Herbert
WELIA
Wm. C. Williamson
Pemberton Square
Bowton
Attorney Force
Isbee
A Hibernian Honored at Farewell Reception in Jamaica Plain
John B. O’Higgins Esq commander of the Hibernian Knights received a watch and chain with seal, a ruby ring, and a silk umbrella at his Jamaica Plain home on the eve of his Europe departure. Vice Commander O’Callaghan and County President W. J. Cronin led the tributes as officers from Boston Hibernian societies attended.
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John B. O’higgins
Hibernian Knights
Boylston Street
Jamaica
Plain
Europe
Hibernian
O'Higgins
Labor unions push year round hourly closing and state expansion
Grocers and provision clerks meet at 45 Eliot street to push year round 6 pm closing except Saturdays, extend movement across Massachusetts, back barbers garment and cigar unions, and endorse related labels. Labor Day parade plans outlined with headquarters at 45 Eliot street, officers Loyd and McDougal. Boston Typographical Union picnic at Lovell's Grove Weymouth with sports and moonlight harbor excursion. Plumbers elect delegates Donovan and McDermott at New England Hall.
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Provision and Grocery Clerks’ Union
Eliot Street
Boston
Barbers’ Union
Garment Workers’ Union
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Cigarmakers’ Union
Central Labor Union Division
Henry Loyd
C. F. McDougal
Boston Typographical Union 13
Lovell’s Grove
North Weymouth
Clifford
Journeymen Plumbers’ Union
New England Hall
National Plumbers’ Union
John A. Donovan
C. McDermott
Platts Convention Meets New York In City Rallies
Aug 21 in New York Republicans held conventions in 35 assembly districts to nominate delegates and alternates for the State convention. Platt supporters claimed 114 of 135 delegates, with 21 possible to the antis though seven uncertain. Police were called and bolting conventions noted as a feature of the evening.
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New York
Platt
Proposals Sought for Breakwater Stone at Bar Harbor Me
U S Engineer Office Portland Me invites sealed proposals for plain stone in breakwater at Bar Harbor Me until 3 p m August 24 1896. Proposals opened publicly thereafter. Information furnished on request. A N Damrell Lieut Col US Army engineer.
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U. S
Congress Street
Portland
Bar Harbor
A. N. Damrell
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Hallett
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Haskell
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Miller
Brunswick
William T. Donnell
Swain
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State House
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Central Wharf
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Fiske Building
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J. F. Spinney
Chatham Street
Martha Paul
Merrean P. Wheeler
Peres
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Esquire
Eugapne Tappan
Henry Mason
Helen P. Mason
Eugene Tappan
National Home For
D. W. Hartford
City OF
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Charles Brigham
Beacon Hill Place
Mass
Massachusetts State House
Earnest W. Bowditch
Devonshire St
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Clarence A. Crane
Nora J. Crane
Grand Mount Station
Clinton County
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Essex
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