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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1896

Page

6

Auction sale of Boston property on September 21 1896

Mortgagee forecloses on a Boston parcel tied to Henry Wyzanski. Assignee Meyer Hollander will sell at public auction on September 21 1896 at 11 a.m. subject to a $4000 mortgage, accrued interest, taxes, and assessments. $200 to be paid at sale. Attorney Samuel T. Harris.

Henry Wysanski Morris Wyzanski Abraham Wyzanski Suffolk Meyer Holander Myer Hollander Boston Massachusetts Stillman Street George 8. Goddard Sigourney Samuel Payne Henry Wyzanski Joseph Wyzanski Meyer Hollander Samuel T. Harris Tremont Street

Merchants & Miners Steam Sailings and Fares

Shipping notice for Merchants and Miners Transport Co outlining steam ship routes between Boston Baltimore Norfolk Newport News Providence and Baltimore. Schedules show departures from Boston Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 2 pm and from Providence Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 pm. Fares listed for first and second class and round trips, with freight and interstate connections. Office contacts in Boston Providence and Baltimore.

Merchants & Miners Transportation CO Boston Baltimore Norfolk Newport News Providence Mawnart News Pewee Ewe Sewer

Monetary Conference Letters to the Editor on Paris 1867

A reader asks if the people were represented at the monetary conference in Paris in 1867 and later Brussels or if it was dominated by money interests. The note seeks clarification through the Post’s column.

Sim People's” Post Paris Brussels Money Kings

Panic and silver policy split stirs national debate

J S Adams of Waltham argues for remonetization of silver, urging voters to back Bryan or risk panics under McKinley. He claims the U S and Mexico control two thirds of world silver, calls England to align, and warns against gold standard loyalty. He contends a silver revaluation would restore prosperity and global leadership.

Demon United States Mexico Germany France England India Bryan McKinley Pittsburg Cornhill

Financial Flurries Recall 1857 Banking Panic Patterns

The article compares current business turmoil to the 1857 crisis, citing speculative bank openings, stock subscriptions by clerks, inflated land values near banks, and failed ventures. It notes rapid bank formation, dishonest bond issuance, and false quotations fueling a moral insolvency that sparked a panic.

Banks of New York J. S. Gibbons Congress

Can I Exchange Gold For A Silver Dollar At Sub Treasury

A reader asks the editor if gold can be demanded in exchange for a silver dollar or silver certificate at the sub treasury and, if not, what maintains the fixed value of gold and silver dollars. The query is dated August 22 and credited to M. A. Boston.

Siegeen Europe J. S. Adams Waltham Mass Post M. A Boston

Letter to the Editor Defends Americans Against Frauds

William T. Roop of Cambridge responds to F. R. Lawrence arguing against free coinage and 63 cent dollars. He accuses Lawrence of using wordplay and misrepresentation to push the gold standard and questions where miners’ profits would come from under silver coinage.

The Post F. R. Lawrence William T.roop Cambridge

Why miners receive more than 62 cents per dollar

A reader asks why free coinage makes a silver dollar worth 62 cents to workers but mine owners recover more than 62 cents when their dollars are returned. The question is directed to Frank R. Lawrence and is signed by a woman.

Post Frank R. Lawrence

Potter questions Emmons on money supply and interest

Lynn August 21 E H Potter asks Mr John D Emmons how interest rates have fallen since 1873 while money seems scarce. He argues large loan rates reflect earnings and cites limited currency, declining deposits, and a crowded market with little evidence of a silver or gold influx.

John D. Emmons Emmons Tom Reed Mr. Emmons Lynn E. H. Potter

Cockran Speech Critiqued by Burke on Gold Versus Silver

A reader letters critique lauds the oratorical skill of Mr. Cockran but finds his argument weak. The writer disputes his claim that a ten dollar gold piece retains value if all governments demonetize gold and warns that silver demonetization would cut gold value. The letter suggests Cockran hints at aligning with the Hanna trust against wages and questions his stance on low prices.

Silver and wages clash in 1890s debate speech

P A Mulligan writes August 22 urging silver free coinage to raise prices, arguing higher silver boosts farm and factory pay. He decries non producers and highlights wage dependence on market prices, contrasting debtor and creditor nations and urging workers to see silver’s broader impact.

Government can coin money by legal process says W Johnson

In a Boston letter dated August 21, W Johnson argues that money is a legal construct and that government can set its value through law. He rejects miraculous methods but supports the constitutional authority to coin money and determine its value.

Sir N. P. H. Maloin The United States Boston W. Johnson

Miscellene Gas Stock Exchange Listing

Sales reported by Wilson W Fay & Co at 7 State Street show a compact exchange of various companies. The ledger lists multiple mining and electrical firms with share quantities and prices such as McKay Metallic Fastening, American Electric Heating, Geyser Mining, Pioneer Gold, Fort Wayne Electric, and more.

Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street Rotary Gautier CT Ieees McKay Metallic Saeene Franklin Mining Cevecess OM Mollie Gibson American Electric Heating Isccnccateaeceu Winthrop Shore Land Altham Inter Allouez Mining Wayne Electric

A Pattern for a Dime Sleeves for Coat Jackets

Pattern No 6791 offers two medium sized gigot sleeves for coats. No 1 uses fancy cloth with single seams. No 2 uses mixed cheviot with two seams. Both include under arm smooth portions and inside finishings. Sold for twenty five cents. sizes 36 40 bust and misses sizes 12 14 16. Orders go to New York with a few days delay.

Divorce Complaint for Desertion in Massachusetts 1896

Frances H. Turner of Boston petitions the Suffolk Superior Court for a divorce from Asa Turner of Solomonville Arizona Territory after three years of voluntary desertion beginning March 1878. She claims faithfulness and seeks alimony and appropriate decrees as justice requires.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk Boston Peet, Miels Frances H. Turner Asa Turner Solomonville Graham County Arizona Territory Bucksport Maine Gloucester Massachusetts Providence Rhode Island Hbellee A. D Tfrancos HH. Turner

Notice in libel case before Suffolk Superior Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts orders libellee Asa Turner to appear in Boston on the first Monday of September to show cause why the libel should not be granted. Public notice requires attested copies by publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and service by mail or personal delivery at least fourteen days before the September date. Clerk: Jos. A. Willard. Attest: Wellington Wells.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court Boston Asa Turner County of Boston Post Jos A. Willard Wellington Wells Middlesex Ss. Superior Court A. D Cambridge Lbellee Theo Churd Theo. C. Hurd George H. Willis

Public Auction of Eben G Weeks Mortgage Property

Mortgage to North Wind Savings Bank on 1892 deed for Boston Charlestown area to be foreclosed. Property described as lot 33 and part of 34 on plan by Alexander Wadsworth with Haverhill Street frontage, 63 75 feet area, 63,750 square feet, owner Annie K Henderson. Sale Tuesday Sept 15 1896 at 12 noon on premises, subject to unpaid taxes. For details contact North End Savings Bank treasurer Herbert Wells or attorney Wm Williamson.

Eben G. Weeks North Wind Savings Bank Suffolk Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts Charlestown Alexander Wadsworth Middlesex South District Haverhill Street H. Williams Annie K. Henderson North End Savings Bank Herbert ©. Wells Wm. (. Williamson Pemberton Square Mocgagee

Mortgagee’s Sale of Hovey Property in South Boston

Phoebe A. McMurphy as assignee and owner will sell at public auction on Wednesday September 9 1896 at two o clock in the afternoon the premises in South Boston bounded by Fourth Street land of J Mason and Asa Mitchell and including a rear passageway the sale subject to unpaid taxes and assessments with $500 payment due at sale. Thomas C. Bachelder solicitor.

Mary E. Hovey Aaron E. Hovey Franklin Savings Bank City of Boston Suffolk South Fourth Street J. Mason Asa Mitchell Jonathan Mason Mary F. Hovey Phoebe A. McMurphy Thomas C. Bachelder Tremont St

Rail schedules from Boston to Maine and beyond

Train departures from Union Station Boston list routes to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Manchester St John Halifax St Stephens Conway Glen Crawfords and other points on the Grand Trunk and Maine Central lines plus mail and steamer connections to Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Bar Harbor and Machiasport with daily and weekday times and Sunday variations.

Union Station Boston Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord N. H Upper Roads Lewiston Manchester ST. John Halifax Provinces ST. Stephen ST. Andrews N. B A. m Syar Conway Intervale Glen Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Whitefield Jefferson Lancaster Long Island Weirs Centre Harbor Grand Trunk R. R Glint Maine Central Wiscasset Thomaston Rockland Quebec North Conway Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest Bar Harbors Millbridge Jonesport Machiasport

City Rail Schedules Link New York and Shore Line Services

Timetables show weekday and Sunday departures for New York New Haven Middletown Willimantic Providence and Boston routes. Services include Air Line Limited Palidiver Line and transfers via Maryland Route with numerous daily departures and varied times.

New York New Haven New Lon Shore Line Middletown Willimantic Air Line Limited New OW Palldiver Providence Stoning Wa Norwich Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Maryland Moute Sunda Fayer New Bedford

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