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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1896
Page
6
J E B argues free coinage benefits both mine owners and mortgaged farmers, while defending government coin payments of equal value to gold. He warns against foreign silver influx, notes bond interest in silver, and asks if the U S can set its own standards without gold-country dictation.
A Boston reader urges strong support for William Jennings Bryan and free coinage of silver, arguing prosperity returned under silver and gold in earlier periods and criticizing English influenced finance. He calls for a new party with courage to legislate for all the people and urges voters to back Bryan in the next election.
H. L. Edwards writes to the Post challenging F. J. Whilton on monetary parity between silver and gold and on demonetization. He argues France underbid to 151 2 to 1, notes theoretical effects of debt repayment, and asks how foreign debt could be paid under current gold supply and trade balances.
A reader disputes over the silver question cites Josh Billings and criticizes correspondents who contrive facts. The Post has published official statistics on currencies gold and silver but some writers continue to echo unverified assertions from their own beliefs.
M C Heaney of Jamaica Plain letters on silver coinage and free minting, arguing that gold and silver monometallism would raise prices and wages while condemning agitation for full silver. He cites historic mint openings, London prices, and US census data to support a gold standard view and laments immigration and unemployment amid economic change.
A reader comments on the money issue noting bankers and moneyed interests favor a gold currency backed by England, contrasting American coin scarcity with European gold use, and referencing the Democratic convention in Chicago with prominent speakers. The letter expresses confusion over campaign arguments and seeks clarity on financial policy.
A Robbury letter from John Gordon, a carpet layer at 4 Nawn Street, criticizes debtors for trying to evade full payments and warns Americans to brace up, pay up, and stop demanding favors from the rich, accusing lenders of dominance in the bargain.
E Lucas of Quincy argues that lower interest rates since 1873 reflect gold appreciation rather than monetary restraint. He contends wealth absorbed by interest is higher now, farmers and manufacturers pay more, and debt relative to production has grown, despite talk of repudiation. Aug. 22.
The piece argues for independent bimetallism not bound to the 16 to 1 ratio. It criticizes the Chicago platform’s rigidity and calls for cautious testing of value to restore parity. Massachusetts shows growing support for U S independent bimetallism amid doubts over global cooperation.
Edward P. Bliss argues that Congress, not the President, shapes policy on bimetallism in Massachusetts. He supports testing a principle like 28 to 1 or higher, warns against pure ratio talk, and favors bonds payable in silver or gold to foster parity between sound monies. He urges Democrats to advocate a clear independent policy.
Letter from David O. Sanborn of Effingham Falls New Hampshire condemns free silver advocates and labor strikes. He argues lack of money isn’t the issue but business stability, urges banning the fighting element, and recalls riot scenes in Lynn. He warns against sympathy for striking workers and critiques English influence on labor unrest.
The New Haven and Hartford line offers a popular Newport excursion on Thursday August 27. A special train leaves Park Square Station at 9 30 a m. Round trip fare is one dollar and ticket availability is limited.
Advertisement details a pattern No. 6789 for a violet and cream floral challis dress with removable lace edged collar, bow belt, bishop sleeves, and fitted linings. Describes fabric types, yardage 234 for 36 bust, sizes 22 to 40, price 25 cents, orders to New York with slight delay.
The August stock session opens dull with tight money and a lack of clearing house certificates. After a Louisville and Nashville railroad receiver is named and copper demand weakens, traders push prices down with fears of a sustained liquidation. Copper, Illinois Steel, and London markets show weakness while banks report deposit declines and reserve shifts.
The Leyland line steam er Lancastrian reports eight day and eighteen hour passage from Liverpool with fine weather then gales and fog near 46N 47W. A large iceberg was sighted on Aug 21 near the Grand Banks and the Merl N. Parker reported 1400 quintals of fish. Passengers included William H. Lincoln and family. The Gifford narrowly avoided a collision with the Neva, and Alfred Anderson returned to duty at the Old Stone Fort. The Hiram Emery cleared for Hampton Roads laden with nitrates. Neptune arrived at Lisbon. Government steamers Narkeeta and Fern with tug Iwana prepare as markers for a Brooklyn speed trial off Cape Ann. Captain Kautz returned from New York dry dock inquiry. Barnstable from Jamaica brought 20100 bananas and 110 barrels of oranges plus passengers McCalla family and others. The Charles H. Hersey and John Proctor undergo repairs and caulking, with the Anne F. Stevens completion of major work at Leighton’s yard.
The shipping column lists a wide array of vessels including Steamers Carinthia Inman Saca and others from Liverpool Boston Stan wood Yarmouth N S Gwent Titland Philadelphia WW Whitney Halett New York Thomas W Holder Hart Liverpool Grace Andrews Andrews Yarmouth N S Theodore Dean Hodgdon Bay View Newark St Jony Ne Bit Douzella Halifax N S Sandalphon Lear River N S and more as last sailings noted.
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