Silver coinage back to pre 1873 law urged
F D Whiting of Whitefield Maine responds to a New York letter writer arguing for a 16 to 1 silver standard. He urges Congress to restore pre 1873 coinage laws to align silver and gold values and challenges the opponent's logic citing Bryan on options and the likelihood silver bullion price will rise without free coinage.
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Read
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Mr. Bryan
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Manchester
George Fred Williams
Silver vs Gold and the cry for bimetallism debated
A letter to the Post argues that silver declined in value due to the 1873 act while gold rose, cites global mine output, and claims 1878 law harmed silver. It defends bimetallism, cites Thomas Reed, Sherman, Lodge, and calls for coin-based trade, government coin purchases, and ending national banks.
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United States
South Africa
Australia
Venezuela
Alaska
Colorado
Thomas B. Reed
Lincoln Club
Portland
Sherman
Lodge
Reed
Too Much English in Debate Over Silver and Finance
A reader denounces English money lenders and Lombard Street influence on U S policy. The writer mocks calls for foreign approval on legal tender and taxes and argues Uncle Sam should act independently, urging distrust of goldite interests and suggesting England might run parts of U S finance and war.
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England
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Opposition to Wild Talk Sparks Letter Debate
A St Louis letter writer denounces a Sunday Post item by Another Cornhill Man as incendiary and anarchistic. The piece warns of a Bryan McKinley election panic and calls for stamping out such rhetoric. The writer, signing as JUSTICE, urges readers to keep the quoted paragraph and read it after eighteen months.
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A Purported Plan to Buy Silver and Boost US Work
A reader argues for government ownership of silver and gold and large public works to circulate coinage, fund fortifications, navies, pensions, tariffs, and restrictions to boost employment and domestic production, envisioning high wages and paid prices if Europe spurns American crops.
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Europe
Losing in foreign trade due to metal standards
A reader argues against J. E. B. on free silver and monetary standards. The writer contends governments cannot fix a permanent gold silver ratio, foreign silver exports would circulate at bullion value, and international agreement is needed to avoid losses when settling foreign debts. Boston Aug. 25. A Falconer.
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Veteran writes on silver policy and Read’s support
F. H. M addresses a veteran named Mr. J. H. Read criticizing his stand for free silver. He argues against demonetization myths, cites 1834 and 1878 coinage history, and questions Read’s alignment with Bryan and free trade. The letter warns against demagogues and glimmers of political manipulation.
Kites Photographing Boston Common Aerial Venture
Seven Eddy kites photographs were attempted on Boston Common. The camera tethered by a wet string lodged in a tree near Beacon Street after the seventh exposure. Norman climbed to recover the Kodak as spectators cheered, and the kites were brought down with the Tremont building restored. Eddy plans to finish the dozen films and launch another camera.
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Circassian Rescues Moldava Crew After Sinking
The Circassian rescued twenty two crew members from the British steamer Moldava after it hit an iceberg in dense fog near midweek. Moldava sank after abandoning ship, with Captain Burnside among the rescued. The Moldava was en route from Cardiff to Halifax carrying coal.
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Newburyport Bark Benjamin F Hunt Jr Returns After 25 Day Voyage
The Newburyport bark Benjamin F Hunt Jr arrived from Bonaire after a 25 day westward voyage marked by a long storm in the Gulf Stream on Aug 16. Captain Pritchard recounted heavy thunder and lightning, with 19 days spent from latitude 30 north to port. They loaded 483000 bushels of Red Pond salt at Bonaire for B H Warner, ran aground briefly on a coral reef near Rio Janeiro, and later observed vessels ashore in Mona Passage. Other steamers head to Boston with fruit and cargo. Captain Bill Maxfield, veteran Houston pilot, underwent successful spinal surgery and is hoped to recover.
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Port de Paix
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Meridian Street Bridge
Dotted lace trimmed shirt waist described with sailor collar
The pattern No. 6829 outlines a dotted lawn shirt waist with embroidery, insertion trims, a centre box plaited front, gathers at the neck, seamless back with a square yoke, waist tapes, and a white silk belt. Sleeves are bishop style with writ bands and cuffs, offered in misses sizes ten to sixteen. Orders are filled in New York with a short delay.
Middlesex Redistricting Sets 31 Districts For Ten Years
Middlesex county commissioners redraw districts reducing from thirty-two to thirty-one while adding four representatives. The plan assigns Cambridge Ward districts to 1–5, Somerville wards 1–8 across several districts, and groups towns including Medford Arlington Belmont Watertown Newton Bedford Concord and others into 31 districts with various ward and city boundaries.
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Mayors and Knights of Liberty Gather in Boston
The Knights and Daughters of Tabor third day of their triennial in I. O. O. F. Hall. Mayor Quincy attends with welcome address praising Boston as host city for conventions. S. S. Held of Marshall links Boston to Crispus Attucks and 70 000 Knights of Liberty led by Moses Dickson. Daughters L. Gales and Annie M. Bowman from Kentucky speak.
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Trial Trip Delayed For Brooklyn Cruiser Test
The cruiser Brooklyn remained at anchor as officials postpone the government trial to Thursday after noting crew strain from Monday’s voyage. Edwin S Cramp and government trial board met at Young's Hotel to review readiness while workers prepared engines and decks for the upcoming test. Fern and Woodbury joined others down the bay awaiting instructions.
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Laurier Ends 5 Percent Currency Discount in Canada
The Laurier government orders intercolonial railway officials to stop the 5 percent discount on American currency, signaling that American dollars are treated as equal to Canadian money and reducing inconvenience for American tourists.
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Insurance firm ordered to post 25000 bond for policyholders
Insurance Commissioner Merrill yesterday asked Judge Knowlton to appoint a receiver for Security Live Stock Insurance Company. The firm claimed assets exist but are tied up in litigation. The judge declined immediate receivership and required a $25000 bond for policyholder protection, with one week to file.
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