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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1896
Page
4
Congressman Fitzgerald argues the immigration issue ties to broader congressional purpose. He warns that proposed measures aimed at restricting immigration ignore moral character and health, risking wage-earner savings and the value of labor paid in the best money.
A damaged OCR piece describes tensions between Spain and the United States over the voyage of the Three Friends off Cuba. It notes a Spanish naval action and U S interference concerns, signaling potential diplomatic apologies and risk to bilateral relations.
The Boston Post suggests Chicago fight for a financial plank backing an international agreement for the free coinage of silver while maintaining the gold standard until such an accord exists. It argues such a plan could unite East and West, North and South, and pressure England to join if it wishes to trade with silver using nations. EH. A. Grozier.
The piece argues that rapid silver production since 1873 explains falling silver prices despite free coinage. It notes world silver output rising twentyfold alongside gold, with wheat and rail prices also shifting, and contends that U S silver coinage cannot restore old silver values given global production scales.
Henry George argues free coinage benefits mortgaged Western farmers by fueling land price gains, while East Coast wage earners, as creditors, would suffer from currency depreciation as prices rise faster than wages. The piece links mass mortgage lending by Massachusetts banks to broader debtor credit dynamics.
The piece explains money as a fixed measure of value, tracing the use of precious metals in currency. It details historical ratios between silver and gold dollars, noting shifts from 15 to 1, then 16 to 1, and suggesting a current proper ratio near 30 to 1, with silver existing as money by convention in the U S.
A Whittier quotation notes that behind clouds the starlight remains and sunbeams break through showers, affirming that God keeps hope with all his works.
The Observant Citizen recalls John E. Crowley a prominent Court House figure walking Court Street in a gray golf suit and filled stockings. It mentions eight Concord New Hampshire graduates touring Cambridge University buildings admiring Washington elm and Harvard students' absence being lamented. Firework displays in Roxbury on the Fourth at Woodcliff House attract crowds as Old Glory waves amid mist. Banks receive applause for patriotic duties on the nation’s anniversary victory.
An advertisement by the Royal Baking Powder Company from 106 Wall Street New York urges the careful housewife to use their product for best results. The short copy emphasizes reliability and household virtue in baking.
A namesake of General McDowell will settle in Boston and join Bentley W. Warren's office after passing the Massachusetts bar exam last Thursday. The column also notes Fourth of July antics, political jests, cross country riding by Representative Hayes, and praise for John F. Fitzgerald's Independence Day oration in Faneuil Hall, with Mayor Quincy pleased by the speech. Ex-Alderman Stacey of Charlestown remains a welcome city presence.
A visiting dress of bewitching beauty in brown mohair shifts color in light. Corsage features heavy Battenburg lace with gold, bodice uses a blouse style with a long yoke and double sash. Skirt shows six-gored fullness with rich lace border and rococo waves, paired with a dark brown sailor hat.
The Post invites readers to present views on gold and silver questions as the leading campaign issue. Participants are asked to observe parliamentary rules and avoid personal abuse while debating the gold bug silver bat and straddle bug in open columns.
Hollie Mann of Boston argues for free coinage of silver, urging plain talk for workers and farmers. He questions the gold standard, notes European demand for silver, and warns that the United States debases its own product while selling silver at 64 cents overseas. He cites George A. McKinnon of Somerville and critiques complex financial theory, advocating silver as beneficial to the many.
A reader defends bimetallism, challenging the claim that the U S would become a dumping ground for world silver. The letter questions why European silver would wait for U S mints when Mexico and Japan also operate bimetallic systems, arguing on fairness and market dynamics.
A letter argues free coinage would devalue silver certificates and favor gold holders. It asserts silver coinage would depress wages and harm workers while urging restoration of confidence in the monetary standard to boost employment. From Boston Highland resident BE Bell, July 6.
Miss Alice Webb and Theodore Foster clash over a diamond ring after a farewell on Washington street. She rejects him, then rain leads to a rebuilt relationship as he explains a family secret and asks for a second chance under an umbrella. The couple reconciles with the ring restored.
A fragmentary ode from 1896 praises Anglo American ties and martial virtue. The text salutes ancient artillery bonds, calls for justice and law, and celebrates England and America as allies shaping humane government and boundless pursuit of truth.
The catalog from Oak Hall Clothing Company 82 to 44 North St lists prices for bicycle coats ranging around 1.98 to 9.87 for extra size goods. White Duck Trousers cost 60 cents to 1 dollar and blue and black serge suits run from 3.87 to 12.00. Bathing suits and hammocks are also advertised with various price points and circulars for tent and campaign materials were offered.
Rome reports Diomede Falconio named by the Pope to succeed Cardinal Satolli as papal delegate to the United States. A Franciscan, he studied theology in New York at St. Bonaventure College and was ordained in 1866. He led St. Bonaventure, served in Newfoundland, and rose to provincial and procureur-general roles before becoming bishop of Macedonia and archbishop of Matera.
Washington July 6 no information reached the papal delegation about Bishop Falconio replacing Cardinal Satolli as papal delegate at Washington. The Rome report is considered unfounded, based largely on Falconio's residence in the United States and his language ability.
The July 6 funeral in Hudson drew broad tribute as mills and stores closed and banks paused. Services at M E Church were attended by Acting Governor Wolcott and state leaders. Prominent members of Trinity Commandery K T and many fraternal and civic groups participated.
The piece notes Frank Chisholm succeeding Mullen as Private Secretary while John H. Lee acts as mayor, and mocks Lee's broad powers and smoking habit. It recalls Lee’s logs in City Hall, predicts influence over sewer and sidewalk appropriations, and hints at political maneuvering with Alderman Barry and Doogue.
Fourteen prisoners seized guards and escaped from a United States jail in Guthe rie Oklahoma Sunday night. Bil Collin and Dynamite Dick, last survivors of the Dalton gang, led the break. Other items include a death sentence denial for Alonzo Walling, a Pittston mine rape confession, a Palmyra double murder, a cloud burst near Bellaire, a Halifax shooting in self defense, New York city real estate value rise, and Paul Genz’s failed attempt to kill a keeper in Jersey City.
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