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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post opposes the free silver plank in the Chicago platform, arguing it would depress wages and deposits for New England workers while acknowledging the need for fair debate. It pledges to fairly present both sides and uphold principle over expediency.
The piece lauds Hill Russell Whitney and associates for a bold, skillful debut at Chicago despite heavy odds. It praises their tactical fight and earnest conviction against what is called overwhelming numbers and blind infatuation, affirming their duty and admirable effort.
The speaker denounces Senator Tillman for inflaming sectional resentments while arguing the free silver movement is sectional. He warns unity matters as a dollar’s value affects farmers in the West and South as well as the North and East. He calls Tillman’s rhetoric harmful to national patriotism.
The Chicago convention shows a two thirds silver majority dominating the process by expelling gold standard delegates. Hill's gold standard resolution is defeated 626 to 308 and Cleveland endorsement fails 357 to 5644. The free silver platform passes 628 to 301, underscoring strong sentiment and control.
The Castle Island inquiry into Farragut Day drownings began in South Boston District Court before Judge Falcon. Early testimony suggests Boston city negligence in dangerous park structures but no final judgment is made.
The article argues that construction defects at Castle Island place responsibility with city representatives if the engineer's department was informed. While evidence is pending, the Mayor's quick exoneration of the park commissioners and their secret inquiry seem inappropriate. A clear public judgment is sought.
The text argues that world trade relies on gold backed money and that currencies below the gold standard collapse in value abroad and fail to buy necessities domestically. It contrasts redeemable silver and irredeemable paper, noting domestic credit cannot sustain value without gold backing and that ignoring the gold standard undermines external credit and trade.
Carlyle urges focus on the clear tasks at hand and the grand business of daily action. It emphasizes practical effort over distant, dim prospects.
The Observant Citizen laments party rifts in Chicago and recalls 1880 Hancock nomination. He notes West End car confusion and a street railway mishap. The piece also mentions hotel manager A. T. Fitzgerald taking Coolidge duties and predicts Coakley seeking silver with Moran likely returning from Chicago as a gold advocate.
A traditional daily menu lists breakfast items like Strawberries Baked Oatmeal with Cream and Coffee. dinner includes Bouillon Roast Veal and Jelly. supper features Scalloped Potatoes Lamb and Banana Cake. The recipe for baked oatmeal instructs cooking in a double boiler two hours then baking one hour, served cold. credit to Mrs A M Russell of Everett Massachusetts.
Richard Wilson, a clever Boston chemist, loves Anna Chesley a loyal office typist. A false accusation of infidelity ruins their bond and triggers tragedy as Paisley, the real instigator, flees with money. Years later Wilson learns the truth and vows to punish the villain, while Anna dies of consumption.
A new indoor gown design promises comfort and ease for hosting friends. The lawn wrapper features a Persian pattern with green, fawn, and Persian figure stripes, a slightly low square neckline, and a delicate edge for stylish yet appropriate reception wear.
A Valenciennes front forms a Hamburg insertion with lace headings. Winglike pieces drape over the shoulders, falling to the waist. A gold belt under the bust creates an empire look. Loose sleeves with wrist ruffles, gown sewn to slip on quickly for callers. Fichu available ready made for $4. THE LATEST.
Brigadier W F Cozens commander of the Ohio division of the Salvation Army will go to Boston to take the place of Brigadier Brewer as somonees of the New England division. Since he took command corps rose from 29 to 40 officers from 39 to 110 and recruits from 926 to 1633 a gain of 710. He is described as an Irishman thoroughly Americanized and about 38 years of age.
The Post invites letters from gold bugs silver bugs and straddle bag advocates on the monetary question. Readers are asked to present views while observing parliamentary rules and avoiding personal abuse.
A letter to the editor argues that workers are not creditors but producers framed by landowners control of production. It asserts 90 percent seek opportunity while 10 percent own land, dictating terms, with US labor output around $180 per year and wages skewed by gold or silver payments.
The writer argues for a fixed gold dollar and tariff for revenue, warning that unlimited silver coinage would spur a gold premium and price instability. He rejects silver's variable value and calls for a gold standard with silver as a subsidiary coinage to protect against a potential panic.
A reader expresses gratitude for the recipient’s generosity and asks permission to use space in the letter column. The note frames the publisher as a people’s champion and praises the opportunity to share thoughts with the community.
The piece argues free unlimited independent coinage at 16 to 1 would devalue the dollar to 53 cents, force 600 million silver dollars into circulation, harm creditors and workers, trigger a deep economic crash, and widen inequality as the government could not sustain silver parity. It warns of global and domestic financial chaos if silver bullion were minted freely for public use.
A Boston reader asks if monetary policy will affect working women. She notes shops sell skirts at 98 cents made from cheap material and produced in sweatshops, arguing such low prices harm clean, respectable Boston employees. She calls for fair wages and safer workplaces.
A Boston reader asks how to value different articles when silver and gold serve as standards. He notes metals differ greatly in cost and questions how two metals can be equal measures. He cites pounds ounces yards and asks for clarity on standards of value. He signs W. A. Boston, July 8.
Charles W. Hird urges voters to choose between gold and silver backed remedies, arguing both have pros and cons. He concludes that an honest decision and vote is needed to bring prosperity.
A newspaper note discusses renewed interest in Grant Allen's Duchess of Powysland as a timely tale of an American heiress who marries into English nobility. It also surveys new and upcoming literary works and editions from Boston publications to Massachusetts historians, highlighting authors such as Mrs. Clara Erskine Clement-Ware and Louise Chandler Moulton.
A Virginia storm struck Petersburg and Prince George counties with widespread destruction. Reports say dwellings were blown down and residents injured or killed. In George County four men died amid the chaos and debris, while crops suffered heavy damage from the wind.
In Canton Ohio July 9 Major McKinley views Chicago convention dispatches with calm. Cleveland Foraker Club plans to visit Saturday to offer congratulations. Francesco Guardabassi entertains and campaign songs are sung. Despatches indicate Western state encouragement for McKinley and St Louis platform support.
Harry Askin's friends persuade him to extend The Merry-Go-Round engagement by one night for a complimentary benefit. The show features new ideas and surprises, with cast members including Miss Mason Ladd Quinlan Persse Wolff Wooley Ranney. Keith's Theatre showcases midsummer vaudeville, symphonic music, vitascope, and The War Between China and Japan nightly.
A collage of light humor and witticisms from multiple periodicals including Yonkers Statesman Puck Truth Tit-Bits Chicago Record and Harlem Life. Jests cover etiquette gambling honesty and social scenes with playful exchanges and punny lines.
The Hon. Hiram K. Slayton aged 70, longtime Manchester businessman and politician, dies. Samuel Allen a noted dry goods merchant dies of heart disease. George W. Lamson proprietor of the Central House dies after brief illness. he leaves a wife and a daughter.
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