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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
5
Post readers learn that about a bushel of financial letters arrived yesterday with silver favored previously but now the mail is roughly balanced. The paper cannot publish every letter and will present a fair representative selection to reflect reader opinions.
W C Clinch reports from Boston on July 15, 1896, detailing a Bryan and Sewall ticket rally and a critique of Governor Wolcott and Senator Lodge. The piece reflects labor unity across regions, calls for independence from plutocracy, and praises the Democratic convention for representing producing classes. The letter endorses common people handling their own affairs and warns against class rule.
A reader letter argues the silver question needs clear facts, citing Governor Wolcott’s Music Hall remarks about daily wages and rising household costs. The piece frames the debate as biased by gold faction rhetoric and urges factual discussion of wage and price impacts.
A reader urges broad discussion on the money question, favoring a mix of gold and silver options. He advocates conversation with diverse parties and locales to avoid isolation and false conclusions, urging inquiry, testing, and adherence to truth.
Charlestown letter urges open examination of the money issue, urging people not to fear or insult differing opinions. It condemns narrow pride and calls for survey of every side to reach a just judgment.
B L Read argues against an appreciating currency, contending it harms debtors and distorts wages, while praising a depreciating money value as beneficial to labor and capital alike. He questions the stability of a bi metal standard, noting both metals fail to fix overall value and may still cause fluctuations.
CALCHAS cites gold standard critics and argues against free silver, accusing silver advocates of deception. He invokes Buckle, Talleyrand, and Emerson to claim financial heresy returns in cycles, linking 1720 South Sea and Mississippi schemes to 1890s Argentina, Panama, and English failures, warning of a silver disaster.
A long reflection traces how Western popular delusions in money have origins in America, citing the South Sea bubble and Law's Mississippi scheme. It notes rapid fortunes, the rise of prices, the burst of confidence, and widespread distress across Britain, America, and France, with mentions of the Mississippi Valley, Louisiana, and John Law.
Haddam Conn letter from Charles T Russell ex consul to Liverpool prophesies McKinley reaching 150 electoral votes in a landslide total of 173 with Ohio possibly tipping the race. He urges education emphasis and predicts a massive public uprising before November as gold standard fears rise over free coinage of silver.
Cc. W. Everett replies to Sir In 1873 money value debates. He argues that demonetization of silver did not cause current hard times. He recalls earlier prosperity, noting currency appreciation from 35 to 100 cents and growing bank loans. He challenges Nickerson’s claim and seeks a later dating of economic troubles.
A sarcastic note from Warren questions early calls to overturn existing conditions. He asserts supporters are often faulted by self serving entrants or lazy figures, while the ignorant follow demagogues who claim to champion their cause.
Edward O Donnell from Boston writes a critique of stock markets and industrial greed. The piece denounces shrewd schemers and the worship of Mammon, arguing genuine value lies in labor and equity despite fraudulent value around silver and finance.
An anonymous reader asks how to vote for a Jefferson Jackson Cleveland Democrat amid calls for repudiation populism communism and revolution. The letter questions a candidate’s currency stance and notes public claims about a globally good currency may insult voters.
Worded as a brief product notice stating that the item bears the Owl trade mark on its wrapper, sold widely. Mentions Porte TER DRue & Cuem Co. Boston as sole proprietors.
A. P. Gage of Arlington critiques silver dollar sentiment, arguing protectionist symbolism overruns merit in a presidential candidate. He questions a candidate tied to high duties and trust bounty, urging voters to choose differently.
A North Reading citizen urges fair discussion on the silver question amid campaign fever. He cites the St Louis and Chicago conventions and argues for weighing the cost of silver coinage against gold, urging vigilance on constitu tional liberty and national prosperity with a bipartisan call to hear both sides.
A reader rebuts a "Free Silver Hypnotism" letter, arguing gold monometallism hurts prosperity, condemning ridicule of silver advocates and urging U S leadership to monetize silver. The writer asserts silver value rises with free coinage and predicts price declines and hardship under a restricted currency.
A brief patriotic note from Roxbury quotes William Bowler Larkin praising William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as the forthcoming standard bearer and voice for truth in the fall campaign, signaling Bryan’s anticipated ascent to the presidential chair.
A reader argues against the Populist view of price control by government purchases of metals. He reasons that copper could be driven to gold-dollar parity, predicting currency distortion and import price effects. He asserts a standard gold dollar would remain stable regardless of government actions or shocks.
J Dalton asks if the silver party's proposal to set a 16 to 1 ratio of silver to gold is correct. He explains expected foreign purchasing power for silver dollars and seeks confirmation from the paper audience.
The silver men press for coining all silver at a 16 to 1 ratio with gold. They warn abroad would value silver dollars higher if the ratio shifts, since 30 ounces of silver would equal one ounce of gold if prices rise, a central dispute in the commercial price mechanism.
Postmaster Coveney reports Boston ranks third among post offices with the largest net receipts. Boston shows gross receipts of two million seven hundred seventy five thousand eight dollars and net revenue of one million five hundred seventy one thousand one hundred three dollars after expenses. Although Philadelphia has higher gross receipts, Boston leads in net receipts ahead of Philadelphia.
Pension notices list Massachusetts original grants for John T Hartt deceased Lynn George G Martin Orange Julius Bode North Andover. Reissue Orlando G Pinkham Swampscott. Original widows Mary A Hart Lynn.
Ottawa July 15 a commission to investigate the Manitoba school question will be appointed within the next few days. It is understood that assurances will be appointed within the next few in this section of the country. It is expected that Sir Oliver Mowat and Sir H G Joly will be two of the commissioners.
Capt James Cole will command the Forest City bound for Baltimore towing City of Waterville with Capt E D Cook aboard for the summer excursion season. Commodore Tilton and H Howard Garvin are in Nova Scotia on leave from duties. Olivette to Halifax under Capt Hanlon replacing Capt Howes for the season. Grand Duchess to appear in September and later run Florida to Cuba if warranted. Revenue cutter Hannibal Hamlin clashes with Tesse M Crosby causing minor damage. Steamer Pentagoet libelled at Vineyard Haven by Boston Tow Boat Co. George Gurney repairs at McKie’s Shipyard costing about 160 dollars with voyage resumed late week. The Landsman.
In London on July 15 the House of Commons heard Chief Secretary Geréla Balfour announce the withdrawal of some land bill provisions. Irish leaders criticized the measure as inadequate while Chamberlain urged timely passage. The government said it would proceed with the bill the next day.
The New England Armenian relief committee continues to receive urgent appeals for contributions as aid is needed for Turkey. Funds may be sent to Brown Bros. Co at 50 State Street, Boston, where the treasurers handle donations.
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