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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1896
Page
4
The piece argues for a Congress with a sound money majority, noting neither presidential candidate is clearly sound money. It praises Bryan for free silver and warns McKinley is unsafe on financial policy. It calls for district level nominations of sound money Democrats who support old fashioned Democratic doctrine and to avoid bolting to McKinley.
The U S minister to Colombia reports wage gains of 60 to 90 cents a day over a decade while living costs triple. Meat, rent, board, and clothing have surged from 12–15 cents per pound to 40–50 cents, $3 to $8 monthly rent, and daily board doubling. The silver standard is blamed for rising prices with wages lagging.
The wreath and words of praise for William Eustis Russell span the country, reflecting a national esteem beyond Massachusetts. Tributes honor his humanity, loyalty, and leadership, recognizing him as friend as well as statesman, and noting the impact of his career beyond his own community.
Lord Salisbury told Parliament that negotiations for general arbitration between the United States and Great Britain are underway and no secrecy surrounds them. Washington reports a draft treaty for a permanent arbitration tribunal is nearly complete, seen as a fitting capstone to an administration that has advanced a peaceful foreign policy and upheld the Monroe doctrine. If ratified, it would honor President Cleveland before his term ends and reflect well on the administration.
Mayor Quincy mourns ex Governor Russell in a Boston City Council message. He links Russell’s death to political transformation and party strife, condemns personal attacks, and urges debate on issues with civility and respect for leadership. The speech defends silver Democrats and honors Russell’s role in Massachusetts and national politics.
The author argues against a silver standard, explaining that if gold coins lose their monetary value to bullion price, silver would dominate as money. He notes past silver purchases failed to raise silver value, warning that massive silver production would not be absorbed by minting, risking gold disappearance.
A compact quotation from Tennyson about truth and a single clear harp guiding ascent. It honors rising above past selves to reach higher things, urging resilience through art and inner growth.
A. A. Powell of the Copley Square Hotel is praised as a budding cricket enthusiast captain of the Zingaris second eleven. Anecdotes recount a daylight encounter with a face painted man, a Roxbury insane asylum band concert, a runaway car passenger’s quip, and a patient Union Station information clerk amid a mosaic of Boston street scenes.
Cyclists prepare for a coastal Jersey event as village parades ignite with bicycles. Prizes lure best costume designs while newspapers and manufacturers showcase new creations, fueling local interest in a festive display of cycling culture.
The text discusses a proposed gold standard to silver ratio of 16 to 1 and its potential effects, including disappearance of gold money and currency scarcity. It notes counterarguments by some who believe gold would remain and the currency would not contract, citing careful study by knowledgeable figures.
A weary mother in a mill town faced with poverty wanders with her two hungry children. After mills close and wages fall, she contemplates ending her life by the river. She leaves a note for her babies, but her plan unfolds at dusk as she drowns, and the town later finds her body. The children are placed with a rich savior who never learns their true story. God remembers.
A reader from Brighton commends the bravery of John Cotter who jumped into the Charles River to save Frederick Woodlock. Cotter caught Woodlock around the waist and swam him to shore, prompting a call for a Humane Society medal.
Henry A. Kelley of Dorchester urges reviving an old custom of wearing a mourning emblem to honor the late Hon. William H. Russell. He says thousands of Massachusetts' sons would honor his memory in a simple, humble way. Letter dated July 16.
More than 1000 Massachusetts delegates to the Washington Christian Endeavor convention have returned home. An echo meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 in the People’s Temple will feature open parliament with delegates heard from and addresses by Dr Francis E Clark D D and other leaders including Dr W E Barton Rev Shaw Rev Gardner Rev Beckley Rev Streuk and Rev Joseph B Morgan plus Rev Arnold Streuk of England and Rev English Morgan head of the British National Christian Endeavor Council.
The text describes evolving bicycle costumes at the Jersey cycle parade, noting prizes for best costumes and riders, and detailing garments such as loggins loggins and belts. It mentions options from $2.50 bicycle shoes to six cent stockings, with varied materials including jersey cloth canvas leather and decorative buckles.
A brief daily table hints recipe lists batter for fritters with lemon juice and eggs, milk, oil, salt, flour and sugar, and a tomato baked crust with butter piece. Address given for MRS. T. S. HEWS at 18 Michigan Avenue Dorchester.
The Cunard steamer Pavonia, captained by Atkin, departs at 3:30 p m today for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 100 saloon 175 intermediate and 225 steerage passengers. The saloon roster includes Rev G C B Madden C H Madden Mrs O Connor Mr and Mrs A Houghton Miss Mary W Stokes Mrs William Groves and many others. Consul of Belgium Philip Mansfield and Rev John Lee are listed among notable passengers.
Rivers and Harbors report from Colonel Camrell notes ongoing ledge removal at Lubec Maine to secure 16 foot channel depth upon contract completion. Bar Harbor breakwater extended 605 feet toward 1440 feet total with Sullivan Falls Harbor idle this year. Penobscot River channel widening planned at Bangor to 360 feet.
The Metropolitan Park Commission asks Attorney General Knowlton to define its authority to spend any portion of 1 200 000 dollars set by the Legislature for park system care. Newton and Watertown residents had urged a 500 000 dollar appropriation to beautify the Charles River banks, believing part would fund that work, but the park commission asserts its own authority governs.
A letter urging silver coinage in free minting argues it would lift silver to equal value with gold, benefiting currency stability. It notes demonetization raises gold value, while remonetizing silver could double currency value and reduce gold duties, ending with thanks to an impartial paper from Chestnut Street, Charlestown.
JUSL GOODE argues against free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, warning that it damages credit, inflates prices, and harms workers. He cites Mexico and India, says Americans would face 53 cent dollars, and predicts a global panic and ruin if Bryan wins. Letter dated July 17, 1896.
A liberal critique argues that silver advocates gain ground as the public grows poorer while financiers prosper. It rails against gold supporters as elites, cites Bryan versus Hill at Chicago, and notes English press denouncement amplifying anti-gold sentiment. The piece laments possible English domination and urges Americanism.
W N remarks from W J C Boston and J L Carr critique Britain and gold standard, urge greenback funding and bank reserves to stabilize finance. They warn silver aims shift burden to banks and call for free coinage as relief amid stagnation and partisan resistance. The letters push for broad public revolt against governing class.
In a letter to the editor, Everett argues that fiat money and abundant cash since abandoning intrinsic value have led to prosperity for some but not all. He mocks calls for honest money, notes long life experience, and cites Whit ney Root and N. E. Matthewson on gold and value, asking when universal money for all will arrive.
In a letter from South Boston, Charles F. Pray lauds a conservative L Argent portrait and the impact of the term primordial in shaping its ancient aura. He contrasts polemic grandeur with praise for polysyllabic phrasing and thunderous diction, recalling his own linguistic astonishment.
B L Read defends laborers as creditors in a debate over free coinage of silver. He argues depreciation would hurt workers without contracts, compares labor to creditors, and contends the silver movement has both sincere and mudslinging elements. He warns laboring people would suffer if free coinage proceeds.
The piece argues that mass support for free coinage aims to undermine the gold standard. It casts doubt on Democratic gains, predicts Pacific and several midwestern states favoring Democrats, and criticizes the gold standard as causing economic stagnation while enabling government paper money to back gold reserves. It emphasizes regional political shifts and business opinions as evidence.
In a July 15 1896 notice a reader points out Governor Wolcott misstated Massachusetts law. The writer notes two statutes: 1862 Chapter 82 Section 1 requiring gold or silver payment for public bonds and 1878 Chapter 11 making scrip and bonds payable in gold coin or its equivalent. The piece warns the Democratic stance on gold and silver will be used as political argument.
A. A. Stetson of Everett rebuts claims on silver demonetization causing trouble, recalling the 1870s panic. He notes wages fell after 1874 from $3.50 daily or higher to about $2, with plasterers earning far less, illustrating extended economic hardship.
A roundup of Sunday worship schedules across churches including First Baptist Church at Commonwealth Avenue with J L Jackson D D preaching at 10:30 and 7:30, Old South Church with Gordon D D at 10:30, Bromfield Street M E and Strangers' Church Home with Bates D D and Kneeland D D, Tremont Street M E with Upham, People's Temple with Dr Brady, and other gatherings across Fourth Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Unitarian Boston Common, Bulfinch Place Church, and B Y M Christian Union plus miscellaneous lectures and events.
The garden party at Old St Patrick's Church Northampton street Arlington features dancing amusements and talent from Rev Philip J O'Donnell's parish. A St Augustine's Brass Band concert boating swings and sports will entertain guests with illuminated grove booths and special car service from Northampton and Washington streets.
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