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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1896
Page
6
A Dorchester letter writer asks how free silver would raise wages and prices without harming workers, warning that higher costs could erase any gains. The piece contrasts labor needs with gold bug fears and includes a violent fantasized pledge by Bensley Colenette to act if not treasoned, signaling unsettled public sentiment.
A letter to the editor from A. M. of Dorchester, Mass questions how the United States could raise silver prices via free coinage. The writer cites India and other silver nations to argue the plan would lead to disaster and "death by own action."
Edward J. Murray of Malden urges Americans to debate free silver calmly and respectfully. He criticizes gold monometallists for attacking opponents with epithets and calls for fairness and tolerance in Massachusetts discourse on the 16 to 1 silver ratio.
In Natick on July 20 1896 Sherman P Hand replies to a New York World quotation about bimetallism. He cites Daniel Webster asserting gold and silver as the constitutional money and argues the World misreads the Constitution by denying any coinage rule. He defends bimetallism as the legal standard of value.
The writer defends prudence in monetary policy while mocking monometallists. He ridicules the idea of a single standard and lampoons Hoyt of Dover Street as a ballooning financier. The passage alludes to Captain Bobadil and Fortunatus as metaphors for finance schemes.
A letter reports William Jennings Bryan praising ex Governor William E. Russell at a Kansas City address on July 17. Bryan urges civility toward those who disagree on silver policy and laments Russell's death, calling for reverence over differences.
A Boston letter by R. J. Thompson argues two core errors in silver debate. He asserts silver dollars are legal tender at par and that government stamping supports using currency by weight, calling for silver to remain at par with gold and for eventual government issued paper money. He cites Massachusetts history and cites 6 shillings 8 pence per ounce.
M F Lynch of Dorchester defends gold standard while warning against silver demonetization and 1873 monetary reforms. He cites quotes from Phillips Blaine Lincoln Jefferson Hamilton and Wendell Phillips, urging exposure of 1873 crime and support for Bryan and Sewall.
W H D warns that freeing silver and foreign demagogues threaten national power and prosperity. He argues united European powers once backing Britain would leave England isolated with a weak navy. He urges votes for principle to uphold the gold standard and restore prosperity.
A Malden letter from July 20 1896 argues for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The writer, a Republican, contends gold monometallism harms the United States and praises silver remonetization to end influence of English capitalists. He predicts Bryan and Sewall victory and urges public support for silver.
The New York World notes a feverish stock market met by gold pledges and heavy late liquidation. Copper in London fell, Lake copper remained weak, while Old Dominion and Montana mining talk plus a planned Arizona inspection frame investor doubt.
The Boston Stock Exchange issues a daily report showing the highest and lowest prices of the day along with the closing bid prices. The record lists overall market activity for July 21.
A historical stock exchange snippet lists multiple mining companies with prices and notes such as Geyser Mining Samson Con Goodyear Shoe Machine Dunkin and Hecla Gold among others. The column shows firm names and varying figures like 100 and 140 for share values, reflecting a diverse securities roundup.
The reception committee of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company met at Faneuil Hall to discuss plans for greeting members currently in England. Elaborate preparations are planned and will be finalized at tonight's meeting with state and city participation. President Cleveland is invited and may attend to support the homecoming.
Passers by reported a blaze at 107 113 Sudbury Street near Scollay Square in the Palace Theatre. The fire started in a wardrobe room on the top floor, likely from faulty insulation or gasoline explosion, with water damage totaling about 3500 dollars and fire loss around 400 dollars. Foreman Matthews and Lt Adams sustained injuries but continued firefighting.
Hanover New Hampshire dean J F Emerson announces Dartmouth scholarships awarded to students from Newbury Mass Derry NH Ward Hill Cohasset Mass Peoria Ill Hyde Park Mass and other locales. Named donors include F P Lord E H Seelman L Varney and J L Barney with awards ranging from 100 to 150 dollars.
A bottle picked up on the Charles River near Magazine street Cambridge contained a note reading Lost at Cape Ann June 16 Mary Jane The bottle was found by boys out rowing and is at Station 2
Mrs. James Winters of 379 Federal Street identifies her husband as the drowned man found off Pearl Street wharf Monday night. He worked as a longshoreman for Quinn Bros and leaves a widow and six children aged 2 months to 8 years in destitute circumstances.
Army worm swarms Provincetown causing heavy damage to western market gardens. Experts identify it as the true army worm while cranberry bogs along the state remain untouched for now.
The event described as red-lettered for New Englanders of Scottish descent, centering on the altar and a memorable celebration, is noted for its significance and emotional impact.
The Scottish town celebrated the hundredth anniversary of poet Robert Burns's death with a large forenoon procession. Delegates from Burns clubs worldwide joined thousands of shepherds and ploughmen in the march from the Auld Brig to Burns's mausoleum. Lord Rosebery and other dignitaries laid wreaths, followed by a public luncheon with Forrest Machee of the New York Scottish Society addressing toasts.
An homage to Burns of Dover Street, praising the plough and the pen as agents of life and right. The poem recalls a figure who wielded both tools, his plough forever breaking swords and his writings living on in song and memory.
Miss Sarah K W Connell of 24 Ward street attempted suicide at the Centre House on Centre street using four ounces of corrosive sublimate. Despite physicians efforts, she died shortly before 10 p m after several hours of severe pain. The incident follows a quarrel with Mr Webster of North Easton whom she had dated for three years and a dispute over letters and gifts.
New York Clearing House banks have pledged about 18 million dollars for Treasury gold. Gallatin National Bank President taps Boston banks to join, aiming for 20 million. The list of contributors is to be completed by Thursday, with delivery to the sub-treasury planned after.
The miniature almanac lists sun rise at 4 28 a m and set at 7 13 p m with a day length of 14 hours 45 minutes. Moon sets at 1 46 a m and high water at 9 15 a m and 9 30 p m.
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