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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
6
The Post requests correspondents to shorten letters on the silver question. It notes the immense volume received and asks for concise points to print more letters and reach broader readership. It requests all viewpoints be considered and written with minimal space.
A letter to the Post argues for Bryan and Sewall, praising plans to legislate for the people. It urges coining silver, stabilizing money, and tariffs to end hard times, flood markets with silver, burst speculator rings, and boost employment. Signed by J. H. Read at 972 State Street, Boston, Mass.
A reader questions why government does not pay in silver, argues about the value of money and debt contracts, cites Bryan and Bryan’s Chicago speech, and defends law as protection for all while criticizing free silver arguments. The note ends with the pseudonym FINE ANTS.
A reader using the pseudonym Fine Ants argues that restoring free coinage for silver would create demand to coin silver into dollars, potentially aligning silver dollar bullion value with gold dollar value and boosting overall money values. The author counters that the law can create economic demand, possibly elevating silver bullion value to gold dollar levels and reshaping the dollar’s relative value.
John F. Nickerson of the Massachusetts Bimetallic Union argues that money purchasing power is not harmed by silver and criticizes those who claim otherwise. He cites silver at 69 cents an ounce in New York and wheat prices in British India, urging free coinage for both metals to avoid artificially strengthening the gold dollar.
A Boston resident disavows authorship of a pamphlet titled Why Free Silver Would Help. He backs the gold standard and pledges effort to elect McKinley and Hobart, signing Very truly yours John F. Nickerson of 69 Commercial Street, Boston.
A terse anonymous verse contrasts greed and generosity with preferences for silver or gold. It references the expression yours truly and ends with a wry, reflective note by J. E. B.
A Dorchester laborer questions free coinage and warns that if crops rise in price wages may lag. He argues workers would face delayed pay increases, while farmers gain fruits of higher prices, urging readers to study the issue and not be swayed by rhetoric.
In Cambridge Massachusetts F W Caar argues against gold standard reliance, noting currency value varies by country and cannot be fixed by gold. He suggests each nation should ensure its own prosperity with ample money as a medium of exchange to foster resources and trade.
Letter discusses silver values, 1873 coinage removal, and 1898 price shifts. It argues government action can influence metal prices and questions free coinage's effects on domestic and international markets. Names cited include Mr Nickerson and Mr Williams. the author criticizes silver advocates and warns of foreign reactions.
A reader argues that minting new dollars and tying them to silver could raise investment in local industries and projects. The letter discusses legislation lowering silver prices and predicts future price increases with a shift to ten cent dollars.
In expert opinion and public debate the 16 to 1 free coinage plan is criticized for vague assertions about prosperity. The author seeks clear, logical demonstrations linking silver bullion at 53 cents to a dollar and asks for authoritative reasons to support a gold standard aligned future.
An 11 Winter street Boston notice promotes John H. Woodbury cures pimples. The advertisement asserts his method offers a TH clear complexion and features a vivid comparison to a lady with diamonds and pimples.
A Mt. Clemens motor car struck an oil wagon on Gratiot avenue causing a fire that engulfed the street. Driver John Donlon was severely burned, butcher Tony Henk suffered extensive burns, 12 year old Gertie Dean was badly injured after leaping from a car, teen Thielens was lightly hurt, and fireman Henry Trapp broke a collar bone amid the blaze.
Cards found in the pocket of a man found dead under the Erie bridge New York suggest the body may be Thomas J. Ryan of Woburn His brother Ambrose Ryan of South Boston sent a telegram to Ballston Spa asking about his brother and received a reply from Tom Ryan saying he is there dated July 29 Ballston Spa New York Tom Ryan confirmation.
In municipal Court yesterday the trial for Captain C. H. Hathaway Lindsay V. Oliver and H A Davis on charges of conspiring to defraud banks and merchants was continued. Captain Van Kleeck testified about an alleged $4000 tobacco shipment and missing bill of lading while stock notes and ownership in the Davis firm were outlined. The case was adjourned to this afternoon.
A Lloyds despatch from Chefoo reports the German warship Iltis lost in a July 23 typhoon ten miles north of a southeast promontory near a low reef island off Shantung. Only ten sailors survived. seventy five officers and men perished. The iron screw vessel of 480 tons, built 1878 at Dantzic, measured 139 feet 1 inch by 26 feet 3 inches with 10 feet 8 inches draft and 340 indicated horsepower. armed with two guns.
A ten man Charlestown and North End party aboard the steam launch Five Brothers cruised to Snake Island yesterday. An argument caused the tender to upset, dumping McDevitt Baretta Ferrarra and Roger Flynn into the water. Flynn helped others ashore and everyone returned safely, with dry clothing secured.
Two Cambridge men Emmet Harris and Robert Newman aged 21 were accused of stealing a workman's lunch near Dearborn & Co lumber yards along the Boston & Albany tracks in Brighton. The pair fled Officer Starboard but were captured after returning to the area. they admitted guilt.
The report cites a July 29 market flare sparked by rumors of Mark Hanna acting as a national savior and pro protectionist policy. Stocks rose briefly but closed weak with notable names like Old Dominion and Boston & Maine showing losses or uncertain prospects.
In Municipal Court Judge Ely dismissed the embezzlement charge against O E Nettleton a Carter building broker after hearing that transactions with Frances E Brown were regular and he had been repaid. Senator W A Morse defended him and Nettleton received warm congratulations on his acquittal.
The Thursday mini almanac lists arrivals at multiple ports with cargoes and passengers. Vessels include Kansas Murdock Calvert Columbian Ethel red and many brigs schooners and tugs from Liverpool Glasgow Portland and Halifax. Trade movements continue with barges and market notes across New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Maine ports.
The Yarmouth Steamship Co Limited will run ships from Pier 1 Lewis wharf Boston every Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday at noon to Yarmouth Nova Scotia with connections for all parts of the province. For details contact agents Spinney at Lewis wharf and Washington Street offices. The Norseman from Liverpool docks at Pier 6 Charlestown and cargo may remain on wharf 45 hours unless stored earlier by notifying the collector. Warren & Co Agents 125 Milk Street.
The steamship Kansas from Liverpool permits all cargo to stay aboard on the wharf for four and a half hours from the time of the steamer's entry, under Warren & Co., agents, 125 Milk Street.
Rail and Sound lines from New York via New Haven and Hartford effective June 29 1896 list schedules for Shore Line Fall River Providence and Stonington routes. Connections at Newport Fall River New London and Providence with named steamers including Priscilla Vurtan Plymouth Pilgrim City of Lowell Worcester and more. Orchestra aboard each steamer noted.
Philadelphia to Baltimore and Washington service via Shore Line and Pennsylvania routes offers through tickets parlor car seats and berths in sleeping cars. Steamers and through trains depart at 7 00 am and 7 00 pm with limited equipment. Tickets and accommodations are available at State House and Clark Square stations.
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