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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1896
Page
6
In a lengthy letter, the writer argues the Baltimore plan will force a gold basis and bank control of currency, accusing bankers of seeking a monetary monopoly. He defends bimetallism, cites editorials praising public service, and laments political attacks while urging remonetization of silver before the election.
A letter from Justice defends confidence in mills and criticizes J S Campbell for questioning McKinley and silenced by politics. The woollen industry claims orders hinge on the election, wages cut, and prices at cost or loss. The writer argues against speculative statements and stresses trust between businessman and supplier.
Sir It seems to me that if one half or more of the people of this country who favor the free coinage of silver are the ignorant and disorderly class the gold people say they are there are not some evidences of it during the present political excitement. The Post has been the freest from misrepresentation and abuse in Boston and the people will not forget it. Cc. E. SARGENT 19 Temple street.
Bordman hall letters reveal exchange between candidates over past statements and party affiliations. The speaker accuses opponents of manipulating letters to influence votes and cites a Republican backed weekly newspaper as supporting the rival in the tenth district.
In a letter to the editor, E C S argues that McKinley would lose electoral votes if the public understood bankers’ schemes. He links government bonds to national banks, warns of bond-based banking collapse in 1907, and critiques silver coinage, the Sherman act, and efforts to repeal the purchase clause. He cites figures, cites Mt Pleasant circular, and contends Cleveland backers and papers attack him while favoring bank interests.
An officer found Bridget Hines, four, unconscious on a roof at 1 Bolton Place. Dr. Young could not revive her. Jeremiah Haley, 33, living in Quincy, was found dead in a room at 31 Edinboro Street from gas asphyxiation, a presumed accidental death after the gas blew out. Bowdoward Hassitt, 35, of 9 Lowell Street, was found dead in bed after heavy drinking, death attributed to alcoholism.
Suffolk and Middlesex superior and equity courts publish a long list of cases set for Wednesday November 4. Daly petitions on appeal for Commonwealth National Bank versus Bemis and Coffin petitions to quiet title. Many jury lists and motions noted for nonjury sessions with numerous Boston area dockets and company names including H. P. Hood, Brown, M. B. & M. Railroad, and city of Newton.
Timothy W. Coakley and Thomas Riley report strong Bryan sentiment after a week in Chicago wards. They predict Indiana Minnesota and Michigan for Bryan, Illinois for Bryan outside Chicago, and Ohio leaning to gold. Coakley cites straw-style signals and contrasting views among McKinley supporters, while Riley says Wall Street aims to Europeanize the country and that Bryan is sure to succeed.
Shipping notes for the day include miniature almanac data with sunrise at 6 20 am sunset at 4 36 pm and high tides at 8 15 am and 8 45 pm. The log ends with the word Arrived indicating new vessels or cargo events pending.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans petitions to U S courts for mandamuses to require filing of annual reports for year ending June 30, 1996 by railroads in default. Reports are due by Sept 15 each year. Most major lines comply, but delays by noncompliant carriers hinder statutory statistics.
Shirley November 1 A Lancaster carriage carrying Julia Scribner and Grace Maynard was struck by an express on the Fitchburg railroad at Shirley depot crossing. Julia Scribner and the horse were killed Grace Maynard was injured in the accident.
An advertisement touts The Science of Life or Self Preservation a 870 page medical treatise for men detailing remedies for vitality debility youth errors and other diseases. It promotes a new enlarged edition priced at 1 with free prospectus and testimonials and claims prestigious endorsements and 35 years of trusted practice at the Peabody Medical Institute in Boston.
Samuel D Emerson mortgaged property to Henry Mulligan in Suffolk County Massachusetts. On November 10 1896 the premises described as lot 123 on plan to E S Smilie will be sold at public auction for breach of mortgage and to foreclose, subject to HM Fire Insurance mortgage and unpaid taxes. Two hundred dollars deposit. other terms announced at sale. Henry Mulligan mortgagee Boston October 17 1896.
Suffolk ss Boston October 20 1896 Pursuant to a decree of sale to me directed and issued from the Municipal Court of the city of Boston I shall sell by public auction on Saturday November 28 1896 at 12 o clock m at the Sheriff s office Court House Pemberton square Boston the premises on Warren avenue bounded by Warren avenue lot 13 centre brick partition wall centre of a passageway 10 feet wide lot 11 on said plan set No 12 on plan of J B Fuller dated Aug 8 1870 recorded with Suffolk Deeds Book 1014 Page 23 conveyed to Edward P Walker by John I Timlin deed dated Nov 5 1872 recorded Book 1138 Page 133 FRED H SEAVEY Deputy Sheriff
A master in chancery will sell at the York County courthouse in Illinois on November 17 1896 at noon the mortgaged property of the Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad Company and related entities. The sale includes extensive rail lines yards depots and related lands in Chicago and surrounding areas under the first mortgage to Farmers Loan and Trust Company with a minimum price of 7 500 000. The parcel transfers include all railroad lines and rights of way described in the decree and are subject to prior mortgages and court orders.
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