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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
6
The Post invites the Gold Bug Silver Bug and Straddle Bug to present views on the gold and silver issue dominating the forthcoming presidential campaign. Readers may follow as讨论 proceeds while editors urge adherence to parliamentary rules and urge against personal abuse.
Levi Forbush denies being Levi Finbush and defends a gold standard argument. He explains how a higher dollar value allows cheaper goods but harms workers, arguing against cheap goods and wage cuts. He cites farmers, mortgage holders, and laborers, condemns trusts, and warns of wolves in sheep’s clothing while urging sound currency and honest labor. CALCUTTA
In Calcutta Sir Mr M F Lynch asks Mr George A McKinnon to specify refutations of alleged absurd statements about silver policy and the 16 to 1 ratio. He challenges past claims on 1873 demonetization and price movements, urging a direct joint debate in the columns.
The letter argues for gold over free silver, warning free silver would swell national debt and reduce purchasing power. It criticizes free trade for harming American factories, cites Mexico as a cautionary example, and notes rising hotel prices and Bryan’s silver claim as context.
On October 1 1896 the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad lowers bicycle transport charges. The minimum becomes 10 cents when ticket prices are up to 74 cents. With each 50 cent ticket increase the bicycle charge rises by five cents up to 95 cents for the $8.99 to $9.99 range and one dollar for $9 to $10. In New York and Rhode Island bicycles travel free by law.
Edward Hayes and Sons and Company based at No 511 Exchange Building Boston operates as a note brokerage firm offering financial services and instruments in the early Boston market.
Voters exceed 20,000 expected at Democratic caucuses across Boston wards. The city’s attention centers on the upcoming legistature contest with scores of candidates and tireless campaigns by their supporters.
Timothy W. Coakley of Ward 19, a leading free silver advocate, consents to run for the new Massachusetts House seat created by apportionment. A ward caucus at Smith Street School tomorrow night could name him the nominee, with W. H. Morgan likely renominated in a six-candidate field. Coakley, 32, Boston College graduate and lawyer, has strong local support and a record of activism in reform, street railway transfers, annual elections, and an eight hour law.
The Friday caucuses in Ward 13 14 and 15 draw thirteen candidates for theRepresentatives seat. Creed and McManus lead in Ward 15 with Reidy seen as a key Democratic figure and reform advocate teased as a major player in the coming legislative session.
Representative Creed announces his bid for a third term with backing from state Committeeman John J. Kinneally and Councilman John J. Mahoney. He is described as a strong debater with a solid House record on welfare measures and votes for the South Boston strandway heat bill, streetcar heating, free transfers for Boston, seven day firemen, House of Correction move from South Boston, Ward 15 aldermanic representation, and annual elections. Opposition centers on the third term issue within Ward 15.
Judge Corcoran, set to retire from active politics, consolidates his Ames guilding offices into the Tremont building and prepares for May return of General Collins to resume law partnership. Also joining are John J. Collins John F. McDonald B. S. Ruggles and Mr. Sullivan. Collins will retire from politics to focus on law.
Councilman John A. Ryan of Ward 6 asks Congressman John F. Fitzgerald to pledge support for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 if such a bill reaches Congress. He notes Fitzgerald’s Faneuil Hall gold standard stance and states that silence would imply continued gold standard support.
The third Middlesex Democratic senatorial convention met at the American House. Frederick K. Gifford of Somerville was nominated for the seat. John H. O'Neil of Somerville was elected State committeeman. Committees were formed to draft resolutions on James Hughes's death at Music Hall last Saturday and to raise funds for his family.
South Boston Court House overflowed as supporters packed the venue for John A. McManus seeking the Ward 15 Representative seat. Local figures E C Cadigan Thomas Owens James Desmond joined Senator William McMorrow and Hon William McNary in backing him.
A German American citizens association was formed at a May meeting in Miller's Hall Ward 22 Jamaica Plain. E Donath spoke for sound money to strong applause. Other speakers included John Bleiler F A Wood and others. Officers elected were President E Donath Vice Presidents F A Wood A Wise Max De Venve and Frank Seiberlich Secretary Julius Hall Treasurer John Moeller with an executive committee of twelve.
The article notes a potential talk between Hon. George Fred Williams and Acting Governor Wolcott on campaign issues including money matters and biennial elections. A joint debate is possible. Williams aims a strong critique of county rings and GOP excesses while Wolcott plans a statewide campaign from Berkshire to the Cape, opening Oct. 7 at Music Hall with Thomas B. Reed as the evening speaker.
The Democratic conventions for several districts were announced with dates and venues. Marlboro hosts the fourth on October 3 at 11 a.m. in Hibernian Hall, Newburyport holds the sixth at 11:30 a.m., Roughan Hall in Charlestown hosts the seventh at 8 p.m., and the Democratic State headquarters at 342 Washington Street hosts the eighth at 8 p.m. The eleventh convenes October 8 at 1 p.m. at 342 Washington Street, Boston.
Dr. Greene promotes Nervura a blood and nerve remedy said to re energize tired exhausted nerves and purify blood. He claims it prevents premature death and offers free personal or letter consultations as part of his health remedy promotion.
The eighth Suffolk senatorial district has been called for October 3 at 2 PM at 342 Washington Street for the meeting or proceeding referenced.
A large turnout filled Ward 15 courthouse Tuesday for a rally supporting Representative James F. Creed. Speakers included John J. Kenneally and Charles J. Quirk with ex representative Joseph J. Casey stirring the crowd by attacking the ward committee. Creed defended his House record and urged renomination.
An enthusiastic gathering for candidates John J. Toomey and John E. Baldwin drew about 200 people at M Street foot Tuesday night. Daniel J. Barry presided as speakers including Josiah Dean Robert Cox Charles Chance Councilman Dunn James Lucey and Robert Wall praised the candidates.
Nearly 400 supporters of Ward 2 Councilman John L. Kelly joined a torchlight parade through East Boston to back his bid for the House of Representatives. Kelly rode in a barouche amid cheers and banners while the East Boston Cadet Band played. The rally in Webster Hall was postponed due to the late hour.
Legislative nominations listing Fourth Middlesex senatorial George B F Smith and Alfred E Cox as State committeeman. First Suffolk Senator Ernest W Robeer and John Mea as State committeeman.
Sept 3 market notes show a gentle decline with hopeful undercurrent amid political uncertainty. Bay State Gas dominates activity amid unconfirmed reports of control shifts while copper stays firm and gold reserves rise toward 135 million dollars.
Official report of sales shows the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing figures with bid and asked amounts.
Wilson Fayne Co reports sales from Neet State Street location with figures and business activity. The brief item notes commercial performance and market presence for the period.
Captain Thomas Evans arrives in Boston as a passenger aboard the steamer he once commanded while a suit against a local stevedore proceeds. Tugs and crews update in East Boston and Provincetown Harbor with arrivals, injuries, and preparations for new vessels.
Harvard starts its 1896 97 academic year at 9 this morning with student registration. Freshmen met instructors yesterday to discuss their study lists, and at 1 30 the first course meetings will be held. The law library capacity rises to 160 000 volumes. Notable additions include new Russian and Slavic language and literature courses taught by Dr. Leo Wiener.
Alderman Bordman Hall confirms he will support party candidates and Democratic legislation if elected. He states his position was understood and signs the letter as Bordman Hall in reply to James A. Watson.
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