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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
6
The Post invites the Gold Bug Silver Bug and Straddle Bug to present their views on the gold and silver issue that leads the presidential campaign. Editors request adherence to parliamentary rules and no personal abuse in the column.
A reader rebuts Mr George A McKinnon arguing against bimetallism. The letter cites historical coinage ratios, silver and gold production figures, and references works by Muhlemann Shaw and Nelson. It confronts claims about free coinage and the 1875 Sherman era, urging McKinnon to address how silver could regain value.
To the Editor of the Post, Mr Reed argues that silver demonetization in 1834 moved the nation to a gold standard. He notes the gold eagle’s weight changed from 247.5 to 232 grains, reducing pure metal by 15.5 grains and making the new coin legal tender for all debts. no silver coin change accompanied the shift, though the ratio altered from 15 to 1.
A SARACEN letter argues for sound money and condemns inflationary rhetoric. The writer criticizes “honest money” claims and wage trends, mocks financier arguments, and defends metallic coin standards against gold monometallism, citing Calcutta and ancient Rome for universal truths.
Boston Common Council members voted to ask voters at the next city election whether to set a salary of 300 dollars per year or keep the contingent fund system. The body also debated two 77 000 dollar loan bills, with amendments and adjournment motions, and adopted several local motions on sewer needs, street conditions, and public nuisances.
The Czar and Czarina visited the Louvre Sevres factory and Versailles with President Faure, drawing large crowds and showing improved health. A Paris incident report noted a midnight explosion near the Concorde and at Rue St Florentin, with one man wounded and another arrested as anarchist arrests followed.
Salem police arrested Thomas Burbee on October 8 on a charge of assaulting an Armenian worker at Bernard's morocco shop. Burbee admitted a fight occurred but said the Armenian aggressor began the clash and that he struck in self-defense.
London Oct 8 George Du Maurier artist novelist of Trilby and Esmond fame has died. The writer known for sharp social portraits and humor shaped works from Punch cartoons to major novels and awaited The Martian before his death. He described Trilby’s boom after Henry James urged him to write. He was gentle witty and genial with a rich fancy and strong storytelling gift.
The noted writer George Du Maurier died at 2:30 a.m. after years of heart trouble and lung complications. Friends and physicians had warned of his frail health during his rise to literary fame. A London obituary stated nothing about a despondent remark attributed to him.
A fragmentary description notes an English comic piece from Punch, likely the last created by the artist. The dialogue features Flora and Sir Algernon debating dominance and understanding, capturing a near-final work from the humor period.
The obituary recalls George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier born March 6 1854 in Paris. He shaped his career in painting and literature later contributing to Punch and Once a Week. His life featured study under Van Lerius loss of sight and a lasting legacy through Peter Ibbetson Trilby and his witty depictions of luxury England.
The remark attributed to him suggests popularity harmed his ability to express himself, with credible belief that he never voiced such thoughts.
Inspectors Keiley and Mahoney arrested George Woodburn on a Halifax warrant for a murder attempt on Ada Shepard known as the iron horse. Woodburn admitted he felled her in self defense after blocking her with another woman and a chair attack.
A North End disturbance last night left streets lively as three alleged gang members were jailed at Hanover Street station for larceny and prisoner rescue. Patrolman Nixon chased and recaptured a peach thief amid a mob, sustaining injuries. Arrested: Martin Flaherty, Veronica Breen injured, and two suspects identified as William Flaherty and James Driscoll after a brisk police manhunt.
Professor Norton of Harvard College criticized the Fogg Art Museum lecture room for its architecture and acoustics. He condemned the building as unsuitable for learning, noting iron columns, poor sight lines, and cramped space, and urged graduates to resolve the “impediment” by addressing the inadequate facilities.
Eighteen members of the Spaghetti Club met Wednesday at George H Wilfert’s restaurant Hanover and Blackstone streets. Guided by James Leverone they toured Scarroni’s wine cellar with 15000 to 20000 dollars of imported wines. They then visited Frank Marotta’s for dinner where a string orchestra played. Officers elected include W. Buzzella president and G Albani vice president.
Freight traffic is blocked at the New York New Haven Hartford yards in Fall River. Extra switching gangs and spare men were used but trains remain tangled. Goods delayed and business men complain as yards overflow and unloading chances vanish.
Advertisement by N H Woodbury at 11 Winter Street offering painless facial hair removal for men and noting experience. The fragment cites twenty years in business and targets young men while implying not suitable for women.
A volatile trading day sees heavy selling in the stock market with values retreating before a late dull recovery. Gold imports and Cuban receipts total 970,029 with 509,000 already received, while Sugar speculation drives declines and Bay State Gas hits new lows. Dominion Coal drops 1-2 as Reading reorganization funds loom. PINKHAM.
Official report of sales lists the day’s high and low prices and the closing prices with bid and asked figures.
The Gloucester bank story centers on Mr. Marsh the treasurer who shot himself after threats of ruin amid a clutch of misappropriated funds. A note on the table and a dead man beside a loaded revolver are found as investigators seek the truth. The bank with over 3 million on deposit remains under examination by commissioners.
Haverhill observes the first rainless merchants week with bright decorations and crowded streets. Firemen parade hailed as the best yet, followed by hand engine trials across several towns with Salem winning first prize of 150 dollars, Lynn second, Red Jacket Cambridge third.
The Transylvania stake 2 14 class trotting race drew 10 000 spectators but could not finish as darkness halted program. Governor Strong led first and second heats while Senator A won heats three and four. best time 2 10. Nellie Bruce won the 2 15 pacing race in straight heats with Myrtle and Arthur W. third and second. The 2 19 trotting race saw Louis Victor win heats one and two while Atlantic claimed heat three. best times around 2 15.
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