Better Times Ahead Warned by Letter to the Post
Arthur E. Prescott urges readers to back the silver standard and the Bryan candidacy as a path to better times in 1897, arguing confidence in government and opposition to Wall Street influence. He invites citizens to vote conscientiously for McKinley or Bryan based on what benefits the nation, hoping for a prosperous, model United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Lombard and
Wall Streets
Bryan
McKinley
Arthur E. Prescott
Money Bag column cites US gold and coinage data and bank seigniorage
The letter cites Secretary of the Treasury figures totaling 1 585 000 000 in gold silver and notes with 849 000 000 in the Treasury and 736 000 000 outside. It estimates bank cash holdings at 413 000 000, leaving 323 000 000 outside and suggests 200 000 000 more outside, totaling 123 000 000 cash among the people and a per capita circulation of about 92 rather than 22. The writer asks for readers’ views on US turning over coinage management to banks, noting British and French practices and bank seigniorage from silver coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury of
United States Treasury
Our Mints and Practices in France and England
A fragment references mints and practices in France and England. It notes contrasts in coinage methods and monetary policies, hinting at broader colonial or economic implications without specific dates or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Debating the gold standard and its claimed effects
Lynn argues against Carl Schurz and gold standard supporters, noting inconsistent claims about whether legislation can influence values. He questions silver demonetization, price drops, and possible gold exports, citing economic theory and Giffen to condemn the stance as superficial and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Schurz
Congress
United States
Giffen
British Board of Trade
Lynn
Governor Busiel Dropped From Concord Railroad Board
At White's Opera House in Concord on October 13 Governor Charles A Busiel was removed as a director of the Concord and Montreal railroad after critics cited his recent interview. Frank Jones of Portsmouth was chosen to replace him as directors debated duties to stockholders and state progress amid controversy over his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Busiel
Concord & Montreal
White's Opera House
Hils
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
New York
John M. Mitchell
Franklin Worcester
Hollis
Mitchell
Charles Aussel
Insolvency Case in Suffolk Courts Seeks Hearing on Offer
Francena A Hill suing Judge McKim, before Judge Allen in the Supreme Court, challenges his refusal to hear her composition offer in an insolvency case. Her manicure business owes 4096.89 with 22 creditors. Largest claim by Henry R Legate at 1433. smallest by Frank De Silva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandamus
McKim
Legate
de Silva Seven Mills
Allen
J. W. Pickering
Eet George
Francena A. Hill
Supreme Court
Suffolk
Henry R. Legate
Frank de Silva
Supreme Court Opens Term With Mass Motions Before Justices
On the first business day of the term in Washington the Supreme Court received about one hundred motions, over a third by the United States team led by Solicitor General Conrad. Many seek early hearings for criminal cases, including questions involving customs duties in United States v Lies & Co on Sumatra tobacco wrappers worth 700000. The Lochran pension case regarding revision power saw no dismissal objection from counsel for Judge Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Conrad
Whitney
Dickinson
Dodge
United States
George P. Lies & Co
Sumatra
Charles D. Long
William Lochran
Pensions
Lochran
Legacy for Missing Son Heard in Supreme Court
Judge Allen heard Franklin Smith and others as trustees under the will of George W. Smith contesting the $310,000 legacy to his missing son George S. Smith and the share of trust income since the widow’s death, with the matter awaiting the court’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Supreme Court
Franklin Smith
George W. Smith
Bryant G. Smith
George S. Smith
Judgments Against Wiman in Electric Power Case
Eleven judgments totaling 90 930 were entered today against Erastus Wiman as endorser of notes for the Electric Power Company of Staten Island. The notes were to the order of various parties, with some discounted by banks in Boston and Newburyport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erastus Wiman
Electric Power Company of
Staten Island
Austin B. Fletcher
Boston
Newburyport
Waltham Watch Factory Resumes Full 54-Hour Week
The American Waltham watch factory will return to a full 54 hour workweek after October 15, ending a summer period of half time. The plant currently employs 2000 workers and is located in Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Waltham Watch
Carnegie Sets Men At Work
Homestead and Duquesne plants of the Carnegie steel company resumed operations yesterday after weeks of idleness. Several thousand men found employment. The Braddock wire works of Consolidated steel and wire company to resume in all departments later this week, employing 1000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Homestead
Duquesne
Carnegie Steel Company
Braddock Wire Works
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company
Non-Union Men Advance Wages by Two Pittsburgh Firms
The Atterbury Glass Company of Pittsburg and the Hazel Glass Company of Washington report a ten percent wage increase for non union employees. The move draws comment as other glass manufacturers seek reductions to stay competitive with non union goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Atterbury Glass Company
Hazel Glass Company
Washington, Penn
Reduction At Central Falls Mills Cuts Wages 8 to 10 Percent
In Central Falls Rhode Island the United States Cotton Company announces an 8 to 10 percent wage cut effective Monday the 19th. Mills, already on short time and now shut down, expect to run continuously under the new schedule. About 60 employees will accept the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
United States Cotton Company of
Central Falls
Greist Sewing Plant Workers Strike Over 15 Percent Cut
In New Haven on October 13, about 125 Greist Manufacturing employees struck against a proposed 15 percent cut and the shop was temporarily shut down. The overstocked margin is cited as the reason for the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Greist Manufacturing Company
Fall River Hopeful on Mills After Election
Fall River reports a tentative cutback in local mill output in late October. Treasurers see no money to run full operations but expect improvement after the national election. Individual shutdowns will occur next week and the week after, with no further united curtailment likely this year. Fall River Machine Company to run nine hours daily and suspend Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Fall River Machine Company
Cigar Makers and Politicians in Detroit Convention
The international cigarmakers' convention adopted a resolution prohibiting local unions from paying per capita tax to central labor unions with professional politicians among their members. Local unions were instructed to affiliate with central bodies of the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
International Cigarmakers’ Convention
American Federation of Labor
Disappointed burglars fail to steal at Lowell insurance office
In Lowell on October 13 unknown burglars blew open a safe and a tin box at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on Prescott and Merrimac streets. They barricaded a side door, used a ladder for a quick exit, and left dynamite residues including a glove finger. No money or valuables were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Prescott and
Merrimac
Howe Block
Incoming European gold boosts New York shipments this week
Eight hundred thousand dollars in gold was engaged in London for shipment to the United States but bankers importing it refused to reveal identities. About 3,000,000 more is anticipated from unknown importers, with total European arrivals estimated near 5,000,000 this week plus some from Boston and San Francisco. Gold commanded a 1 percent premium in the market. Washington reports September minting of 2,700,000 silver dollars from bullion costing 1,862,671 and a seigniorage of 837,829, with the Treasury gold reserve at 123,730,732.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Europe
Boston
San Francisco
Washington
United States
Treasury
Horstman Considered for Catholic University Post
Cleveland observers report Bishop Horstman of this diocese may be offered the rectorship of the Catholic University in Washington. He has allegedly been notified he is the Pope’s choice, and his eastern trip aims to set terms for his new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Horstman
Catholic University At
Washington
Plans for Torpedo Boat Station at Boston Navy Yard
Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn outlines plans to equip the Boston navy yard as a torpedo boat receptacle. The proposal calls for modest spending, focusing on shore approaches and a marine railway to lift crafts from the water. He will present the matter to Congress at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hichborn
Boston
Congress
Convention Opens as Travelers' Home Association Reports Growth
The Commercial Travelers' Home Association of America met in Binghamton New York with Mayor Green presiding. Secretary George reported rising membership and strong finances. An advertisement notes Salvation Oil liniment for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton, N. Y
Commercial Travelers’ Home Association of America
Green
George
Salvation Oil
Up and Coming Markets Signal Copper Stock Shakeout
The market shows steady activity with gains led by industrials and a strong finish. Boston & Montana soars to 81 1 2 after rumors of mine closures trigger a debate on output and future prospects.
Colorado Mining Stocks End of Day Prices
Closing bids and asking prices for Cripple Creek and other Colorado stocks are listed, showing market activity and the latest figures for the mining shares traded on the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Iisted
Harbor Towboat Captures Runaway Catboat Minnie Stowe
Captain Joe Ross of the towboat Naps recaptured the catboat Minnie Stowe after it broke from its moorings in East Boston and drifted across the harbor. The vessel is owned by Meridian Street Bethel and used in summer to deliver tracts to seamen. The report also notes routine ferry observations, vessel movements, and several harbor incidents including the Longfellow’s removal and the Seaconnet’s temporary duty, plus a wrecked boat house and the loss of the barkentine Thomas J Stewart with the crew listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ross
Naps
Minnie Stowe
Boston
Meridian Street
Bethel
Hugh O'Brien
Boston & Provincetown Steamboat Line
Warren Line
Liverpool
Kansas
Gate City
Savannah
Europe
Samuel Warren
Congress Street Bridge
United States
Columbia
Cape Charles
Hampton Roads
Barkentine
Thomas J. Stewart
Weehawken
Stewart
New York
L. C. Blake
Brewer
Joseph Conners
North Castine
Cook
Charles W. Gray
Orland
Philip B. Boynton
Bangor
Mabel Jordan
Simpson's
Paris steamship limps toward Southampton after gale
The steamship Paris, with only one propeller, was spoken by the Kensington from Antwerp. Eighty four hours from port, 2100 miles left to Southampton. Officials expect speed to rise if weather moderates and aim for entry by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Southampton
Kensington
Antwerp
KILLED BY A FREIGHT CAR IN TOPSFIELD
Thorton Hurst a 16 year old schoolboy died after being struck by a freight car at the Boston and Maine crossing on Main street Topsfield He tripped on the crossing while returning from a school rehearsal and was crushed below the knees Both legs were amputated at Anna Jaques hospital Newburyport but he died about 11 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsfield
Thurston Hurst
Boston & Maine
Main Street
Hurst
Anna Jaques
Newburyport
Shipping News Mini Almanac Highlights Arrivals and Clearances
The Oct 14 shipping page lists arrivals including Michigan from Liverpool with Warren & Co. goods and Trant from Liverpool with passengers to William H. Lincoln & Co. Cleared steamers include Victorian to Halifax and Pye to Halifax, with various other vessels bound for Baltimore Yarmouth and St. Pierre. Sailed ships include Castlemore and Yarmouth bound for Halifax and St. John. Some vessels anchored in quarantine. Ethelwold sailed from the roads but returned due to rough seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Oxford
Liverpool
Warren & Co
Cestrian
Trant
William H. Lincoln & Co
Victorian
Shepherd
Halifax
Pye
N. S
Charlottetown
Yarmouth
Smith
Essex
Bond
Baltimore
St. Michael
Provost
St. Pierre
Mig
Gem
Foss
Seraphine
Chuta
Bear River
Prohibition
Rich, Tusket
Frank & Ira
Alcorn
New Bedford
Daylight
Nickerson
Kennebec
Washington, D. C
Castlemore
N. B
P. EB. I
St. Croix
Portland
St. John
Ethelwold
Port Antonio
Foreclosure Sale of Chicago and Northern Pacific Rail Properties
The U S Circuit Court in Chicago will sell at the court house in Cook County on November 17 1896 at noon the mortgaged property of the Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad including blocks 85 87 parts of 86 88 and extensive rail lines and affiliates under the First Mortgage to Farmers Loan and Trust Company for at least 7 5 million dollars. The sale covers extensive Chicago parcels rail lines bridges depots and related rights with terms per the decree and mortgage and all property acquired by the receiver in this cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Circuit Court of the United States
Northern District of Illinois
Northern Division
Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad Comny
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Henry W. Bishop
Circuit Court of the
United States
Tlinois
Cook County
Illinois
City of
Chicago
State of Illinois
Chicago and Great Western Railroad Company
River Forest
Proviso
John A. Stewart
Edwin H. Abbott
Bridgeport and South _Chicago Railroad Company
Bridgeport and South Chicago Railroad Company
Recorder's Office
Chicago, Harlem and Batavia Railway Company
Crawford Avenue
Nes
West Randolph Street
Chicago_and_ Wisconsin Railroad Company
Conway Park Station
Desplaines Avenue
Sard Railway
Chicago Central Branch
Ogden Avenue
Rockwell Street
Harvey
Chicago and Southwestern Branch
Sai Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad
West Forty-sixth Street
Sixteenth Street
Harlem Avenue
Chicago Andorthern Pacific Railroad Company
Cicero
Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroads Company
Canal
Ange 14
Twelfth Street
Chicago River
Dodge Street
Fourteenth Street
Said Canal
Seid Canal
Stewart Avenue
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Vilway Company
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago and
Northern Pacific Rairoad Soaresy
Foreclosure sale terms for Chicago mortgage property
The notice outlines bid requirements and deposit rules for a foreclosure sale of the north half of block 87 in the School Section addition to Chicago. It details cash or bond deposits, post bid payment conditions, potential re sale, lease and contract assumptions, court verification, and final deed delivery with releases by rail and trust companies, dated October 1 1896.
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THE
POST
Carl Schurz
Concord & Montreal Railroad
Miss Hill
Anne Alland “Bros
Wiman
Niagara Falls
International Association of Fire Underwriters
Clifton House
American Wateh
Walshaw
Pennsylvania Glass Companies
Carnegie
Drummers’ Convention
Montana
Manhattan
Boston & Montana
Nelson
Boston & Montana Works
Butte
Great Falls
Boston News Bureau
Couch
Colusa
G. M. Hyams
Captain Couch
Atlantic
Bigelow
F. H. Prince & Co
Long Montana
Bay State Gas
Rogers
Brookline Company
Bay State
Erie Telephone
Denver
E. C. Davis & Co
Washington St
Anaconda Paas
Bangkok
Bankers
Garfield Grouse
Gold & Globe
OL Insley
Isabella
Jefferson
Justice
Lincoln Boy
Mollie Gibson
Mt. Rosa
New Zealand
Puritan
Argentum
C. C
Csess
Rumroe Vices A . Eee
Ereereaere
Sacramento
LJ T Union
Boston Stock Exchange
Atchison Adj
NY &Wne
West End
Atchison
Boston & Albany
Wae
Nh&h
Old Colony
Union Pacific
Poston & Montseaee
Butte & Boston
Cal & Hees
Osceola
Quincy Do Seri di Sl
American Bell Tel
New England
Dom Coal
Pullman Palace
Westing Elec
American Sugar
Merced
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Catalpa
Geyser Mining
McKay
Cammberland & Osceola
Brunswick
Edward Hayes
NEW York Stock Sales
Canada
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Gas
C & St Louis
den & Rio Grande
Pirie
Hoekst Valley
Lake Shore
Lead Trust
Louisville & Nashville
Manhattan Elevated
Michigan Central
Missouri Pacific
Out & West
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
Pacific Mail
Pullman Palace Car Co
Reading
Rock Island
Paul
Tenn Coal & Iron
Western Union
Wheeling Lake Erie
Southern Railway
State
Eeessseee A
Shipping News
TAS Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Norfolk
Merchants & Miners Transportation Co
Newport News
Providence
Tenn. & Ga. Air Line
Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air
J. C. Whitney
Trafi
Mgr
Rawin H. Abbott
National Bank
United States Trust Company
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
Northern District of
Yarner
Michigan Sachem
Sagamore
WARRI
Komar
Cambroman
Norseman
Piers
Fitch
Lestown
I & Ccoo
Milk Street
American Line
St.Louis
St. Paul
Havre
International Navigation CO
Bowlin Green
L. H. Palmer
State House
Cunard Line
State At
Alexander Martin
White Star
Queenstown
F. C. Houghton & Co
B. A. Adams & Co
State St
Cor
Broad St
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Phila
Charleston
Wilmington
Westly
F. P. Wing
Central Wharf
B. B. Sampson
Kisse Building
New England & Savannah
Lewis Wharf
Chattahoochee
Ocean Steamship Company
New Pier 35
North River
RICHARDSON & BAI+ NARD
Nternational Steamship Co
Eastport
Lubec
Calais
N.B
Maritime Provinces
Portliana
BE. A. Waiwkos
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