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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1896
Page
6
An 19th century style verse laments money power in politics. The narrator warns of gold bugs and silver bugs influencing voters as they vie for dominance, urging readers to watch leading actors and beware the top rail straddle bug in pursuit of wealth.
A reader rebukes Chicago platform leaders for seeking foreign input on U S monetary policy. The letter argues the party already operates under strong bimetallism and critiques proposals for free coinage at 16 to 1. It traces historical shifts from gold to silver standards and cites the Bland Allison and Sherman acts amid a partisan debate.
Anthony Peters of Boston argues that maintaining a gold par policy ensures a safe bimetallic standard. He warns that increasing silver supply and removing government guarantees would lead to silver monometallism, cheap dollars, and a global commercial upheaval.
In Calcutta P. S. criticizes M F Lynch for misreading wheat markets noting Dec price highs, winter wheat held back, and European shortfalls. He condemns forged financial articles and forgery in silver advocacy, cites Financial News denial, and calls for accurate debate on monetary policy and property prosperity.
A Boston letter writer protests a Dorchester author’s call to aid Armenians shipped from England to the United States. He argues pauper risks, supports prioritizing native Americans out of work, and suggests England or Ireland as better destinations for assistance. He notes consuls face requests from English mechanics and questions language barriers and long settlement times for Armenians.
Reports claim a Chinatown blackmailer sought tribute from gambling houses in exchange for protection and police raids sparked by informers. Chief Inspector Watts questioned suspects while residents complain of mud on Valley Street and ongoing track work.
Complaint heard in the fourth section of East Boston about the poor condition of Saratoga Bennington and Valley Streets at Winthrop Junction terminus of the West End electric car line and near the Boston Revere Head Lynn railroad station. The worst section is Saratoga street where passengers must get on and off cars or cross the roadway.
Two gunmen blocked a Union Pacific train near Uintah at the mouth of Weber canon eight miles southeast of Ogden. A posse pursued. only a few mail bags were found. The crew and passengers were not harmed as robbers opened mail and express cars but failed to reach the safe.
J P Clare father of W J Clare a Massachusetts training ship cadet who died at Boston City Hospital from diphtheria says the illness was contracted on the last Enterprise cruise. He sent letters to cadet parents asking help to uncover alleged traces and conditions aboard the ship.
Elisha Tobey a 75 year old retired farmer died at City Hospital after a Board of Trade sign fell on him in downtown Haverhill. He had traveled from Des Moines to visit friends in the East and was struck near the Essex National Bank while heading to cash a check. He leaves a wife and several children.
Belated steamers reached port after the great storm that battered the coast in recent days. The Indian, under Captain Nickerson, faced Barnegat gales with engines straining and decks submerged, while the H F Dimock arrived nearly three days late at India Wharf. Ships report crews braved heavy seas and shifting cargo as authorities fear further disaster for sailing vessels still at sea.
The British steamer Evelyn arrived in Philadelphia with the rescued crew of the Norwegian bark Luise. Captain Emendson reported Luise and crew were dismasted and stranded near Bermuda after Sept 23 leaks forced abandonment. Evelyn saved them on Oct 3 and brought them to safety. The crew endured salt water boils and near-mutiny, rationing water and provisions.
Florence E. Stream arrived from Le Have Banks with news of Antone Anderson missing after a gale swept two crew overboard. Augustus Burickman held the mainsheet until rescuers hauled the line to the stern, but Anderson was lost.
The crew of the Luther M Reynolds were rescued after a fierce storm left them dismasted and waterlogged. Seven men faced nightlong danger with two driven mad by terror and hunger and thirst before rescue by the steamship El Mar on Monday morning. two Norwegians temporarily insane are expected to recover.
The St Hubert sailing from Philadelphia to London with general merchandise and cattle deckload reached New York after a Sunday hurricane. Damage forced the vessel to refit, with 114 fine steers washed overboard as wreckage fouled both fore and aft. Steering gear failure occurred during the storm but was temporarily repaired.
A Norfolk dispatch reports the British steamer Teviotdale from Galveston arrived this morning with the captain aboard and the Boston crew saved. Details are limited in the despatch.
The crew of the schooner Frank O. Dame of Boston ships from Brunswick Georgia bound for Philadelphia carrying railroad ties.
In a Superior Court case, William A. McKean and John A. Farrell, once partners at 107 Chauncy Street, settled after weeks of action. The court found the two appraisers’ report invalid for lack of signatures and appointed a receiver to sell the business assets. A. A. Gleason represented McKean and John Prentiss defended Farrell.
Miss Geor Duncklee Liver mor daughter of George Livermore and Mr Her bert Alva Wilson wed at First Parish Church Chestnut Hill avenue Brighton last evening The Rev Albert Walkley officiated The bride wore white muslin and tulle veil with white rose The best man was Arthur Wit son and maid of honor Essie Marshall A reception followed at the bride’s residence The ushers were F S Wilson Howard Duncklee Harry Liver mor and Lewis Schlack The couple left for a wedding tour and will reside on Chestnut Hill avenue after their return
Miss Mary Francis Brown daughter of Dr Marshall M Brown of 190 Beacon street married Mreresoe Du Bois Pollock of Brooklyn at St Luke's Church Allston last evening. The bride wore white duchess satin with a tulle veil and rose bouquet. Bridesmaids wore yellow china silk and carried yellow roses. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Duffield with best man Harry Plessy.
Frank Burrows Wright wed Miss Adaline Augusta Putnam Mann at the groom’s father Henry E. Wright’s residence, 31 Pearl street. The ceremony by Rev. L M Powers followed by a reception, with Bertha L. Wright as bridesmaid and Henry A. Goddard as best man. The couple will reside on Vinal avenue.
Miss Hattie B. Smith daughter of George H. Smith of 53 Webster Street Somerville married Nathaniel D. Buxton Jr of Newtonville last evening at the bride's home. Rev R A Priest of Tufts College officiated and the couple will reside in a new home at Wellesley after a short wedding tour.
A Georgetown report says Demarara coolie riots followed a strike. Ringleaders were arrested as police were attacked while escorting them to the lockup. Three rioters died and many were wounded in the violence.
A fashionable Boston wedding took place in the Brunswick Venetian room with Herbert Jeremiah Watson and Adelaide Brown wed by Rev. W. E. Clark. The bride wore creme duchess satin with lace and pearl accessories, carried lilies of the valley, and received a diamond sunburst from the groom. The bridal party included a large list of family and friends with F. C. Waite as best man.
Miss Elizabeth Lowell Farnsworth wed Alfred Ford Costello in Shawmut Congregational Church with a large socially prominent guest list. The bride wore dark blue cloth with white silk lace, carried lilies of the valley, and was attended by Adaline Olmstead. the couple plans to live in Brooklyn after a reception at Thorndike Hotel.
The marriage of John Kneeland and Alice B. Coleman took place yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Newton Centre. The ceremony featured bridal roses and autumn decor, with a large wedding party and a Boston best man. After a three week New York tour the couple will reside on Beacon Street Newton Centre and be at home after November 3.
Henry Forbes Bigelow of Boston and Miss Lizá Frothingham Davis wed in All Saints Church Worcester in a ceremony led by Bishop Lawrence and Rev. Dr. A. B. Vinton. The event drew many guests from Boston and notable society figures, with ushers and a large crowd arriving by special cars.
London markets rose for Americans then fell after noon as money rates tightened in New York. Copper prices slipped in London while Boston & Montana stock weakened on insider selling. Notes on West End stock holdings, American Soda Fountain dividends, Pullman Palace Car earnings, Western Union directors, and Bay State Gas trading signal a cautious but active financial day.
Edward Hayes and Company, note brokers, operated from No. 611 Exchange Building in Boston, extending financial services through the city. The entry notes their address and business role as intermediaries in notes and drafts.
Shipping notices report the steamer Peruvian arriving Glasgow bound with merchandise and passengers to multiple ports. Also listed are steamer Victoria and Kansas sailing to Baltimore and Norfolk with barges and tolls, plus other vessels and tow operations along the Atlantic coast and toward Newport News and New York.
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