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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1896
Page
6
The Post invites readers to discuss the gold bug, silver bug and Straddle Bug views in its columns. Editors urge adherence to parliamentary rules, avoiding personal attacks as Partisans present their positions on monetary policy shaping the race.
Edward Atkinson argues against Calcutta and supporters of free coinage, criticizing reliance on speculative premises and citing Senate records. He contends that silver monometalism would devalue money, harms workers, and misuses fiat power, urging restraint until true monetary value is protected.
A reader questions claims by silver advocates about free coinage and profits for mine owners. The letter argues that a 53 cent dollar would reduce value, questions deluges of silver, and compares gold versus silver standards abroad. The writer requests substantial proof and signs as SILVERITE.
Mr Atkinson lauds Bordman Hall for sincerity and courage while accusing his moral support of aiding cowardice if questions about free coinage are not answered. He contrasts Hall with another Democratic ticket candidate who claims money is created by law and would accept any money Congress declares. The speaker proceeds to critique Hall's replies point by point.
Walter E Blanchard of Chelsea issues a public challenge to J J Skeldings of Melrose for a joint debate on monetary policy. The dispute centers on the single standard versus gold and silver, with time and place to be arranged by the principals or their representatives.
The New York import movement shows weekly gold receipts from several ships including the La Gascogne Columbian Lahn and Normannia with major banks and brokers listed. An “actual count” notes 616 passengers aboard the Flying Yankee leaving Bangor for Boston during busy hunting season and business revival.
Don Alfredo Juan argues Spain’s rule in Cuba is not as brutal as painted. He cites Consul-General Lee and London Times to defend Spanish mercy, notes Cuba’s high foreign trade per capita, and lists Cuban presence in Spanish administration. He asserts insurgents used mercenaries and violence, warns against Cuban independence rhetoric, and recalls U S. neutrality and coast dangers.
The schooner Anna E Stevens of Philadelphia bound for Boston from Jacksonville with a lumber cargo sprang a leak in a heavy westerly wind between Block Island and Gay Head. It arrived at Vineyard Haven with about three feet of water in the hold, pumped out, then continued sailing.
In Equity docket under Allen, J. the court lists cases for tomorrow including In re Wilson on habeas corpus and Eliot National Bank v Weatherbee among others. United States Circuit Court schedule notes civil jury trials begin Wednesday November 18 at 10 am in calendar order.
The document lists general and special jury lists for October in Suffolk Is with case numbers and parties. First Session Judge Bishop presents cases such as 2216 Phipps vs Shute and 8662 Wilkins vs Boston. Second Session Judge Dewey follows with 128 Meyer vs Estes and 8737 Cooper vs West End R R.
Emma F Mills of Boston files a libel in Suffolk Superior Court alleging marriage to William T Mills in Boston on October 27 1886 and seeks a divorce citing habitual intoxication since April 1888 with residence in Boston and Everett Massachusetts ending with the dated request for decrees and other orders.
The Suffolk Superior Court in Boston orders the libellant to publish the libel and order weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and mail or serve a copy to the libellee William T. Mills at least fourteen days before the first Monday of December to show cause why the libel should not be granted. JOS. A. WILLARD, Clerk. Attest Wellington Wells.
Notice states the firm DENNY & COFFEY steam and hot water contractors is dissolved by consent. All claims will be paid by Daniel Denny, who will carry on the business. Signatories are Daniel Denny and Timothy J. Coffey. October 22, 1896.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN The firm ARNOTT & OGDEN watch makers at 45 Green Street Boston Mass is dissolved. H J OGDEN. Oct 22 1896. Equity and special lists and cases from Fourth Session and Third Session noted with numerous docket numbers and parties across Boston area courts.
The column lists sun and moon rise times and length of day for October 26 with high water at 1 45 a m and 2 p m. It records arrivals and sailings of steamers and schooners including Paventa Atkin from Liverpool, and several vessels to Gloucester Portland Bangor and New York with merchandise and passengers.
Stock exchange listing snippets show mining and land stocks with prices at 40 to 214. Addresses include 7 State street and 214 Boylston St. A rupture specialist advertises curing ruptures at Rooms 12-30, 1494 Tremont St.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites George D Burton of Boston insolvent debtor to appear October 30 in Boston for discharge consideration. Court orders publication weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and mailing notices to known creditors seven days before the hearing. Judge John W. McKim signs October 14 1896.
Notices announce the third meeting of creditors for Charles Henricks and Matthew J. Crahan doing business as The Tramont Machine Company in Boston on November 13 1896 at ten in the forenoon. Assignee ItA Hersey of 23 Court Street Boston also lists a second meeting for W D Eaton & Company insolvent debtors and notes assignees Albert E Harding and Jerome J Pastene with November 6 dates in Boston.
Charles E. Kiander, assignee, announces the second meeting of Joel Jacobs creditors at the Court of Insolvency in Boston Suffolk on November 6 1896 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend and prove claims.
Henry G. Mulligan invites public sale of Samuel D. Emerson property in Brighton Boston Suffolk on Nov 10 1896 at 3 50 pm to foreclose a 1895 mortgage of 3000. Bidder pays 200 dollars at sale. Property 2718 sq ft lot 123 on plan August 1891 Cypress Road frontage and surrounding lots.
Mortgagee sale under a 1890 deed to South Boston Savings Bank will occur at public auction on November 5 1896 at 3 PM. The property lies in South Boston Suffolk, bounded by Gold Street land of Clapp Williams and others and Conley, with $100 down payment required. Picard H Barton treasurer.
Probate Court in Suffolk County cites all interested parties in the estate of Annie M. Coverly late of Boston. Executors John A. Glidden and Albert B. Robinson present final accounts and must show cause why they should be allowed. The citation requires publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and serving copies to interested persons.
Been duly appointed administrator of the estate of John J. Devine late of Boston Suffolk deceased intestate exhibits the same and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to Bernard J. Devine Admr 76 West Broadway South Boston Boston Oct 14 1896 Been duly appointed executor of the will of Mar Garett J Coleman sometimes called Jennie Coleman and M Jennie G Coleman late of Boston Suffolk single woman deceased estate and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs All persons having demands upon the estate of said deceased are required to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make up to Joseph P F Linehan Executor Boston Oct 15 1896 60 Leverett Street
A master in chancery announces the sale of mortgaged and pledged Chicago area property under a 1896 decree. The sale covers extensive railroad lines, tracks, depots, and associated lands and rights, including parcels in blocks 88 and 87 and related holdings, as well as properties from several connected railway companies, to satisfy a $7.5 million claim. The auction is set for November 17, 1896, at noon at the Cook County Court House, with conditions for payment and possible re sale if requirements are not met.
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