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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
6
The Post invites the gold bug silver bug and standard bug to present their views on the leading campaign topic. Readers are urged to follow parliamentary rules and avoid personal attacks while contributing to the discussion.
J D Danforth of Swansea Mass questions a Fall River weekly note on money value. He cites Clothier Talbot’s display showing Mexican American and gold dollars buying differing amounts of handkerchiefs. He asks why silver dollars are now “honest” and worth less than gold and seeks an answer.
A letter to the Post responder defending the author’s stance on currency policy, the gold standard, and wages. It questions bond issuance uses, tariff effects, and currency circulation, citing figures and sources to argue against silver advocates and to challenge Mr. Levi Furbush’s views.
A letter argues against free silver and the monetary scare, urging McKinley’s election to restart mills and dollar demand for workers. It challenges Mr. Furbush and cites gold premiums hurting policyholders and life insurance. The writer claims mass workingmen oppose free silver. CALCUTTA. P. S. notes limited Post columns.
A Lowell reader argues in a long letter that wheat price rises are driven by Wall Street brokers rather than crop failures in India and Australia. He accuses editors of bias to favor Hanna and Bryan politics and urges balanced coverage and publication of his letter.
Secretary Herbert disclosed the ships under construction including battleships Alabama Illinois and Wisconsin. Alabama No 8 at Cramps Philadelphia yard 290. No 7 Illinois Newport News Va. No 9 Wisconsin Union Iron Works San Francisco. Also names Marietta Wheeling Princeton Vicksburg Annapolis Newport reflecting stations and events. Congress asked to authorize two 1100 ton composite pulling vessels for naval academy practice cruising.
Waterbury Inane Asylum inquiry began with ten witnesses. Amanda Perry testified she worked at the asylum three years and was dismissed last December. She named patients Emma Hoyt Rosetta Fletcher Sally Town Mary Galbraith Mrs Wells Grace Wright Mary Quimby Florence Mayo as victims of alleged harsh treatment. She said Sally Town died after a stillbirth believed linked to rapid examinations by Dr Giddings. The committee adjourned about 5 30 p m and will reconvene tomorrow.
Dr Grenfell reports deep sea fishermen coast destitution in Labrador as fishery failure leaves hundreds near starvation. Philanthropists dole out flour while a government relief program starts at St John s to aid the unemployed amid possible long term strain on resources.
Chicago records the postal card election results after nineteen days of counting in Kentucky Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota Kansas Wisconsin Michigan Nebraska Indiana Iowa Missouri Illinois Chicago and Cicero. Final returns from the twelve states and the district tally the ante election test of public opinion ahead of the campaign.
A historical postal card election breakdown shows Cleveland Democrats contributing 68 751 ballots and Harrison Republicans 161 972, yielding 29 percent and 69 percent respectively. The bolt table notes 13 250 Harrison votes 0 to Bryan, 21 779 Cleveland votes to McKinley, with a net Bryan gain of 1 800 and McKinley gain of 29. Percentages detail Bryan and McKinley totals, with Harrison and Bryan, McKinley cross-impacts.
The old Brazer Building at Devonshire and State streets, longtime center of Boston political history and near the first Boston meeting house, is razed. The new 625000 dollar block will cover 47.9 by 65.1 feet with 2650 square feet, featuring reused granite and 26 floors? Not specified. A Chicago architect oversees the project with completion anticipated late next week.
In the ninth district battle, Williams and allies withdraw pressure on Fitzgerald who refuses to face Williams rivals. Coakley Curran and Dennison declare no further campaigning help for Williams, while Ryan presses on with independent backers. An outdoor rally plan for Saturday shifts to a large demonstration led by business groups and state operatives with Colonel J. P. Jordan as chief marshal.
Tight money spurs liquidation on State street with call loans surging in New York and Boston as markets slide. Sugar rumors claim Moore & Schley push prices down for a bull pool while refined sugar rises. Local brokers discuss election-night news access and corporate moves amid stock shifts and dividend notices.
The Venezuelan Commission held sessions in Washington on October 28 with Andrew D. White absent. Dr. Burr and Dr. De Haan arrived in New York. Olney sent to the meeting a British Guiana colonial publication titled The boundary question detailing Essequito control via Indian posts captains and protectors, recorded by James Rodway.
In Holliston on October 28 the empty Bullard House was set ablaze in the upper story. Investigators found a candle inside inflammable material in a closet, marking a second attempted arson on the building.
Suffolk Superior Court listings show multiple tort actions with damages sought, trial statuses, and counsel for plaintiffs and defendants. Notable cases include Marchand v City of Boston for $3000, Brown v Canavan for $2000, Sweeney v West End Street Railway for $0 damages, and Cooper v West End Street Railway with $1250 verdict. Motions set for Nov. 2.
Market note from the Exchange Building providers invites readers to write or call for the weekly market letter. Limited readable details indicate a financial information service linked to B11 and 312 Exchange Building.
A series of obituaries from Dedham Centre Shelburne Northampton Sharon Drurfield and North Adams record the deaths of John Metzler George W Stacey Clinton Barnard Inez Shaw Dexter Packard Rev Dr Robert Crawford and their ages occupations and notable life details including origins military service church roles and positions held.
Elien J. Cooper was awarded 1250 dollars after suing the West End for personal injuries. Sewer work bids opened at City Hall with Thomas O Leary as lowest bidder. Prescott School Association held its seventh annual reunion banquet at the American House with 1335 members attending. Elected officers: President G P Nason, Vice President Hugh McCaffrey, Secretary and Treasurer E L Palmer. Patrolman Riordan arrested James Sullivan for burglary in a saloon on Harrison Avenue.
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