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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1896
Page
6
I E B responds to Falconer on silver coinage and gold payments. He cites historical ratios in France and the United States and argues that employment matters more than a perfect double standard. The piece posits that open mints would raise silver value and questions if English consent changes the outcome.
Martin Rosenbaum argues for bimetallic coinage, claiming the United States, as the top producer, should lead in monetary reform to prevent foreign silver influence. He ties currency to farmer prosperity, criticizes banks and life insurers, and urges labor solidarity against silver opponents. Cambridgeport resident, 16 Columbia Street.
B. L. Read argues against unlimited silver coinage, contending it would distort value relative to gold, trigger silver inflows, and force depreciation of U S currency. He cautions that adopting silver as a basis would lead to chaos and disgrace, harming debtors and the broader economy.
A critique targets Depew Whit ney and the 400 class as monopolists who shape policy. It cites banker Henry P. St John’s resignation over silver stance and claims national banks punish silver supporters while supporting gold.
CALCUTTA refutes Mr. Farrel’s assertions on the 1878 silver dollar and demonetization, arguing the trade dollar replaced the 384 grain token, the 412 1 2 grain dollar was demonetized, and that standard and subsidiary coinage policy rested on gold as the one legal tender. The letter defends Potter and Kelly, cites Paris 1867, Rothschild, Seyd, and Sherman family, and accuses Farrel of distortions and forgery.
In Salem Willows a speaker derides Senator Lodge for urging British press to back the gold standard and to push free silver to hurt the United States. The piece argues Britain gains from U S purchases and mocks Lodge as a poor merchant who would ruin his best customer. The author labels Lodge mercantile idiocy while cautioning against imprudent policy.
Captain J W Bennett of the Vision saved five lives since Saturday including a man named Fitzgerald who floated about two hours before rescue. The Vision responded after a capsize near Pier 4 and also aided three others from a sailboat incident on the same day.
A vintage dress pattern description for a pink quilted coat with Bishop sleeves and white embroidery. It details fabric options, construction, sizing for ages 1 2 4 6 and 8, material needs two and seven eighths yards for a 44 inch width, and pattern No. 6847 priced at 25 cents with ordering from New York.
New York real estate broker Stephen A. Dutton arraigned in General Sessions Court and held on $10,000 bail facing fraud charges over a forged advertisement seeking signatures of heirs and executors including John Bigelow Clara Field and others. He protested that the arrest is an outrage and vowed to change the penal code.
An old advertisement revives interest in a famed literary figure and supports the claim she left a will. The text notes John Bigelow as executor of the Tilden trust and recalls Mrs Youmans ties to Emerson Holmes and Twain. After her Aug 29 1894 death at Ridgefield Conn the vast estate reportedly passed to John Z Newton and Lucy Ladd due to an unfound will.
Lily Alys Godfrey traded her Washington estate for a Scott Coal and Ice Company lease amid claims of Dutton’s prior bankruptcies and mortgaged holdings. Indicted after grand jury findings, Dutton faced arrest and committal at the tombs. He asserts the deal was lawful and that Godfrey and her mother acted as lobbyists.
Mrs Elizabeth Reuter once married to a Nassau Street jeweller is at Belle vue Hospital for examination of alleged insanity after being found wandering near Tompkins Square. A German interpreter spoke with her as she cried for her husband and clippings show a past scandal. a tintype mattered to her while her husband allegedly offered to pay her to leave the country amid rumors of a new romance.
William Port was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction by Judge Cotton in Charlestown District Court after his misdeeds were aired in the papers. Miss Nellie Murphy, who faced threats, also received a one year term for the rash act.
Port said he bought a revolver after feeling betrayed by Nellie Murphy and intended to kill himself after meeting the woman he loved once more. He spoke in his own defense during arraignment on the threat charge.
New York reports a long lost will thought to affect millions of dollars has been found reviving the famous Katherine Lee Youmans case. The document, believed authentic, could change the inheritance and rekindle public interest in the historic dispute.
Benjamin Schienberg of 42 Eldridge Street was charged with assaulting his wife. He claimed to use correctionary methods for her alleged faults, citing her dances and associates. Detectives Carroll and Sheehan found him chasing her with a knife. he was paroled for further examination.
In New York on September 1 reports say stockholders of the Diamond Match Company are moving to seek court protection. They fear Moore era speculative affairs may jeopardize their rights without a receiver.
The market slips from London quotes with a brief rally then a late-day uptick as short-covering resumes. Copper in London closes unchanged with strong August supply and rising visible stocks, while Calumet & Hecla declares another dividend. Talks of gas confidence rise on the Reva yacht and Bay State gas outlook.
Official report shows the day’s highest and lowest prices, with bid and asked figures, and the casing prices. It records daily activity on the Boston Stock Exchange for September 1.
Fragmentary sales notes from Wilson W. Fay & Co report figures for Boston and nearby lines. The text lists entries at No State Street and references Cripple Creek and Revere Beach. details are illegible and partially garbled.
Fragmentary text mentions Woodbury Boston address and painless vegetables or items, unclear context. No coherent event or names beyond a single street and brand reference due to illegible OCR.
In St Louis a blast at the Equitable powder mills near East Alton Illinois killed three employees Henry Regas Henry Rogers and Thomas Keffar. Their bodies were blown from the building and scattered across the area. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.
The Boston Park Commissioners invite sealed proposals for building along St. Martin street at Charlestown Heights in accordance with city specifications. Bids due by 2 pm Tuesday September 8 1806 at 53 State street room 509, with a $300 certified check. Plans from City Engineer office. The board may reject any bid for city interest. Edward C. Hodges Laban Pratt Charles E. Stratton. Boston August 17 1896.
The City of Boston invites sealed bids from contractors for catch basin drains and connections on Boylston Street Ward 2. Proposals due 12 m Tuesday Sept 8 1896 at City Hall room 47. security bond required. department reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Sealed proposals for building walls draining and surfacing grounds at the Public Pleasure Grounds between Copp's Hill and the harbor are invited by the Park Commissioners City of Boston. Bids due 2 pm September 14 1896 at 58 State Street Room 50. City Engineer can show bid form and specifications. The Park Commissioners may reject any or all bids.
Sealed proposals for building the sewer and connections on Gaylord street Yard 20 will be received at Room 47 City Hall until 12 m Friday September 4 1896. Plans cover about 365 lin ft of sewer and catch basin drain 404 lin ft of house drain and basins and manholes. Each proposal to be sealed with 102 certified check. A performance bond is required. The superintendent of streets may reject any or all proposals. Boston August 3 1896.
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