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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1896
Page
6
The Post opens its columns to readers to debate the gold and silver question, now the leading issue in the presidential campaign. Contributors may present the gold bug, silver bug, or straddle bug views, with a request to follow parliamentary rules and avoid personal abuse.
A reader letter recalls a fable of birds in a meadow to argue that only self reliance and prompt action prevent losses. The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican views on silver, warning against reliance on others. Voter comments follow disputing a dictionary usage claim and urging careful writing before printing.
A letter from Caryl D. Haskins in Boston argues against monetizing silver, stating laboring classes risk greater hardship if industry shuts down. He labels this oversight "The doctrine of bread and butter," stressing workers' daily needs over trade balances, silver prices, or Wall Street concerns.
ARTHUR WHITE asks through the Post whether D W F supports the Supreme Court and accuses him of being an anarchist. He notes the unsigned letter uses initials and challenges the writer to reveal his name.
L S Daggett warns that introduction of machinery in China and Japan will disrupt primitive hand industries, worsen misery from industrial transitions, and pressure global markets. He argues free silver coinage as a solution, criticizing gold domination and Anglo American finance.
A reader voices interest in finance quarrels over gold and silver and mocks the notion of a self issued American currency. The letter argues quack theories abound and warns against letting such plans influence federal policy, calling for prudent debate rather than radical currency schemes.
A 1893 tale explains a seaman saving money in three forms gold silver and greenbacks. He studies monetary policy through 1895, favoring greenbacks, but a mid ocean collision sinks the gold and silver chests while the greenback bag remains afloat and is recovered. N. Be. Mathewson.
Poem urging solidarity against wealthier powers that cheapen labor and steal sustenance. The speaker warns brothers against accepting a half loaf or selling manhood for silver, calling for unity to protect worth, sound money, and a just home. Boston. Helen Mar. a
W. M. H. replies to Mr Mulligan defending silver parity theory and questioning the price impact on wages. He notes silver depreciation since 1873, cites international demand, and argues universal agreement is needed to restore parity. He compares worker wages in China India and Japan to U.S. conditions and reflects on labor value.
ENGINE HITS ELECTRIC NORTH ABINGTON Sept 4 Miss Le na Thayer bookkeeper for Rockland and Abington Street Railway Company was injured when a street car collided with a switching engine at a grade crossing. She suffered a deep flesh wound near the right temple and the injury was described as serious.
Bradstreet's notes a somewhat brighter mood among wholesale merchants for autumn trade in seasonable goods. Iron and steel, shoes, and dry goods show gains in Chicago and other centers while overall production remains subdued. Bank clearings rise modestly from last week but fall year over year. August totals hit a yearly low.
New York report says confidence grows with gold imports easing monetary worries and political events. Speculative buying pushes Bessemer and gray forge iron higher while coke ovens idle. Wool, cotton goods, and leather show mixed demand. mill output remains constrained and stocks are being worked down. Exports rise while failures for the week are reported.
A steer leaped aboard the Warren steamer Norseman and died after a noose tightened around its neck while assist was sought from a small boat. Samuel J. Elder, survivor of the Jason wreck, is named second officer on the King George. The mackerel fleet reports 200 barrels landed, small catch, half bull's-eye. A schooner nearly cut down a launch near Minot's. A boy thief stole about $40 from a fisher’s sloop. E L Ring becomes International Steamship agent at Lubec with Melvin Pike as assistant. A new skipper takes charge of Lucy Devlin. former captain Van Stone allegedly fled Seattle with $300 owed to crew and others. THE LANDSMAN.
A pair of Haverhill women Mrs J H Norton and Mrs Henry S Morrill travel to Scotland with two lawyers to pursue a $2,000,000 bequest to Robert McGinnis and heirs from Miss Jane McGinnis of Edinburgh. Others listed are Boston residents Robert McDougal and Jane Mac Donald. The uncle’s emigration to Jadique and subsequent obscurity left the heirs unaware of the fortune.
The Supreme Court overruled Moore's exceptions and held that his acts as treasurer of Globe Investment Company constituted embezzlement. He allegedly diverted $5114 from ex-Judge Bennett by crediting the company with a check instead of paying Bennett, making him liable for sentence. Moore remains out on bail.
In Woonsocket on September 4 the Cumberland Construction Company pledges to hire only local workers to ease tensions over Italian labor brought in by contractor F L Allen. City grocers and bakers show support and the City Council plans to receive unemployed lists and petitions next week.
The Grant Cottage building, erected to enclose the birthplace cabin of General Grant in Clermont County, was decided upon yesterday by the State Board of Agriculture. The cottage was bought by Kittenden, a wealthy citizen, eight years ago, amid discussions by the board and related agricultural officials.
Palol Melle a 49 year old barber of Mott Street New York was shot at 1 AM on York near Main Street Brooklyn. Initial Mafia link denied. Patrick Mahon a 37 year old York Street saloon keeper is under arrest. Police believe the shooter fired accidentally.
Mayor Quin cy and Dr. Heath of the public institutions department inspected buildings on Deer and Long Islands yesterday. The visit focused on Sanitary arrangements and improving public health infrastructure at Deer Island.
In Dublin the Irish race convention delegates publish a joint pledge to unity and majority rule. John Dillon vows to fight for unity to the last gasp if Healy and Redmond do not unite on a leader. Timothy Healy remains wary and faces expulsion threats from Dillon supporters amid mixed reactions to the Sackville Street incident. Edward McHugh becomes vice-chairman of the Irish National League of Great Britain after a Dillonite success, replacing Timothy Sullivan.
Albert George Whitehead, the released Irish prisoner, is in Jersey City after being committed with Dr. Wagner. Friends report he wants for nothing though his mind is totallly failed to recognize visitors. His health remains fair and he appears to have vigor despite confusion.
Emperor and Empress arrive with full suites in Kaiser's visit to Breslau. They attend a welcome by civil and military officials, unveil the William I statue on Zwingerplatz, then meet President Leidewitz and burgomaster at a City Hall reception. The Emperor vows to safeguard Silesia's welfare and prosperity.
A Friday market summary notes active trading and broad strength with persistent trader participation. Highlights include copper strength in London and New York, Bay State Gas momentum, Old Dominion gains, and Fitchburg Railroad plans while earnings dip and dividends advance. Pinkham reports.
George Steele, former House of Correction inmate released two months ago after twenty one months for forgery, was arraigned in Roxbury on similar charges and for obtaining goods under false pretenses. He pleaded guilty to each and was committed for grand jury trial after ordering overcoats suits and furnishings from H S Lawrence Clothing Co using letterheads of the Ruggies Street Baptist Church signed by Frederick W. Smith.
Police commissioners levy punishment for neglect of duty. Patrolman Montgomery receives thirty days' pay fine and Thomas H Galligan twenty days' pay for indulging in free meals at a Columbus avenue restaurant.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad offers a special Newport excursion for Labor Day Monday September 7. Tickets are limited and priced at $1.00. Advance sales available at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station. A fine season to enjoy Newport the Queen of Watering Places.
Sealed bids due September 14 1896 for manufacturing and placing 15 positions of tables and cases in the building. Drawings from Custodian Joseph Covene y. right to reject bids. Also notices for 950 cast iron projectiles by War Department due September 21 1896. bids to cover all or part. Gen D W Flagstaff, Chief of Ordnance.
Boston Street Department plans to improve multiple streets with abutting property owners urged to repair sewers and water connections within two weeks or permits will be withheld. Includes lists for Webster Street West Roxbury Lamartine Street Creighton Street Gay Mead Street Acton Street and Union Park Street with dates and official notices from 1896 and 1806.
In the Board of Aldermen meeting on August 31, 189, the petitioner is informed that this board will meet in September at 3 o'clock p m to consider the prayer of the petition and the hearing will be public. Notice requires publication of the petition with this order in the Boston Post and Boston Journal three times, last publication at least ten days before the hearing, and service of a copy to owners of adjoining estates. Passed J M Galvin City Clerk Attest
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