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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1896
Page
6
Letter to the editor by N E Mathewson from 88 Eliot Street dated Sept 5 1896 argues the fable’s point about money types and value. He asserts gold and silver can be lost or rendered useless like paper money and that neither metal is inherently superior.
A fragment from ESOP, J notes Mathewson’s tale about a bag of $100 in greenbacks that was lost at sea and later found soaked and pulpy. The row in the story mocks the idea of recovering notes tossed in mid ocean and compares it to finding a needle in a haystack.
In Friday's Laborer, the writer questions protective tariffs arguing they may not raise wages in protected industries and asks why England's free trade did not equalize wages with protected Europe and Asia. He probes if tariffs benefit trusts and whether prohibitive duties would better serve labor and price fairness.
Boston letter by A Butterworth critiques free silver and its supporters. It likens bankers to builders who insist on solid foundations while free silver advocates push for a grand but unsound structure. The piece warns that shrinking trust and rushed schemes would lead to ruin.
A Somerville writer proposes converting all gold and silver coin to United States notes. He suggests miners bring bullion to the Treasury to redeem notes, keep bullion in Sub-Treasuries for foreign exchanges, pay miners in notes at market price, and eliminate coin except pennies.
John H. Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston offers remodeling services with free consultation and moderate charges, promising customer satisfaction guaranteed.
Fragmentary verse mentions United States unity and Sam as shepherd, attributed to M. C. Somerville in Mass. The lines imply a pastoral unity theme with a single fold under leadership.
A Colorado reader argues against plans to coin silver as debt payment power equal to gold. He asserts 50-cent silver dollars are impossible and warns gold standard harms workers while bi met al lism would uplift debtors. He questions New England claims and urges citizens to think for themselves and elect Bryan.
A reader rebuts "C." who defends Bourke Cochran on intrinsic value and gold’s supposed fixed worth. The exchange targets demonetization, silver prices, and India’s trade edge, citing Thomas B. Reed and a Contemporary Review piece as sources, while noting ongoing debate among economists and politicians.
P. A. Mulligan argues that 1893 conditions differ from 1890 and 1870, defending bimetallism as essential for workers. He criticizes reliance on statistics, cites wage data, and warns against foreign banking influence. The piece frames national finance, labor, and race as decisive political issues.
In a few days bids will be called for three new battleships described as the finest afloat. They resemble the Indiana class more than the Kearsarge type with 368 foot length and 72 foot 2 inch beam, the largest in the navy. Main battery includes four thirteen inch rifles and fourteen six inch guns, plus torpedo tubes and Harveyized armor. They promise sixteen knot speed, 10,000 horsepower, and full readiness in three years, adding nine first class and two second class battleships to the fleet.
A man in a temporary fit of insanity jumped from the Charles River bridge at East Boston yesterday afternoon. Patrolman Sheehan and Harry Boland rescued Thomas J. Harvey, 30, of 5 Saxon Court, East Boston, and he was sent to the city prison.
Officers of Division 3 arrested Bernard Conran aged 27 and Bernard Burgess aged 3 at 19 Poplar Street on charges of robbing Paul Johnson of Hist Cambridge of 10 dollars on Causeway and Leverett streets.
Officers searched the Hartford Hotel at 8 Portland Street and found Charles H. McQuinn, 42, semiconscious in a locked room with gas turned on. Dr J J Smith revived him. McQuinn said he wished to die and gave his Somerville address after registering the prior night. He left the hotel able to go home alone.
James T. Floyd, who had been traveling nationwide for a year, was arrested by Officer Fitzgerald after reappearing in Boston. He is accused of obtaining 150 dollars from Maurice L Messer of 1 Court square on May 14, 1893. Floyd was taken to Station 2 and later to the Tombs for a Municipal Court hearing.
Coastal shipping brief lists arrivals with steamers Scythia and East Coast vessels. Details include paths from Liverpool and other ports, passenger counts, merchandise, and crews. The report notes adverse winds then good weather en route and cites multiple schooners and barges sailing or docked along Boston and Maine ports.
Fashion notes describe a new fall jacket in heavy corded silk with embroidered jet trim and a flaring Medici collar. The coat uses bell sleeves reaching below the elbow and can pair with various waists and skirts. Pattern No 6854 fits busts 32 to 40 inches and costs 25 cents.
In Nantasket Roads the harbor is anchored by four three masted schooners and four coal barges along with steamer Elihu Thomson. The note lists vessels including Br. for London Harald and Nov. Bocas del Toro.
In Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge Lexington heirs of Lucy M Whiting are summoned regarding termination of trust under Thomas Gould Junior will and transfer of her share. The case requires appearance at Lowell on September 15 1806 at 9 AM with service by copy delivery or publication in Boston Post for three weeks.
Middlesex probate notices Julia Patt’s heirs are cited as Jeremiah J. Patt seeks license to privately sell all real estate for debts and administration costs. Hearing set September 8, 1896 at nine o’clock before Judge Charles J. McIntire. Publication in Boston Post required weekly for three weeks.
Middlesex Probate Court issues citation to heirs and interested parties in the estate of Cynthia Farrier of Stoneham. Edmund P. Hutchinson seeks letters testamentary without bond, with a Cambridge hearing set for Sep 8 at noon. Publication in the Boston Post for three weeks and service to known heirs required.
Johanna Lanigan named executrix of the will of Mary E Parton late of Revere Suffolk County deceased. John A Collins of Boston named agent. Creditors must present demands and debtors pay. Boston address 10 Tremont Street. August 24, 1896.
Bridget Doherty is named administratrix of Patrick Doherty late of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate. She has given bond as required. Creditors are to present claims and debtors to pay the estate. August 26 1896.
Probate notices warn interested parties of partition actions in Middlesex for the estate of John Davis of Watertown and of final account proceedings in Suffolk for Hannah Johns ton of Boston. Citations require court appearances, service by publication in the Boston Post and Boston West, and mailings to known heirs. Judge: Kim, Esquire. dates set for September court sessions.
Suffolk probate court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Margaret C Melvin and highlights Ellen Lane as petitioner seeking letters testamentary without bond. A hearing is set for September 17, 1836 at 10 o'clock in Boston. Public notice must be published for three weeks and mailed to known interested persons seven days prior.
The estate of Martha Jane Beers of Boston Massachusetts is presented for probate. Jacob Thornton Beers seeks letters testamentary without bond. Probate Court in Suffolk County Massachusetts sets September 17 1896 at 10 a.m. to show cause. Kim Esquire Judge directs public notice.
Suffolk probate court cites all interested parties in the estate of Charles N. Dixon late of Boston to show cause why the first and final account of Breath a Fay executrix should not be approved. Hearing set for September 10, 1896 at 10:00 a.m. in Boston. Citations to be served via delivery, publication, and mail at specified intervals. Judge John W. McKim signs the notice.
Citation issued for Mary A Fitzgerald to prove will of James I Gleason late of Boston Suffolk County. Court set September 24 1896 at 10 am to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted without bond. Publication in Boston Post for three weeks and notice to known interested persons seven days before court. Judge John W McKim. Assistant Register Eugene Tavppan.
Notices announce executors and administrators for multiple Boston and New York estates. Edward Harding and Elvin Harding. Mary Bergen. Peter Higgins named as executors. James Lewis Brown and Jerusha Edwards estates also listed with Mary Brown and Sara Edwards Park appointed administratrixes. Creditors urged to exhibit claims and debtors to pay promptly. Boston dates August 26 and September 1 1896.
In Suffolk County Massachusetts the Boston Municipal Court orders notice by publication for Charles N. Bacon versus W H Penseyres and C Haberers doing business as Globe Cycle Works. Defendants missing from last known address are to appear September 19 to answer the contract claim for 240 dollars. Publication in the Boston Post is required weekly for three weeks.
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