Debating wool protection and silver coinage ideas
A letter to the editor argues against wool price protection while advocating silver coinage. It contrasts wool production with silver mining, cites 1890s-1894 duty effects, and traces Democratic platforms from 1835 to 1896, criticizing plutocratic influence and praising Bryan. The writer signs Frederick Anderson of South Carver, Mass.
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Luce & Manning
Ohio
Michigan
JROO
ST Jars
Wool Commission
Debates on silver coinage and foreign capital influence
A 1896 letter argues for monetary reform, decries gold reliance, and questions foreign capital investing in the U S. It contends silver coinage could stabilize debt payments while noting industrial and wage implications from Boston to Belfast. FP. J. Everett, Sept. 7, 1896.
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Dorchester
America
Boston
Belfast
Ireland
J. Everett
Why silver parity with gold falters without talks
A speaker argues that fixing silver at 16 to 1 with gold requires global control and foreign pact. He tells a tale of a man chasing profits by investing in cheap goods, ending with ruin when prices collapse, to warn against speculative gold and silver moves. An inmate from a school for the feeble minded is noted.
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Furbush
New Democrat Letter Probes Jeffersonian Currency Debate
A reader voices surprise at Democratic views on time-honored and Jeffersonian democracy in relation to gold and silver coinage and finance. He cites Jefferson’s opposition to bank paper money and argues bi metallism among early presidents, urging caution on currency policy.
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Democratic Party
Baltimore
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
United States Bank
Jackson
Bank of the United States
Breckinridge
Chicago
Wall Street
Cleveland
Bryan
Buncombe
Frederick Anderson
South Carver
Mass
the Post
The
Post
Grover Cleveland
Decoy pigeon shooter captured by Somerville police
Somerville residents complained pigeons were killed by a decoy shooter. Patrolman Reick, in plain clothes, trailed suspects and opened fire. He arrested two men, John Barothe and Gilbert Gauda, at the scene. Gauda had two dead sparrows in a bag.
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Somerville
Reick
John Barothe
Gilbert Gauda
A Pattern for a Dime Fancy Shirt Waist
Pattern No. 6761 describes a dressy shirt waist with striped batiste, white linen accents, and detachable neck band. It notes fitted linings, French blouse style, basque length hem, bishop sleeves, and removable back openings with cuffs. Three and a half yards of thirty six inch material needed for a 36 bust. sizes 32 to 42. Orders go to New York with a few days delay.
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Batiste
New York
Gathering Scots at Spy Pond for seventh annual clan picnic
The seventh annual picnic and games of the Order of Scottish Clans were held at Spy Pond Arlington drawing about 10 000 spectators. Paddy Carroll won the five mile run after a tight chase with Eddie McGonigle while Everett McClellan reported ill and unable to attend.
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Order of
Spy Pond
Arlington
Paddy Carroll
Eddie McGonigig
Everett McClellan
Pittsburg
A. H. Stewart
New York
Rushworth
McGonigle
Carroll
Mcuonigle
McGonigie
Waltham
Sam Dean
J. T. McNeil
A. McNeiven
D. C. Frazier
J. L. McNeil
J. Gaul
J. D. McLean
D. C. Brazier
Clan McGregor
Quincy
John Black
G. Chisholm
J. Blythe
Willie Smith
Alfred Malcolm
Walter Jeffrey
aAddie Malcolm
Bella McDonald
Rachael
J. McCloud
Stin
D. C. Kbyasier
D. T. McNeil
Lizzie MclIntosh
Mrs. Drummond
J. N. White
J. J. McLean
F. Leonard
Sam McLean
William Johnson
W. H. McDonald
J. Rose
W. P. Watson
J. Smith
W. Donovan
C. J. Currie
T. Shields
Highland Ifing
Violet Woods
Mamie Sutcliff
J. P. Watson
A. McNaven
John McDonald
J. W. Watson
Lin
J. P. Mooney
Shean Treas
Dot Reid
Pat Carroll
Eddie McGonigle
James Rushworth
W. C. Purdy
Dan McLean
J. A. Martin
A. Mundison
T. Ralleigh
J. Denzie
T. Ratleigh
William Marshall
Fred Lincoln
Ralleigh
S. Murcherson
S. Kelleigh
R. Robinson
J. Benzie
F. W. Lincoln
William Maroneakes
W. Marshall
Plimmer Defeats Corfield in London Ring Fight
In Sheffield a boxing match ended with Plimmer overpowering Corfield after twenty rounds for a purse of £400 and £500 a side. Plimmer led 5 to 4 in bets and dominated after the sixth round, finishing with Corfield exhausted in the later stages.
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London
Sheffield
Plimmer
Corfield
Myopia Horse Show Opens Under Auspices at Hamilton
The Myopia Hunt Club staged its first horse show at Hamilton under ideal weather. North Shore society attended in force, with Harry W. Smith of Worcester taking the most prizes and Brice J. Allan close behind. The hunters class provided the main spectacle, though sun and crowd affected some jumpers. Tandems, four-in-hands, and farmers’ utility horses drew attention. the event ran as a flawless success.
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Beverly
Myopia Hunt Club
Hamilton
Flower of North Shore Society
Harry W. Smith
Worcester
Brice J. Allan
Policy Holders React To Massachusetts Benefit Life Controversy
Policy holders voice concern over the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association as reported in the Herald and Boston papers. Former Secretary Ledyard Bell calls for closure, while Major Merrill questions the system and directors. President Litchfield defends oversight and urges full public inquiry under proper authority.
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Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
New York Herald
Post
Boston
Ledyard Bell
Paxton
Coolidge
Merrill
George A. Litchfield
The
Benefit Association
Herald
New York
Simmons
Fisher-Hill
Smmons
Butler and Bowler Lead Mile Open Relay Final
Tom Butler stars in a relay and mile open meet with Butler and Bowler taking 60 yard legs, Callahan and Walsh winning 50 yards, and final mile heats led by Butler of Boston. The event featured multiple heats with Sanger Zeigler Murphy and Kimble placing, with final times around 1:51 and 2:10 to 2:12.
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Butler
Bowler
L. P. Callahan
Walsh
Coleman
Berle
H. PD. Hutchins
A. W. Crooks
Murphy
Earl Kiser
W. C. Sanger
Otto Zeigler
Frank Jenny
Ed Bald
C. M. Murphy
Fred Loughead
Tom Butler
A. Gardiner
Owen Kimble
Watson Coleman
Boston
Earl
St Patrick's Field Day Delights Watertown Crowd
The second annual St Patrick's parish field day in Watertown drew about 2000 attendees with profits near $1500. Joseph Burns and a committee oversaw events, awarding five gold and eleven silver medals. A humorous Canadian horse race and a chaotic shoe race showcased the day’s entertainment and community spirit.
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St. Patrick’s Parish
Watertown
Joseph Burns
C. F. McBride
T. F. Vahey
John Ahearn
H. E. Tilson
C. H. Keefe
Handicap golf tourney open to United States Golf Association members
Gloucester reports a handicap golf tournament at Essex today with best scores across classes A B and C. Notable results include Robert C. Hooper Essex 123, Amory Elliott 117, W. J. Boardman 150, and George K Warren 121 among others. The North Shore Athletic Club hosted a 15 hole medal play event at Clifton with prizes of golfing irons won by J D Houghton and J D Gardiner.
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Gloucester
United States Golf Ment
Manchester
Essex
Robert C. Hooper
Amory Elliott
E. H
J. McMellan
Arthur Ryerson
William Hooper
Harry L. Ayer
S. Grim
William E. Page
Lexington
F. R. Allen
William A. Tucker
F. R. Spaulding
George K. Warren
Newton Centre
D. Boardman
George ¥. Brown
William Endicott
Henry C. Pierce
North Shore Athletic Club
Clifton
J. D. Houghton
J. D. Gardiner
Worcester Boys Win at Total Abstinence Sports Meet
At Agricultural Park Worcester drew about 20 000 as the Amateur Athletic Association held events. Worcester teams dominated with Father Mathew Lady Cadets of North Adams defeating Pittsfield societies 91 to 7 in a prize drill. Winners include D F O Brier 100 yard dash, J J McLaughlin 80 yard run and 20 yard hurdle, C V Moore one mile walk, J Moynihan 440 and 220 yard dashes, J F Powers high jump and broad jump, L J Ollis two mile bicycle trial, John M Reardon shot put, F P A Gilchrist hop step and jump.
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Worcester
Agricultural Park
Amateur Athletic Association of the Union
Father Mathew Lady Cadets
North Adams
Pittsfield
D. F. O'Brier
St. Paul's
L. J. Ollis
John M. Gallagher
J. J. McLaughlin
J. Moynihan
St. Anne’s
John M. Reardon
James Mulvey
J. F. Powers
J. Morrell
Fitchburg
F. P. A. Gilchrist
New York Cyclists At State Meet In New York City
Ten thousand spectators watch the New York State Division L A W bicycle meet at Manhattan with final heats led by B Fuller of New Durham New Jersey in the mile novice at 2 28 1 5 Wallace H Owen of Brooklyn takes the State championship quarter mile in 32 seconds James O Pennock of Syracuse wins the mile for messenger boys in 2 48 3 5 and the two mile handicap is won by W A Barbeau and W A Brown from scratch in 4 54.
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Manhattan Beach
Coney Island
New York State
Fuller
New Durham
N. J
Wallace H. Owen
Brooklyn
Messenger
James O. Pennock
Syracuse
W. A. Barbeau
W. A. Brown
Canada U S cricket test ends with Canada ahead
In Philadelphia on September 7 the Canada United States match concluded with Canada 204 United States 164. The Newton Cricket Club secured two wins over the West Indies at Newton grounds. At Andover Boston 70 Andover 30 Rockland Lynn Wanderers $4 Rocklands 73.
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Philadelphia
Canada
United States
Newton Cricket Club
West Indies
Newton
Andover
Boston
Rockland
Lynn Wanderers
Rocklands
Pigeon Flight Winners From Attleboro to Pawtucket
A pigeon sweep from Attleboro to Pawtucket covered eight miles and was won by Taylor of Central Falls with 10m 3%s, Halstead of Pawtucket second in 11:43, and Whitaker of Pawtucket third in 12:06. Twenty-five entries from Pawtucket Central Falls and Fairlawn competed. Prizes were $85 $20 and $13.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Attleboro
Taylor
Central Falls
Halstead
Whitaker
Fairlawn
Turner Wins Roslindale Ten Mile Road Race
John L. Turner of Essex won first and first time prizes in a ten mile Roslindale C C road race at West Roxbury with about 90 of 107 entrants finishing. The start was prompt and officials enforced rules impartially.
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Roslindale c. C
West Roxbury
John L. Turner
Essex
Comet
Straus
Open Mile and One Third Mile Races Result in Boston Meet
Kiser from Dayton and Watson Coleman placed in early mile heats while A W Porter and Fred Schrien led preliminary runs. Final results show W Reynolds winning the one third mile event ahead of Sanger and Butler with minor incidents noted including disqualification of Gebelein and sidewalk riding claim as in prior year.
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Kiser
Dayton
Fred Schrien
Toledo
Quint
A. W. Porter
Tom Butler
Sprint and Handicap Track Events Feature Several Wins
The report lists multiple races with winners including Kiser Dayton and E M Blake Keene in mile events, Robson Salem and Parnham Boston in heats, and final victors Blake and Gateley in half mile divisions. Tandem and handicap heats show Wisner, Marston, and Howland among winners in relay and sprint formats.
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Wor Oy E. M. Blake
Keene
Teese
J. Urquhart
Dorchester
W. C. Douglas
Philadelphia
H. Robson
Salem
J Ek Parnham
Boston
F. T. McKay
L. J. Greely
Lowell
G. Lb. Howland
H. W. Fyfe
F. A. Gateley
Gaston Plantiff
Waltham
J. B. Fowler
R. Urquhart
PF. E. Wing
T. A. Regan
J. P. Clark
James Clark
Gloucester
Fry
Waverly
E. M. Blake
Rockland cycling meet yields multiple winners
Day's cycling at Rockland Maine reports results from September 7 with winners including C B Pike and Kate Lawson. Open mile went to Pike with Ricker second and Mospar third. one mile 2 50 class won by Georges Eti sen. half mile state championship won by Pike. Knox county half mile won by Lawson with McLean second.
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Rockland
C. Bb. Pike
BE. A. Ricker
Fred Mospar
South Portland
George P
Etesens
Portland
William Lawson
Reckland
C. B. Pike
Norway
Frank A. Stearns
Knox County
Kate Lawson
K. ©. McLean
John
Ed Ricker
San Randolph
R. Johnson
Sec
Ford
O C. Moulton
Yvime
G. R
H. S. Stevens
F. Tinnery
Stevens
E. A. Ricker
Sanford
B. Pike
Mollstone Cycle Club Races Break Track Record in Fitchburg
Fitchburg September 7 three thousand spectators witnessed Mollstone Cycle Club events. Results include J N Damon winning the one mile boys race in 3 03 5, Bliss and Nash taking the one mile tandem in 2 29 2 5, C H Drury winning the one mile open in 2 32 4 5, A J Holden the one mile novice in 2 59 3 5, J S Johnson the half mile open in 1 03 3 5, Rutherford winning the one mile handicap, and two mile handicap won by Co yards ahead of Fish. Exhibition paced and unpaced runs completed the program.
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Fitchburg
Mollstone Cycle Club
J. N. Damon
Waldo Oxford
F. W. Whipple
J. Serreil
F. A. Bliss
G. L. Nash
Fitehourg
KF. C. Copeland
James Wilson
Collins
Joyce
C. H. Drury
Winchendon
John 8. Johnson
Vy. B. Matthews
J. S. Magoon
A. J. Holden
Leominster
J. T. Gerrie
O. Eilstrom
J. S. Johnson
Worcester
F. A. Fish
J. Rutherford
H. B. Hind
T. B. Mathews
E. Y P. Rice
H. Drury
L. H. Jobes
John St. Johnson
Palmer bicycle races draw about 1500 spectators
At Palmer on Sept 7 the annual bicycle meet attracted about 1500 spectators. Winners include John Kelliher and F J Grady of Springfield in the mile open and the mile class respectively, with strong showings from W J Frimberg Worcester, J T Kelliber Chicopee, and A H Minie of Chicopee. Times range from 1 08 to 2 45.
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G. L. Bates
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