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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1896

Page

6

Roxbury Letter Defends Silver Standard in Currency Debate

A Roxbury reader thanks the Boston Post for supporting labor rights and urges backing of bimetallism. The writer contrasts silver and gold standards, cites 1873 demonetization harms, and argues silver coinage at 16 to 1 would restore parity, boost wages, and curb monopolies. He references figures from the mint and calls for continued discussion.

Post Sir Boston Post Boston J. G. McIntyre Roxbury Bryan Bland Teler Williams Coakley McKinley Hanna Rockefeller Rothscold Vanderbilt Mr. McIntyre Democratic Party Chicago American Republic McIntyre Wall Street America Mint Washington Fergus Brennan

Co operation needed for indefinite bimetalism

Alexander Falconer of Boston argues that silver price and coinage depend on international action. He notes historical ratios from France and the Latin Union, discusses mint closures, rising silver production, and the risk of a mono metallic silver system without broad global agreement.

E. B France Europe Latin Union United States Mexico Alexander Falconer Boston

Fable Debate and The Question of Completion

A fragment from a column debates fable authorship and completion. The speaker argues they crafted the fable to suit a point, contrasts with Esop Jr., and alludes to a fire debris scene with a pile of bricks and hidden notes, plus a muddled forecastle and greenbacks.

Esop, Jr

N Tells of a Man Posing as Prohibitionist

A fragment notes John H. Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston warns that a bearded man may be a disguised prohibitionist figure. The text is uncertain and contains OCR errors.

John H. Woodbury Winter St Boston

Monetary system shift to silver labeled calamity by critic

The writer warns that moving from gold to silver would upend prices and wages, causing widespread business failures and job losses. Cites 1860s inflation data and argues a 58 cent dollar would devastate purchasing power, urging retention of gold standard. Goodwin A Isenberg of Cambridgeport signs.

United States Senate Goodwin A. Isenberg Cottage Street Cambridgeport

A Silver Woman's Answer to a Question on Wheat Prices

Miss Bertha Blake of Natick Mass writes in reply about wheat price declines from 121 to 61 cents, attributing the drop to oversupply and lack of affordable capital for mills and factories, leading to reduced wages and demand, with a warning on farming and labor.

John H. Carter Miss Bertha Blake Natick Mass

A Gold Silver Coin Suggestion Sparks Debate

A historical voice proposes a half gold half silver coin to calm national agitation. The design would split the Goddess Liberty, label the gold half East and Gold Bug, the silver half West and Silver Bug, aiming for wide circulation among numismatists.

Gold stands as universal value in currency debate

West Medford letter argues silver demand cannot rise without supply, calling gold the sole true standard. The writer asserts American silver production could meet currency needs within a year and condemns wage claims in gold-based economies as false, citing wage gains in England and Germany. West Medford, Mass. W. H. Babb.

Roslindale England West Medford Mass W. H. Babb

Mr Fraser Defends His View Of The Supreme Court

A letter to the editor defends the Supreme Court against claims of infallibility. The author notes past rulings such as the Alien and Sedition Act review and the Dred Scott decision, arguing the court is fallible and must be open to criticism from citizens. He urges civil discourse and cautions against personal abuse in correspondence.

Electoral Commission U. S Legislative Department Pa. St N. Y Justice White Justice Harlan Congress Republic D. W. Frazer Cambridgeport Post Arthur White Supreme Court White United States Tilden

Calcutta to Mr Mulligan on Free Silver Debate

The writer rebuts Mr Mulligan in a lengthy critique of free silver arguments. He argues India’s wage declines and food costs show silver’s harm to workers while capitalists gain, cites government investigations from 1892, and disputes Mulligan’s quotes and interpretations. He condemns optimistic silver rhetoric and warns of consequences by March 4, 1897.

The Post P. A. Mulligan Reed India Mr. Mulligan Stutzke Mulligan Otto Arendt Dr. Arendt United States America London Bryan Balfour Europe Arendt Andrews Walker Fisher Wolcott Guess Melne Co. P. S

Dr Fifield Dies After Prolonged Illness in Dorchester

Dr William Cranch Bond Fifield of Dorchester died at his home on Ashland Street of heart disease after three weeks illness. A renowned physician with Boston City Hospital ties, he educated at Exeter Harvard and in England. Survived by widow Emily. daughter Mary, Mrs Freeman. extensive family ties to Harvard faculty and local education. Interment in Weymouth. Funeral details to be announced.

Wiliam Cranch Bond Fifield Dorchester Ashland Street Harrison Square Fifield Weymouth Mass England Phillips Exeter Academy Harvard Medical School Royal College of Surgeons Royal Opthalmic Hospital American Medical Society of Paris Boston Boston City Hospital Massachusetts Medical Society Quincey Braintrees Oliver Optic William T. Adams Bond Brothers Harvard Christopher Craneh Cambridge Dr. Fifield Richard Eads M. W. Pierce Folsom W. P. Bowles Emily A. Fifield Boston School Board

Along the Water Front Headlines Busy Boston Harbor Notices

The Chattahoochee returned to Savannah after a month ashore for overhaul and painting in East Boston. Captain George C. Savage visited Norfolk, and Boston pilots raised funds for Edward Powers rescued from a bay peril. Also noted: Quick's Hole bell buoy replacement and Hannibal Hamlin resume berth after repairs. Engineer Ashley C. Dean died in East Boston. Captain Robert Hannay wed Miss Margaret Mowatt in New Brunswick and planned for command of Arracan or a sister ship.

Chattahoochee Savannah Line Atlantic Works Boston Savannah George C. Savage Norfolk Lewis Wharf Edward Powers Hesper Providence R. I Vineyard Sound Quick’s Hole Hannibal Ashley C. Dean Boston Towboat Company Trenton Street East Robert Hannay Arracan Calcutta Bayside Charlotte County N. B Margaret Mowatt John Mowatt Liverpool Eng Halifax Hannay Landsman

School Sees 276 Capacity and Overcrowding in Lawrence

The High School in Lawrence has a 276 pupil capacity and opened with 21 pupils turned away. To relieve crowding, classes will be split between Oliver Grammar School and the training school, with a temporary annex planned. Parents threaten to send children to Phillips Academy, Andover, at city expense.

Phillips Academy Andover

O Sullivan Leads Democratic Caucuses for Congress

Lawrence September 10 Jeremiah T. O Sullivan clinched the congressional delegation over J Harrington with Joseph J Flynn winning the unanimous Senate vote The city committee numbers 50 and the delegation goes to the State convention unpledged.

Lawrence Jeremiah T. O’sullivan J. Harrington Joseph J. Flynn

Ward 3 and 4 lead in town party delegate race

The report lists delegates by ward across state county and congressional lines, naming numerous individuals such as George Fred Williams with a majority among Coveney and anti Coveney factions. Ward 3 and Ward 4 dominate the ticket with multiple salients for state senatorial and county posts.

Methuen Delegates Named For O Sull ivan

Methuen lists delegates to support Jeremiah T. O Sullivan with state delegates James E Donahue Owen A Donahue James Martin Joseph T White and counselor Lewis E Barnes Thomas Collins Joseph S Howe Patrick J Hogan all named in the Sept 10 dispatch from Methuen Massachusetts.

Methuen Jeremiah_ T. O'Sullivan James E. Donahue Owen A. Donahue James Martin Joseph T. White Counellor Lewis E. Barnes Thomas Collins Joseph S. Howe Patrick J. Horgan

Furness Wilson Leyland lines plan united ownership

Furness Withy & Co dispute reports of merging Furness Wilson and Leyland lines. Boston agency says sailings Boston to London and New York to London remain unchanged. Amalgamated line to be Wilson Furness Leyland with London agency at Leadenhall Street and New York duties handled by Sanderson Co. Furness will represent the line locally.

Furness, Withy & Co Leyland Steamship Line Furness, Wilson and Leyland Lines Boston Furness Line London Wilson Line New York Wilson & Furness-Leyland Leadenhall Street Messrs. Sanderson & Co Furness Agency

Williams Endorsed by Chicago Platform and Delegates Chosen

For platform and ticket, Weymouth September 10, Chicago platform and candidates were endorsed with Williams named George Fred Williams. Delegates named include John B. Whalen, Martin Goodman, B. F. Smith, J. McMorrow, Connell, Denton, Pierce, Johnson, Carey, Spelsten, Moore, Howe, Newell among many ward and county representatives.

Weymouth Chicago George Fred Williams John B. Whalen Martin Goodman B. F. Smith J. McMorrow John A. Connell Samuel Co. Denton Jesse A. Pierce B. F. Johnson John W. Carey William T. Spelsten James Moore J. C

Ward 19 Caucus Petition Seeks Support for Williams Ticket

Mark J. Flanagan notifies Democrats in Ward 19 that his name was placed on the delegation led by Thomas P. Butler without consent. He asks friends to vote with him for the ward committee ticket headed by Timothy W. Coakley Williams.

Sir Ward 19 Thomas P. Butler Williams Timothy W. Coakley Mark J. Flanagan

Market Turbulence After Bank Rate Rise and New Orleans Layoffs

London securities falter after Bank of England discount rate rises from 2 to 2 1/2 percent. New Orleans bank suspension and weak cotton data depress U.S. stocks, with notable losses in Sugar, Chicago Burlington Quincey, and Tobacco. Merced and Pioneer rise on insider action. Butte and Boston reorganization under scrutiny amid shifting monetary conditions. Gold imports continue as Lazard Freres reports 1.75 million aboard the Columbia and total ships at 3.31 million.

Bank of England London New Orleans Chicago Burlington & Quincey Boston & Montana Old Dominion Montana Merced Pioneer Santa Ysabel Butte & Boston Butte Boston News Butte & Boston Mining Company United States Anaconda Company East Gray Rock Anaconda C. H. Palmer J. A. Coram Plymouth Cordage Company Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Lazard Freres Columbia Europe New York Charles A. Sinclair Etruria Illinois Steel Company Boston & Cripple Creek Gold Mining Company Massachusetts Car Manufacturing Company Milk Street Pinkham

Boston Stock Exchange Daily Sales Report

Official record from the Boston Stock Exchange shows the day’s highest and lowest prices, along with closing prices, and bid and asked figures.

Boston Stock Exchange

Shipping News Mini Almanac For Sept 1

Arrived ships include Yarmouth with merchandise to John G. Halil Co and City of Gloucester others. Cleared vessels include Boston and Chattahoochee sailing to Savannah and Baltimore. Sailed from quarantine steamer Olivette Halifax and other steamers bound for New York Berks Philadelphia.

Yarmouth Smith N. S John G. Halil & Co City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Cygnet Dalton St. John N. B Silas McLean Morrill Rockland Boston Stanwood Chattahoochee Savage Savannah Howes Baltimore Saunders Antwerp Lizzie May Fernald Portland Swanhilda Croscup New Bedford Prohibition Richards Tusket Gem Foss Louisburg C. B Bostonian London Victorian Liverpoo Dimock New York Berks Philadelphia Olivette Halifax

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