Palmer's Speech on Silver and Gold Coinage Debate
A reader letter criticizes General Palmer's nomination speech for claiming silver would become as hard to obtain as gold if demonetized and argues the silver position seeks to lower gold purchasing power. The writer contends such equality is false and urges publication for Boston readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Boston
Malden Bimetallist States Case for Free Coinage
Malden Sept 12 1896 letters from a bimetallist critic address the national debate on free coinage and silver vs gold. He argues both parties favor gold standard, cites debt payments, tariffs, and economic distress, and challenges foreign consent as a barrier to American financial independence. The writer insists silver could restore prosperity under bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Hanna Party
Chicago
St. Louis
National Honor
Europe
France
England
Malden
Malder
Inquirer Realities and the Free Coinage Debate
A critical view of the Inquirer who saves only one cent per dollar and ignores labor woes while railing against the gold standard. The piece warns that continued gold standard favors bankers, urges study of bimetallism, and highlights how silver could widen money supply for jobs and fair wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirer
Inquirer
Rothschild, Morgan & Co
Quincy
Parker argues gold use in arts vs coinage shapes value
Boston letter from CG Aj Parker dated September 14 1896 defends his claim that gold’s nonconsumption in use means most mined gold is reused through jewelry and abrasion and that net demand for gold in arts versus coinage determines its market value and money role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aj Parker
Boston
McKinley Letter Cited Silver Wealth Per Person Debate
Boston readers are urged to explain a paragraph from William McKinley's August 26 1896 acceptance letter arguing the U S holds vast silver reserves and detailing per person values for various nations. The Inquirer asks why more silver coinage is needed if the Treasury and banks would not use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Great Britain
India
England
Germany
France
China
Calcutta
Labor Versus Gold Standard Critique From South End
J Mendlow denounces moneycrats as enemies of the poor accusing them of favoring a gold standard. He claims to have handled only nine pieces of gold worth about 32 dollars over eight years and challenges the circulation of gold to prove its need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Lombard
South End
J. Mendlow
Gold Bug in Battle Praises Hanna and Gold over Fiat Money
A satirical poem by W. H. Turner decries fiat currency and praises gold while urging support for William H. Hanna. The speaker proclaims loyalty to gold standard and the working class, and mocks anarchist labels and silver advocates, signaling political endorsement through monetary stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
W. H. Turner
Silver bug suggests farming as winning side
Speech contrasts worries of a clerk and potential salary cuts with reassurance that gains will benefit the farmer. The silver bug urges taking up farming as the likely winning path and encourages optimism about future returns.
SAILING FOR EUROPE LIST OF PASSENGERS
White Star Line steamer Britannic sails today from New York to Liverpool carrying Boston travelers Jeve Peck Arthur K Peck Edwin L Watson and Mrs Watson. Leyland Line steamer Cestrian sails today from East Boston to Liverpool with H B Sawyer Miss Mary B Hidden M Skaife George Rogers Stephen Bowen Mrs Bowen J C Wells Dr B A Richards and Mrs Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star Line
New York
Liverpool
Jeve Peck
Arthur K. Peck
Edwin L. Watson
Watson
New Leyland Line
East Boston
H. B. Sawyer
Mary B. Hidden
M. Skaife
George Rogers
Stephen Bowen
Bowen
J. C. Wells
B. A. Richards
Richards
Shipping News Mini Almanac for Sept 16
Arrivals list multiple steamers and schooners with cargoes and destinations including Sachem Walters Liverpool Sept 5 and McCallum Liverpool Sept 6 to firms Warren & Co. and William H. Lincoln & Co. Also sailing vessels with routes to St. John New Brunswick Portland Gloucester Baltimore and others, with numerous tugs and barges noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachem
Walters
Liverpool
Warren & Co
Philadelphian
McCallum
William H. Lincoln & Co
State of
Danversport
Paoli
Harding
Haverford
Rosemont
Bala
Newburyport
George M. Winslow
Cates
New York
Passaic
Patterson
Bidgewater
Joe Cook
Elizabethport
H. M. Hoyt
McGoldrick
Perth Amboy
Bizarre
Josie
Duffy
Belleveau Cove
N. S
Energy
Cook
St. John
N. B
J. W. Fair
Andrews
Port Lorne
Donzella
Rafuse
Port Medway
Georgie E
Barton
Tredricton
Essex
Baltimore
Carbonero
East
Marblehead
Gilberton
Philadelphia
Highland Light
Nottingham
Port Johnson
Robert Lockhart
Bonanza
Kennebec
Brunette
Byssus
Buzzard
Dudley Pray
Annie W. Weston
Albany
Weehawken
William FE. Clear
Lillie
Fernandina
Oliver S. Barrett
Windsor
Hattie A. Marsh
Long Cove
Stele Phinney
Washington, D. C
Aten Greene
Pigeon Cove
Yale
George E. Walesti
Coal Port
Lizzie J. Call
Bangor
College Point
James Holmes
Miantonomah
Belfast
Fannie F. Hall
Penobscot
Velma
Eastport
Wendall Burpee
Heather Be
EB. H. Foster
Maggie Miller
H. M. Stanley
Emma E. Potter
Clementsport
Mary E. McDougall
Paspebiac
P. Q
Civil Court Calendar Notices in Middlesex Superior Court
The record lists multiple cases in Civil Courts at Middlesex Superior Court Cambridge with docket numbers 4800 through 6443, including Connolly vs Haggerty, Smith vs Pulsifer, Alley et al vs Sargent, Tupper vs Leavitt, Mead et al vs Spence et al, Kellar vs Lavery, Pitzgerald vs Kelley, Finnerty vs Crane, Harney vs Keene, and others. A jury-waived session is noted under Dewey, and a separate Lowell-Sherman in order section lists additional matters and calendar positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connolly
Haggerty
Smith
Pulsifer
Alley
Sargent
Same
Tupper
Leavitt
Guptile
Crane
Harney
Keene
A Pattern for a Dime Dress Pattern No. 6815
Linen batiste dress pattern No. 6815 offers an embroidered allover front and back with yellow Valenciennes edging. Includes blouse waist, center back closure, gathered yoke, el bow frill, and straight round skirt with back placket. For girls four to twelve, uses 44 inch fabric. price 25 cents.
Market Weakens on Maine Election News and Bank Rate Hopes
Stock market slides after a broad downturn as dealers discount Maine election results and anticipate a higher Bank of England discount rate. Sugar leads losses in both markets with New York and Boston contrasts. Old Colony and New Haven rail holdings disclose large year end figures and bond needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
London
Dulness
Bank of England
New York
Baltimore
Boston
American Tobacco
Montana
Old Dominion
Pioneer
Grees
Quincy
France
Madagascar
Old Colony Railroad Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Lower Wall Street
London Stock Exchange
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Union Pacific
Pinkham
Stock Exchange seeks broker to boost trade in Boston and New York stocks
A Boston and New York stock house with strong order execution and market information seeks a talented party to influence trade. Residence in Boston not essential. Apply with expected business volume to Exchange Box 2685 Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Boston
New York
Exchange
Mass
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Delivers Fragmented Quotes
Sales reported by Wilson V Fay & Co at No 7 State street show scattered figures for miners and manufacturers. Entries include Geyser Mining 50, Dalmaitin 1000, United Telegram 58, Rotary Countess 3, Altham International Motor 150, Cumberland & Osceola 100, Brunswick 200, Boston Perrule 80.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson V. Fay & Co
State Street
Geyser Mining
Ianist
Dalmaitin
Oaly Oe
United Telegram
Cceseessees
Rotary Countess
Gods
Altham International Motor
Champion
Cumberland & Osceola
Scseeees
Brunswick
Golds Io
Boston
Pennyroyal Wills advertised by Warren Remedies Co
Ladies urged to avoid trouble by the Old Dr Warren pennyroyal wills with a sample and circular offered by Warren Remedies Co at 165 Tremont St Boston Room 33. Mention this paper. Old Mrs Thompson assured positive satisfaction to ladies in trouble. Sy Warren Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisian Remedy CO
Tremont St
Train Fare Ads Reach Vermont and Canada With Lower Rates
An 1896 notice lists connections from Fitchburg to Vermont and beyond, promoting lowest fare guarantees and through service to Boston. It directs readers to schedules and maps, with agents in Boston’s Union Station and 256 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
Fall Liver
Union Station
Portland
P. Augusta
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Concord
N. J
Aia
Lewiston
ST. Stephen
Ss Andrews
N. B
Sature de Conway
Intervale
Glen
Porawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Long Island
Weirs
Centre Harbor
Ong Grand Pprune R. R
Pe Maing Central
Wiscasset
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
North Conway
Boston
Washington Street
Causeway Street
J. R. Watson
Gen’l Pass
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Siver
The
Post
Mke
Scent Sunday Post
Hobart and
McKinley
Fiat
Sailing For
Shipping News
Michigan
Oxford
Halifax
Pye
Charlottetown
Yarmouth
Brookline
Anderson
Port Antonio
Jam
Cestrian
Trant
Mary F. Carson
Baisley
Handy
Vin
Mining Allouez
Boston & Mont
Butte & Boston
I . Mt & Heab
American Bell
New England
Nl Steel
Lamson
Westing Blee
Am Sugar
Bay
Boston Stock Exchange
Atchison
Rutland
West [End
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Gsik
Nh& H
Sys & W
West End
Pattern Department
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
NEW York Stock Sales
Hi Cent
Canada
Southern
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Gas
B& Pea
C, CO
C & St Louis
Delaware & Hudson
Erie
Lake Shore
Louisville & Nashville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New Albany
Pee, Dee & Levans
Southern Pacific
St Paul
Aloo
Ay Tenn Coal Tytz
ATONG
Texas Pacific
Tee
Sissies
Western Union
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Southern Railway
SOO
WSEB
Siga Ban
Colorado
Colorado Mining Stock Exchange
Denver
Kk. C. Davis & Co
Washington St
Barconu
Bangkok
Garfield Grouse
Seawe
Justice
Ewer
Lincoln BO
Aretha Swiaaee
Goose Mollie Gibson
Mt. Rosa
Wwe
New Zealand
Reese Reseee Puritan O
Neresane
Alaino
Argentum
ORO Prntenton
Edgar Snow
Charles H
Combination Sale Stable
Friend St
Boston, Mass
Kentucky
Ohio
Bruce
Boston Daily
Sunday Herald and Globe
City OF
Office of the Board of Police
Botine
Jed A. Powell
Pelham Street
Thomas Ryan
Mark A. McHugh
Mary A. Fitzpatrick
Mark A. McHugh & Co
Harrison Avenue
TMA
Kipp Street
American Sugar Refining Co
American Sugur Refining Company
Jno
KE. Searles
Eveline F. Russell
John A. Russe
E. W. Gahan
Wi. D
J. E. Bishop
G.H. Jones
M.D
Harvard Medical Co
Body Medical Institute
Est
Peabody Medical Institute
Boston Herald
Rulfinech
Zeston
Masa
Mege
Chichester
V. Mall
Madison
Ine Pailada
Imen Line
Rhichigan
Sagamore
Ioman
Lagtown
APOOL
Bosto Cambrom
Norseman Kansas
Piers
Charl
Mile Street
Ollows
American Line
Southampton
Paris
Havre
Paria
International Navigation CO
Bowlin Green
L. H. Palmer
J . State House
Bost
Cunard Line
State St
Alexander Martin
Queenstown
F. O. Houghton & Co
EB. A. Adams & Co
Cor. Broad Et
Merchants & Miners Transportation
Norfolk
Newport News
Providence
Tenn. & Ga
W. P. Turner
J. CG. Whitney
General Offices
Baltimore, Md
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Phila
Charleston
Savannah
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
Avent
Central Wharf
E. B. Sampson
Fiske
AEE Tiw
New England & Savannah Ss. Ss. Co
Lewis Wharf
Nacoochee
Chattahoochee
Gate City
Ocean Steamship Company
New Pier
North River
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic
Hoosace Tunnel
Charlestown
Custom House
Milk St
Railervads
New York, New Haven & Hartford RR
OLD Colony System
Pari Square Station
New Haven
New London
le Liguk Se Ae
Nijv Haven
Middlestuwsa
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
New Yor
Paidiver
Dlulingwu
Norwich Lilies
P. i
Phil
Adelphia
Galtimore
Washington
Maryland Mouse
Uw Wa
Pall River
Newport
Fall River
New Bedford
Udo
Cottage City
Nantucket
Kneeland Street Station
Vlimwulth
Waitmay
Vii Colasset
da Eo Bas
B. Iu
Provincetown
Udhatham
Railroads
R. R
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgwick
SO West
Bar Harbors
Millb BK
Jonesport
Machiasport
Manchester
New Boston
North Whare
Henniker
North Weare
Portsmouth Oe
Hooksett
Suncook
Pittsfield
Sunocook
Sumay
P. Princip
Belmonte
Tilton
Lakeport
Ashert
Laconta
Wi Weirs
Plymouth
Sere Bran Island
Wolfboro
Warren
Haverhill
Campton
North Woodstock
Pemigewasset Valley
Flumbe
Profile House
Vis
Woodstock
Stage
Lisbon
Sugar Hill
Litshton
Bethlehem
Bristol
Tuarfmont
Saturdarve
Brad Ord
Witty
Tohtnsbury
ST. J
St. Johnsbury
Montpelier
Burlington
White River Junction
Montre As
White River
Montreal
Boston Air Line
West
G. T. Ry
Cc. P. R
Miainen
D. J. Flanders
L Pass
Boston & Albany Railroad
Errect
Wagner Baden
Wagner
Ee SS Ac Ae
Giutineau
Buffet
Deering Aon
NEW York Limited
Springfield
Kneeland St
Hanson
Fitchburg Railroad
Iloosac Tunnel
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Utica
Binghamton
Hornelleville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Detroit
Mereland
Cincinnati
Zeton
Cleveland
Pacific Express
Lake Champlain
Bellows Falls
Whitehall
Port Edward
Glens Falls
Flattsburg
Adirondacks
St. Albans
Matlone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Points
Vermont
York
Canad
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