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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1896
Page
6
A letter to the Post writer claims the term Republican Bolter drove a wedge by the man with many names. The writer urges wage reduction for the general good and cheer, noting conviction rather than doubt, dated Sept. 18.
Letter from W Ryan critiques candidate Bryan on his claim that money should keep pace with population growth. He argues silver dollars as the standard would not raise purchasing power, showing a hypothetical wage rise from 10 to 20 dollars weekly in silver yet needing two coins for the same goods, labeling it a silver fallacy.
Melrose Mass letter from Thomas Blake critiques Fred Perry Powers view on Kansas education and its link to politics. He argues schooling strengthens civic knowledge and claims education supports opposition to free silver, refuting the idea that more schooling leads to more free silver supporters.
The writer explains Gresham's law two metals in currency where the higher bullion value coin leaves the country while the lesser stays. They note gold valued near twice silver in dollars, causing gold to flow out and silver to remain, with free silver stirring financial tension and panic fears.
The note from Roxbury dated September 17, 1896 ponders whether civilized nations and China will hunt for American silver creating a silver boom, questioning if such a boom benefits silver interests.
The writer apologizes for a misquote of Common Sense and argues the text reveals paradoxes in monetary policy and debt repayment. He contends devalued currency harms the nation while discussing England's gold standard and social conditions, citing Blatchford and urging restraint against monetary folly.
New Hampshire Daughters and friends return from a White and Franconia Mountains tour. The party includes Kate Sanborn Metcalf Eliza Nelson Blair Julius Ward J R Huntington Jen nie B Wadleigh P A Butler John O Bishop W H C Follansby N C Locke S A Locke E P Buss Kate Warren S W Fuller E F Everett C N Cunningham J Granville Godding and others from Boston Manchester Amesbury Dorchester Exeter Salem Lynn Somerville Auburndale.
Cunard steamer Bothnia sails from East Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool with passengers aboard. Surviving Monte Tabor crew members travel to New York for transport to Italy. A dogfish draws crowds in a fish shop. Steamer J Putnam Bradlee leaks. tug Curlew assists. Fairfax collision details given. Thomas Brundage damaged. Multiple square-rigged vessels reach port in two days, including Warrior, Antioco Accame, Linwood, Lon Wood, and Doris. The Landman.
Hollidaysburg Penn Sept 18 The firm Gardner Morrow Co a leading local bank has failed spreading consternation among depositors. The three partners are the estate of ex Judge James Gardner Colonel William Jack and Anthony S Morrow ex prothonotary of the county. It was valued at 300000 dollars but friends expect full repayment to depositors.
The Bradstreet and R G Dun weekly reviews show no clear business revival. Cotton, wool, and pig iron buying remains speculative while mills restart slowly. Gold imports surge and banks tighten as failures rise. outlook for november revival remains uncertain.
Interior merchants in Ontario and Quebec focus on immediate needs while manufacturers await demand. Newfoundland sees mining activity and emigration rising. New Brunswick trade is quiet. Prince Edward Island reports good grain hay and fruit crops. Bank clearings in major cities total 20 109.0% this week, matching last year. Forty one failures noted across the Dominion, same as last year.
Washington Sept. 18 proposals for torpedo boats authorized by the last Congress were received with many bidders present including George Lawler Herreshoff Hyde Waterman Union Iron Works Moran Bros Wolff Sewicke Nixon and Hillman Ship Engine. Bids varied as boats would use builder or department designs and sizes 30 knot and smaller classes.
Boston and Maine expands its cheap autumn excursion program to include the Maritime Provinces and coastal Maine from September. The offer covers about seventy five Down East destinations from Boston and nearby cities with reduced tickets, detailing stops such as St. John Fredericton Annapolis Halifax Pictou Cape Breton and Charlottetown. Tickets and info available at local ticket offices including 322 Washington Street.
The Charlestown State Prison has rapidly filled, with 790 inmates and only about twenty to thirty cells empty. Officials expect most, if not all, cells to be occupied by year’s end.
The Middlesex Superior Court in Lowell handles many entries including James Carroll vs William F Murray and Catherine Riley vs Michael Lally. Promissory note cases, city of Lowell suits, and several Cambridge and Wakefield notices appear. The New York excursion by the Boston & Albany for Oct 6 is promoted as best for money.
Members of Civiies a ms are called to gather at elr haourt st Sunday Sept do at 1 30 PM and march to Lenox and Harrison to witness the corner stone laying of St Philip's Church Per order ROB ERT WISEMAN secretary
The Friday night stock summary notes a dull yet strong session with gains in Boston and Montana and Old Dominion, while late-day losses softened early gains. Gold imports from Europe boost prospects for future imports and money rates, with Bay State Gas and utilities cited as potential leaders amid a looming market-wide reaction.
The official report lists the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing figures with bid and asked prices. It provides the daily summary of trade on the Boston Stock Exchange for September 18.
An American named Leslie was arrested in London on charges of embezzling at Barmouth and listed as wanted for theft at over 100 watering places. Mrs Leslie fainted when police arrived at Broadstairs where the arrest took place.
The ad touts election speculation profits between now and the presidential race. It claims immense political stakes and urges systematic speculation. It promotes the Dean Safe System with over 300 percent annual return and promises biweekly checks from E. S. Dean & Co., bankers and brokers at 35 Broadway.
James C. Eddy longtime president and owner of Jesse Eddy Manufacturing Company died at 67 He was born in River City in 1829 and joined California pioneers. In Fitchburg Mrs Lyman H Goodnow died aged 71 after appendicitis William Barker 75 former grist mill operator and longtime insurance agent died from paralysis He helped found Worcester North Savings Bank and served in 183 Legislature The Great Barrington funeral of Charles G Russell Boston Public Library assistant librarian included remarks by Rev Hartley and pallbearers with interment at Mahauve Cemetery
Arrivals and departures list ocean steamers and schooners with ports of origin and destination. Vessels include Gloucester Hawes Parthian Crowell Philadelphia Maver ick Rubelli and many others sailing to or from Fall River Portland Salem New York Baltimore and more.
In Suffolk Superior Court July sitting the American Distributing Company seeks twenty five hundred dollars from defendants Lang Bernheimer & Co and others. Since defendants reside outside Massachusetts the court orders publication in the Boston Post and continued sittings until notice is given.
Dowling and Company at 73 and 75 Causeway Boston dissolve by mutual consent. William H Woodward and George A Stahl assume liabilities and authority to collect all accounts. Also notice of dissolution of F Vorenberg & Co dated September 15 1896 with Felix Vorenberg assuming liabilities and authority to collect.
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