Common Sense in Finance Debate Over English Influence
N. E. Mathewson defends free silver against a critic and argues that English financiers helped shape the current U S financial system. He cites a Rowland Hazzard circular claiming England intends to use bonds and banks to control labor and money, urging readers to consider this alleged plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Common Sense
Bedford Street
England
United States
Rowland Hazzard
Hazzard
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
N. E. Mathewson
Free coinage debate robs farmer and nation
W N Winslow of Providence Rhode Island argues against free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, saying it lowers the dollar and harms farmers who pay mortgage interest. He condemns party politics for forcing a binary choice between protectionism and free silver that amounts to robbery.
Debating Democracy and Tax, A Boston Letter
William Bowler Larkin of Boston objects to W Howes Shepard's critique on democracy. He argues the Republican party fulfilled Lincoln’s mission, rebukes calls for royalist finance, and defends the Supreme Court while condemning misused taxation and gold standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Howes Shepard
Ipse Dixit
Republican Party
G P
Lincoln
Herr Most
Breckinridge
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Congress
Europe
Jackson
Arendt
Phillips
Columbus
Harvey
Copernicus
William Bowler Larkin
Boston
Free silver in Mexico raises questions on prices
A reader from Huntington Avenue questions Mexican prosperity under Diaz, noting milk at 15 cents a quart bicycle price at 200 dollars and a telephone worker earning 50 cents a day, challenging who benefits from Mexico’s apparent prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Columbia
Diaz
Co. M. K
Huntington Avenue
Intrinsic And Market Value Discussed In Money Question
A discussion on the money question notes a common failure to distinguish intrinsic value from market value. The piece analyzes how perceptions of worth differ from objective measures and implications for pricing and decision making.
Intrinsic versus market value in money and goods
A Boston letter from September 18, 1896 argues intrinsic value rises from use, not price, while market value depends on supply and demand. It claims money’s value tracks economic activity, not inherent metal value, and warns against demonetizing gold or mispricing currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os D
Boston
Mass
Reply to W Howes Shepard on Free Trade and Tariffs
W L Crosman argues against W Howes Shepard's tariff views, endorsing global free trade and criticizing protectionism as class legislation. He cites Homestead strikes, wage disparities, and land taxation as remedies, asserting abundance of natural resources would prosper under any system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
W. Howes Shepard
Shepard
Mark Hanna
Homestead
Party of Monopoly
Mr. Shepard
Carroll D. Wright
America
W. L. Crosman
Double Tragedy in Calais Seeks Suspect Sullivan
John Sullivan was arrested by a Calais posse in Alexander Maine about 2 a m. He is wanted in New Brunswick and suspected in the murders of Mrs. Eliza Dutcher and her son Harris at Meadows Brook near Moncton. Sullivan claims innocence and refuses to return voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
John Sullivan
Alexander
Sullivan
New Brunswick
Eliza Dutcher
Harris
Meadows Brook
Moncton
N. B
Frank McDonald
Milltown
Brewers Wage Dispute Centers in Central Labor Union
Central Labor Union pressed for enforcement of city ordinances on hours and wages for brewers and other municipal workers. The committee urged action to shield labor on public works, noting violations and eight to nine hour excesses in some departments. The Bay State agreement was excluded by error from a published list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Bay State
Conrad Reno
Boston
A Warning From Chelsea Reader On National Strife
A Chelsea mass letter pleads to set aside party lines and avert civil war over gold and silver politics. The writer warns of 1861 memories and calls on politicians to unite for the country before division worsens.
Gaelic School Hosts Meeting and Gaelic Exhibition
The Gaelic language school at 18 Essex Street held a large meeting yesterday afternoon. Patrick Kelly led the class and presented Gaelic melody and song with exhibitions by John M. Doran David Moran and John O Daly. The president P J O Daly announced the next quarterly entertainment would be on October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Street
Patrick Kelly
John M. Doran
David Moran
John O’daly
P. J. O'Daly
Waverly Magazine Co Dissolution Petitions Listed
In Suffolk County Supreme Court In Equity Justice Alden lists tomorrow’s cases including Waverly Magazine Co petr. for disso. Fairweather vs. McKim Muddy Pond Co petr. for disso. Lexington Water Co petr. for disso. Guarantors Liability Indemnity vs. Merrill Stubbs vs. Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court
Alden
Waverly Magazine Co
Petr
Diss’n. Fairweather
McKim
Muddy Pond Co
Diss’n. Lexington Water Co
Diss’n. Guarantors
Merrill
Stubbs
Baxter
Along the Water Front
Reports from the harbor note the Cunard Pavonia delayed by heavy weather while arriving passengers wonder about her late berth. Captains Hadaway and Jacobsen describe strong westerlies, gales, and heavy seas affecting arrivals from Hull and London. A dog named Brian Connor accompanies one captain, with pedigree recognized by the London Kennel Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Pavonia
Atkin
Hadaway
Wilson Line
Chicago
Hull
Eng
Brian Connor
London Kennel Club
Jacobsen
Furness
St. Ronans
London
Pattern for a Dime Waist Fashioned in Foliage Green
The article describes a waist pattern No. 6864 with foliage green berge and autumn leaf red velvet decorations matching a skirt. It details the crush collar belt bows lace passementerie and net bow at the throat plus hat and sleeve styling. The medium size waist requires two and a quarter yards of forty four inch material and fits busts 32 to 40 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecru
Yar mouth Steamer Arrives After Gales Near Cape Race
A steamer countered heavy westerly gales and rough seas up to Cape Race with the worst weather on Sept 13. Mrs. Trevor Mrs. Denny and child were cabin passengers. An anxious crowd awaited the Yar mouth at Lewis wharf, arriving shortly after 5 pm. Other notes include the Sullivan from Orchilla to Richmond and the Cambroman leaving Liverpool, plus repairs nearly complete on the A B Perry after a collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Race
Trevor
Denny
Child
Yarmouth
Smith
Lewis Wharf
Boston
Sullivan
Allen
Fortress Monroe
Orchilla
Richmond
Warren Line
Cambroman
Liverpool
King Philip
Taunton
Mass
Philadelphia
Buenos Ayres
A. B. Perry
Woodside
Landsman
Shipping News Mini Almanac Sept 21 Arrivals and Departures
Seventeen ships arrive at Portland harbor including Steamer Chicago Hull Eng with merchandise to San derson Son and Steamer St Ronans Pres ton with goods to Furness Withy Co. Several other steamers and schooners list cargoes to A E Waldron John G Hall Co and H M Whitney. Wind NW, voyages noted. some vessels sail to Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hadaway
Hull
Eng
Sanderson & Son
St. Ronans
Jacobson
Preston
Furness, Withy & Co
Matilda
Taaring
Progreso
Mex
Thebaud Bros
A. C. Lombard’s Sons
St. Croix
Pike
St. John
N. B
Eastport
Lubec
EB. A. Waldron
Yarmouth
Smith
N. S
John G. Hall & Co
Howard, Taylor
Baltimore
Norfolk
A. M. Graham
H. F. Dimock
Bearse
New York
H. M. Whitney
Portland
Deering
City of Gloucester
Ober
Gloucester
City of Bangor
Ingraham
Banor
Pioneer
Hamilton
New Bandon
Sunbeam
Campbell
Deer Isle
Medford
Bates
Bangor
H. S. Boynton
Cooper
Rockport
Teresa Dpd
Baker
Shea
Mt. Desert
Smith Tuttle
Bryant
Damariscotta
George R. Bradford
Littlefield
Lanesville
Mass
Herbert Perkins
N.W
Shawmut
Highland Light
Borderer (Br
Boston
Nicaragua
Eee
Boston Stock Exchange Daily Bond Prices
Official report of sales shows the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing bids and asks for bonds on September 19.
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Listing Highlights
Sales reported by Wilson W Fay and Co show listed firms with small to moderate volumes. Firms include Boston West Brunswick Gell Anaconda Mining Con Hand Method Rotary Counter Boston and Cripple Creek Mexican Telephone with varied quote figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Maine
Boston
TR &S Y
Cc & FP
Nh&h
Ee Lea Old Colony Free
West End
Owe
Montana
Butte & Boston
Tecumseh
Bell
Erie
Ween
Bay State Gas
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
GO Geyser Mining Ooo
Gerson Migine
West
McKay
Brunswick Geld
Gu Ga
Macy
Boston & Cripple Creek
Speculative Stocks Promise Gains Ahead of Election
Speculators can profit more in stocks between now and the presidential election than in five years through cautious, systematic play. The Dean Safe System claims over 300 percent per annum, with biweekly checks, urged by E. S. Dean & Co., bankers and brokers of 35 Broadway, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
E. S. Dean & CO
Bankers and Brokers
Broadway
N. WY
Probate notices in Suffolk and Middlesex counties
In Suffolk and Middlesex counties probate courts issue citations for estate matters. Albert F. Hayden seeks sale confirmation of Heath Street parcels by Lefevre while Lizzie Urann estate seeks administration for Henry E. Urann. Citations require weekly Boston Post publication.
Probate Notice for Seavy Estate in Suffolk Court
Suffolk, ss probate notice to heirs and interested parties in the estate of MANSON SEAVY of Boston. JOSEPHINE Rh. SEAVY petitions letters testamentary without bond. Court in Boston to hear October 1, 1806 at 10 am. Publish notice and mail copies fourteen days prior. Witness Judge John W. McKim. Register Elijah George.
Bridget O'Dowd Named Executrix of O’Dowd Estate
Notice that Bridget A. O'Dowd of Charlestown Boston has been appointed executrix of the will of Martin P. O'Dowd late of Boston Suffolk County deceased. Bond filed as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to Bridget A. O'Dowd Executrix 34 Bartlett Street Charlestown Boston September 3 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Baker
Boston
Suffolk
Rancel Emerson
Main Street
Martin P. O'Dowd
Bridget A. O’dowd
Bartlett Street
Charlestown
John Noon
Margaret Noon
Gardner Street
West Roxbury
Mass
Notices of Administrators and Executrix in Boston Area
Notices announce Charles H. Williams administrator of Sarah J. Williams of Boston. Albert A. Gleason administrator of Loring W. Gleason of Billerica. Margaret Noon executrix of John Noon of Boston. They call creditors to present claims and debtors to pay, with respective dates in August and September 1896.
Appointment of Administratrix for Rosanna Duffy Estate
Market Ma. Faust announces her appointment as administratrix of the estate of Rosanna Duffy late of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate. She has given bonds as required and all claims should be exhibited to her. Creditors urged to pay debts to the administratrix in Boston dated September 12, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H. Jones
M.D
Sansens
Boston
Masa
Harvard Medical College
Peabody Medical Institute
Boston Herald
Rosanna Duffy
Suffolk
Faust
Massachusetts Probate Notice for Catherine Whalen Estate
Suffolk Probate Court directs heirs and interested parties to oppose Ellen Whalen as executrix of Catherine Whalen late of Boston. Hearing set for October 1 1896 at 10 am. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Notice also mailed to all known interested persons seven days before court. Witness Judge John W. McKim September 14 1896. Elijah George Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Edward Hines
Newton
Margaret Hines
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Charles J. MelIntire
Esquire
S. H. Folsom
Register
Suffolk
Sarah P. Burnham
Mary E. Burnham
Clinton
Iowa
John W. McKim
Elijah George
Margaret J. Coleman
Jennie Coleman
Joseph F. Linehan
John McClellan
Andrew J. Jones
Ward
Guardian
Charles J. McIntire
S. l. Folsom
Warren Wisher
Comnty
Albert F. Hayden
Lillie Lefevie
Heath Street
Lefevre
John W. McKim, Esquire
Norfolk
Ellen M. L&ahy
Quincy
Nora Madigan
Dedham
George White
Jonathan Cobb
Probate Court
Jacob Courant
Commonwealth
Josiah
Probste Court
Thomas C. Savory
Edward H. Smith
Ann
Elliah George
Anna Allen
Bastor
John J. Scanlan
Jude
Catherine Whalen
Ellen Whalen
Revere
John. W. McKim
Petition for Letters of Administration in King Estate
Probate Court in Middlesex County hears petition to grant letters of administration for Patrick J. King who died intestate in Malden. Jabez A. Sawyer, public administrator, seeks appointment. Citations require appearance at Cambridge court on October 6, 1896, 9:00 AM to show cause. Public notice to run in the Boston Post for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Patrick J. King
Malden
Commonwealth
Jabez A. Sawyer
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
Announcement of James McMain Estate Administration
Commonwealth of Massachusetts cites next of kin and creditors in the estate of James McMain of Boston to appear September 8, 1896, for letter of administration to Janet Ross. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post and by mail to heirs twenty one days before the court. John W. McKim presiding. Elijah George registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
James McMain
Boston
Janet Ross
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Appointment of Lyman Hapgood Estate Administrator
The will annexed administrator Frederick C Moody has posted bond and taken control of the estate of Lyman S Hapgood of Boston Suffolk County. Creditors and claimants must present all demands to Moody at Boston address Box 5159 by the date specified September 14 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Moody
Admr
Boston
Administratrix Appointed for Martha Paul Estate Boston
Martha Paul estate in Suffolk County has an administratrix Meparrean P Wheeler domiciled at 48 Dale Street Roxbury Boston announces bond posted and calls all creditors and debtors to pay. Also Hugh Witherall estate in Boston appoints James R Murphy as administrator and requires creditors to exhibit claims by date. address 27 School Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Paul
Boston
Suffolk
Meparean P. Wheeler
Admx
Dale Street
Roxbury
Hugh Witherall
James R. Murphy
Admmr
School Street
Administration notice for Thomas J. Fay estate
Delia Ann Fay is appointed administratrix of Thomas J. Fay late of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate. All persons with claims must present them and all debts owed must be paid to the subscriber at Vernon Street Boston Mass. September 9 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Fay
Boston
Suffolk
Delia Ann Fay
Admx
Vernon Street
Mass
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LA Mode
Labor Matters
Robert H. Beale
Chelsea
Gaelic Entertainment
Pattern Department
Nane
Shipping News
Boston Stock Exchange
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Edward Hayes
No. Sit Exchange
Merchants & Miners Transportation Co
Newport News
Providence
Tenn
W. P. Turner
J. C. Whitney
Tratty Mygr
Baltimore, Md
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Phila
Charleston
Savannah
Wilmington
F. P. Wing
Central
E. B. Sampson
State St
Biske Building
Savannaex Gine
New England & Savannah S.s. Co
Gate City
Nattahoochee
Ocean Steamship Company
New Pier 35
North River
Washington St
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Ave
Ence
LADES
Parisian Remedy CO
Tremont St
J. E. Bishop
Tolman
DR. Bell
Cazenove St
Columbus Ave
American Line
Southampton
St. Lovuis
St. Paul
Havre
Yaris
International Navigation CO
Green
L. H. Palmer
State House
Sachem
Sagamore Kroman
Norseman
Michigan
Fitenburg Docks
Warren & CO
Mile Street
Cunard Line
State
Alexander Martin
White Star
Queenstown
F. O. Houghton & Co
E.A. Adans & Co
Cor. Broadst
Marinus Slootmaker
Margaretha Slootmaker
Clara M. Sjogren
Brighton
J. Frank Wadleigh
Riverdale Street
A. S. Mitchell
Devonshire Street
Wilbert A. Spencer
Ellen A. Mallette
Clara E. Wilson
Libro
Clara B
Wilson
Collector OF Customs
Port of Boston
Anc
Custom House
Winslow Warren
John Leany
William F. Bacon
Ss. H. Folsom
Mary
Fairbanks
Josiah S. Dean
Boston West
Lizzie M. Urann
Reading
Henry E. Urann
Manson Seavy
Josephine Rh. Seavy
Sarah J. Williams
Charles H. Williams
Loring W. Gleason
Billerica
Albert A. Gleason
Ames Building
Lyman S. Hapgood
Hannah M. Torrey
Daniel Torrey
Admi
Chestnut Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Patric Riley
A. Sullivan, Adamr
Roadway
Isea
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