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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
6
John H. Carter of Winchester questions Levi S. Finbush of Woburn and his claim that the gold dollar has appreciated to a 2 cent value. Carter asks why a dollar that raises workers’ purchasing power and buys more for them has not raised wages, and asserts such a dollar would serve workingmen.
In a Columbus speech Senator John Sherman cites overproduction as the silver drop cause, while William McKinney argues United States output under the Sherman law topped one third of world production. The letter by F. F. Hussey endorses free coinage linking silver to national wealth and global adoption.
Letter from Cambridge, Di Ace, argues that under 16 to 1 free coinage wheat prices would not rise and silver inflation would only benefit silver holders. The writer contends Western farmers gain nothing while silver’s value rises, harming debt repayment and exposing gold standard borrowers to deceit.
To the Editor of the Post the writer argues that a monetary system with varying purchasing power is superior to fixed gold value. He asserts inflationary money expands demand and profits, while fixed power with gold alone harms labor, production, and prices, proposing notes redeemable in gold and large subsidiary coin as stabilizing forms.
An open letter from Worcester signer Roland Sawyer argues for bimetallic coinage and US monetary self sufficiency. He traces post Civil War finance, demonetization of silver, and rising inequality, urging support for Bryan over McKinley and warning against English influence and foreign gain.
Anthony Peters derides Bryan and free silver in a Boston letter. He contrasts the Texas and North Carolina speeches, argues silver will contract circulation, and defends the gold standard citing the Resumption Act and wartime debt payments. He labels Bryan’s rhetoric as demagogic and calls for stable money.
The piece mocks the Republican campaign arguing they lack a clear issue and present contradictory positions on silver. It notes speakers offer varying arguments from free coinage to global dumping, highlighting inconsistency and confusion in the party’s messaging.
Dr M Landis argues for a 10 percent tax on fortunes over half a million to curb millionaire power. He condemns speculation that widens wealth gaps and urges reform based on justice, humanity, and constitutional changes. He signs the letter from Boston dated September 21 1896.
The letter rebuts Mr. N E Mathewson and the anti bond rhetoric. It questions the identity of English reviewer Rowland Hazzard and argues against silver inflation theories. It cites bonds per capita, greenbacks, and national bank notes while defending bankers and critiquing tariff arguments and wage allocations.
Captain Jonathan Chase of the Morse tug Peter P Bradley led a tow from Provincetown with the Nellie Coleman in tow and a large whale attached astern. The whale was captured midstream near the south ferry, then moved to the C C Chapman coal barge and docked at East Boston for exhibition.
The Massachusetts training ship Enterprise leaves Madeira on Aug 22 with nearly full cadet enrollment and will arrive around the first of next week. The port reports exports of 1,814,949 and imports of 3,481 year to date, while schooner Max repairs are planned in Vineyard Haven. Several vessels and crews are mentioned with repairs, trials, and movements along the coast.
The Signal Corps First Brigade M V M held its drill with flag communication linking Fairhaven Hill Concord and Prospect Hill Waltham. Two relay stations on Hagar Hill Lincoln and on the Gowing estate Kendall Green. A twenty word message achieved in six minutes exceeding army pace.
The Interstate Commerce Commission received notice from Seaboard Air Line it would withdraw its cut rates for passenger travel among Boston Providence New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk and Portsmouth and Southern points effective Oct 1. Also noted 28,000,000 boxes of ENAMELINE were sold in 1895.
The market opened active with higher prices but failed to sustain momentum. Copper and mining shares showed little expansion while Mont ana and St Paul held gains, and Bay State Gas rumors circulated about upcoming management changes in New York meetings. Volume was light with cautious trading on declines and modest rallies.
Speculators can win vastly by strategic stock bets before the presidential election and over five years, cautions the Dean Safe System. The ad promotes systematic speculation with projected gains over 300 percent annually and promises biweekly checks from E. S. Dean & Co., bankers and brokers at 33 Broadway, New York.
In Equity Supreme Judicial lists Waverly Magazine Company petition for dissolution Fairweather vs McKim Muddy Pond Company petition for dissolution Lexington Water Company petitioner Guarantors Liability Indemnity vs Merrill Stubbs vs Baxter Superior Court Middlesex ii George W Carter vs Albion R Adams assault trial with Hannigan for plaintiff Crowley for defendant Other cases include Costello Curran Hewitt Harrington Holden Parker Walker Bartlett McCarthy City of Lowell Reagan Gallagher Hanscomb O Donnell Dyer Shattuck Harney Weeks Davis Malden Moulding Atwood Whittier Scrannage Morcombe Morse et al Newton City of Newton Dewey jury waived list and several others
Judge Colt appoints Henry C. Noyes temporary receiver for Hodgman Rubber Co a New York firm with Yonkers factory a branch at 13 Essex St and $14 000 stock. Promissory notes totalling 17 000 due yesterday. bills receivable 9 223 of which 20 500 is uncollectable leaving 72 723 collectible.
The Carthagena and Magdalena River Railroad Company dispute with Manager Ford over arbitrator selection may end amicably. Ford objects to locals as biased in favor of the governor, and impartial choices are expected. The Boston company has invested over $5 million in the road.
Maritime notices list arrivals of steamers Pavonia and Alex Martin with cargoes and passengers from Liverpool Glasgow Port Antonio and more, plus numerous barges and tugs. Sailed vessels include tugs Geo W Pride and Parker Flats with cargos for New York and eastern ports and several schooners bound for Atlantic ports.
From Boston and Philadelphia the line runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. Freight to Charleston Savannah and Wilmington is forwarded by steamers or rail without commission. Insurance arranged at the office. Round trip fare is $18 with meals. orange freight details available through agent P. Wing at State Street and Boston office of E. B. Sampson, treasurer and general manager. No arrears.
A pattern description for a blue serge sailor collar suit for boys ages 6 8 and 10. It details knee trousers three button sack coat with shoulder seams lapels and braid decoration. Pattern No 6799 requires two and a quarter yards of forty four inch material and is fulfilled by a New York office.
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