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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
6
The Post opens its pages to readers on the gold and silver question now dominating the presidential race. Gold bug silver bug and stall drift bug are invited to present views while promising to follow parliamentary rules and avoid personal abuse.
A Dorchester letter argues that silver remonetization, not tariffs, drives national economic distress. The writer blasts Republican treachery and English capital, warns wealth concentrates power, and calls for honest politics and adherence to monetary reform amid 1896 election tensions.
Sir A cites Thomas H. Benton on a hard money government and constitutional money as gold and silver. The text reviews Benton's early stance, the gold to silver ratio debates, Hamilton and Jefferson positions, and the risk of misvaluing metals impacting currency and bank notes.
A distressed patient seeks medical help for a troubling skin ailment and is advised to consult dermatologist John H. Toodbury at 111 Winter Street, Boston.
An analysis of Benton's arguments for gold, the 15 to 1 ratio, and the 1834 shift that overvalued gold. The piece explains how gold drained from circulation, the mint’s output, and the clash with silver and paper money, noting Adams Webster Calhoun and the Populists.
A letter derides the old saying three tailors of Tooley Street while praising George Fred Williams. It portrays Williams as singlehandedly directing the coming convention and party platform, claiming he will lead the Democracy of Massachusetts with zeal. The writer commends his energetic dedication and argues prior principles are now cast aside.
The article compares Mr. Williams to Lord Peter, praising his persuasive skill yet condemning his tendency to enforce as absolute truth. It urges Republicans to follow his line only if fully convinced, warning against uncritical adherence even as it notes his political ambition.
F. F. Hussy argues that gold standard and silver coin debate fails to prove that banker exchange of greenbacks for gold creates true debt repayment. Inflation from greenbacks raises the price level, transferring tax burden, while intrinsic metal value diverges from purchasing power, making coin a commodity with value tied to scarcity. Tremont row, Sept. 28.
George A. McKinnon defends bi metalist views and urges rational public argument. He rebukes monometallists for consuming without producing, cites biblical and literary references, and calls for patient persuasion and factual debate.
A reader argues against capitalist systems and advocates Marxist Socialist Labor Party leadership. He details the evolution from barbarism to socialism, defines capital as labor value, and condemns private ownership for exploiting workers. He predicts collective ownership within a quarter century and condemns capitalists as parasites. The piece frames wage workers’ struggle against robber capitalism and supports strikes and boycotts.
Letter from Dedham Mass argues for emancipation from capitalist thraldom via independent labor parties on social lines. It cites Germany and other nations as models, questions income tax value, and denounces profits system as cause of drunkenness and degradation. Dedham, Sept 27. T Le Han.
The Bath Iron Works of Maine will build two of the 30 knot torpedo boats while Union Iron Works of San Francisco handles the remaining one. Wolff & Zwicker of Portland will build two 22 12 knot boats and Herreshoff receives three 20 knot boats. Columbia Iron Works of Baltimore gets two and Hillman Bros. of Philadelphia one. Chief Constructor Hichborn and Engineer-in-Chief Melville selected these contracts from bids opened Sept. 11. The official report goes to Acting Secretary McAdoo, with final action possibly by Secretary Herbert upon his return from Europe, and contracts must be signed by Oct. 8.
Mrs. Wolff, wife of Harris Wolff sentenced to one year at the House of Correction, entered the Superior Criminal Court with six of seven children to bid their father farewell. Harris Wolff had been convicted of larceny for stealing a watch chain and charm valued at 120 dollars from Vincenzio M Venetia on July 3.
Alexander Inwood, 66, an eccentric Hartford resident, died Saturday after predicting his death for September 24. He had arranged his funeral, had a coffin prepared, and his body was sent to Boston for cremation.
In Gloucester on September 298 the sailmakers strike started as warned. All but one signer of the master sailmakers circular have joined the walkout. Groups of strikers linger in the streets discussing the situation and say they will stay out until their demands are met.
General Nelson A. Miles commander of the U S army is on an inspection tour of Western posts and has examined the harbor fortifications in San Francisco. He will finish the inspection early this week and then proceed to Southern California.
A fragment of the Post Almanac 1896 is offered for ten cents, with full election reports, silver and gold statistics, financial tables, and many other reference items. The 432 page volume is advertised as an invaluable elbow monitor, available at the Boston tea counting room.
Minnie Nelson was sentenced by Judge Bishop in Superior Criminal Court to one year in the women’s prison at Sherborn for drunkenness. Her counsel sought arrest of judgment, arguing the complaint lacked essential facts, but the judge overruled. An appeal to the Supreme Court will be made.
Fashion notes present diaphanous skirts and separate foundation slips in silk wool or cotton. Full and foundation skirts use five gore construction with front detail and back gathering. Pattern No 6877 covers waist sizes 22 to 30 inches with yardage estimates and ordering via a New York center.
A square rigged steamer was seen forty miles east of Chatham amid a northeast gale. It is thought the vessel is the Massachusetts nautical training ship Enterprise under Lieutenant Commander J. Giles Eaton, returning from Madeira with cadets aboard.
Stock market prices dipped amid political tension and UK rate worries, with Bay State Gas heavily traded though overall loss modest. Granger stocks fell on earnings rumors, copper stayed firm, and exports fell year over year. Boston Stock Exchange officers were elected with Greenleaf as president and Ballou as secretary.
Dr J Edward Lee, the controversial physician already through three murder trials, is accused of deceiving 19 year old Bird M Palmer into a fake marriage in Pleasantville New York in 1894. Authorities doubt the union and suspect he had a wife and family in Ontario.
Nearly 300 delegates gathered in Turner Hall Detroit as President G. W. Perkins opened the twenty-first session of the Cigarmakers International Union of America. Thomas Dolan welcomed delegates for local unions and was answered by Perkins. A credentials committee was appointed.
Sir Richard Cartwright returns from Boston after conference with Joseph Chamberlain. Discussion reportedly covers Pacific cable and fast Atlantic steamship service.
Among the creditors of Hilton Hughes & Co who recently failed in New York are Black & Meyer of this city.
The Boston line timetable from Park Square and Old State House shows 8:32 am express departures to New York via Hartford and Norwich with multiple stops including Newburgh Poughkeepsie and Waterbury. Central Division links Boston to Needham Medfield Medway and other towns with varied departures. Tickets at offices kneeland street and old state house.
Time tables and through service options for Boston to Albany Chicago Cincinnati and New York routes listed with departure times from Boston. Includes dining and sleeping car details on No 7 No 15 No 19 No 23 No 87 No 63 No 88 No 49 No 42 No 75 and No 3 plus ticketing offices and contact info for schedules.
Details of railroad and steamship connections starting September 7, 1896 from Park Square Station Boston via New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Lists Bay State Limited Day Express Afternoon Express Shore Line Express Gilt Edge Express Night Express Air Line Limited and various transfer links to Fall River Providence Stonington Norwich lines with named steamers and connecting schedules.
The Colonial Express and Federal Express sail from Philadelphia to Baltimore and Washington with through tickets and parlor car seats. Tickets and berths on steamers available at 8 Old State House and Park Square station. Parlor cars require a special ticket. Limited equipment may seat travelers as available. GEO L CONNOR and A C Kendall listed as passenger officials.
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