11 Apr 1878
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1878
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions acts by IEB press in Pabishegur with references to Pharaday morning and advance. No clear names, dates, or events readable to identify a full news item.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a press or press agency with garbled words and a date resembling 1873, showing unclear names and terms. The readable parts include a potential title or label and scattered letters, indicating corrupted archival text.
The Commons debated the income tax with opponents arguing it cannot fairly assess wealth, while proponents say it is needed to tax those who contribute little otherwise. Critics claim evasions destroy trust, while supporters defend real estate as a fair tax base and call for clearer assessment methods.
Rumors in Ottawa say debates will remain unreported this season as Toronto papers withhold accounts. Reports note rising convict numbers to 1931 by mid 1877 due to job scarcity and depression. Discussions cover Prairie pronunciation of Manitoba, New York Free Trade claims, Oka Indians and compensation talks, Lord Dufferin’s governorship options, and Ottawa’s unemployment relief proposals with Manitoba or Muskoka as possible land grants.
Reading through local items, a grant of $100 to Listowel brass band is noted, along with property sales in Guelph and fines in Guelph police court. Other items include liquor-sale penalties, embezzlement arrest of F W A Osborne, and a fire destroying Joshua Hanee’s steam saw mill with $7,000 loss. The Acton Bible Society meeting reports finances, attendance, and committee actions.
Friday evening's private theatricals at Rideau Bar entertained Ottawa society with a striking epilogue by Lord Defferin's party. Her Excellency delivered graceful verse and eloquent praise as the audience applauded the final farewell.
Notice promotes weaving activities by Sirs H McLoughlin at 40-46 near Criweon Street Connery. Special emphasis on carpet weaving techniques and orders. Local crafts and textile work highlighted for customers seeking weaving services and carpet production.
Ontario proclamation declares the Halton County common jail to be secure and names Peel as the alternative until further order. It states that from April next offenders in Halton shall be committed to Halton jail, replacing the prior arrangement. Warrant signed by Governor Donald Alexander Macdonald and Secretary Arthur Hardy.
A dispute between the Great Western and Stratford and Huron Railway Companies over Listowel's road access led to a collision with the Great Western prevailing in Dufferin County. Orangeville council passed a motion to offer advantages to Dufferin County if separation occurs, and to appoint a committee to draft a plan. A printer named Chariton Lose, 23, died after swallowing laudanum at his Richmond Street East boarding house in Toronto. He had worked at the Gigbo office but had been off for about a week due to melancholia. In Catherine Port, a 19 year old descendant of J B Lamb was found dead by hanging in an outbuilding at Lamb’s residence.
Fragment references destroying books and notes by fire and asking those owed money to settle debts. Mentions continuing business of an old stand and bringing sources or evidence. Details are sparse and incomplete.
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