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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1898

Page

2

Perceived UK Stand on Canada Defense and US Neutrality

Sir Richard Cartright travels to Washington to discuss Senate proposals tightening bond privileges for Buckine navigation. Sir Charles Dilke argues in British papers that in a European war the United States will be neutral and assist Canada’s defense, while Britain would avoid maintaining a large force in Canada during peace and face war-time command decisions.

Richard ‘Cartright Washington Senate Buckine Charles Dilke United States Canada

Appointment of J K Godden Moore and John Cameron to Public Lik e Board

Reverend J K Godden MA Thomas Moore and John Cameron are appointed to the Public Life Board. The move involves official endorsement and aims to fill vacancies with trusted community leaders.

J. K Godden M.A. Thos. T. Moore John Camer Robert Wallace Free Library Board J. K. Godden M. A T. C. Moore John’ Cameron George Hyunds Nearberret B. A. McKeegue John Cameron Moore Robertes Coanali

Yukon gold fever grips Canada’s seat of government

Ottawa reports a nation-wide focus on Yukon gold finds as Parliament debates railway policy and crown support. government officials outline increases in police, salaries, and civil servant rules amid rising capital interest and immigration plans to Manitoba and the territories.

Ottawa Canada Dominion Thia Arctic Circle Biboria North American Pie Yokon Yukon California Bendigo Cariboo Imat Mackenzie Bowell Joh. Contigan W. FE. McLean W. FE. McLean, M. P Perley Charles Tapper Yahoo CIVEL Mc. Malock Fisher Lemieux Paria Lord Strathcona Representativn Imeperial Commission Mlondike Mounrd Nawer Feater Wilfrid Yakon Walsh Jas M. . Walab W. A. Blies H. H. Norwood Ming Operpeacersvereses Uy I Dd. McGregor D. Pattello Thos.Fawott Gibbons Aus W. Coatley D. Bolton A. A Clark Ontario Dr. Dawson Geological Barvey Livingstone Dominion Landa Winnipeg Department of the ‘Interior Britain Manitoba

Fabulous Yukon find sparks cross border rush

Rumors report a rich unknown ore discovered on a creek on the United States side in the Yukon Territory. Fritz Behnnon of Victoria Canada wires his brother Karls that the ore shows in crevices and promises wealth, triggering a stampede to capitalize before official confirmation.

United States Vancouvan B. Oo Yukon Territory Fritz Behnnon Victoria B. Q Karls Bohnworld

Kenneth Cameron Resigns Nomination in Monday Move

On Monday Kenneth Cameron resigned his nomination while J W Beynon QC was nominated. The move shifts the slate as Beynon joins the race against unnamed rivals.

Kenneth Cameron J. W. ‘Beynon Q. C

Liberal rally fills Oakville town hall for minister Rosa

The Oakville Liberal Club opened a campaign in the town hall with Hon G W Rosa, Minister of Education, greeted by a Bronte brass band. Liberal candidates J R Barber and John Husband spoke on finances and future history while Rosa defended education policy for about two hours.

Halton Oakville 4. B. Anderson Oakvills Liberal Club G. W. Roa Bronte- Brass Band J. R. Barber John Husband Barber G. W. Rosa Whitory Ontario Whitney Kerns Rosa Department F of Education New York

Canada’s Artillery Eyes Modern Guns Prompt Action

Ottava Feb 10 At the Dominion Artillery Association meeting talk centered on arming Canada with modern artillery and resisting potential attack. Dr Borden said Canadian troops would exchange with Imperial detachments and a spring battery would replace a Royal Artillery unit in Halifax. General Gascoigne urged four more field batteries in this year’s estimates beyond the ten already ordered.

Borden Royal Artillery Halifax Quebec Gascoigne

Ontario Rolling Mill Burns. 280 Men Lose Jobs

A large rolling mill in Ontario burned Saturday night at about 10 o'clock. Thomas May reported the blaze after discovering it in the main building. The fire destroyed the structure, threatened nearby workshops, and left roughly 280 workers jobless. The owners, the G T R, faced substantial losses as insurance did not fully cover damages.

Hamrow Ontario Thomas May

Halton Farmers Institute Meeting Delivers Practical Talks

Friday afternoon and evening sessions in the Halton town hall featured practical addresses by local experts. W W Sitborn spoke on injurious insects and diseases, John McPhedran on keeping farm accounts, Thob McMillan on beef cattle breeding and feeding, and Robt Atkins offered a brief talk on growing small crops from a poor man’s stand. The evening included ornamental trees and park beautification remarks by W W Hilborn, Laura Rose’s engaging talk on farm advice, and Thor McMillan’s guidance for starting life. The Arthursa Family Orchestra provided music between sessions.

Halton Farmers’ Institute Brookville Thos. McMillag Bonforth Hilborn Leamington Seaal Acton Corwhin Bert Hower Guelph Comia Vocaliat Laura Rise Spragan Agate Fletcher Wang Mowera J. D. Anderaou J. Miller Et Heleor Wawanseh Nasiagaweya David ‘Agasy Bherwood Way Angus McTavish Edwin Dann Ian General, Hospital Soba, Byans Halton Faroners W. W. Sitborn John’ McPhedran Nassagaweys Miss Rose Dan Halton Rose Lawrence Rogo Georgetown Robbing Farmers' Institute Thore Thor

Congegational Church Teas Delight Audience Despite Weather

A Wednesday tea at the Congergational Church drew a crowded Aston audience. Gratis refreshments were served by ladies, with a well arranged program of recitations musical items and readings. Proceeds reached 48.50 and attendees praised the event as one of the most successful in years.

Aston miKbls H. A.macpherson John Warren Wannborough John. Warren, Jr T. R Forbes Mes Gibbons Miss 8 Mies Ina Denny wNellie Conlagaby Martinoni Gava Bella Maas Bort New ‘Church - Organ H. A. Macpherson Bie Colin Campbell Bwackhammer Miss Swackhammer Ospringe Gibbons Barnes J. Bwackhammer Johnson Mnorry Eleigh

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