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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1876
Page
2
The Acton Free Press quotes dispatches from the seat of war in the Balkans noting fighting in Servia and Montenegro while England and Russia stay neutral. It suggests Great Powers may soon be drawn into conflict as the situation remains critical and volatile for months or years.
North and north east representatives meet as the Lanora shire Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers Association votes a ten percent wage reduction for operatives in the district. The move affects about fifty to sixty thousand workers. Ottawa reports France concedes territorial rights on Newfoundland shores to Britain and fishermen may dry fish on the beach under British law.
The Reforms convention in Toronto on Thursday was presided by Mr. Jas Young MP with Hon A Mackenzie and Hon Geore Brown present. A provisional council with Young as chairman will arrange a central organization. Speeches were delivered by premiers Pardee Currie Crooks and other MPs and leaders.
The report notes a worsening Servian revolt with Russian hesitation and mixed battlefield results. It cites Tehernayeff’s road control near Sophia and Nitsch, reverses along the Drina crossings, and uncertain outcomes for Generals Allimpitz and Rach. Services around Saitschar remain under attack as Europe doubts Servia’s success and Russia-Austria alignment shifts.
A large group envisions forming a major African company modeled after the East India Company. Bold speculators have drafted plans for a charter from the Crown to colonize and trade along the West Coast of Africa. The aim is to awaken government interest and advance practical steps toward realization.
Readable fragments recount a prophecy linked to the Crimean War era. It mentions the Crescent and Bear symbols and predicts cycles of growth and decline, with unclear names and garbled wording. The passage casts doubt on antiquity claims and notes repeated appearances over time.
Reported Bulgarian rising near Wider prompts Servian forces to cross the Turkish frontier with several clashes. Cossacks from Doprudska show signs of joining the Servians in the unrest, as Paris papers note Servians seeking Russia’s intervention for an armistice.
The expression Sick Man of Europe arose from Emperor Nicholas I of Russia describing Turkey as a dying power in discussions with Sir George Seymour in January 1844. Later references, minutes, and debates tied the phrase to Russia’s maneuvers as Britain and others watched the declining Ottoman state.
A 30 page pamphlet titled The Centennial Exhibition and the Northern Central saved Pennsylvania Railroads offers travel directions and illustrations. It can be obtained free from Samuel Seymour, Western Passenger Agent, Buffalo, N.Y. Fares to Philadelphia via Great Western Railway reduced. from Guelph to Suspension Bridge 4.50 gold, Suspension Bridge to Philadelphia 313 US currency. Also notes a pest in Waterloo threatening crops if it takes hold this year.
On Wednesday an adjourned Brampton meeting chaired by Judge Scott debated submitting the Dunkin Bill to a vote in Cardwell and Peel. A four member committee was named to gauge national backing and report at a late October gathering where the decision will be made.
Report notes the St Louis Convention committee notifying Tilden of his Democratic nomination for president. Governor Puesday received the committee with cordial greeting. General McLernand outlined convention work and read the nomination address. Fran. W. Hanna of Indiana spoke urging party support. The governor accepted and promised to send a formal acceptance letter.
Fire ravages Castle Garden New York the famed immigrant landing point destroying buildings and leaving extensive damage reported from New York Washington and Baltimore with few survivors.
Readers planning to visit the exhibition in Philadelphia are advised to dress simply as dust is in walls and asphalt paths become sticky under the hot sun. Temperature and comfort considerations are noted along with the bazaar area.
Last Sunday around two o clock the propeller St Clair captained by Robert Rhyness burned near Liako crossing from Antaram to the? voyage. One lifeboat launched. life preservers used as passengers flooded the yaw which swamped six to seven times. The cold water doomed sixteen passengers and ten more were missing as the boat drifted about five miles from shore.
News from Clinton reports a clerk named Jesse Wild vanished after leaving home Sunday evening. Residents and track workers found personal items with his name, sparking a large search and five arrests as authorities probe possible foul play and a life insurance motive.
The weekly review from London notes the neutral stance of great powers keeping war at bay and grain markets steady yet anxious. Supplies again exceed requirements with wheat destined to granaries as weather and war worries loom. Demand remains steady though quiet at week end as floating cargoes depress prices. a Montreal dog saves its owner and family from a house fire.
Marriage announced at Guelph by Rev Davidson between Hoth and Elizabeth Wilkinson of East Flamboro. Death reported in Erin on the 4th of the month Eliza Griffin, nearly 39, wife of Mr William Griffin.
Notice posted in Acton dated June 29 1876 lists residents entitled to vote in Legislative Assembly elections under the Voters List Act of 1876. Electors are urged to inspect the list for omissions or errors and begin correcting them promptly, signed by John Ross Clerk of Acton Municipality.
An old newspaper fragment pitches free cures for nervous weakness and early decay, promising a missionary discovered remedy sent by post. It praises cocoa as a health booster and mentions homeopathic chemist labels and London outlets for Janes Ezra & Co.
A severe rainstorm and lightning hit the frame house of Wm. Dawson in Luther. Painter Wm. Oliver and domestic servant Mrs. Hugh Taylor were killed instantly. A second painter was stunned. Dawson was nearby but uninjured. The house suffered severe interior damage as others escaped. Taylor had long served Dawson’s family. Oliver was a Fergus native with one known relative in the country.
At Columbus twelve miles from Port Huron Michigan Henry Wheeler shot John Jones after alleged improper relations involving Jones and Wheeler's wife. Wheeler fired once in a garden injuring Jones who lies critically ill as doctors fear inflammation may prove fatal. Both men are described as temperate and upright. no arrests have been made.
A fragmented page lists prices for flour wheat peas potatoes and butter with ranges, plus notices inviting tenders to build a church hill graveyard fence and a local cattle breeding notice for Zephyr the Durham bull. Also an Acton business announces a new storefront offering groceries and barber services.
James Crombie, prominent figure in Itall business circles and longtime head of Phes ton Woollen Mills, died suddenly Saturday morning after a drowning incident the prior evening. He and a friend swam, Crombie cramp struck, was helped to shore, partially recovered, but sank at about four thirty. He was about forty years in business and held major roles in West Postd Ontario enterprises.
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