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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1878
Page
5
In 1858, a notice urges readers to subscribe and pay subscriptions for the Free Press. The fragment mentions names and places in a historical context, highlighting the call to support the publication and ensure continued distribution.
An note describes obtaining a copy of the St James's Chronicle dated February 21, 1765, detailing its four pages and long primer type. It notes content largely distant from local news, a London letter on duties before 1764, and a Boston robbery report. The writer marvels at journalism’s progress since the era and ponders future advances.
A local petition to the Postmaster General seeks four daily mails instead of two. Residents argue the village’s growth and trade require improved postal facilities, noting nearby towns like Acton have higher mail service. They claim it takes three days for a Toronto reply and urge timely action.
The imperial government denies any plan to appoint Hood Linderin as Governor General at Tatinda. Return to England in September is stated. Names like Duke of Manchester Earl of Carnarvon and Prince Arthur are mentioned as possible successors. A real Prince of the blood would command broad female approval and substantial parliamentary pay.
Report from Quebec on an uprising during the 12th inst. Strikers filled the streets, looting and violence spread as authorities struggled to quell the riot. The Riot Act was read and soldiers opened fire, causing deaths and injuries. Officials seek faster means to curb such unrest.
The editorial column comments on a Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill amendment allocating five and a half million to fund the Halifax Fishery Commission award, notes progress of Emperor William, reports a settled suit involving Alex Mackenzie and the Sarnia Canadian, and laments Canadian religious and Labrador famine distress with starvation among Labrador families, isolation since last September and overland winter challenges.
The strike's core in Gatton area shows many workers ready to resume on employer terms, amid reports of compromise and possible wage reductions. Observers note pressuring actions by Dunge and a rare peaceful settlement, reflecting England's limited Communist influence and cautious labor movement.
A fragmentary report describes a Chicago May Day style demonstration with red flags, socialist banners, and speeches by figures such as Paul Grottkau. The piece notes Police presence with no arrests and mentions the local political impact, including a Communist alderman, amid other dated items from the era.
A garbled note from Gorvesvondones staff seems to disclaim responsibility for the opinions of current correspondents. The fragment hints at limits to accountability and raises questions about editorial stance. The readable text offers no clear names, dates, or concrete events to anchor further detail.
Letter from Acton dated June 19, 1870 in the Free Press complains of conductor Draper on the G OTR route. Passenger Cay Col. recounts being unable to buy a ticket when offices closed, paying 46 cents with 14 returned and 26 kept, riding to Rockwood and Acton without a ticket, and being refused entry off the train. Calls for civil conduct and accountability from the company.
A Civil Service Gazette excerpt praises Epps Cocoa for its digestion friendly properties and potential to strengthen the constitution against disease. It notes the product is sold by James Heras & Co at 44 Threadneedle Street and 170 Piccadilly, London.
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