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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1876
Page
2
The Free Press announces its No 52 issue dated June 22 1876 and plans to begin the next volume in July. It praises subscribers and advertisers and pledges to increase reading matter by smaller type and a larger subscription base. It asks readers to renew and to recruit new subscribers for a stronger paper.
The notice urges readers to renew subscriptions to the Free Press now. It promotes an advance payment rate of one dollar per year, highlighting the discounted term to secure continued delivery.
The Brampton Brampton era reports Ward the Caledon murderer will spend life in the penitentiary after his sentence for the murder of his wife was commuted from hanging to life imprisonment. Details describe his resistance, the police confrontation, and reactions across Ontario to the decision. The article also notes various regional items including public notices, trials, and local happenings.
The Cincinnati Republican convention after multiple ballots settled on Ohio Governor Haven as its nominee. Blaine Morton and Bristow had been in contention and Hayes led on the first ballot before party lines shifted. The Democratic convention will soon nominate in St. Louis as campaigns intensify for the November election.
The Toronto Monetary Times reports unusually fine spring weather boosting crops and dairy pasture across the country. Farmers praise the rewarding conditions, while advocates urge Grangers to unite and elevate farming quality to English standards for national benefit. President Grant notes Britain’s stance on the Ashburton Treaty, delaying fugitive criminal extradition while Congress weighs options.
A regulation for competitive field trials of agricultural machinery at the Centennial has been rescinded. The jury finds no fair way to value machines by trials due to durability concerns. They will assess by observation in the hall and may display machinery if applicants apply by the 22nd. Threshers and separators display begins July 18. The note also covers the subdued English business mood and Methodist Ecumenical discussions.
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