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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1876
Page
2
Acton recHress HACKING EDITOR
A Hamilton and North Western Railway Company delegation interviewed the County Council on Tuesday to obtain possession of county bonus debentures. The council refused, as they could not be assured the road would be completed as agreed, making Georgetown completion this year unlikely.
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Hamilton and North Watern Railway
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Elizabethtown
Poe
Stafford
Barlow
Brockville Monitor
Recorde
Wei
Canada
Grain Markets and the Fate of Stored Wheat
The article argues current wheat prices may remain high this year unless a European war occurs. Grain dealers now track global trends daily via telegraphy, reducing price swings and risk for buyers. Many farmers still hold stock hoping for higher prices, but the writer says selling after harvest yields the best price, and winter storage often hurts.
Official Corruption and Belknap Case Exposé
A historical critique denounces widespread corruption in Washington with focus on General Belknap. It outlines his resignation after confessing sale of a post trader ship, bribes, and levied tolls, noting Congress may pursue impeachment and penalties. The piece highlights extravagant Cabinet life and family intrigue surrounding Belknap.
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Belknap Accused of Post Trader Profits in Interior Scandals
A despatch from General Custer to Mr. Clymer claims all post traderships were bought, fueling public anger. Leading Democrats allege Belknap received funds from post traders and has earned at least a quarter of a million since taking office.
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Credit Valley Railway seeks 250000 grant to complete line
The Credit Valley Railway Co petitioned Toronto Council for a 250000 grant to finish the main line to connect with Canada Southern at St Thomas and with Wellington branch, aiming to open about eighty miles of rail to Brock Road and Erin this year, with exclusions for the Orangeville branch. The petition cites Toronto’s rail access benefits and cites comparisons with Hamilton funding.
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de Wellington
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Canada
Spain Seeks Peace as Don Carlos Surrenders in France
Chronicle notes Spain at peace after Don Carlos yields 30 000 men and flees to North France While Imperial supporters celebrate King Alfonso prepares a grand Madrid entry The fate of Queen Isabella remains unsettled awaiting ministry decision for her possible permanent return to the capital
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Ice Breakup Floods River Credit Near Streetsville
Ice in the River Credit broke up causing heavy damage at several points. A bridge owned by Messrs. Gooderhath and Worts in flax mills was carried away and destroyed. Water rose near Beatie's dam but passed without further harm. The mill creek area flooded surrounding residences but is subsiding with no additional damage expected.
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Daniel
Durham Bull for Sale Actor Duke in Celebrated Herd
A thoroughbred young Durham Bull named Actor Duke from a celebrated herd is offered for sale. He is one year old on March 1st. Advertised by C. S. Smith of Acton on March 8, 1875.
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Salt Demurrage Furore Sparks Grange Lesson in Village
In Georgetown and nearby, Grange members faced a salt shipment mishap after two carloads were bought from Goderich and shipped to the G T RN station. Demurrage charges of four dollars per day per car raised the total beyond retail prices, provoking village laughter and a rebuke that not all should pursue merchants careers.
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Horse Thieves Raid at Boquilla Sheds Buried Stables
A Denver dispatch reports a cavalry raid on a horse-thief colony at Boquilla New Mexico, about forty-five miles from Fort Stanton. The settlement of about forty men used underground passages and concealed stables to guard and move stolen horses across the region.
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