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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes talks between Canada and Austria on policy and a US envoy visit. It mentions bank clearings in February amid mixed figures for Vancouver and Winnipeg, and cites Ottawa's plans toward a May convention with the United States. Also covers local election reform talk, temperance resolutions, and municipal salary cuts in a town council.
Fragmentary report states a water project in New York faced a strong vote outcome. It mentions a large turnout and a decisive result against a proposed plan, suggesting no funding or tax would pass.
The council reviewed the electrician’s report on the power plant condition, noting worn spindles and furnace brickwork. Deliberations covered pole upgrades, lamp loads, and wiring issues with a plan to seek replacements and an accompanying year’s supply estimates.
The Board of Education met at the chairman’s call Friday evening. Members present included J. F. Coleman as chairman J. Vranch G I Agnew and Graded. The finance committee presented its third report and recommended payment of accounts totaling 822.05. Delegates to the Educational Association were chosen to attend Toronto on or about April 5. Temperature concerns were raised as several rooms had to be closed due to cold and discomfort among pupils.
The council debated ensuring proper school hearing and teacher comfort, with the Municipal Officer to visit the school on cold mornings if needed. Electric wire tapping near town hall was raised as dangerous, and a ban on currant use for the purpose was proposed. An Open Night at the Greenock Literary Society featured talks, music, a debate on war and atrocity, and a prize box for the event.
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