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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 15, 1877

Page

3

Tariff Debate and Local Notices From Wellington District

The article reports on ongoing tariff debates in the House with amendments discussed and expectations of a government majority. It lists local items: poor house costs, temperance lectures, schoolhouse plans, railway work near Georgetown, stricter vital statistics enforcement, and various council actions in the township including poor relief, road and culvert payments, and adjournment to April 27.

Dette Tentay Amy John Wellington County Poor House Ind Linda John B. Goughlis Canada Hamilton & Northwestern Railway Georgetown

Recount in South Waterloo Election Boosts AMister Lead

The initial recount in the South Waterloo election increases Mr. AMister's majority from five to twenty three.

Waterloo Tase O Amister

Hayes Cabinet Nominations Confirmed by Senate

The Hayes administration cabinet picks include William Evarts as Secretary of State John Sherman for Treasury George W McCrary for War Richard Me Thompson for Navy Carl Lennart for Interior David AM Bus as Postmaster General Charles Devens as Attorney General The Senate confirmed all nominations and pledged to pursue the President's inaugural policy promptly.

Hayes Wmn. M. Evarts the Treasury John Sherman George W McCrary Navy Rich’d Me Thompson Interior Carl Lennart David . AM Bus Charles Devens U. S. Senate

Peaceful settlement boosts US business gains

United States papers report business activity improving since the peaceful settlement of the presidential dispute. The coverage highlights renewed confidence and steadier markets following the ending of the political contention.

United States

Eastern Question Crisis Deepens as Powers Seek Accord

The Times prints a leading editorial noting a critical moment in the Eastern Question. Intermediaries Ignatieff and Schonwaloff present a plan for Britain and other powers to press the Porte to reform while Russia may demobilize. Britain’s acceptance could hinge on Russia’s response and the form of a protocol to be signed by the Porte and powers.

Ignatieff Count Schonwaloff Great Britain Bivssiat Lospex Thé Lord Derby Russia England Porte Lot Nussagaweya Archibald Campbell

Manaces Goode Flees Guelph After Bigamy Charge

Samuel Goode has left Waterloo for the United States to avoid a bigamy charge. Eight years ago he wed Rosa Geiger in Waterloo township and later hid another wife. Police attempted to arrest him in Guelph but he had already fled to new pastures with a woman from Formosa near Walkerton.

Samuel Goole Guelph United States Waterloo Rosa Geiger Wool Ardi¢Go Goode Mr. Zihomer Formosa Walkerton Kelly

Aorice Victis Rothsay Correspondent Found Dead

The Rothsay correspondent William Diary was found frozen to death between his house and a tavern after a night drinking. An inquest was held. Guelten’s Anniversary marks 50 years since Guelph's founding to be observed on April 23 with council action already taken.

Aorice Victis Rothsny Cele Rothsay Gueten Mitchell

Fire destroys store and outbuildings at Mono Mins

A fire at the Patrick McLaughlin store in Mono Mins morning destroyed the shop, storehouse, and contents. McLaughlin, heavily burdened by stock, narrowly escaped. investigators suspect arson as the cause.

Mono Mins Patrick McLaughlin McLaughlin

Revival of Colonial Prosperity Hinted in United States Markets

The Beattie Asheriéan Journal reports signs of revival with firmer money markets and rising American securities in foreign markets. Businesses see growing activity and public confidence, suggesting a spring dawn of prosperity.

Beattie Asheriéan Journal United States

Canadian Live Stock for Great Britain Edinburgh Association Formed

The London Times reports an Edinburgh association formed to purchase and slaughter cattle and other stock in the United States and Canada and to sell farm and dairy produce in Edinburgh and other parts of Great Britain. It plans to dispense with middle men and establish premises in Edinburgh and Leith. Foot and mouth disease has appeared in Shotwell Warwickshire and Grimsbury Northamptonshire.

The London Times Ways Edinburg United States Canada Great Britain Edinbury Leith Shotawell Warwickshire Grimsbury Northamptonshire

Questions and Tips for Subscriptions and Mail Safety

A Kansas Osborne newspaper humorously lists barter items for six months subscriptions and then explains registered letters versus ordinary mail. It notes the value of money orders, warns against sending funds in ordinary letters, and praises advertising as read by the public. It also reports on early telephone experiments in Boston and Chicago with vivid examples.

Kansas Osborne Owl Kspaper

A Sensible Wife Helps Merchant Sell At Low Prices

The tale tells how a distressed merchant heeded his wife's advice to advertise cheap goods in the paper. Crowds bought his stock and notes were paid, saving him from ruin. The fragment ends noting ongoing polygamy in Salt Lake City and numerous marriages celebrated in three days.

Cme Salt Lake

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