Parliament of Ontario Called for Business on November 21
The Parliament of Ontario is convened for November 21 to dispatch business. In West Toronto the election between Ald Turner Reform er and John Robinson Conservative drew a lively crowd with Robinson winning by a small margin. In Northumberland the special election returned Ferris with a larger majority, replacing the unseated Reform member. North Wentworth elects Dr McMahon, while Dr Miller’s supporters plan petitions. The US government sees no hostilities toward Spain over Cuba. The Malayan atrocity case confirms the interpreter killed, four companions wounded, two missing.
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A New Yorker’s Canadian Visit and Currency Contrast
A New York World letter recounts a New Yorker in Toronto remarking on currency values and prices. He notes Canadian money trades at about 84 cents on the dollar, lower hotel and goods costs, and the paradox of saving in Canada despite gaps in exchange.
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Acton Progress Shows Record Building Season
The Acton community reports a robust building season with a likely peak in new structures and investment. Notable projects include several brick and stone dwellings, stores, a hotel addition, and industrial facilities costing from 200 to 7,000 dollars, reflecting faith in continued growth and new business openings.
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Six Tory supporters attack editor in Halton race
A Guelph Mercury reprint describes six Tory backers of Col Clay assaulting J H Hacking over a Free Press claim that Clay is older than Lyon. It notes hostile, misspelled letters sent to the editor and mocks Conservative reactions while urging decorum in defeat.
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Eastern Question Seen as Unsettled Amid Frontiers Tensions
The article notes Austria readying three frontier forts as hostilities rise and Russia signaling possible interference. It describes Mussulmat unrest in Herzegovina, mosques holding meetings for possible massacres, and a Constantinople denial of the telegram from Le Nord. Reports also mention an earthquake in California and a prairie fire near North Laramie, Wyoming Territory.
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Stratford Mystery Deepens Inquest On Child’s Death
An inquest into the Stratford garden death of Martha Moffat resumes after witnesses are recalled. The mother and sister of the child have since become insane, with no clear evidence yet established. The case follows a week of unsettled testimony and heightened concern.
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Martha Moffat
Stewart
Peel Murder Confession Shocks Town of Peel
White, sole heir of his wife in Peel, confesses guilt in a jealous murder. He struck her head multiple times with a club and dumped her body. The case is connected to Rev Mr Ball and Guelph papers. Meanwhile Mr Leslie of Puslinch slowly recovers from illness. Dr Ortada aids his return to duties.
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Famine in Russia Reported by London Post
The London Post cites German Russia correspondents describing an unprecedented crop failure across Russia. Reported from Orel to Podolia, the entire cultivated zone lacks a harvest with no prospect of aid. Every crop type suffers, signaling widespread famine danger.
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Dispensary Notice From Fragmentary OCR
Fragmented OCR text outlines a medicinal or dispensary reference with unclear authoring. It mentions medicine and a vendosw term, making it difficult to determine concrete entities, dates, or actions for a full news card.
Milk Delivery Notice From Armstr ong Acton 1875
The undersigned thanks customers for patronage received during the past summer and announces milk delivery now available daily each morning and twice on Saturdays. Home delivery offers cheaper rates and may encourage customers with cows to sell their milk. Tickets are offered at twenty one quarts for $1 if prepaid, or twenty one pints for 50 cents. November 1875.
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Farm for rent near Acton with timber and water
Auctioneer offers rental of his farm Lot No. 1 comprising 100 acres under cultivation. Features include cedar and hard wood, a good frame house and barns, abundant water and other conveniences. Located 2 miles from Acton. Apply on premises.
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