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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1876
Page
4
Eyewitness account describes field churchyard piled with stones as graves and bodies rot in the sun. The scene at Batak includes charred churches and thousands believed killed, with villagers left unburied as authorities delayed burial and fled scrutiny.
Lonpoy Sept 9 Mr Gladstone addressed a meeting of his constituents on Blackheath on the Eastern question. Resolutions expressed the sense of the meeting over Turkish atrocities. He said the recent England movement surpassed all past efforts and cited Schuyler reports to show the Turkish government bore responsibility for the acts.
A blaze broke out around noon opposite the main exhibition building in Philadelphia causing extensive damage estimated at about 230,000. Firefighters fought the flames until after four o clock, extinguishing the fire and preventing further spread.
Local operation announces weekly edition with pricing set at one dollar per year in advance. Journal line emphasizes ongoing publication cadence and sustained distribution.
The Whiteside murder inquest was resumed at Silver Creek last Thursday with witnesses including Thomas Rider and William Whitesidewa. Mrs Whiteside was arrested last Friday. A will tied to Henry Whiteside and John Whiteside was discussed. the inquest adjourned to today with expectations of new revelations and a possible verdict.
A contested report claims a massacre of Egyptian troops under Rabib Pasha by Abyssinians near Masson. The Abyssinians reportedly seized Masson while Egyptian ships burned the port and reached Suez. Egypt considers sending fresh troops and restructuring cavalry and artillery.
Tapnapar Marxixo Sart 14 1876 report notes Sir John A. Macdonald and party leaders present. A Dunnville Reform demonstration described as one of the largest and most enthusiastic. Cartwright spoke on Dominion finances. Mowat commented on Opposition stance regarding the Licences Bill and Edgar discussed British Columbia and Imperial relations to the Pacific Railway.
Montreal reports improving business this season with boot and shoe trade showing strength. Grand Trunk Railway extension between Berlin and Waterloo praised by GM Mr. Hickson who would operate the line for a bonus up to 15000 dependent on costs. Ontario County judge rules neither defendant nor wife may testify in liquor case.
In a Toronto meeting the Board of Examiners report fixing grain standards was adopted. Barley standard No. 1 requires at least 9 pounds, No. 2 at least 40 pounds, and No. 3 at least 434 pounds per imperial bushel.
From Constantino ple the Porte refuses to suspend hostilities until Servia accepts terms demanding demolition of Belgrade and Semendria forts and reduction of the Servian army to twenty thousand. A London cable says Lord Derby spoke on Sept 11 saying the question has grown more complex due to recent atrocities and he cannot entertain any change to the long standing English policy.
The report claims New York political boss Boss Tweed was arrested in Vigo, Spain, as part of an imminent surrender to the U.S. government. It recalls his rise and fall, with debts rising from 36 million to over 56 million, his 12 year sentence and fines, and a $10 000 reward for capture after a dramatic escape from custody.
A Chancery bill filed by the town of Milton against the trustees of C V BR claims 19000 remains with the trustees while the Company has not completed its Milton agreement, arguing the bonds cannot be rightfully held.
A letter to the editor condemns nightly Bacchanalian disturbances by young men. The writer urges the Inspector of Licenses to act and warns liquor dealers they risk losing licenses in 1877 if peace is not kept, aiming to curb rioting and protect residents.
The Reeve and council meet to read last minutes and approve, set by law school rates and current year taxes at 3 10 mill, approve payments for printing lists and aid to a poor person, and authorize road and bridge grants and repairs across multiple lots with detailed sums to various individuals for gravelling, fencing, and stumps. The committee recommends bridges and road work including cross roads, townline work, and causeways with several specific appropriations. Adjournment set for November 27 next.
Between Saturday night and Monday morning an attempt to break into Mrs Hogg's store on Woolwich Street was thwarted by an iron shutter. The would-be robber damaged a basement window but fled. no clues to the culprits. A large stock of silks was vulnerable, though not easily moved.
Market listing shows prices for flour varieties White Wheat Spring Wheat New Fall Wheat New Spring Wheat Barley Oats Peas Apples Onions Tomatoes Potatoes Butter Eggs and Hay per ton or per bag with ranges. Prices range from 0.60 to 1.06 for oats and 0.75 to 1.00 for spring wheat. butter and eggs near 0.15 to 0.90 per unit, reflecting typical farm market quotes.
A petition from Acton residents urged a civic holiday for recreation and social intercourse. N Mel Parein announced the appointment of Friday, September 15, as Acton’s Civic Holiday after reviewing the request from local citizens and business figures.
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