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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
3
The Toronto Industrial Exhibition reports near 104000 attendees in the first weeks amid mixed weather. Receipts total about 90000 in advance. Dominion July August fiscals show continuing prosperity with exports up and imports down across two months.
The Daily Mall reports months of talks ending in an isolation of leading Belgian mall manufacturer. The aim is to control prices and regulate output. Capital of 00,000,000 is cited.
An article reports a ship wreck with fifty passengers drowning including Europeans and four children, twenty five rescued. It also notes Germany hit by a hurricane like wind injuring many in Bavaria and a high death toll and widespread damage with a North Sea weather event.
In a distant interview with Truman era newsman John Mitchell, the talk spans a potential coal strike, defense funding, and regional relief. Mitchell cites a large defence fund and forecasts coal output shifts and wage impacts, noting 190000 workers in the region and trucking and railway earnings shifting accordingly.
A Manitoba conference report highlights wheat superiority of Manitoba and calls for Canada to supply Europe. It notes large settler growth with over 60 000 new arrivals in eight months, plans a trip to Arandan and Benmalenani Friday, and mentions church matters, women’s admission, and ongoing memorials.
A garbled wire service style summary mentions a murder by daudamuine a court case with a 382 500 amount and various unrelated items. References include Port Arthur Town, Carnes Thaavy Offer, Victoria steamer, Chinese honew deaths, and maritime, weather, and political notes across multiple regions.
A testimonial notes dramatic recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for anemia. A Buffalo carpenter details weakness, cramps, and weight loss before trying the pills. after several boxes, strength returned and he resumed carpentry. The advertisement claims universal efficacy and includes ordering details and prices.
A fractured OCR report outlines a King accused of fatally shooting Willie Freeman amid jealousy and family tension. An inquest follows with King’s broken alibi, detective testimony, and motives about inheritance and replacement, while officials consider the broader colonial and shipping news.
A dubious ad promises free watches and jewelry to sell twelve boxes of a health tonic in a nationwide scheme run from Arnold Medialna Co. It claims no further selling beyond twelve boxes and targets general audiences with testimonials and a mailed catalog, followed by local social updates and visits from various residents.
From September 1 to October Bist 1002 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway sells one way colonial tickets from Chisago to ALpoluta iiMuntang Idaho Unik California Washington Deegan Rete ish Columbia and intermediate points at reduced gates. Routes via St Paul or Omaha. Government trains run Chicago St Paul Min Neapalma with the Pioneer Limited. Tickets via the railway or through A J Taylor Canadian Passenger Agent Taranto Ont.
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