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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1886
Page
2
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The House of Commons rejected Mr Gladstone's Home Rule Bill by thirty votes amid 652 members. The piece argues that Irish grievances lie in land laws and landlord oppression, and that a separate Irish Parliament would not fix rents or evictions. It urges focus on land reform to address Irish agitation.
A reader accuses Mesers Thompson and Nelson of supplying lumber to the Council and questions Thomas T. Thompson’s authority to sit in the Council and cast votes for personal gain. The letter urges review of municipal procedures and calls for clarifying protections for ratepayers against alleged double dealing.
A. M. McLane and a council member defend municipal actions from past years. The exchange accuses neglect of duties by the chairman and officers, cites auditing troubles, and argues responsibility for financial confusion lies with previous administrations.
Local freight rates on the Carellan Pacific Railway were cut by about fifteen percent at the request of Winnipeg wholesale dealers. The move benefits country merchants dealing with Winnipeg and reflects the CPR’s willingness to meet country needs, contrasting with other monopolies perceived as grasping.
The Ottawa Citizen reports the Northwest wheat price tops store quotes by a few cents per bushel, with traders noting the market remains active and influences on supply demand. A slight regional premium persists as buyers monitor futures and local yields.
This correspondence argues that open discussion on public matters should be accessible to all readers. It defends the editor against charges of censorship and emphasizes accountability for opinions expressed in letters to the newspaper.
A brief note expresses hope to speak more favorably of him in future discussions. It hints at lessons learned and a desire to improve the tone of remarks in subsequent conversations or public remarks.
The Navy Secretary says North Atlantic Squadron ships are ordered to sea from Portland, Maine to visit fisheries and ease tensions. In Congress, Mr Boultelle proposes a bill altering fish duties, ending free imports, raising duties on various fish products, and applying more tariffs to Canadian fish.
Xavier Batoche, a figure linked to the village of Batoche, stays at Hotel Du Canada. He says the rebellion left desolation but notes the district is returning to its former state as half-breeds reclaim farms. Some fear arrest, others expect no more fighting if the government aids poorer settlers.
Fire crackers rockets Roman candles wheels and other items offered for sale at Tus Progress store. A limited number of White Leghorn eggs for sitting are described as available, though the note is unclear and reads like a broadcast of merchandise.
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