Poisoned choices and hidden truth in Beatrice’s heart
Beatrice Markham confronts Randolph Chester over her mother’s marriage and her father's guilt. As proof falters and threats rise, Beatrice contemplates self destruction, only to be saved by Bertie Talbot’s arrival and a turn toward truth and love.
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Beatrice Clings To Present After Father’s Counselor Visit
Beatrice endures three quiet days as fear and memory erase future prospects. She recoils from connections, gazes at her mother’s miniature, and confronts a crushing disgrace that haunts her. Mr Arnold arrives, offering no solace, and departs with the weight of unresolved despair lingering in the room.
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Loomis Recalled From Caracas Amid Hostile Press
Washington reports Minister Loomis faces sustained vilification from Caracas press and officials. He is granted leave of absence for consultation with the president and secretary of state, to return to Washington next week where a decision on action toward Venezuela will be made. Evans is named as possible Loomis successor.
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State Department
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China Rejects Manchurian Treaty and Attitude Shift
A Pekin dispatch reports China will not sign the Manchurian convention. Yangtse viceroys refuse recognition even if signed, Ti Hung Chang urges reconsideration, and the throne’s decision is irrevocable. Russia hesitates to break the talks as Li Hung Chang and the Russian minister continue formal amendments.
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Russia Threatens China Over Manchurian Treaty
Washington reports that Russia warns China to sign the Manchurian treaty or face punishment. A deadline has not been confirmed, while Special Commissioner Rockhill notes Chinese plenipotentiaries had not signed as of March 28. The situation is described as very serious by the State Department.
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Emrenon Rescue Threat Amid Chinese Crisis
Globe dispatch from Shanghai reports 100000 troops to be sent from Shandong to Sinanfu to rescue the emperor from reactionaries and escort him back to Pekin should the powers offer moral support. Charged with urgency, the move signals potential intervention by international powers in ongoing upheaval.
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Diggul y Irrigation Canal Opens in Arizona
The largest irrigation canal in the world will be opened today at the headgates below Yuma. Sixty miles long, it will carry waters from the Colorado River to the Phoenix area and allow small boats to navigate and transport freight to ranchers along the route.
Forest Fire Threatens Frammorton Area
A large forest fire rages north of Frammorton New Jersey as backfiring efforts by men, women, and children aim to protect homes. Several frame buildings burn while about 6,000 acres of timber and thousands of cords of wood are consumed.
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Attempted assassination report shocks morning leader readers
A leaked dispatch says an officer from Kleit attempted to assassinate the tsar on April 3. The official fired at the tsar, then shot and killed Holt in the household, according to the Morning Leader summary.
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Sympathy Letter Sparks St Petersburg Riots Probe
In St Petersburg April 3 the provincial statistical office chief Tkonowe was arrested over a condolence letter to author Atskeny N F. W T Lustig, a riot victim and lawyers’ association president, wrote to the interior minister protesting police actions. Influential figures issued statements in an official troubles report.
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Targets Tor Assassins in Mayhem Rumors Across Europe
The April dispatches claim Emperor William and the czar of Russia are deemed targets by unknown assailants. Germany and Russia’s rulers are said to be convinced they were chosen for assassination, with Berlin and Bremen cited amid the speculation.
Tolstoy Rumored Banishment Linked to Assassination Plot
Reports claim Count Tolstoy faced banishment from Tugala over the March 22 attempted assassination of Privy Councilor Pobtedonostzeff, chief procurator of the Holy Synod. A trusted Vilna source says Tolstoy passed through Vilna on March 26 escorted by two gendarmes.
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Associated Press
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Morgan and Hill Seek Private Financing for Panama Canal
A Washington dispatch reports J Pierpont Morgan and James J Hill arrived in the capital seeking to end US government construction of the Panama Canal. They plan talks with President McKinley and Senator Hanna as they push private capital to finish the project, asserting a Morgan Hill syndicate now controls Panama Canal stock and assets.
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POLICE CORPORAL KILLED AND PATROLMAN ARRESTED
In Louisville Kentucky on April 3 patrolman George Hanlon was arrested for murder hours after corporal Fred J. Richterkessig was shot in the back at Broadway and Sixth Street. Police say Hanlon failed to report to duty and had prior reports for the offense. Hanlon denies the charge and remains jailed.
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Princeton Graduate Found Dead in New York Apartment
New York April 1 Frank Zabriskie a young Princeton graduate was found dead Sunday in his apartment with a bullet through his heart. He had robbed himself for the hopes less love of a married woman from one of the wealthiest New York families. The woman sailed for Europe a few days ago and Zabriskie reportedly ended his life after learning she had departed.
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Infant head found on Chicago steps believed murdered
An infant's severed head was found near 761 West Monroe Street wrapped in a newspaper. Police suspect homicide and that the head was preserved in alcohol. The child was said to be several weeks old.
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