The Gunmaker Of Moscow
Arsenic and opium poisons are uncovered as a Moscow surgeon and Ruric Nevel expose a plot against Count Conrad. Kopani safeguards the count while Savotano’s plan is slowed. Ruric is captured by unknown assailants while being guided toward Orsa's residence.
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Rerie
Rarie
Thesu
Raure
Kopani
Jie
Ruric Nevel
Academy
Hone
Roric
Savotano
Ile
Raric
Ruric
Moscow
Hopani
Conrad
Raric Nevel
Orsa
Alaric Orsa
Kremlin
Rurie
Sirrah
The Hunchbacked Priest Encounters Ruric at Bedside
In a dim sickroom the gunmaker observes the humpbacked priest Savyotano as Ruric guards the dying count. The priest presses for purpose while Ruric feigns calm, fearing disclosure of their shared understanding and hoping the count forgives him before death.
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Savyotano
Raric
Savotano
Priest
Ruric
Damonoff
Montreal law student plot to cheat bar exam surfaces
Montreal sensation as Na pole on Guerton a joiner from Montreal is jailed over a plan to bore a hole in the Quebec court house ceiling to spy on exam questions. Koenig a court stenographer hired him with a return ticket and cash for the attempted job, but another stenographer overheard noise and alerted authorities.
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Montreal
Napoleon Guerton
Quebec Court House
Koenig
Quebec
Court House
Guerton
Long Journey For Wounded Anglican Missionary
Rev. R Ferrier, a McGill graduate and Anglican missionary to York Factory Indians, traveled eight hundred miles to Winnipeg for wound dressing after a geese hunting accident shattered his left hand. He and three Inuit paddled a canoe to Norway House, then rode the Steamer Princess to Selkirk. the five week trek ended with care in Winnipeg.
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R. Ferrier
Winnipeg
York
Ferrier
McGill
York Factory
Selkirk
Winniper
Norway House
Immigration returns show 15490 more arrivals this year
The department reports immigration returns for the year with an increase of 15 490 in settlers arrivals. It is expected that U S figures will push total immigration to about 65 000 once all returns are in and tallied.
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Reed
United States
Bow River Rises Ten Feet At Lethbridge
A flood alert reports the Bow River rising ten feet at Lethbridge. Other brief items note the Iriquois steamer ashore near Port Arthur, a July banquet for Hon. Mr. Tarte in St. Boniface, and various local incidents including forced removal of Chinese workers from White Horse Yukon.
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Lethbridge
Mr. Tarte
St. Boniface
Sanford
Paris
Fat as a Food and the Modern Appetite Curse
The article argues fat intake drives consumption as a civilizational flaw. It states that tea or coffee provide no fat, while cocoa and chocolate do, making them the most appetizing and digestible source of fat.
Train wreck near Winnipeg blamed on open switch
A Canadian Northern freight train derailed near Winnipeg on Wednesday August 2 due to an open switch. Four crew members were slightly injured. The company claims striking workers caused the accident.
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Canadian Northern
Winnipeg
Immigration Arrivals Reach 316711 in Six Months at Ellis Island
Figures from the official Statistician of Ellis Island show 316711 immigrants landed at the port in the first six months of this year. The month by month tally reflects ongoing urban and industrial migration during the period.
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Ellis Island
Wanted to Die for Love in Ontario Man Takes Poison
Nicholas Pantler aged 63 of Galt Ontario drank poison after a young girl did not return his affection. He remains in a doubtful state as doctors treat the case.
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Nicholas Pantler
Galt, Ont
Germany Experiments with Pianola Rags Reach Kaiser
Germany begins its first exposure to pianola music as the Kaiser is set to hear ragtime airs once enjoyed by Prince Henry during his American tour. The development signals a cultural exchange between Germany and American melodies.
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Germany
Prince Henry
King Edward Receives Positive Buckingham Palace Bulletin
A 10 am bulletin from Buckingham Palace reports King Edward had an excellent night and is making steady progress with a less troublesome wound. A 7 pm update states he maintains strength and experiences less local pain, yielding greater comfort. Signed Treves Laking Barrow.
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Buckingham Palace
Edward
Treves
Laking Barlow
Laking
Barrow
Is This Noas Ark Sighted on Porcupine River
W A Reid secretary of the Skagway YMCA reports talks with Alaska Indians who claim a petrified ship lies on Porcupine river near the Arctic Circle and Rampart. They estimate a 1200 foot length and believe it is Noahs ark. Reid plans another interior expedition with Indians and soldiers to verify the claim.
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W. A. Reid
Skagway Y MC. A
Interior
Alaska
Yukon
Porcupine River
Arctic Circle
Rampart
Reid
War Office
Dominion Day Dispute On Allan Line Steamer Parisian
On the Allan line steamer Parisian Dominion Day sparked a walkout by stokes and coal trimmers who claimed holiday exemption. After talks with engineers Captain Wallace granted a half day but the crew refused to work and walked off the vessel. Whether discipline will follow remains undecided.
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Allan Line
Stokes
Wallace
Wilson Denies Report On Railway Trackmen Bribe Claim
Wilson rejects reports from the railway dispute era alleging he refused a permanent Canada Pacific offer plus a $25,000 bonus. He cites press assertions in The New York Herald and Montreal Daily Herald and notes no railway official has offered him any bonus or position since joining the Brotherhood of Railway Trackmen.
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New York Herald
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Montreal Daily Herald
Wilson
St. Louis
Montress
P. R. Co
Canada
Brotherhood of Railway
Camp meeting incident at Beebe Plains stirs Britain anger
During the Adventist camp meeting at Beebe Plains Quebec Elder Potter attacked Britain over the Boer War. A public meeting demanded apology and retraction. Potter read the resolution and left for the United States, not returning to the camp.
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Beebe Plains
Que
Potter
Adventist Association
Worcester
Mass
Great Britain
Fidder Potter
United States
Winnipeg Industrial Exposition Preparations Advance
The Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition gearing up for July 21 to 25 will feature expanded livestock facilities with two stalls per stable and space for handlers with stock. Breeders from across the border plan to enter cattle and horse shows while big purses and sensational acts, including Labour Oriental Circus and a grand Burning of Moscow fireworks display, promise a standout Fair. The management expects the event to surpass previous years in attractions and spending.
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Winnipeg
Labour Oriental, Carnival, Circus and Managerie Co
Labour
Moscow
Canada Militia Proposes Expanded Permanent Force
Major General O Grady Haly reports the permanent force is undersized and proposes increasing strength by 18 officers and 462 other ranks, with limited maintenance of permanent troops to 1500. He urges higher pay, new corps establishments, exam reforms, and a western reserve to keep fighting troops ready. He also seeks a reserve system with annual musters and voluntary enlistment incentives.
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O'Grady-Laly
Cavalry School
Toronto
Royal Canadian Field Artillery
Garrison Artillery
O’grady-Haly
Royal Military College
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Seine River Country
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Michigan
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Minister of Militia
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