A Terrible Temptation continues with Miles and Hope
Miles Anderson faces his mother after learning of Sister Grace's news and tensions over his marriage to Hope. A past letter from Hope relieves his remorse, and Hope arrives at Lady Dimsdale's party in a striking white gown, catching Miles's admiring, unsettled attention as they unknowingly cross paths.
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Mrs. Anderson
Miles
Hope
Sister Grace
Grace
Geserves
James Inmsdale
James
Hope and Miles at a modeled social encounter in town
In a tense social dance, Miles maneuvers to near Hope, who recalls nothing of a previous meeting. Hope reveals she lives with grandparents in Prettone and has never visited town with them. Miles hints at a deeper wish as their eyes meet with unspoken recognition.
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Lady Dimsdale’s
Portland Place
Hope
Dimsdale Portland Place
Pretlowe
Lady Dimsdale
Manners
Prettone
Fisheries Treaty Endorsed by Senate Committee
From Washington a dispatch reports the fisheries treaty between the United States and Great Britain received favorable endorsement from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Secretary Root detailed the treaty and the boundary demarcation accord, after which the committee decided to report the fisheries treaty though action on the other convention was postponed to a later meeting.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Root
Only Two New Warships Authorized by Congress
A Washington despatch reports the President urged four battleships in the naval appropriation bill, but Congress refused more than two. Representative Hobson's amendment to provide four ships failed, 79 to 190, amid loud applause from supporters of the reduction.
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Washington
Congress
Hobson
House
Seven Million Dollar County Hall Planned for London
A London despatch reports the London County Council will proceed with a Westminster site on the Thames to build a County Hall. Estimated cost is 7 million dollars with a seven year construction period. Architect Ralph Knott, aged 29, in charge with about 200 thousand dollars in fees.
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London
London County Council
Bankss of the Thames
Westminster
Ralph Knott
Whoill
Warships to Visit Quebec for Prince of Wales Visit
A Washington despatch says the United States Navy will respond to the Dominion Government invites a war vessel to Quebec for the Prince of Wales visit in July. The plan is to dispatch the new battleship New Hampshire now in commission under Capt. Cameron McR. Winslow, with finishing touches being completed.
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Washington
United States Navy Department
Quebec
Prince of Wales
Canada
New Hampshire
Cameron McR
Winslow
Winnipeg street railway defends suit over running schedule
A Winnipeg despatch reports the street railway company fights a city suit to force payment for damages over missed service. The company claims that 1907 by law actions were invalid because a majority of Aldermen and Controllers had taken junketting trips paid for by expense moneys, violating the charter, causing a civic sensation.
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Winipeg
United States
Drifted Sonora crewmembers reach Vera Cruz in open boat
A first engineer and the cook of the disabled steamer Sonora arrived in Vera Cruz in an open boat after a 250 mile voyage driven by gulf winds and currents. They left the vessel at daybreak near the Triangle Islands on Sunday. Vessels search for the missing steamer with cattle cargo aboard.
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Vera. Cruz
Mexico
Sonora
Gulf
Triangle Islands
Yuoglan
Prince of Wales reportedly not set for Washington visit
London dispatch says there is no truth in United States reports that the Prince of Wales will travel to Washington or to Quebec for special duties.
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London
United States
Prince of Wales
Washington
World Markets Report on Wheat Prices and Grains
Toronto April 21 Manitoba wheat for immediate delivery No 1 northern 1.16 at Owen Sound No 2 feed 63c May delivery No 1 northern 1.1034 No 2 northern 1.06 14 No 3 northern 1.04 Ontario wheat No 2 white 88-89c No 2 red 88c No 2 mixed 7342 goose 87c Corn firm No 3 yellow American 7c Toronto freight No 3 mixed 1c less Barley very dull No 2 offering 55c Peas No 2 88c Rye strong No 2 86-87c Buckwheat No 2 64-65c Oats No 2 white 46c outside 48c on track Toronto No 2 mixed 43c Flour Manitoba patents 6 seconds 5.50 song bakers 5.30 winter wheat patents 3.40 Bron full cars 24.50-25 Toronto freights Shorts scarce 24 f.0.b mills
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Toronto
Manitoba
Northern
Owen Sound
North Bay
Ontario
B. Mills
Buffalo
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Duluth
New York
Wholesale Dairy and Produce Prices in Regional Market
The report lists scarce but in demand Butler-Shill dairy goods and varied wholesale prices. Creamery, prints, and large cheese rolls show multiple per-pound and per-dozen figures, with honey strained, combs, potatoes from Ontario and Delaware, bewns prime, cheese and maple syrup pricing, and baled straw and hay on track quotations.
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Ontario
Sic
Delaware
Pork and Lard Prices From Regional Market Report
Market notes show pork short cut at 21 to 21.50 per barrel rate, with 17.50 to 18 for another grade. Lard tiers and tubs quoted around 11 to 12 cents per pound, plus 114 cents for certain products. smoked and dry salted meats list bacon, hams, backs, shoulders, and rolls with prices from 9 to 18 cents.
Montreal Markets Flour and grain prices steady in April report
Montreal notes a firm but moderate trade with spring wheat patents at 6.1u and 5.50 for seconds, winter wheat patents 5.50, rolled oats 3.1234 per bag, cornmeal 1.6734 to 1.75, oats grades down with No 2 white at 49c and No 4 at 45c, cheese September westerns 13% and 13% for white, provisions list with various barrel and lard prices, hogs at 9.55 to 10 per head and live 7 to 7.25, butter and eggs priced accordingly.
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Montreal
Manitoba
Shorts
Ontario
Eastern
Canada
North Bay
Butler
Grain and market quotes across US and Canada
United States markets report wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye prices from Buffalo Minneapolis Milwaukee and Duluth with on coast notes. New York spot firm prices list No 2 red at 99 to 100 for No 2 red and No 2 hard winter at 1.05 to 1.06. A Toronto letter notes Canadian capital seeking to start electric car service in Arequipa Peru.
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Toronto
Arequipa
Peru
National Battlefields Commission seeks five hundred thousand dollars
A despatch from Quebec reports that the National Battlefields Commission plans to raise about $500,000 in subscriptions from private individuals and public bodies to beautify and reduce battlefields. The aim is to redeem lands at the Plains of Abraham and St. Foy, not expropriate jaily or Ross rifle factory buildings, with collections coordinated by a central Ottawa committee under J. Gee Garneau.
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Quebec
National Battlefields Commission
Plains of Abraham
St. Foy
Jaily
Ross
Prince of Wales
Canada
Ottawa
J. Gee. Garneau
Beaten with Fence Rail Near Grand Trunk Yards
Niagara Falls dispatch reports a Friday morning assault on T Jerow near the Grand Trunk Railway yards. He suffered three scalp wounds and was carried home by J Kells who alerted a doctor. Police Chief Kimmins investigated contemporaries but made no arrests.
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Niagara Falls
T.jerow
Grand Trunk Railway
Ciy
J. Kells
Kimmins
Jerow
Bullet in His Head Ends Despondent Man Hartley
A Montreal despatch reports William S. Hartley, thirty, found shot dead in Weetimoor Park Friday night. A despondent letter claimed dishonored bank cheques and disgrace, hinting at a troubled love affair. Hartley, once well regarded, recently lost work and began drinking.
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Montreal
Wiliam S. Hartley
Weetimoor Park
Hartley
Allans Get Subsidized Montreal to France Mail Contract
A Montreal dispatch reports H. and A. Allan secure a subsidized mail service contract for a Canada to France steamship line. The deal covers eighteen round trips yearly with a minimum subsidy of 160000 dollars and potential expansion to thirty six rounds if trade warrants. Last year the Allan fleet operated three ships. two additional vessels will be added annually. Freight rates must not exceed U S France rate levels.
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Montreal
Canada
France
Messrs. H. & A. Allan
Allans
United States
Reward Offered for Mountie Murderer in Alberta
Ottawa dispatch reports the Royal North-West Mounted Police comptroller authorized a reward of 900 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot Constable Wilmot at Frank in Alberta recently.
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Frank
Otttawa
Royal North-West Mounted Police
Wilmot
Alberta
Murder of Sergt Lloyd at Wolseley Barracks
Despatch from London Ontario reports Sergt Lloyd from Stratford slain at Wolseley Barracks in a midnight disturbance. He was shot and died soon after at the hospital two miles away. The shooting followed a quarrel among soldiers at the barracks.
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London
Lloyd
Stratford
Wolseley Barracks
Ithe Barracks
Transvaal and Mines Chamber drill contest announced
Ottawa dispatch reports Premier Louis Botha has informed Sir Wilfrid Laurier of a practical trial for rock drills suited to narrow sloping work on the Witwatersrand. All drill types eligible. compressed air units to receive 60 to 75 psi. Prizes of £4,000 and £1,600 offered. Competition begins early 1909 and runs about six months.
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Ottawa
Louis Botha
Transvaal
Wilfrid Laurier
Transvaal Chamber of Mines
Witwater
Rand
Electric Headlights Proposed By Railway Board
Ottawa dispatch reports the Railway Commissioners considering an electric headlight requirement for locomotives. The board notes numerous inspector reports on poor lights and asks railway companies under its jurisdiction to file written observations on the proposed order and its potential to improve safety.
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Ottawa
Ward of Railway Commissioners
Canada
More Homestead Entries in January February 1908
Ottawa dispatch reports a net rise of 729 homestead entries in January and February 1908 versus 1907. February saw 347 entries by US residents, including 120 from North Dakota 52 from Minnesota and 22 from Wisconsin. In February 1907 patents issued were 1 602 for 263 469 acres. February 1908 patents rose by 59, expanding area patented by 741 598 acres.
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Ottawa
United States
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
County schools barred from kissing games ordinance
County Council issues an ordinance prohibiting children in council schools from playing games that include kissing. Head teachers are told to discontinue such games. The ban rests on a clause stating on medical grounds the practice is undesirable.
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London
County Council
North German Lloyds to move steamers to Halifax
A Bremen despatch reports the North German Lloyds Company will shift some slower steamers in its New York service to Halifax. The change takes effect in the middle of next month.
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Bremen
Lloyds Company
New York
Halifax
Montana Towns Destroyed by Imminent Floods
A Helena despatch reports a rapid flood threatening Great Falls with 15 005 residents. The Boston and Monane smelter employing over 1 500 workers is at risk, possibly to be dynamited as a last resort. Craig may be wiped out while Cascade, a town of 400, lies submerged with debris filled rivers and livestock in peril.
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Helena
Mont
Great Falls
Boston
Monane
Tne- Smelter
Craig
Montana
Cascade
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