Foiled in the Attempt on a Sailor Capture
In a coastal chapter, two sailors anchor near a bay and conspire with Woodsey, a mysterious captor, to seize Mrs Ward. Woodsey schemes a ransom of up to a hundred thousand dollars, plans a retreat on St Joseph’s Island, and keeps Mrs Ward captive in a grotto while plotting escape or return.
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Wootley
Walter
Goffin
Ned
Vader
Woodsey
Enan
Lowe
Mr. Wooodsey
Ben Stobie
Wooodsey
Cleveland
Merwim
Ben Slobie
Tom
Mr. Woodsey
Yatter
Detroit
Posen
Yader
Merwin
Lake Patrol
Wan
Caplan Lowe
Goslin
Bizcest Des’ion
Watier
St. Joseph's Island
St. Joseph’s
Yaller
Wood- Sey
Ben Shibie
Nick
J. Joseph
Prairie provinces face lumber famine due to crop cars
Seven Toronto Jail escapees used broom straws to pick a lock. Jacob Cohen and Abe Glick of Boston were sentenced in Quebec to five years for pocket-picking. They were caught in the act.
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Prairie Provinces
Toronto
Jacob Cohen
Abe Glick
Boston
Quebec
World Markets Report From Toronto July 28
Ontario and Manitoba wheat prices range from $3.20 to $6.50 for patents and various grades. No. 1 Northern wheat around $1.11 and No. 2 Northern at $1.08 with several other grades quoted outside for export. Oats and barley show fractional ranges, corn and peas are nominal, and brand cars and shorts sell bulk outside.
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Toronto
Ontario
Manitoba
Lake Parts
Owen Sound
Shorts
Market Prices for Beans Hay Straw Potatoes and Poultry
Beans Prime $2 to $2.10 and hand picked $2.10 to $2.15. Hay No 1 timothy $9 to $10 and No 2 $7.50 to $8. Straw $7 to $7.50. Potatoes $3.25 to $3.75 per barrel. Poultry Chickens yearlings dressed 9 to 10c per lb. Turkeys 14 to 15c per lb.
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Timothy
Market Eggs Hold Firm Amid Steady Demand
Egg prices show no change as demand remains good. Selected stock sold at 22 cents per dozen, No. 1 at 19 cents, and No. 2 at 16 cents, with market conditions described as firm.
Grain Prices In Buffalo Market Report July 28 1900
Wheat figures show spring varieties firm at 1.15% as No 1 Northern car loads store. Winter wheat steady. Corn prices rise with No 3 yellow at 80 to 84 cents and No 4 yellow at 79 to 84 cents. Oats strong with No 1 hard at 1.13 in Minneapolis. Flour values range for first patents 5.75 to 5.90, second patents 5.65 to 5.80, first clears 4.35 to 4.45, second clears 3.50 to 3.60. Bran bulk prices 19.50 to 20.00.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Minneapolis
Market Report from Toronto On Cattle Sheep Hogs And Calves
Choice butcher cattle are wanted though supply is ample and export demand for sheep remains strong. Lambs are weak due to many offerings. Hogs hold at 6.90 to 7 dollars with a weak market and fed and watered. Calves show strength in the light run.
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Toronto
Hayes Wins Marathon in Olympic Race Controversy
A London despatch reports Hayes of the United States won the marathon after officials disqualified Dorando for assistance near the finish. Hefferon of South Africa place two, Forshaw of the United States three, with Welton, Wood, Simpson, Lawson, Caffery and Goldsboro among others in the field.
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London
Hayes
United States
Hefferon
South Africa
Forshaw
Welton
Wood
Canada
Simpson
Lawson
Caffery
Goldsboro
Dorando
Italy
Dairy Prices and Egg Sales Ranging in Local Market
Butter-Pound prints bring 21 to 22c per pound while tubs sell 19 to 20c. Creamery products hit 24 to 25c for solids 23 to 24c. Eggs case lots move at 20 to 22c per dozen. Cheese large wheels 14 to 18c and twins 13 to 13c.
Bacon and pork cut prices listed for case lots
Bacon clear at 11 to 11 1/2 cents per pound in case lots. Mess pork 19 to 19 1/2 cents. Short cut 23 to 23 1/2 cents. Hams light to medium 14 to 14 4/5 cents. heavy 12 3/4 to 13 cents. Rolls 10 1/2 cents. shoulders 10 cents. backs 17 to 17 1/2 cents. Breakfast bacon 14 1/2 to 15 cents. Lard tiers 12 cents. tubs 12 1/4 cents. pails 12 1/2 cents.
Montreal Market Reports Firm Oats and Grain Prices
The Montreal market shows firm oats with No 3 at 46c and No 4 at 45c, Manitoba No 2 white at 47c, and corn at 82½c ex store. Flour prices range from 4.30 to 6.10 for various grades, with feed and provisons listed including Manitoba bran at 22–23 and bacon and lard quotes across multiple barrel and half-barrel sizes. Butter, cheese, and butter market solid, creamery prices 24–25c, westerns 11½–12c, easterns 11½–11¾c.
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Montreal
Eastern
Canada
Manitoba
Shorts
Ontario
Windsor
King replies to Quebec tercentenary greetings
The text records a Canadian celebration for Quebec’s 300th anniversary and the Prince of Wales. The King’s reply expresses congratulations to Quebec City, gratitude for the royal presence, and loyalty and prosperity for Canadian subjects.
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Quebec
Samuel de Champlain
Prince of Wales
Kingston Dome Fire Threatens City Buildings
Despatch from Kingston reports a blaze starting Friday afternoon in the wooden dome of the city tower. Sparks from soldering near the clock dial ignited sawdust and rotted wood. flames spread to the big clock area. Firefighters fought the 120 foot dome from multiple angles, gaining control in about an hour.
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Kingston
Tilak Guilty of Sedition in Bombay Trial
Despatch from Bombay reports Nationalist leader Tilak found guilty of sedition after a lengthy trial. He is sentenced to six years transportation and a fine of 5000 rupees for articles in Kesari, the Poonah weekly he edited, urging rebellion and use of bombs.
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Bombay
Tilak
Kesari
Vilak
Port Arthur Fireman Missing After Leaving Ship
Despatch reports Fred Pollock a Port Arthur fireman left his ship in dock July 8 with all clothes aboard and a $1000 insurance policy. No sign of Pollock since, amid claims of foul play possibly involving his wife and twins. police and authorities investigate.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Fred Pollock
Pageants Dazzle the Eye at Quebec Tercentenary
A correspondent describes Quebec's Tercentenary pageants between the Promenade and the Chateau. Five thousand performers enact tableaux from Cartier to Wolfe on a grand, color rich stage on the Plains of Abraham. The procession dazzles with costume and motion, though it illuminates more than instructs.
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Quebec
Chateau
Jacqués Cartier
Montcalm
Wolfe
Jacques Cartier
Champlain
Ines
Dollard Des
Sault Laval
Frontenac
Wolfs Murray
Prince of Wales replies to Laurier at Quebec welcome
The Prince expresses gratitude for Canada's loyal welcome on his sixth Dominion visit. He notes pride in Canadian loyalty to the Crown and British institutions, celebrates Champlain’s city and the Plains of Abraham memorial effort, and regrets not extending his stay with the Princess of Wales. He promises to pass thanks to King George.
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Prince
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Samuel de Champlain
England
Plains of Abraham
Princess of Wales
Filling Up the West Migrants Move into Canadian Prairies
Ottawa reports from the Census and Statistics Bureau show 50 324 families settled farms across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta in fifteen years, boosting regional population by 205 774. Immigrants from the United States Britain Austria Hungary Russia Scandinavia Germany Holland France Belgium and other nations added thousands more, with Regina mentioned as the jail locale.
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Ottawa
Census and Statistics Bureau
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian
United States
British Islands
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Scandinavia
Germany
Holland
France
Belgium
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Bessles
HOG Products
Business AT
Majiasiy
the Prince OF Wales
Regina
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