Aladdin’s Wireless Trust Scheme Signals Big Bubble Burst
The article details a $50 million Universal Wireless Company plan led by Elmer Burlingame and associates, halted by the arrest of Christopher Wilson, Samuel Bogart, and William Tompkins. It outlines Burlingame’s pattern of promoting grand schemes via phantom inventions and stock sales, including Sun Electric Generator claims and other Arabian Nights enterprises, with prior insolvencies and sheriff seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elmer E. Burlingame
Universal Wireless Company
Christopher C. Wilson
Samuel 8. Bogart
United Wireless
William M. Tompkins
Wireless
The
Sun
William A. Patton
Burlingame
Sun Electric Generator Company
Tiree
Edison Company
Sun Electric
Mr. Patton
Elmira Telegram
New Hampshire
Jemrey
Burligame
G . Stewart
Stewart
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Tunnel Company
Rocky Mountains
Polaris Company
Lft
Boston
Right Remedy Company
Sun Electric Generator Co
Great Immigration Season in Canada Breaks Records
Montreal reports immigration from Europe since January 1 totals about 112 000, far surpassing last year's full figure. Officials note sustained, capacity crowds as June arrivals run high, with 23 000 entering in the first three weeks of the month. The year is on track to double previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Europe
Not Able to Accept London Duke of Fife Declines
The Duke of Fife responds to a suggestion he succeed Earl Grey. He cites his wife Princess Louis' health as a barrier and notes he has dreamed of a future where royal princes represent the sovereign in various parts of the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Fife
Earl Grey
Princess Louis
Young Lochinvar Marriage Run Ends In Arrest
Clive Johnson of Sumas age 21 and Minnie Scohnaton 14 wed in New Westminster after driving 60 miles through rain. Father claims Johnson 17 and Scohnaton 14, police arrival 10 minutes late. Johnson arrested for kidnapping before release. They return home to Sumas tired and muddy.
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Johnson
Henderson
Hh. B. Johnston
Sumas
JAN HAMILTON APPOINTED TO MEDITERRANEAN COMMAND
London reports Sir Tan Hamilton has been named to command the Mediterranean and serve as inspector general of overseas forces. The move follows Lord Kitchener’s resignation from the post and reflects Hamilton’s prior service as chief of staff to Kitchener and his role in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tan Hamilton
Mediterranean
Ian
Lord Kitchener
Hamilton
Army
South Africa
House of Lords
Lord Lucas
Lord Crewe
Surrounded by Women Premier Hears Suffrage Talks
Premier Asquith met with both suffragettes and anti suffragists to hear views on women suffrage. He could not state the cabinet stance yet, promising to present representations to ministry and issue a definite statement after cabinet discussion.
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Asquith
London
Ottawa bars bids on Canadian ships to protect warship plans
Ottawa says plans for British warships must stay secret, so Canadian ships will not be tendered in the usual way. Bids will be limited to British and Canadian firms, with the War Office likely to share copies of original plans with Canadian competitors for examination.
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Ottawa
United States
War Office
Canada
Beaver Seen at Winnipeg Marks First in 20 Years
A beaver about three feet long and weighing around 50 pounds was spotted in the Assiniboine River by two canoeists. The repeated sightings leave little doubt about its identity and suggest that game department protection is benefiting the species after over two decades without such landings.
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Winnipeg
Assiniboine River
Game Department
Homestead Entries in April Show Western Provinces Activity
In April seven thousand two hundred nine homesteads were entered in western provinces, totaling 15778 people. Canadians filed 2233 entries with many from Ontario, while Americans entered 2418, English 9153, Scots 203, Irish 81. Among European homesteaders 883 were Austro Hungarians, Russians 437, Norwegians 122, Germans 100, Swedes 100.
Dominion Day Excursion Fare Announcement
Canadian Pacific Railway announces a rate of fare and one third for the round trip for Dominion Day. Tickets go on sale June 24 through July 1 with a final return limit set for July 4, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Dominion to Take Over All Terminal Elevators in Canada
Ottawa reports the Dominion government intends to acquire every terminal elevator at Fort William and Port Arthur and establish a government monopoly. Officials and advocates from western farmers eastern millers and Winnipeg exporters push the move citing tampering with grades and desire to restore Canadian wheat reputation in English markets. Legislation to implement the transfer would await the next session of Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Fort William
Port Arthur
Department of Trade and Commerce
Western
Canada
Winnipeg
Ontario
Walter Scott
Saskatchewan
Port Colborne
Port Dalhousie
Halifax
West St. John
Montreal
Government to Lease Hudson Bay Railway
The Dominion Government plans to build the Hudson Bay railway but will likely lease it to a private railway. Severe winter conditions would keep the line idle for months, so private operation could deploy rolling stock elsewhere during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's Bay Railway
Ottawa
Dominion
Hudson’s Bay Railway
Buxton Taunts Roosevelt During Chambers Congress
Sydney Charles Buxton president of the board of trade, opening the international congress of chambers of commerce, took a dig at Theodore Roosevelt who had recently visited London. He quipped that unlike Roosevelt he would not presume to tell the United States how to run its affairs.
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London
Sydney
Charles Buxton
Board of Trade
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Theodore Roosevelt
Buxton
United States
Gift From Lord Strathcona Boosts Winnipeg Fair Prize Fund
The Winnipeg industrial fair receives a substantial donation from Lord Strathcona toward its prize fund. The exact amount is not disclosed but the gift is viewed as the largest single contribution the fair has ever received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Lord Strathcona
Customs Deputy Receives Large Reward for Sugar Fraud Recovery
Richard Parr, deputy at New York customs, aided the government in recovering over $2,000,000 in sugar underwelching frauds and received a $190,000 reward from the U S Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard Parr
Customs Department
New York
United States
Regina works sewage disposal contract awarded
Regina city council awarded the sewage disposal works contract to Wm. Newman & Co. of Winnipeg for 48727. Four bids were received with Parsons Constructing Co. of Regina submitting the highest bid at 78121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Wm. Newman & Co
Winnipeg
Parsons Constructing Co
First Successful Aerial Liner Flight Deutschland
The dirigible Deutschland piloted by Count Zeppelin completed a 280 mile flight from Friedrichshafen to Dusseldorf in ten hours with twenty passengers. The voyage had a flawless run aided by favorable winds and featured new devices by Zeppelin. The trip aims to cover seven hundred miles with stops, earning Zeppelin nationwide acclaim and a message of congratulations from the Kaiser.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Count Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Kaiser
Expansion of Canadian Trade Reaches New Highs in May
Ottawa reports May trade at 59,137,272 dollars, up 14,276,236 from last year. Imports total 38,021,963 with a record monthly rise, while domestic exports reach 18,347,432 and foreign exports 2,018,557, lifting the two month total to 105,171,866. Customs revenue for May stands at 5,818,490, up 1,576,176.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Mayor Edwards jailed then released after court order
Judge Clements ordered Helena mayor Frank J. Edwards jailed for contempt over payment of police officials. After an hour the sheriff seized him but the court's order was fulfilled before actual confinement, and he was released.
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Helena
Mont
Clements
Frank J. Edwards
Meayor
Census Set For June First In Canada
Ottawa reports an order in council fixing June 1 next year as census day across Canada. Schedules mirror prior years and await governor in council approval. It is hoped figures will allow a redistribution bill in 1912, likely the parliament’s final session.
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Ottawa
Canada
Engineer's Long Fast Captain Found After 31 Days
Captain Walpole Roland, an aged mining engineer, was found on Manitou Lake after thirty-one days without food. He survived mainly on water and remained cheerful. A survey party discovering his tree notices rescued him and he returned to Port Arthur hospital.
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Roland
Wabigoon
Walpole Roland
Manitou Lake
Port Arthur Hospital
Joseph Martin Opposes Peace in British Affairs
Joseph Martin M P writes to the press that he has lost confidence in the government and vows Radical duty to speak out before the political peace crafted by Balfour and Premier Asquith ends Liberal influence. He criticizes the party under whom he won his St Pancras seat.
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London
Joseph Martin
M. P
St. Pancras
Balfour
Asquith
Liberal
Council Retreats From Sidewalk Plan After Vote
Macleod town council rescinds its vote to locate the new sidewalks ten feet from the property line on residential streets. Mayor John T. Fawertt withdraws his resignation. A mail ballot of ratepayers shows a large majority favoring a five feet interval.
Parables in Matthew XIII and the Church’s Watchful Hope
The article analyzes the remaining parables after chapters 13 31 33 44 52 and explains their meaning for the present age. It discusses the seed, tares, leaven and treasures, the field as the world, and the pearl as the church, emphasizing warnings against false doctrine and the future gathering of Israel and the church.
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Paul
Sarah
Adam
Israel
Frek
Tarael
Catherine
Steel merger unites major Canadian metal firms in Hamilton
A 225 million dollar merger brings Hamilton Steel and Wire firms under The Steel Company of Canada, Limited. The consolidation includes Hamilton Steel & Tere, Montreal Bond Mills, Canada Screw, Dominion Wire, and Canadian Bolt & Nut, with headquarters in Hamilton.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Steel
Montreal Boiling Mills
Canada Screw Company
Dominion Wire Company, Limited
Canadian Bolt & Nut Company
The
Steel Company of Canada, Limited
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Wireless Trust
Treasuries
Lochinvar
Jan Hamilton
Beaver
Dominion Government
Lakes
Roosevelt
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
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