Aladdin of finance ends in downfall amid wireless trust plots
New York officials reveal a $50 million Universal Wireless Company plan built by Elmer Burlingame and associates. Arrests shake investors as Burlingame’s past failures and predatory schemes, from Sun Electric to Arabian Nights ventures, surface behind the grand scheme.
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New York
Elmer E. Burlingams
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
Elmira Telegram
New Hampshire
Burligame
G . Stewart
Stewart Couns
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Tunnel Company
Rocky Mountains
Polaris Company
Lft
Boston
Right Remedy Company
Sun Electric Generator Co
Great Immigration Season Continues in Montreal
Railway officials report about 112000 immigrants arrived from Europe since January 1. June's first three weeks add nearly 23000 settlers, with boats still departing full. The year is poised to break all immigration records, nearly doubling prior totals.
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Montreal
Europe
Not Able to Accept London Duke of Fife Responds
The Duke of Fife rejects suggestions that he succeed Earl Grey stating he cannot accept due to Princess Louise's health. He notes he has imagined a future with one or more of the King's five sons ruling various parts of the Empire.
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London
Duke of Fife
Earl Grey
Impos
Princess Lewise
Young Lochinvar Marries in Rainy Chase to New Westminster
Clive Johnson age 21 and Minnie Johnston 14 drove six miles in a thunderstorm to wed at Rev. J.S. Henderson’s home. Police arrested Johnson for kidnapping after the telegram arrived too late. father disputes ages claiming he is 17 and the girl 14. They were detained briefly then released and returned to Sumas.
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British Columbia
New Westminster
Clive Johnson
Sumas
Lochinvar
Minnie Johnston
Mrs. Johnson
Ian Hamilton Appointed to Mediterranean Command
London reports Sir Ian Hamilton named to the Mediterranean command and inspector general of overseas forces after Lord Kitchener's resignation. Hamilton joined the army in 1873 and became chief of staff to Kitchener in 1891, rising to lieutenant general during the South Africa conflict.
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London
Tan Hamilton
Mediterranean
Ian
Lord Kitchener
Mediterranean Command
Hamilton
South Africa
House of Lords
Lucas
Lord Crewe
Imanec
Suffragette Delegation Presses Asquith on Votes for Women
Suffragettes and anti suffragists clashed as they pressed their views before Prime Minister Asquith in London. The meeting, arranged at the Premier’s invitation, saw both sides present and ended without a firm cabinet stance. Asquith promised to submit the group’s representations to his colleagues and disclose a definite cabinet decision after review.
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London
Asquith
Canadian warship plans to be kept secret for bids
British and Canadian firms will guard warship design secrecy while preparing tenders. Plans will be shared only with selected British and Canadian firms to prevent U.S. contractors from gaining access. The War Office may send copies of original plans to Canada for examination by prospective bidders.
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Unitec
War Office
Canada
Beaver Seen in Assiniboine River Signals Successful Protection
A beaver about three feet long and weighing around 50 pounds was spotted in the Assiniboine River by two canoeists. This is the first sighting of the fur bearing quadruped in over twenty years, suggesting the game department protection shows positive results.
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Winnipeg
Assiniboine River
Game Department
Homestead Entries in Western Provinces for April
During April, 7 209 homesteads were entered in the western provinces, involving 18 773 persons. Canadians filed 2 233 entries, including 508 from Ontario, and 90 by Canadians returning from the United States. Americans registered 2 418 entries, with 913 English, 23 Scotch, 81 Irish. Among Europeans, Austro Hungarians led with 588, Russians 337, Norwegians 144, Germans 122, and Swedes 100.
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Winnipeg
Dominion Day Excursions From Dominion Cay
The Canadian Pacific Railway announces a round trip fare one third higher for Dominion Day excursions from Dominion Cay. Tickets go on sale June 29 to July 1 with final return limit on July 4, 1910.
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Dominion Cay
I Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Dominion to Take Over Canadian Terminal Elevators
Ottawa reports the Dominion government plans to acquire all terminal elevators at Fort William and Port Arthur and run them as a government monopoly. Backed by Western farmers and supported by Eastern millers and shippers, the move aims to curb grade tampering and restore trust in Canadian wheat markets. A bill would be presented next session to enact the takeover and empower a governing commission.
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Lakes
Ottawa
Dominion
Fort William
Port Arthur
Department of Trade and Commercce
Western
Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Winnipeg
Ontario
Walter Scott
Saskatchewan
Port Colborne
Port Dalhousie
Halifax
West St. John
Montreal
Montreal Elvatore
Dominion Hecuse
Will Lease Railway Line
Ottawa reports the Dominion Government plans to build the Hudson's Bay railway but likely lease it to a railway company due to long winter shutdowns. Government operation would leave rolling stock idle in winter, so leasing would allow winter utilization elsewhere.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Hudson's Bay Railway
Dig at Roosevelt by Buxton at commerce congress
Sydney Charles Buxton opening the international congress of ambers of commerce made a jab at Theodore Roosevelt, recently the guest of the city and nation. He noted differences in national fiscal systems and concluded with a jest about not telling the US how to run its shows.
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London
Sydney
Charles Buxton
Board of Trade
International Congress of Ambers of Commerce
Theodore Roosevelt
Buxton
United States
Gift from Lord Strathcona boosts Winnipeg fair prize fund
Winnipeg industrial directors report a contribution from Lord Strathcona to the prize fund. The exact amount is not disclosed but is believed to be the largest single donation the fair has ever received.
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Winnipeg
Lord Strathcona
Deputy Parr Receives $100,000 Reward for Sugar Fraud Bust
Richard Parr, deputy at New York customs, helped recover over $2,000,000 in sugar underwething frauds and was awarded $100,000 by the U.S. government for his role in the crackdown.
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Washington
Richard Parr
Customs Department
New York
United States
City awards sewage disposal contract to Wm. Newman & Co
Regina city council awarded the sewage disposal works contract to Wm. Newman and Company for 48727 dollars after considering four tenders the highest being Parsons Constructing Company at 78131 dollars.
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Regina
Wm. Newman & Co. Withaines
Parsons Constructing Co
Zeppelins Aerial Voyage Completes 280 Mile Flight
The first successful aerial liner voyage ends in Düsseldorf as Count Zeppelin lands after a 280 mile, ten hour flight with twenty passengers aboard the Deutschland. Winds are favorable and new devices are tested with precision. the Kaiser sends congratulations.
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Duseeldorf
Germany
Count Zeppelin
Friedrichswefen
Expansion of Trade When Canada Sees Record May Totals
Ottawa reports May trade at 59,137,979 dollars, up 14,276,236 from last year. Imports reach 38,931,963, the largest monthly rise on record. exports total 18,347,492 domestic and 2,018,557 foreign. First two months show 105,171,866 traded. Customs revenue climbs to 5,818,490.
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Ottawa
Canada
Mayor Obeyed Judge in Helena Jail Contempt Case
In Helena Montana Judge Clements ordered Mayor Frank J Edwards to be jailed for contempt over unpaid police officials after the mayor and council were fined for removing them. After an hour the court's order was complied with and no actual commitment occurred.
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Helena
Mont
Census date set for June 1 across Canada
Ottawa reports an order-in-council fixing June 1 next year as the census day for all of Canada. The schedules are unchanged from prior years and, once tabulated, will allow a redistribution bill in the 1912 session, likely the last of the current parliament.
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Ottawa
Canada
Engineer's Long Fast Captain Found After 31 Days
Captain Walpole Roland, an elderly mining engineer, was lost on Manitou Lake for thirty one days living chiefly on water and no food. He was found by surveyors who spotted notices on trees and is recovering at Port Arthur hospital, cheerful amid ordeal.
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Roland
Wabigoon
Walpole Roland
Manitou Lake
Port Arthur Hospital
Joseph Martin Displeased with Party He Won Seat Under
London. Joseph Martin M. P. criticizes the government in a press letter. He says he has lost confidence and urges Radicals to speak out as the Liberal party faces political peace talks led by Balfour and Premier Asquith.
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London
Joseph Martin
M. P
St. Pancras
Balfour
Asquith
Liberal
Town council votes five foot interval for sidewalks
Macleod records show the council adopting a five foot sidewalk setback after a mail ballot of ratepayers indicated majority support. Mayor John T. Fawcett resigns following the decision.
Parables in Matthew thirteen and the church’s fate
The lesson surveys the remaining seven parables in Matthew thirteen, linking them to the age from Christ’s rejection to his return. It explains the field as the world, the treasure as Israel, the pearl as the unified church, and the net as a continual harvest until the final division of the righteous and wicked.
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Paul
Barah
Adam
Israel
Frek
Matt
Catherine
Steel merger forms The Steel Company of Canada Limited
A $25,000,000 steel merger unites Hamilton Steel & Tron, Montreal Rolling Mills, Canada Screw, Dominion Wire, Limited, and Canadian Rolt. Muat.com, creating The Steel Company of Canada, Limited. Headquarters set in Hamilton.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Steel & Tron Company
Montreal Rolling Mills
Canada Screw Company
Dominion Wire Company, Limited
Rolt.& Muat.company
The
Steel Company of Canaada, Limited
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Ian Hamilton
Asquith Hoare
Beaver
Dominion Government
Roosevelt
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
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