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October 21, 1907
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
The Marconi wireless station in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, inaugurates transatlantic communication by sending a message from Canadian Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier to the London Times via Clifden, Ireland. England responds, opening the service for commercial use.
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FIRST MESSAGE FLASHED
Transatlantic Wireless Service Formally Inaugurated.
New York, Oct. 18. A dispatch from Glace Bay, N. S., says:
The Marconi wireless station here flashed to the station at Clifden, on the coast of Ireland, a message from Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, congratulating the English people upon the inauguration of transatlantic wireless communication. The message was addressed to the London Times and was relayed from the Irish coast to the British metropolis on the inland telegraph lines.
After the transmission of the first eastward message England's dispatch to Canada was received and the station was declared formally open for commercial business.
Transatlantic Wireless Service Formally Inaugurated.
New York, Oct. 18. A dispatch from Glace Bay, N. S., says:
The Marconi wireless station here flashed to the station at Clifden, on the coast of Ireland, a message from Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, congratulating the English people upon the inauguration of transatlantic wireless communication. The message was addressed to the London Times and was relayed from the Irish coast to the British metropolis on the inland telegraph lines.
After the transmission of the first eastward message England's dispatch to Canada was received and the station was declared formally open for commercial business.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Transatlantic Wireless
Marconi Station
Inauguration
Glace Bay
Clifden
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Where did it happen?
Glace Bay, N. S.; Clifden, Ireland; New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Location
Glace Bay, N. S.; Clifden, Ireland; New York
Event Date
Oct. 18
Story Details
Marconi wireless station in Glace Bay sends first transatlantic message from Canadian premier to London Times via Clifden; England replies, service opens for business.