Peary's Pole Claim Outlined and Past Expeditions Recap
The article chronicles Commodore Peary's 1908 1909 North Pole pursuit, noting his planned "American route" via Smith Sound, base at Cape Sheridan, and use of Eskimo dogs. It recalls prior Peary climbs from 1886 to 1906, his progress, setbacks, and the April 1909 claim of reaching the pole, with Cook cited as a rival claim.
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Peary
Commodore Peary
New York
Roosevelt
Sydney
Cape Breton
Explorer
Cape York
Greenland
Etah
Harry Whitney
New Haven
Conn
Utah
Pole
Spitzbergen
Smith Sound
Polar Sea
Arctic
Cape Sheridan
Crocker Land
Lie
Cresson Springs
Navy
McCormick Bay
Ellswere Land
Grinnell Land
Cape Moss
Fort Conger
Cape Hecla
Grant Land
North Pole
Quest for North Pole Seen as National Prestige
He argues the north pole conquest is a global milestone comparable to Columbus. Three centuries of effort have yielded scientific material, yet the national prize matters most as a symbol of prestige and a unifying goal for the country.
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North Pole
Pole
Globe
America
Polar
Lost telescope grip at Aberdeen near July Fourth
A canvas telescope grip belonging to the undersigned was lost at Aberdeen around July 4. The name was written on an envelope inside the grip. A liberal reward will be given for its return. Address.
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Aberdeen
Minnesota Governor John A Johnson Dies After Operation
Rochester Minnesota September 21 Governor John A Johnson died after an intestinal abscess operation performed last Wednesday His wife was with him at the end and he remained cheerful despite the grim prognosis The son of a poorhouse inmate Johnson rose to three terms as governor and was seen as a future national figure His humble origins and devotion to study and duty defined a notable political ascent Also note locals enjoy a picnic at Electric park honoring Madam Rilla Caldwell and street work progresses on Second street pending opening to traffic
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Rochester
Minn
John A. Johnson
Johnson
United States
St. Peter, Minn
Abraham Lincoln
John
University of Pennsylvania
Jolly Girls Club
Electric Park
Rilla Caldwell
Michigan
Second Street
Samuel Benn
Cook Returns From Pole Amid Crowd Cheers in New York
Dr. Cook declares he will present a full record of his polar voyage and bring witnesses to prove his pole journey. The Oscar II towed into quarantine as tugboats and reporters surrounded the ship while Mrs Cook and two daughters awaited. A wreath was placed on his neck and locals hailed him as a Bushwick gentleman as he stepped ashore.
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New York
Pole
America
Dr. Cook
Oscar Il
Arctic Club of America
Associated Press
Grand Republic
John R. Bradley
Bushwick
Brooklyn
Accidental Shooting Fatality at Book Ranch
William Green a Book ranch workman near Chehalis river south of the city died from a self inflicted gunshot while handling his revolver. The incident occurred before midnight with Dr. Smith arriving after Green died at 2 AM. Coroner’s inquest awaited. body not brought to the city by noon.
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William Green
Chehalis
Smith
Resigned Officer Reappointed to Local Police
Joseph Searles, who recently left the police force to attend to other matters, was reappointed yesterday. He is regarded as one of the citys best officers and the public welcomes his return to duty.
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Joseph Searles
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Peary Secouis Gours
Thomases
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
Cape Morris Jesup
Marceli Ity
Arctic Ocean
Great Bight
Cape Jesup
Central
Bering Strait
North Atlantic
Franz Josef Land
Edith McWhinney
Harry A. Chamberlain
Congregational Church
Edith A. MceWhinney
S P. m
C. McDermoth
Nan Allard
Inez Nelson
Nelson
Messrs. Geo. F. Nye
Alfred Hart
Plaform
Ellen
Merry Company
OY. Johnson
Minnesota
Ovation
Tobr
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