His Succession Raises a Storm
Graphic society voices oppose the admiral's plan as debates intensify over succession. Prominent figures urge reconsideration while public sentiment remains divided.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
33
Debate Over Peary Polar Data Verification
The National Geographic Society questions Rear Admiral Behley's proposal to send Peary's polar records to Copenhagen for verification after Copenhagen's Cook verdict. American scientists defend Peary's unimpeachable data and oppose placing data with Danish officials, arguing it would demean US science. Professor Gannett calls the Copenhagen proposal perversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Behley
Commodore Peary
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
National Geographic Society
Peary
United States
Copenhagen Board
Admiral Behley
Proofs and Bias in Naval Papers Debate
Rear Admiral Chester criticized Admiral Schley's proposal as absurd and doubted any Copenhagen University request for proofs. He praised the committee's unbiased conclusions on Com mander Peary, noting its scientific approach despite members' familiarity with Peary and the lack of personal influence on the investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Chester
Cook
Schley
University of Copenhagen
Lawyer files libel suit against Hearst magazine
Philadelphia lawyer Thomas B Harned filed a libel suit in the U S circuit court seeking 75000 damages from International Magazine company owner W S Hearst for an alleged libel in Cosmopolitan titled Tragedies of the Sugar Trust The article also published Attorney General Wickersham letter to Henry A Wise a U S district attorney. Harned is among those indicted by a federal grand jury in the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining case whose indictment was demurred due to statute of limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas B Harned
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court Today
International Magazine Company
W. S. Hearst
Cosmopolitan
Sugar Trust
Wickersham
Henry A. Wise
United States
Mr. Wise
Harned
Federal Grand Jury
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Danish Ladies Stand Firm Behind Dr Cook
New York reports Danish women and families remain loyal to Dr Charles Cook and distrust reports of his polar claims. American minister to Denmark Maurice F. Egan notes Danish support persists despite international skepticism. He recalls Cook arriving in Copenhagen and being greeted by explorers who vouched for his status in exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Cook
New York
Denmark
Maurice F. Egan
North Pole
Cook
Copenhagen
Explorer Captures King’s Notice as Danish Interest Grows
Dr. Egan recalls aiding Captain Cook’s recognition by supplying clothing and hosting a reception. He explains the king’s meeting arose from the crown prince’s wish to see the explorer, and that Cook’s American background aided his credibility among Danes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Cook
Dr. Egan
Expedition starts to attempt McKinley’s peak
The Fairbanks expedition to Mt McKinley sets out with dog teams and supplies from Fairbanks to establish a base at the foot of the mountain. Members Thomas Lloyd W A Taylor Charles McGonigle Peter Anderson Robert Horn and Charles Davidson are Alaska pioneers. They will forfeit 5000 if none reaches the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Mt. McKinley
Thomas Lloyd
W. A. Taylor
Charles McGonigle
Mt McKinley report to discredit Cook findings
The special committee report on Dr. Frederick A. Cook s Mt McKinley claim will be delivered to the Explorers Club board. Investigators do not deny the report undermines Cook s ascent claim. A Portland cafe advertises nutfish and turkey dinners and chili as best value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick A. Cook
Mt. McKinley
Explorers’ Club
Dr. Cook
Portland
Fast Park
Dickinson Nominated on 675th Ballot for Sixth District
C. G. Dickinson a former state senator from Clinton was nominated by the Democratic convention of the Sixth district on the 675th ballot to succeed the late Congressman DeArmond. The report comes from Butler Missouri with no further details. Mayer's advertises a sale with a discount on diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Cupid Foiled by Wedding Ruse at Missoula Home
A deputy from the Montana state child protection bureau attempted to place Hazel Reckins, 15, in the Home of the Good Shepherd in Helena. Arthur Beck, posing as her uncle, arranged a marriage for Hazel and her mother’s consent, thwarting the officer’s plan and prompting renewed aid for the siblings left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Dan Cupid
Good Shepherd
Helena
William Aekins
Northern Pacific
Tid North Fifth Street
West
Hazely
State Bureau of Child Protection
Child Bureau
Walter Shobe
Hazel
the Good Shepherd
Rhode
Arthur J. Beck
Drummond
Mr. Beck
Beck
Hazel Reckins
Conlon
Dyson
Ucle
Wveputy Shobe
Arctic Club divides over Cook membership dismissal
Members of the Arctic Club of America adopt a resolution to refer Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s membership to the board with power to act. Charges may be brought against Cook, who sits on the executive committee, as Rudolph Kersting cites Copenhagen’s finding he is an impostor. The debate turns stormy with little support for Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arctic Club of America
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
Rudolph Kersting
Arctic Club
Dr. Cook
Greenland
Alaska
Roswell
Stebbins
Also Mentioned on This Page
ASO
Morris
Graphic Society
Peary’s Records
Prosor Gannett
Hearst Magazine
MT. M’kinley
Dickinson
Mayer's
Hazel Abkins
Shobe
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Bowdoin College
Deem Piano House
Pennblock
Butte
Tripp & Dragstedt Co
Daniel Green
Kozy” Slippers
Everett
London
Red Boot Shoe Co
North Main Street
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