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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
13
London officials differ on the reliability of statements related to Cook's case. The debate centers on how much weight to assign the testimonies and whether external factors influenced the accounts presented in court.
London papers dispute Dr. Cook's polar observations and diary handling. Some editors urge patience awaiting details and warn delays may hurt his position, while others defend his honesty and predict forthcoming proof. Copenhagen correspondents describe Cook as energetic and trustworthy to observers.
A compact report on the ascent attempts and guiding efforts surrounding Mount McKinley. The story highlights the brother guide dynamic and the challenges faced by climbers seeking the summit.
Hamilton report details Ed Barrill, guide with Dr. Cook and Fred Printz in 1905, corroborating an Alaska voyage tale. Barrill says Cook owes Printz $900, paid $45, still $55 due, and hints he may file an affidavit for Explorer Peary. He doubts Mt McKinley ascent claims and insults Cook as a “hot air artist.”
A cloudburst at Telluride Colorado caused thousands of dollars in damage. The San Miguel river flood burst a dam and damaged the Telluride Power Company reservoir cutting power to most mines. Bridges washed out for 20 miles isolating the area and the railroad track is largely destroyed. Communication will be restored in about three days.
Berlin reports the crown prince has notified aviator Orville Wright that he will attend one of Wright's upcoming aeroplane flights, signaling royal interest in aviation.
New York Sept 5 Speaker Cannon arrived on private business and will return to Danville to tend his fences. He dismissed claims of wealth noting poverty and described tariffs as ancient history yet the best in 50 years, praising the recent tariff revision as fitting current conditions amid his long Congress career.
New York, Sept. 5. Mme Diss Debar known as the White Mahatma and swindler in England and America, lives in Mrs Lillian H French's 32 East Thirty third street home called the Temple of Truth. She says she appealed to President Taft for aid to keep her Mahatma flag flying in New York.
Japanese commercial commissioners start a two month tour of the United States aboard a luxurious special train. They attend a church service in Seattle, visit a Shore of Lake Washington dairy luncheon, and are hosted by Tacoma businessmen before heading to Tacoma for several days.
Pittsburg Sept 5 Practically abandoning hope for reinstatement at the Pressed Steel Car plant 3500 striking workers at Schoenerville end a mass meeting in violent quarrels. Two factions form one led by A Wise of the executive committee the other by impassioned orators who attacked car plant officers sparking mob rule. The meeting aimed to decide whether to return to work next day.
A light earthquake lasting 15 seconds was felt in Mexico City at 4 50 this morning with reports of a widespread tremor reaching Acapulco where it lasted eight seconds. No damage was reported.
Word from Albuquerque New Mexico reports Arthur Legree captured after a sensational Chicago escape. Detective J J Murphy in Butte traced him via circulated circulars and a Virginia City sheriff confirmed the arrest. Legree is accused of rifling a dredgeboat sluice at Ruby and selling the recovered amalgam.
A Northern Pacific westbound passenger train derailed near Livingston about 10 am. Engine, baggage car and seven coaches including two sleepers and a dining car left the track. many passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt. Track torn up for hundreds of feet due to soft road from heavy rains. Wrecking crews work through the day to clear the line.
Chicago experts question Dr. Cook's polar achievement as Prof. Thomas C. Chamberlain of the University of Chicago demands more proof. He cautions that Cook must produce convincing evidence beyond his word and dismisses mere testimony as insufficient.
Pittsburg reports nearly 20 000 men idle on Labor Day due to strikes lockouts and walkouts. About 5000 glass workers at American Glass paralyzed the industry nationwide 3500 unskilled non union laborers at Schoenville car plant 1800 unorganized coal miners in the area join the day of labor action. Workers say panicky wage rules of 1907 persist despite full production and crowded orders with no hint of prosperity.
In Dublin on September 5 delegates Capt Edward Condon and John O Callaghan of the United Irish league were greeted with a warm reception. Addresses were given amid a demonstration with torchlight processions and high enthusiasm. Nationalists Joseph Devlin and Augustine Roche attended the event.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook dined with King Frederick and royal guests near Copenhagen after a formal audience. Danish experts and newspapers expressed strong belief in Cook while he faced intense questioning and prepared to lecture in Brussels and Paris before returning to New York.
Paris reports Dr. Cook recounting his journey toward the pole with two Esquimaux as escorts. He describes an animated icy plain and a great fissure opening behind them. On reaching the pole he felt disappointment not triumph, fearing the dangers of the return.
Captain Nansen, returning from Bergen, says he personally believes in Dr. Cook and will comment after full particulars are published. He notes errors in newspaper reports and declines to answer until official details are made public.
Dr W H Wright of Lick Observatory questions Dr Cook's polar claim noting that with simple instruments three readings could falsely locate the pole. He warns the discovery rests on Cook's veracity alone and suggests verification by another party.
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