Governor Johnson In Critical Condition In Minnesota
Minnesota dispatch reports Governor Johnson’s condition remained critical with little improvement despite signs of rest and pain relief. Doctor notes include high pulse and fever, abdominal distension, and limited nourishment. Taft sends a favorable personal message as Des Moines departure nears.
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Rochester
Minn
Johnson
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Taft
Minnesota
Wrights arrive in New York for Hudson Fulton aviation tests
Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss visit Governor's Island as they plan a series of skyscraper flights in Manhattan for the Hudson Fulton celebration. Wright describes his machine as a composite of five predecessors and criticizes public demand for sensational flights as harmful to aviation science. He cautions that any Albany flight depends on weather, engine, and judgment.
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New York
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Governor's Island
Glenn Curtiss
Manhattan
Hudson-Fulton
Wright
Albany
Baltimore Arctic survivor Robert Haywood dies at 66
Robert Haywood aged 66, long presumed sole survivor of the second Arctic expedition led by F Hall, died today in Baltimore. His death closes a chapter on the perilous voyage and marks the end of a famed figure in exploration lore.
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Baltimore
Robert Haywood
F. Hall
Rioting at Council Bluffs Street Car Strike
In Council Bluffs the interurban car was derailed and windows smashed as violence erupted during the street car strike. Conductor Doolittle was injured by a brick. five strikers were arrested for riotous conduct. Large numbers from Chicago joined 350 strikers in marches as crowds jeered crews and police dispersed the scene.
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Omaha
Council Bluffs
Doolittle
Chicago
Cardinal prospects for Falcons and Aversa noted in Vatican plan
Rome dispatch reports Monsignor Falconio the apostolic delegate in Washington is likely to be elevated to cardinal at the January consistory. It adds that his successor will be Monsignor Aversa, another apostolic delegate.
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Rome
Monsignor
Falconio
Washington
Aversa
Dr Cook challenges Peary proof for polar claim
Dr Frederick A. Cook asserts Peary has not delivered proof of his pole claim. He says his own records are ready for public review and calls for Peary to publish a preliminary narrative for comparison. The exchange covers recognitions, national prestige, and calls for final records to settle the dispute.
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Peary
DR. Cook
Frederick A. Cook
Denmark
Sweden
United States
Bureau For Polar Research
Brussels
Europe
New light on pole controversy from Peary expedition members
Sydney dispatch reports in Battle Harbor two Peary expedition members saying Dr Frederick Cook met them at Utah and said nothing of discovering the pole. Harry Whitney and George Nor did not corroborate Cook's claim, adding new context to the ongoing dispute over who first reached the North Pole.
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Peary
Oscar I
New York
Ketah
Roosevelt
Erik
Pritchard
Mr. Whitney
Dr. Cook
Cook
Battle Harbor
Harry Whitney
Battleberger
Whitney
Sydney
Greenland
Pole
Professor McMillan
Cape Morris Jesup
McMillan
North Pole
Tyrian
Commander Peary
Frederick A. Cook
Utah
George Nor
Taft Hosts Japanese Guests at Lake Minnetonka Luncheon
President Taft welcomed 50 members of the Japanese commercial commission to the United States at a Lafayette club luncheon on Lake Minnetonka. He praised Japan's industry and friendship, toasted the emperor, and exchanged cordial remarks with Bar on Shibusawa and numerous Japanese delegates.
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Minneapolis
Taft
Japanese Commercial Commission
United States
Japan
America
Lafayette Club
Lake Minnetonka
Commercial Club of
Baron Shibusawa
Shibusawa
Baron Kanda
Orani
Yokohama
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William H. Taft
DR Cook
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Palace OF Minister OF Marines
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N.Y Herald CO
ALL Rights
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Iar Fed
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Copenhagen
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Curtiss
Falconios
Nantucket
United Wireless
Marconi Wireless Telegraph
Fleary
Explorer
Jon
Larned
Etah
Norton
John Murphy
William Pritchard
Murphy
Tah
Commercial Commission From the Orient
T. Kumagae
Tokio
Manila
Sawamat
Osaka Stock Exchange
M. Muskatusa
Kobe
Yale
Heffelfinger
Mr. Taft
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