Dr Cook Recounts Arctic Journey With Eskimo Help
London reports Dr Cook described striking west from Greenland then northward before turning back on a westerly route. He says daily observations were taken near the Pole and on the return but he lacked sea depth measurements. Ottawa notes Dominion Astronomer King doubts only smooth ice prevented reaching the Pole.
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London
Cook
Denmark
Greenland
Pole
Ottawa
W. F. King
Dominion
Lane Park Manager Offers Dr Cook 80000 for 250 Lectures
London report says Lane Park, a Coney Island resort, wired Dr Cook offering £80000 for a series of 250 lectures. Dr Cook defends his claims including 117 degrees below zero, while Admiral Nares criticizes him for using Peary's Eskimos without Peary’s knowledge or consent.
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London
Lane Park
Coney Island
Cook
Dr Cook
Commodore Peary
Lieut
Shack Jeton
Nares
Peary
Iskimos
Cook delivers dramatic travel tale in Copenhagen reception
In Copenhagen Pr Cook received a tremendous welcome. He said he deposited the records of his journey in a sealed tube at the Pole location and in a drifting eastward ice, replying to critics with a vivid account of his expedition.
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Copenhagen
Pr Cook
Taft congratulates Dr Cook on Pole expedition achievement
President Taft sent a cable to Dr Cook praising his reported reach of the Pole. He lauded the endurance and intelligence of a fellow American and said the achievement stirs pride across the nation.
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New York
Taft
Cook
Dr Cook’s Arctic Equipment and Temperature Controversy
London reports Mr Bradley claiming Dr Cook possessed valuable gear including a aluminium sextant compasses an artificial horizon barometer thermometer charts and 5600 gallons of gasoline coal plus sledges alcohol 26 guns and 10000 boxes of watches aimed at devilish Peary secrecy. Sydney experts say the Cook temperature may be extreme but not impossible with proper gear and endurance.
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London
Bradley
Cook
Peary
British Budget Debates Highlight Licensing Reform Discontent
London liberals press for better liquor trade terms citing £190000 under old duties versus £800000 under new ones. The Budget debate shows ministers winning by Nationalist abstentions and Lloyd George aiming to reduce licenses. Carson proposes compensation for business loss, while Lords face possible rejection of budget plans amid shifting political tempers.
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Losdon
London
County of London
Redmond
Balfour
Lloyd George
Edward Carson
Westminster Gazette
House of Lords
Marquis of
Transdowne
Obituary notices for W. J. Tonkin and Mrs Hislop in Dunedin Wellington and Sydney
Obituary notices report the sudden death of W. J. Tonkin a frozen meat and rabbit exporter in Dunedin and a Wellington notice for Mrs Hislop wife of the late Wellington mayor with remarks on her life and public service. Also noted is the death of railway commissioner David Kirkcaldie in Sydney and an advertisement praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for skin and blood disorders.
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Pot Press Association
Dunedin
W. J. Tonkin
Wae Pice
Timaru
Wellington
Hislop
T. W. Hislop
New South Wales
New Zealand
Hawthorne
Dunedin Boys
Barry Atkinson
Sydney
David Kirkcaldie
Chamberlain
Damaged French Steamer Menarandra Returns to Diego-Sudrez
Paris reports the overdue steamer Menarandra returned to Diego-Sudrez in Madagascar in a damaged state. Stockholm notes Sweden’s general strike has collapsed with government mediation accepted in the dispute.
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Paris
Menarandra
Diego Sudrez
Madagascar
Stockholm
Sweden
Divorce Decrees Granted in Wellington Court
In a Wellington Divorce Court session, nisi decrees were granted for adultery in cases including William Hounslow v Rose Beatrice Hounslow Annie Dane Hodgson v Edmond Hodgson Henry Walter Blake v Eve Blake John Berry v Esther Berry Catherine Elwyn Miller v Richard Miller Gerald Adam Paul v Annie Paul and Thomas Cassidy Mary Cassidy for misconduct and two cases for desertion Sarah Knight v Samuel Knight Martha Jane Withers v Henry Withers.
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Wellington
Wm. Hounslow
Rose Beatrice Hounslow
Annie Dane Hodgson
Edmond Wm. Hodgson
Henry Walter Blake
Eve Marian Blake
John Berry
Esther Berry
Catherine Elwyn Miller
Richard George Miller
Gerald Adam Paul
Annie Paul
Thomas B. Cassidy
Mary L. Cassidy
Sarah Knight
Samuel Knight
Martha Jane Withers
Henry John Withers
Wool and Skin Sale Yields Stronger Prices at Fortnightly Auction
The fortnightly wool, skin and fat sale saw higher buyer attendance and tougher competition. Sellers cleared entries with varied prices across skins including halfbreds and merinos, fat products, and multiple wool grades, reflecting a robust market.
Small Canterbury Co-operative sale draws keen bidding
Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Co reports another small sale on Saturday with good buyer turnout and keen competition. Roosters to 6s 1d hens to 5s 1d wallets to 5s 1d ducks to 7s 6d geese to 20s and turkeys up to 20s per pair. A black sheepskin mat won by Mrs May Bramley is reported stolen from the hall.
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Canterbury
May Bramley
Barnardo Homes
W. J. Rogers
Hinds
Fire at Osaka Devastates City in 25 Hours
Press Association report from Port Darwin notes the Osaka fire raged 25 hours aided by wind and drought. It leveled 24 miles of area spanning a quarter to half a mile wide, destroying the Law Courts Governor’s house schools temples museum and warehouses along with 13,000 dwellings. SAS firemen police and troops fought the blaze.
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Or Press Association
Port Darwin
Osaka
SAS
Medical Misconceptions and Vaccination Tricks in China
A missionary quotes Chinese beliefs on six pulses and organ health while recounting a vetting of medical work for profit. One improvised vaccination used condensed milk as lymph, vaccinating hundreds at sixpence each, and a thief charged with injections of unknown liquid for money. Also notes on Vulcan cars as affordable, efficient farm transport with agents in Ashburton.
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China
Vulcan
Vulcan Motor and Engineering Company, Limited
Southport
England
G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works
Tancred Street
Ashburton
Advance horse ADVANCE at Ashburton stables
ADVANCE is a five year old black horse standing 16 hands. He is a noted event racehorse with wins at Ashburton May Meeting including a mile and a half trot in 3.46 at age two and the National Cup two miles in 4.46 at two years ten months. Warranted for service with Greenage feed and grass paddock at 2s per duet. ADVANCE will stand at Lewis's Stables every Saturday. For particulars apply to J McDonnell Racecourse Road Ashburton.
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Rose
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Payabla
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J. McDonnell
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Woodburn
Dan Patch
Almont
Sal Tasker
Jessie Palm
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Black Child
Lord Hime
Puella
Belmont
Melbourne
Frautein
Tritz
Franz Oy
Heir
Frederick
Woodburn Chief
Wnecuhadbhe Maid
Ned Sagan
Woodburn Lad
Chriftiney
Gleni
Quincey
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Auckland
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B.A
R. T Chatfield
Christchurch
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Willowby
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Lili
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Tt. Gadd
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N.2
Thamberlain
DR Larnardo’s Bazaar
W. F. Halliburton
Stud Notices
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Frank Glover
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Beach Road
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JES
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Henry Davis
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M. R. Rooney
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RY D. Clugas
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Alexander John
Chertsey
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John Jackson
Kermode Street
Puesday
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Strange
Bayy
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Birnett Street
Reid and Gray
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Tancred Btreet
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John Davison Ve. Ork
Mount Harding
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Prince Charlie
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Tasmania
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J. Heney
Peel Forest
W. Mahoney
Dad
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Steele Rudd
Bridget McSweeney
Spencer
Chas. Thomas
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Havelock Street
Alan Golds
Suburba
Oli
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Burnett Street
N.B
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Pendarves
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East Belt
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Pwelyth
Williams
Mona Square
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Laffey
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Trevorton
Logg
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Hampstead
Rachel Rountree
G. Wonnacotte
Moore Street West
J. H. Mushet
Dent
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Allerton
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Zes
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Ravel
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Market House
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