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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1912

Page

8

The Triumph of the Norwegian Explorer headline

Captain Roald Amundsen is hailed as the conqueror of the South Pole. The piece notes Royal Geographical Society responses, calls from British figures, and international law questions on ownership of Antarctic lands. It cites King Haakon's praise and mentions others like Peary Shackleton and Charcot.

Amundsen Christiania Rapway Mareh Raold Agjundsen South Pole Tale‘gram Hobart Taamania Fridtjof Nansen Nansen Sandviken King Harken London Roald Amundsen Captain Scott Royal Geographical Society Scott Peary Ernest Shackleton Dr. Charcot Norway South Fore New York Arctic Antarctic Captain Cook Spitsbergen John Bassett Moore Columbia University Law of Nations Moore Ita Joint Commission On Arbitration For Settlement

Admirals Peary and Cook hail Amundsen in praise

In WashingtonRear Admiral Peary lauds Roald Amundsen as the standout among recent geographical explorers noting Amundsen's successful South Pole journey while predicting Captain Scott may soon report reaching the Pole. Dr Frederick A Cook signals support for both Amundsen and Scott saying they deserve glory despite critics and a looming controversy over who truly led at the South Pole.

Greenland Amundsen Antarctic Bea Norti Pole South Pole North Pole Pole Captain Scott Iheither Nes Dell Sea Europe Antarctica Doc” Cook New York Frederick A. Cook Dr. Cook Scott Haa Heroen Scott Fale Kecur Arctic Trust Carping

Pyramid Pile Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cure

A dubious newspaper fragment touts Pyramid Pile Remedy with dramatic claims of curing all stages of piles. It promises a free trial package by mail and urges readers to send money or details to obtain the product, using sensational language and testimonials.

Amundsen and Scott debate polar conquest and science

A London press bureau credits Scott for scientific rigor in Antarctic exploration while arguing against critics who claim superiores instruments shaped the outcome. The piece notes Amundsen’s prudent leadership and asserts his persistence and corroborated claims bolster his pole achievement.

Sulla London Scott South Polar Amundsen Norway Amundane Pole

Well Known Woman Details City Cleaning Plans

A prominent Atlanta resident offers civic ideas to improve city sanitation. She suggests a daily trash wagon schedule per district, advance sidewalk notices, and efficient can handling to speed garbage collection in summer. She advocates better can placement and odor control.

Atlanta West Peachtree Street Hickens

Good Gray Naturalist to Visit Savannah

Athens Ga March 9 Special After a three week visit to their young friend Dr R J H DeLuach of the University of Georgia Mr and Mrs John Burroughs left for a few days on their return journey to Savannah The couple will visit Mr Burroughs relations before going home this week and will be accompanied by their son or daughter two children expected to meet them in Savannah.

Brusawick Lodge Brunswick Spe‘cing Brungswick Lodge Protective Order of Elks Richmondstrait Lez A. Il Andrews Athens, Ga R. J. H. DeLuach University of Georgia John Burroughs

Notable visit of poet naturalist to Savannah area

During a days' visit at Aiken and Augusta and a stop in Savannah, Athena greeted the esteemed gray naturalist warmly. Numerous small dinners and festival events honored him while many guests called on the poet naturalist and enjoyed his genial conversation.

Aiken Augusta Savannah Athena

European Year tour announced by Prof Wardlaw from Milledgeville

Much interest centers on a European tour to be conducted next summer by Professor J. C. Wardlaw of the Georgia Normal and Industrial College. A group from Milledgeville Atlanta and other points plans to sail from Houston June 20 and return September 1. The itinerary includes Ponte del Gard Azores Gibraltar Spain and extensive travel through Italy Switzerland Germany Bavaria Belgium Holland and Scotland.

Milledgeville Mareh J. C. Wardlaw Georgia Normal Industrial College Milledgavills Hazenton Atlanta Pointe Georgia Houston Ponte del “Gard Azores Islands Gibraltar Spain Maly Switzerland Germany Bavaria Belgium Hollen Sodtland

Fragmentary plea on public health and isolation measures

A garbled OCR passage references compelling occupants of a house, expelling the city, and screening for typhoid fever. Mentions a catalog, rooms, confinement, and improvised containment, with unclear dates or names.

McCants Made Tax Collector in Butler Ga Race

In Butler Georgia on March 9 special election filled the unexpired term of the tax collector after L O Davis died J J McCants Jr won by 75 votes in a contest against four prominent county citizens, a highly favorable showing for the victor.

McCants Butler L. O. Davis J. J. McCants, Jr

Waring Here Today Visits City for Short Stop

H M Waring supreme vice president of the Fraternal Union of America arrives in the city for a brief visit. He will stay at the Piedmont hotel and is noted as a prominent Denver lawyer and politician with many local friends.

Waring H. M. Waring Fraternal Union of America Piedmont Mr. Waring Denver Yo Atiduta

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