Copenhagen findings brand Dr Cook an impostor
A University of Copenhagen special committee found Dr Frederick A Cook failed to prove his North Pole discovery. The report, endorsed by the university, condemns Cook as an impostor and notes Denmark’s reputation suffers in scientific circles. Knud Rasmussen criticizes Cook and supports retracting the degree if possible.
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In House of His Friends Dr Frederick Cook Discredited
New York reports that Dr Frederick A Cook, once hailed as Arctic hero, is discredited by supporters and faces inquiries about his whereabouts and future. Friends cite Christiansand Norway with his wife, while children remain in the U.S. Talks on Cook’s earnings past $80,000 to over $100,000 surface as part of the controversy.
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Norway
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Inquiry Into Forest Service Sparks Broad Congressional Probe
Washington sees growing support for a congressional inquiry into the forest service, land office, and interior department. Senator Flint moves to obtain all related papers from the attorney general, including L R Glavis’s report, amid Ballinger controversy and taft administration critique. Ballinger urges a wide probe, while Taft’s stance shows evolving suspicion of a broader conspiracy against his policies.
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Virtue That Parleys Is Near Surrender
A compact proverb notes that virtue engaged in talk is close to surrender, a French saying captured in period writing.
Speaker Cannon May retire from Congress this year
Washington reports Joseph G. Cannon will not run again for speaker and may resign from Congress soon. Officials in Taft administration circles expect his exit to please the president and may ease Republican leadership. The denial from Cannon is described as jocular in tone.
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Business Block Burned In Seymour Iowa
A block in Seymour Iowa’s business district burned to the ground causing about 85000 dollars in losses. The fire started in a grocery store.
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