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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
3
The Danish commission finds no proof that Dr. Cook reached the North Pole and calls his papers worthless. University officials consider withdrawing his degree if possible, while critics label him an impostor and argue over who misled the public.
Rasmussen says university initially shunned him for supporting Cook but joined later to review observations. He calls Cook's papers to Copenhagen University "im pudent" and a childish cheating attempt that ruined Cook's reputation. Eskimo testimony and personal impressions influenced his view, dubbing Cook an impostor.
Captain Roald Amundsen expressed sorrow over the commission note about Dr. Cook. He questioned whether Cook was a swindler or simply ignorant and said he hoped Cook believed he had reached the North Pole.
London December 21 Lieutenant Ernest H. Shackleton said he regrets he cannot comment on the Cook report and would not offer any criticism in the matter as a rule.
Admiral Chester said Peary was correct from the start and Cook faked his Arctic voyage. He asserted authentic records come from Eskimos and confirmed by the Herald pictures, noting Cook’s claimed 30 mile offshore photos were actually taken with land nearby.
Commander Robert E. Peary asserted his prior warning to the world was fulfilled and dismissed further discussion of Dr. Cook’s North Pole claim. He said Copenhagen’s results confirmed his knowledge and declined to comment on possible further evidence or court review.
In New York H Wellington Wack counsel for Dr Frederick A Cook asks public charity after Copenhagen rejects his North Pole proof. Wack says he wishes to issue a full statement but will wait for the explorer Jack's consent. He hints at observations made by Cook’s friends.
Benjamin F. Trueblood declined to discuss the Copenhagen committee verdict on Dr. Cook’s polar discovery claims. He said he had not seen the full findings and would not comment until reading them. Trueblood had traveled with Cook and became a warm advocate after introducing him on a lecture tour.
Rear Admiral George W. Melville, retired, reasserted his belief that Dr. Cook did not reach the North Pole. He said Cook may have reached the pole but that the evidence and Cook’s actions suggest deception or error. Melville cautioned against judging Cook’s intentions while noting his continued doubt.
A chronology of Dr. Frederick A. Cook as he claimed Mt McKinley ascent and North Pole reach, his Atlantic arrivals in 1906 1907 and 1909, reception in Copenhagen and royal dinners, Peary’s skepticism, and Copenhagen University’s doubt on December 8.
The speaker suggests the subject of the Copenhagen University decision is now the key issue. He notes the man likely spent time with northern natives and crafted the broadcast to mislead. He says he has explained his doubts many times and will not repeat them.
Dr Frederick A Cook arrived in New York on Nov 28 1906 claiming ascent of Mt McKinley He later sent word of a polar journey and reached the North Pole on April 21 1908 The Danish reception in Copenhagen was lavish with royal attendance and official praise noting his diary and observations as proof of the feat.
A brief reader letter complains of abuse from several correspondents regarding a prior note on the Peary-Cook controversy and asks the editor for pardon while asserting I told you so.
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