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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1896
Page
2
In a long discussion, Dr. Nansen’s Fram expedition and the North Pole quest draw skepticism from Lt. Brainard and Mr. Vorse. They debate ship design, ice dangers, currents, and the chance of reaching the pole, noting Fram’s build and past Arctic peril and contrasting Antarctic potential.
In 1895 the Paris Figaro spread a tale that a doctor had reached the North Pole and planted a flag on a mountain chain, a claim later disproved. Relatives of the doctor now deny the Siberian trader story as another rumor. Subsequent reports mention the Fram sighting near Augmagsalik, Greenland, last July while stuck in ice.
Dr Fridtjof Nansen, 34, native of Norway, studied at Christiania in 1880 and later led a six member Greenland expedition. The Fram was launched October 26 1892 at Laurvik. A Norwegian paper notes provisions include four biscuits daily and silk tents, a heated cabin, and a 1000 volume library.
A. W. Vorse cites Dr. Nansens novel Arctic plan grounded in a Seaman’s trousers and cap found on Greenland’s west coast. Vorse, Commonwealth Magazine editor and 1892 Peary relief expedition member, spoke to a Post reporter at his Tremont Street office.
Lewis C. Dean of Roxbury argues Dr. Nansen’s plan to use currents is practical and commends the Fram’s wedge shape. He cites Arctic voyages, warns currents are unpredictable, and recalls Captain Prosser on Behring Strait drift. Dean cites his own Arctic travels and trophies from a 1893–94 expedition.
Amos Stone of Charlestown died yesterday forenoon at his home 10 School street Everett aged 79. A native of Weirs New Hampshire he leaves a wife. The funeral will be from his residence Sunday afternoon.
The Senate confirmed nominations including J. H. Brocklesby for Hartford Connecticut and Daniel W. Andrew for Plymouth Massachusetts as collectors of customs and E. W Nutter for East Bridgewater Massachusetts as postmaster.
Salem reports Assessor Nathaniel M. Jackman stricken with paralysis as a secondary result of disease complications and in critical condition today.
Eliza Scanlon a 45 year old transient living at 28 Athens street South Boston fell down a flight of stairs at 7 last night sustaining a very severe scalp wound.
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Customers are invited to write or telephone Tremont 764.
Puritana stands apart from other medicines by naturalizing and vitalizing the stomach the central source of health. It claims to power the hum system and promises to practically give vigor to any man woman or child who uses it as directed.
Lowell Feb 13 at closing s ign of the G A R encampment the following resolution was unanimously adopted It urges Congress to pass a law granting a service pension of 12 a month for veterans of earlier wars and Mexican War survivors with the pension left to the generosity of the American people Comrade Macy of Post 19 Fitchburg criticized Congress for not voting for a service pension Also elected were Charles Clark Adams Sidney Sibley Charles T Fish Henry W Downs and Huey Buck to the council of administration
Lowell reports closing encampment events with a G A banquet in Huntington Hall and a W R C campfire. Governor Greenhalge was absent due to illness. Speakers included Inspector General March and various officers recalling support from women and veterans.
Lowell February 13 The second day session of the Woman's Besi Corps elected Mrs Helen A Brigham of Hy Park unanimously as department president Mrs Cook declined the nomination Emilie L Waterman of Boston was unanimously chosen senior vice president
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