Peary Defends Polar Glory Claim at Naval Committee Hearing
Captain Robert Peary told the House Naval Affairs Committee he sought sole glory for the polar achievement and that future attempts must be independent. He explained excluding Henson from the final ascent and noted publishing contracts and party secrecy limited testimony. The hearing resumes tomorrow with Representative Macon expected to ask more questions.
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North Pole
Robert Nt. Peary
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Henson
Mr. Roberts
Captain Peary
Lee
Esquimaux
Mr. Macon
Arkansas
Representative Macon
Reeves Found Guilty on Disorderly Conduct on Boston Elevated Car
In Roxbury District Court Herbert H. Reeves of Watertown was found guilty of disorderly conduct on a Boston Elevated car on January 1. He was fined $10 and paid it. Edward J. Hasselbrack of Dorchester was arraigned for drunkenness at Dudley Street station, found guilty, and fined.
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Herbert H. Reeves
Watertown
Boston
Edward J. Hasselbrack
Norton Street
Dorchester
Dudley Street
Foot Passage Proposed Under Summer Street Tunnel
agitation backs an underground Winter street foot passage laid along the basements line of nearby stores. James H. Howard plans a tunnel beneath Washington street and Tremont street subway, creating space for a surface free passage between the car tunnel and the surface.
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Summer Street
Winter Street
James H. Howard
Howard
Washington Street
Tremont Street
Hayrack Kills Boy During Lake Storm
In Erie Penn a boy named Fred Crosspoltz was killed when a hayrack was swept up by a gale on the lake shore and hurled into a field. He remained upright in the wreck until his body was found about an hour later.
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Erie
Penn
Lake Shore
Fred Crosspoltz
Roosevelt Warns Lumber Leaders on Forest Depletion
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt addressed the Exchange Club urging conservation of timber lands to avoid impoverished future generations. He stressed the need for capable leaders, laws, and education to ensure effective conservation. He spoke at Judge Francis Lowell's Beacon Street home and outlined a Harvard engagement schedule before heading to New York.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Exchange Club
Harvard School
Roosevelt
Beacon Street
Francis Lowell
Harvard University
Alumni Association of Harvard
Harvard Union
New York
Roosevelt Speaks at Harvard Forestry Reception in Boston
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt receives ovations at a Harvard Forestry School event in Boston, where Dr. Charles W. Eliot urges nationwide forestry education. Speakers including State Forester F. W. Rane and ex-Governor Curtis Guild Jr. push conservation and legal protections for forests and water resources. Roosevelt praises Pinchot and Reclamation Service leaders and urges lumbermen to mentor young foresters.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Eliot
Harvard Forestry School Committee
Massachusetts Wholesale Lumber Association
Lumber Trade Club of Boston
Curtis Guild, Jr
Woodlands
United Action and
Forestry Schools
FF. W. Rane
Amory A. Lawrence
Guild
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Guild
Washington
Lincoln
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Department
Mr. Newell
Reclamation Service
Boston Elevator Worker Dragged from Engine in Somerville Assault
Arthur A. Perkins a 22 year old Boston Elevated switchman living at 293 Broadway Somerville was assaulted and knocked unconscious in front of a Union freight engine at the corner of Summer street and Atlantic avenue about 9 oclock last night. He was dragged from the wheels by John Harrington of 20 Franklin avenue Somerville who swung a red lantern in front of the engine. Perkins was taken to the Relief Hospital with a broken nose and scalp wound. He then returned home. Police identify the assailant and will apply for a warrant.
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Boston
Broadway
Somerville
Summer Street
Atlantic Avenue
John Harrington
Franklln Avenue
Relief Hospital
Edna Goodrich Goodwin files divorce suit against Nat C Goodwin
In St Louis on January 10 Edna Goodrich Goodwin accuses famed comedian Nat C Goodwin of numerous Bohemian escapades and prolonged amusements as grounds for divorce. Edna lists theatre diversions and lavish outings as the core charges in the suit.
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ST. Louis
Edna Goodrich Goodwin
Nat C. Goodwin
Divorce Suit Details Richly Colored In St Louis Hearings
Depositions in support of the divorce charges were taken behind closed doors in St Louis with notary Charles KE Weller of New York presiding. Miss Maud Lannon and actor Goodwin figure in the testimonies, with accounts of late night rides and affectionate terms.
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Abbott, Edwards & Wilson
Charles KE. Weller
St. Louis
Supreme Court of New York
Miss Goodrich
Herman Roth
New York
John B. Eewards
Goodwin
Maud Lamnon
Delmar Garden
Miss Lannon
Delmar Stock Company
Forest Park
Jack Harris
Harris
Lovey
St. Regis
Delmar Boulevarde
Sol
Jake Oppenheimer
Hugh Eads
Pension Bill Expands Civil War and Mexican War Soldiers Aid
The National House passed the Sulloway general pension bill granting monthly pensions from 12 to 36 dollars to all soldiers who served 90 days in the Civil War or 60 days in the Mexican War and who are at least 62 years old. The measure would add about 45 million dollars annually to the pension roll.
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National House of Representatives
Gilman Backs Sulloway Bill Aiding Veterans in Massachusetts
Colonel John E. Gilman, commander in chief of the G A R, endorses the Sulloway bill as aid to veterans nationwide and in Massachusetts. He notes it would relieve state costs tied to the Military Relief act and praises Massachusetts for veteran support while urging broader congressional action.
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Massachusetts
John E. Gilman
Reception in Honor of Ex State Regent
Daughters of the Revolution gave a reception at the Hotel Vendome yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. A. F. Fitz formerly State regent of the society in Massachusetts. The decorations in the state suite were in flowers and palms. The tea and refreshment room was under charge of Mrs. W. F. Holbrook, Mrs. Fred TM. Goss and Mrs. Frederick Leslie.
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Hotel Vendome
A. F. Fitz
Society
Massachusetts
State
W. F. Holbrook
Fred ™. Goss
Frederick Leslie
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