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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
4
McKinley expedition notes allege Cook forged an image of a summit and recorded fictitious diary entries. The diary describes depositing records on reaching the summit as outlined in the book To the Top of the Continent.
Walter P. Miller of Seattle corroborates Edward Barrill on the Cook ascent saga. Barrill denies reaching the summit, placing the farthest point 14 miles below and claiming the diary entries were altered under Cook’s direction. Affidavits, photographs, and maps are cited as proof in Ta coma proceedings tied to the Peary Arctic Club inquiry.
Edward N Barrill, aide on the 1906 Mt McKinley ascent with Dr Cook, swears Cook did not reach the summit within 14 miles and ordered diary alterations and fake photographs. He details the top scene, photos, and conflicts over the diary and a flag photo while alleging pressure and bribery attempts to misrepresent the climb.
Seattle Oct 14 Walter P Miller photographer for the Cook expedition to Mt McKinley swore the story printed today matches what Barrill told him after the alleged ascent. He said he joined the 1906 Mt McKinley expedition and later followed Cook on another Alaska attempt with Barrill and Beecher.
Dr. Cook refuses to detail the Barrill affair and says he will press his case only after verifying the Barrill affidavit. He notes possible money behind the sworn statements and plans to meet Barrill in New York to seek full explanation. Thousands greet him at the station and a Marlborough-Blenheim reception follows with City Council officials present.
Mayor Hibbard proposes a wide reform of Boston health services appointing a health commissioner. The plan would consolidate the health board with pauper institutions, a sanatorium for consumptives, sanitary and city hospital divisions, and the health wing of the school department for children.
The plan seeks to merge all city health units into one centralized system under a general director, expanding the health board’s powers. Since last year, McSweeney and Dr. Gerry have studied the idea at the mayor’s request. Gerry’s report to Mayor Hibbard was sent a month ago, with McSweeney’s due shortly. The mayor will carry the plan to federal health officials in Washington after leaving Boston.
Next Sunday’s Post publishes a full page of electrotyped photographs featuring the teachers of the English High School, presenting a concise portrait gallery and brief biographical notes for each faculty member.
President Taft toured the Grand Canyon of the Colorado with Governor Sloan on October 14, enjoying a Grand View stage ride and a picnic lunch at the edge of a precipice. He spoke of awe at the canyon’s vast chasm and later dined at El Tovar Hotel before departing for Albuquerque en route to El Paso to meet President Diaz.
A destructive storm of wind and hail swept over west and middle Tennessee and north Alabama, cutting telegraph and telephone wires and downing poles. Early reports say houses were unroofed and extensive damage occurred, but no loss of life is reported.
Rear Admiral Robert W. Milligan U S N aged 65 retired died suddenly in Annapolis Md The former chief engineer of the battleship Oregon steered the ship on its swift voyage from the Pacific coast to Santiago Cuba during the Spanish American War
Hyomei is a eucalyptus based antiseptic plus Thymol Guaiacol and other agents. It destroys catarrh germs quickly and heals mucous membranes with soothing action. It requires inhalation from a small inhaler and contains no cocaine opium or habit forming drugs. Sold by druggists for $1 per outfit.
The narrator recounts multiple meetings with Barrill and Printz in Missoula and Seattle, citing that neither Cook nor Dr. Cook reached the summit. Affidavits were prepared for an New York exploration club to verify the trip’s facts, with Barrill introduced to Tacoma and Seattle in mid May 1906. Fred Printz served as head packer and accompanied Barrill as assistant.
Walter P. Miller recounts a hunting trip where Barrill and companions reportedly reached the summit of Mt McKin ley, a claim Miller initially doubts before accepting the unusual ascent as described in his signed account.
Seattle attorney Ashton and mountain climber Belmore Brown, part of Dr. Cook Mt. McKinley expedition, left Tacoma for New York a week ago likely regarding the Mt. McKinley investigation and related business.
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