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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
5
Rome plans a general strike within 24 hours at Rome Florence and Genoa to protest Ferrer's death. A black edged manifesto from Mayor Nathan declares Rome mourns with the civilized world. Authorities tighten military and police precautions around the Vatican and Spanish embassies amid fears of later demonstrations.
About 200 Edison Light Company workers attended William Collier’s new farce The Patriot at Hollis Street Theatre last night. After the second act he was summoned to the curtain and delivered a brief speech.
An illuminated address conferring the freedom of New York on Dr. Frederick A. Cook was signed by Mayor George B. McClellan and Aldermen President Patrick F. McGowan. A reception at City Hall will formally honor the Brooklyn Arctic explorer tomorrow with speeches by Roswell O. Stebbins and Anthony Fiala and the presentation of a gold medal from the Arctic Club of America.
George Kennan disputes Dr. Cook's pemmican and ration claims from his Arctic expedition. He calculates the food would only sustain three men and 26 dogs for 42 days, not the 84 days reported, and argues eight ounces per day would be insufficient under polar conditions.
Dr. Cook recounts the dawn ascent to the summit of Mt. McKinley in To the Top of the Continent. The page describes grueling 20 step bursts and breathless final ascent, praising Barrill's noble character, endurance, and shared triumph at the continent's top.
New Haven Conn Oct 14 Stephen Whitney brother of Arctic explorer Harry Whitney underwent an appendicitis operation today.
Philadelphia Oct 14 Dr Cook says money was offered for information about his Mount McKinley ascent. He disputes Barrill’s claims and says he will comment only after Barrill returns East. He asserts he has proof of his summit event and clarifies a misidentified photo claiming it shows Barrill, not him.
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