Jury of Friends to Pass on Peary's Proofs
The National Geographic Society board will have a research committee review Robert Peary's polar observations claiming April 6 1908 as the North Pole date. Henry Gannett O H Titmann and Rear Admiral Chester will judge, with no timing set. The society hopes to also reexamine Dr Cook's data, but Copenhagen University cannot submit them.
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Washington, D. C
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
National Geographic Society
Henry Gannett
United States Geographic Board
Cook
O. H. Titmann
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Peary
Dr. Cook
University of Copenhagen
Torp
Copenhagen University
Mr. Peary
Government Scientists Debate Peary vs Cook Viewpoints
All are in government service and believe in Mr. Peary while doubting Dr. Cook. The scientists express skepticism as the discussion unfolds.
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Mr. Peary
Dr. Cook
U. S. Cutter In Hot Chase
The revenue cutter Apache pursues the schooner Bugeye off Maryland after it left Baltimore under libel. Owner Jerome Hall, a colored man, is charged with ordering sails worth about 27 and failing to pay. A marshal took possession aboard at Jones Falls mouth, but was ejected by the crew.
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Baltimore
United States Revenue
Jones Falls
Record Flour Shipment Breaks Minneapolis History
Minneapolis mills run full ten days as railroads haul out 556 cars containing 110 560 barrels of flour in a single day. The unprecedented volume highlights an exceptionally busy period for the local milling industry.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Thieves Make Big Gem Haul in Haverhill
Diamonds, amethysts, pearls, gold lockets pendants rings brooches and scarf pins were stolen from J. Wallace Allen at 28 Columbia Park between Monday night and today. Police issued circulars and seek detention of the burglars upon recovery of any articles.
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Haverbhiles
J. Wallace Allen
Columbia Park
CLAIM BOYS TOOK MONEY FROM SAFE
The Sampson Loch Company on Boylston Street reported $113 stolen from their office safe on Tuesday afternoon. Three boys entered the store asking to see wheel chairs, ages about 18 to 20. While two distracted the clerk, the third accessed the open safe and took the money. the cashier was absent.
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Sampson Loch Company
Boylston Street
Boy Shot Secretes in Magnolia Tenement Hallway
Antonio Garvella, 18, of 22 Nashua Street, was shot yesterday in Magnolia then walked home to collapse in the Nashua Street tenement hallway. He was found unconscious in a pool of blood by a Station 8 officer and taken first to Relief Station and later to City Hospital with a fractured kneecap and serious injuries.
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Antonio Garvella
Nashua Street
Magnolia
Garvella
City Hospital
Italian shot in Magnolia feud over a girl
The Gloucester police investigated a morning shooting at Magnolia after an argument between two Italian men, Garvella and Joe. Garvella was wounded seriously and fled toward Magnolia depot, refusing to name his attacker. Doctors say he has a chance of recovery if blood loss does not prove fatal.
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Magnolia
Gloucester
Joe
Garvella
Boston
Fine Trophies From Africa Arrive At Smithsonian
Roosevelt trophies from Africa arrive in Washington and are found in good condition by Smithsonian taxidermists. The hippo rhinoceros and cheetah skins are noted as especially valuable. The hippopotamus skin is among the largest and perfect, with complete bone sets included for accurate mounting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Africa
Smithsonian Institution
Ask Germany to aid police in Islip mystery
New York, Oct. 20. The German government was asked to help solve the Islip skeletal murder case. A report presented to the German consul-general detailed evidence suggesting the victim was German, arriving in America from Leipsic or a Rhenish city around February. The skeleton, except the skull, was buried today.
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New York
Islip
S. S
Germany
America
Leipsic
Rhenish Province
Springfield court blocks city bonds for new buildings
Judge Morton in the Supreme Court enjoined the sale of 400000 in bonds for a city hall auditorium a school house and North street extension citing alleged extravagance. Mayor Sanderson and trustees had sought public input. hearing for lifting the injunction to resume construction will be requested.
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Springfield
Morton
Supreme Court
Mosley Holcomb
North Street
William ©. Sanderson
Holcomb
Sanderson
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