Peary and Cook Claim North Pole Feats in Parallel
The world awaits details as Robert Peary and Frederick Cook report reaching the North Pole from Indian Harbor Labrador and the Shetland Islands respectively. News arrives in New York and London with brief despatches, while wives back home await further messages.
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Dr. Cook
Shetland Islands
Robert E. Peary
Indian Harbor
Labrador
United States
Peary
Chateau Bay
New York
Associated Press
Pole
London
North Pole
Newfound
Bert
Robert
Commander Peary
Peary Reaches North Pole News Delights Mrs Peary
Portland report details the moment commander Peary is believed to have reached the North Pole. Mrs. Robert E. Peary and her daughter Marie express joy and outline plans as the Roosevelt and Sydney runs loom.
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Love
Will Wire
Chateau
Bert
Cape York
Roosevelt
Etah
Erik
Esquimo
Cook
Francke
Whitney
Little Island
Sabine
Robert FE
Peary
Robert E. Peary, Jr
Lonesome Island
Mrs. Peary
Sydney
North Sydney
Peary's Chief Praises Polar Claim Support
Secretary of the Navy Meyer endorses Peary's success and Dr. Cook's North Pole discovery. Brazilian Ambassador Nabuco and German chargé d'affaires Wedel congratulate the Americans, calling the achievement grand and providential.
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Meyer
Peary
Dr. Cook
Beverly
Secretary of the Navy
George von L. Meyer
Navy
North Pole
Nabuco
Brazil
Swamp Root advertised kidney remedy and sample offer
An ad urges prompt attention to bladder and kidney health citing symptoms and risks. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues, offering a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York and a booklet with purchase or free sample.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Peary Reaches Pole. Commissary Chief Notes Cook’s Discovery
Lieutenant John N. Truden, who led the Zeigler expeditions, reacts to Peary’s pole claim. He says Peary departed New York months after Cook’s discovery and credits Peary’s larger crew and supplies, while noting Cook’s solo achievement remains remarkable.
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Pittsfield
John N. Truden
Zeigler
Anthony Fiala
Peary
New York
Dr. Cook
Frederick A Cook Declines Debate Over North Pole Claim
Dr. Frederick A Cook signs a statement from Copenhagen asserting his facts on polar discovery will be reviewed by Denmark's University faculty. He declines responsibility for interview stories and defends his North Pole claim while declining to engage in controversy.
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Dr. Cook
Mr. Peary
Old Glory
New York
New York Herald
Cook
Copenhagen
Magnificus
University of Denmark
Royal University of Copenhagen
North Pole
Boston Post
Lewrick
Shetland Islands
Frederick A, Cook
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