Admiral Melville endorses Peary pole claim with caution
Rear Admiral George W. Melville, retired, says he now thinks Dr. Cook may have reached the North Pole. He notes Peary’s better equipment and data and predicts if Peary sends proof the pole will be irrefutably established, while acknowledging Cook’s recent more sensible despatches.
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Philadelphia
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Cook
Dr. Cook
Pole
Peary
Arctic
North Pole
Peary rejects plan to withhold Pole discovery news
News recounts Peary's 1909 plan to announce findings simply then have a publisher's messenger carry full details north to meet Roosevelt and report near Cape Chidley. Peary abandoned the scheme last minute, stating he owes the public complete information if he reaches the pole.
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New York
Peary
Labrador
Cape Chidley
Roosevelt
Roose
Ex Mayor of Lawrence Dies After Typhoid Fight
Lawrence Sept 6 Ex Mayor Alexander B Bruce died at home after weeks with typhoid fever. Born 1853 in Brechin Scotland he moved to Andover at age three and later built a business in Lawrence. He served as Alderman 1884 and Mayor 1886 87 and ran for Governor in 1890. Funeral Thursday at 2 39 PM Bellevue Cemetery burial.
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Andover
Jonathan P. Kent
Lawrence
Kent & Bruce
Mr. Kent
Bruce
David Bruce
Boston & Northern Street Railway
Lawrence Lodge
Kearsarge
Canton Agawam
Bethany Commandery
Knights Templars
Bellevue Cemetery
Father Johns Medicine Story of a Clergy Cure and Claim
In Lowell Massachusetts Rev Fr John OBrien overworked and fell ill with lung trouble. A specialist prescribed a remedy that cured his cough and strengthened digestion and tissue. He endorsed the medicine to parishioners leading to wide use as Father Johns Medicine. The claim includes a 1000.00 charity guarantee if proven false.
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John O’brien
Lowell
Mass
Father John
Crane Glad Gives Final Peary Fund
Zenas M. Crane of Dalton, brother of Senator Crane, says he provided the last $10,000 needed to finance Peary’s polar expedition. He recalled his support, meeting Peary, and hoping Peary would reach the pole first, with confirmation from an American source.
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Pittsfield
Zenas M. Crane
Dalton
Senator Crane
Peary
Post
Pole
Child Wanders From Bed in Milford Scare
Milford residents joined in a frantic search when Elmer Trask, 4, left home in pajamas, found a mile away. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey E Trask of 113 Purchase street.
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Milford
Corrections on Heiji Monogatari Roll Attributio
Associate Curator BP Curris rectifies two points from yesterday’s Post article. The Japanese government did not make overtures to repurchase the roll, and Ito’s copy was prepared for Shimbishoin in Tokyo rather than for the government.
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Ito
Tokio Art Publishing
Shimbishoin
BP.& Curris
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston
Indian Ridge
Pride's Crossing
Bowels Care Spotlights Cascarents Big Seller
An old newspaper ad promotes Cascarets as essential for bowel health. It claims neglect leads to misery and promotes Cascarets at 10 cents a box as a week long treatment with all diets allowed. It touts itself as the world’s biggest seller and suggests monthly box sales.
Football Kick May Be Fatal in Picnic Game
Thoms F. Kildea, about 25, was accidentally kicked in the back during a picnic game at Revere. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by order of Dr. James Walsi and placed on the dangerous list with a serious condition.
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