Peary Party Passes Through Bangor on Way to Sydney
Mrs. Robert E. Peary with her daughter and son traveled through Bangor on the way to Sydney accompanied by Henry E. Rood of New York, a Harper's Magazine editor. Rood said no word from Peary after leaving Sydney and suggested the explorer may return to New York via Bangor, Portland and Boston. Bangor officials invited Peary to stay briefly if trains allow, with Bucksport joining for a grand greeting if he remains. The party declined to discuss plans or offer further statements.
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Inner Harbor
Mr. Bridgman
Pearys Own Account Is Helpful to Cook
Ex plorer Anthony Fiala discusses Peary's despatch on the pole trek. He notes the skeletonized summary supports Cook's claims yet a fuller account is needed, while praising Peary's speed and the likely conditions and equipment. Fiala emphasizes doubts about Dr Cook's replies, laments passages on open water and dates, and confirms his faith in Cook.
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Copenhagen
Dr. Nansen
Cagni
Duke of the Abruzzi
Death of Professor Marvin End of Peary Arctic Quest
Famed Arctic explorer Professor Ross G Marvin is reported drowned after falling through ice about 45 miles north of Cape Columbia while on a Peary expedition. Despatches to Mrs Mary Marvin, Elmira NY, recount the peril and praise his skill as scientist and dog driver.
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N. S
Herbert L. Bridgman
Ross G. Marvin
Peary
Mary Marvin
Elmira
N. Y
Brid
Three Graces to greet Peary in Sydney Harbor
The Boston Post reports Peary will arrive in Sydney Harbor Sunday aboard the Roosevelt after a long Arctic voyage. A reception plan includes three Cape Breton flower girls greeting him and an official welcome by local officials and the American consul. Mrs Peary and children travel to join him, while news of Prof Marvin's death casts a pall over the homecoming.
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New York Times
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Marvin
Mary A. Marvin
Elmira
N. Y
Sydney
John B. Kehl
Wallace A. Richardson
H. C. V. Levatte
Cape Breton
Gladys Muriel Richardson
Elma Iane Richardson
Naomi Louisa Kehl
Sister Gives Lifesaving Blood to Sister in Brockton
In Brockton Miss Etta Edland, 20, of 3 Grove Street, lay on an operating table with her sister Mrs Forest Marston of Denton Street and donated blood for 50 minutes at midnight so her sister might live. Local friends praise the heroic act and salute sisterly love.
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Brockton
Etta Edland
Grove Street
Forest Marston
Denton Street
Jury Selected for Geodetic Survey Arbitration
Washington Sept 9 The arbitration results by the coast and geodetic survey are expected to be satisfactory to the National Geographic Society. The survey was suggested at the board meeting as best to judge the explorers observations. President Willis L Moore said the society would await the survey’s conclusion.
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Willis L. Moore
Dr Cook’s complete story offered for sale in New York
The text of Dr. Cook’s travels, 100000 words with photographs, is said to be on the market after unexplained silence. The arrangement with publishers may explain his reticence and lack of new material in a Copenhagen lecture. In a separate note, Miss Etta Marston donated her blood to save her sister Mrs. Marston during a risky transfusion, enduring a long operation and afterward returning to work with a testimonial planned from coworkers.
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Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
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Ohio Fights 10 Million Dollar NCR Company
Attorney General Denman filed quo warranto in Franklin County Court against the National Cash Register Company of Dayton seeking removal of its charter, appointment of a receiver, and wind up of affairs. The petition accuses illegal restraint of trade conspiracy to form a trust and misapplication of funds.
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Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Stewart and Yates
Creditors John Withington George K Keller and Alfred S Black petition Arthur J Stewart and George R Yates stock brokers into bankruptcy for 6697 14 The firm made a general assignment on August 13 to their attorney John M Kendricken confirming the action and the claim amount.
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George R. Yates
John Withington
George K. Keller
Alfreds. Black
John M. Kendricken
Republicans File Papers in Cambridge Contested Districts
Republican nomination papers opened in Cambridge for State county councillor and senatorial districts. Five candidates seek three seats in District 2 Middle Sex and four compete for three in District 3. District 1 lists G. Harry Haskins. District 2 candidates include James W. Bean Harry A. Penniman Julius Meyers Henry J. Winslow Charles J. Wood. District 3 contenders are Russell D. Crane George L. Dow George Stephens Russell A. Wood.
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Middlesex
G. Harry Haskins
James W. Bean
Harry A. Penniman
Julius Meyers
Henry J. Winslow
Charles J. Wood
Russell D. Crane
George L. Dow
George Stephens
Russell A. Wood
Clark College Dean Bentley Resigns Over University Encroachment
Worcester, Sept. 9. Professor Rufus C. Bentley, dean of Clark College faculty, resigns citing encroachments by President G Stanley Hall on the founder's will terms. He says the board will not empower the college to resist. Bentley, an educator with broad experience, studied at the University of Nebraska and Columbia University.
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Rufus C. Bentley
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Th University of Nebraska
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Mentinez
Cal
San Rafael
Clark
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Cottage Flopped on Hill In Nantasket
Merrill Sumpter of Brockton prepared his summer cottage for the next season then watched in horror as the skids failed and the cottage toppled down a steep hill. His wife, sewing at the window, was trapped inside beneath a timber as he frantically attempted to lift the wreckage and reach her.
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Merrill Sumpter
Brockton
Sumpter
Neighbors Aid In Cottage Collapse Rescue
Neighbors rushed to the wrecked cottage after a crash as the house rolled downhill. Sumpter crawled inside to pull his wife from debris and she was taken to a neighbor’s home for medical aid. A physician attended and reported her serious injuries with her son Paul Sumpter traveling from 55 Church Street to her bedside. her condition was listed as dangerous late tonight.
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Brockton
Paul Sumpter
Church Street
Cure Your Sciatica with Dr Williams Pink Pills
An ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for sciatica and related blood deficiency. It cites a Civil War veteran, Fred O. Lowe of North Paris Maine, who claims relief after years of pain and crutch use. The copy asserts rest and the pills can cure diseases caused by depraved blood and lists price and availability.
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Fred OC. Lowe
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14Th Maine Infantry
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Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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