Ice Buckled Under Sledges and Men in Constant Danger of Death
The expedition details steady progress with Marvin leading forced marches to regain distance. Bartlett and Henderson pioneer trails, while Yale runner Marvin earns admiration for crossing floes. Latitudes logged 85.48 and 86.38 surpassing Nansen and Abruzzi, with 50 minutes gained across three marches and 20 miles covered in one day.
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Marvin
Bartlett
Henderson
Nansen
Abruzzi
March of the North: Ice Leads Open Threat to Igloos
Narration details repeated attempts to pass Norwegian and Italian records, Marvin exposed to logistics shifts as nine men and 60 dogs trek across unstable ice. A rapid ice movement creates danger to a captain's camp, prompting a hasty relocation as a broad open water lead forms nearby.
Ice Seesawed by Wrecked Raft and Dogs
Fragments describe a hurried effort to help the captain’s party after a raft grazed ice. One raft corner pressed against the pack, and the night and following day the ice endured severe torments as the party pressed on.
March Across Ice Foreshadows Bartlett's Final Push
The narrative describes a grueling ice trek with buckled floes and shifting loads as the party advances north. Bartlett leads over heavy old floes and hard snow, then completes his last major effort before handing command to the fourth supporting party. The speaker notes Bartlett's solemn resolve and the shifting burden of pioneering work, with limited supplies ahead.
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Bartlett
Bartlett Beats Cagni in Arctic Record Feat
Bartlett surpassed the Italian record by a quarter and covered an Arctic traverse equal to Cagni’s farthest north. The narrator notes placing Bartlett in command of a main support party for two reasons, praising his handling of the Roosevelt and his resilience against minor expedition annoyances. A third reason honors British Arctic tradition, while highlighting a British subject as second only to an American in pole proximity.
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Nansen
Cagni
Marvin
Franz Josef
Bartlett
Roosevelt
March Winds Shape Ice Route Near 88th Parallel
The narrator notes a biting high wind from the north after leaving Cape Columbia, hindering progress but preferable to open-water risks. Bartlett treks north to confirm proximity to the 88th parallel while the narrator strengthens the captain's party with the top dogs and sledges.
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Cape Columbia
Bartlett
88Th Parallel
North Wind Delays Voyage Measuring Latitude
In clear weather Bartlett reobserved latitude and found our position at 87.48 degrees, noting the persistent north wind slowed progress and cost several miles toward the goal. Eskimos were enlisted to repair the other vessels while the seventh was broken up for parts.
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Marvin
Bartlett
Bartlett and Marvin Observations While Trekking
Bartlett kept two sets of records to preserve an independent account of their advance. He began on the back trail leading a fourth supporting party with two Eskimos, a sledge, and eighteen dogs. As he departed I felt a momentary pang as he disappeared.
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Bartlett
Marvin
Back Trail
Peary Wireless Update Delays Return Details Pending
The continuation of Commander Peary's story will be printed exclusively in the Post in this territory as received by wireless. The current portion is subject to interruptions causing delays, with further details expected later today.
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Peary
Post
Peary Story Supporter Cook Claims Proof Of His Trip
In Copenhagen on September 9, Dr. Cook argued Peary’s chronology counts 490 miles from Cape Columbia to the pole in 5 days with 14 days deducted for open leads. He returned to Cape Columbia in 16 days, April 7 to 23, saying the pace could be exceeded if the route was smooth. He vowed to wait for scientific vindication before public claims, insisting his own speed surpassed what he asserted. He challenged Peary to present elaboration, noting Peary offered only a chronology while he would provide more detail.
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Copenhagen
Peary
Cook
Cape Columbia
Pole
North Pole
Dewey Hints Peary and Cook Reached The Goal
Admiral George Dewey, staying in Hot Springs Virginia, says both Roald Peary and Robert Cook reached the great goal. He refuses to judge merits or demerits, urging reliance on forthcoming scientific data and expressing belief that each American’s claim may be true.
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Hot Springs
Peary
Cook
George Dewey
For other stories of Cook and Peary see Pase 10
Brief note directs readers to page 10 for additional Cook and Peary material, signaling continuation beyond the current page. The reference implies a feature or related coverage tied to the explorers and their narratives.
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Cook and Peary
Boston May Tender Peary a Big Banquet
Mayor Hibbard plans an official welcome in Boston if Commander Peary visits on his way to New York after returning from the north. The event would include city and state representation and Boston scientific societies, with plans to finalize upon more definite information.
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Hibbard
Commander Peary
Boston
New York
Peary’s Time Fast Says Arctic Explorer Bonsall
Amos Bonsall of Philadelphia, survivor of the Kane expedition, calls Peary’s North Pole dash remarkable based on published dispatches. He notes a four day leg from 88th latitude to the pole and a 25 mile daily average on return, while expressing skepticism about Dr. Cook.
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Philadelphia
Cape Sheridan
Roosevelt
Pole
Peary
Bonsall
Dr. Cook
Bridgman Denies Sending Cook Letters In Arctic Controversy
Herbert L. Bridgman secretary of the Peary Arctic Club arrives in Sydney to meet Peary and discuss Cook’s claims. He notes Eskimo witnesses, potential testimony to refute Cook, and that Peary will accept the Geodetic Survey verdict. Bridgman cites letters shown by Francke and questions natives’ truthfulness.
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Sydney
C. B
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
Commander Peary
Grand Narrows
Gilbert H. Grosvenor
National Geographical Society
Washington
George Kennan
William Ellsworth
New York
Bridgman
Professor Helm
Dresden
Harry Whitney
Whitney
Peary
Cook
Tad
Mr. Bridgman
United States
North
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
John R. Bradley
Rudolph Franke
Thomas Hubbard
Francke
Taft Comments On Peary Cook Polar Dispute On Mayflower
On the Mayflower Taft toasts German Emperor and weighs in on the Peary Cook pole controversy. He favors a single nation as the one to claim polar honors, arguing that national pride could bias the outcome and that contestants should be from the same country. He had not previously addressed the dispute beyond sending congratulations.
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Beverly
Taft
Peary
Navy
Cook
Germany
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Yale
Maurice Ketten
Ouch
Dewey
Vic
Tor
Manila Bay
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