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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
7
The narrative describes a smooth journey with the captain Marvin and Borup delayed briefly by open leads. The party faced variable ice conditions yet maintained steady progress, crossing firm leads, detours, and improvised ferries on ice cakes to reach the tenth outward march.
The narrative recalls the arduous path to Cape Columbia, the big ice leads, and the crew's relief after capricious conditions. They describe sleep, dog fatigue, and a fatal mishap to Marvin. The voyage proceeds via Hecla, Roosevelt, and Etah with caches removed and new gear aiding efficiency.
Peary lauds companions Captain Bartlett for tireless leadership on deck and field. Dr Goodsall the surgeon shares field work and medical duties. Professor Marvin and McMillan gathered tidal and field data. Borup logged travel distance and created an acclaimed photograph series.
Robert E Peary arrives to fanfare in Sydney with wife Marie and daughter Marie 16. A large press contingent and crowds greet the explorer. Mrs Peary defers discussion of Dr Cook while noting her husband’s North Pole achievement and hopeful reunion.
Captain Moses Bartlett of Brigus makes public claim that Peary seized provisions left for Dr. Cook on Etah during the 1907 expedition. Bartlett and three Brigus crewmen describe moving stores and coal to a beach cache, disputing Peary's possession of Cook's supplies. Richard Pike of the Erik denies any taking of Cook's provisions or their loading on Peary's ship.
Dr Frederick A Cook leaves Copenhagen on the yacht Melchior for Christiansand with a Danish sendoff. He thanks Denmark and plans to sail on the Oscar II to New York, escorted by Roald Amundsen and Clarence McIlvane as crowds cheer along the harbor.
Mrs Robert Edwin Peary waits in a Hotel Sydney suite for the return of the husband who has gone to the frozen north seeking the pole. She has made eight visits to the Nova Scotia town, saying this may be the last time she hopes for his safe return.
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