Peary Henson Bartlett Lead Final Pole Dash From Cape Columbia
The 1909 Polar Expedition report chronicles Peary Bartlett and Henson initiating from Cape Columbia on Feb 27 with Eskimos and dogs, linking with Marvin and others, crossing ice, observing 84th and 89th parallels, facing scarce supplies, and pushing toward the pole in a 19 hour march that reached 20 miles in a day amid fog and newly sighted sun.
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Robert A. Bartlett
George Borup
Cape Columbia
Peary
Bartlett
Borup
Ross G. Marvin
Donald B. McMillan
Marvin
Matthew Henson
Henson
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised Cure for Women
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for women’s health, claiming to restore strength and address nervous exhaustion. It cites Miss Florence A. Jordan’s recovery after two boxes, lists prices, and offers a free booklet to readers.
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Dr. Williams
Florence A. Jordan
Perham Street
Farmington
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Canada claims all land to North Pole as hinterland
Ottawa reports that Canada will assert ownership of all territory directly north of the American continent up to the pole. The stance, semi official, follows a British Parliament question after Cook and Peary discoveries. Canada maintains the Arctic islands were formally seized by Captain Bernier, its explorer now missing in the far north.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
House of Commons
North Pole
Cook’s
Peary
North American
Bernier
Far North
Professor McMillan Shot During Peary Expedition Dash
New York report says Worcester Academy professor Don ald B. McMillan, part of the Peary expedition, was shot when a rifle discharged during a walrus hunt. The bullet pierced his right shoulder and left forearm, but he remained active and was up about five days later per Peary.
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New York
Donald B. McMillan
Worcester Academy
New York Herald
Battle Harbor
Letter from Schley defends Cook over Pole discovery
A public letter from Rear Admiral Schley defends Dr. Frederick A. Cook against Peary critics. Arctic Club officials cite Cook’s dignity and integrity while accusing Peary of inconsistent actions and withholding details. Preparations to honor Cook outpace Peary exhibits as debates over the Pole continue.
Peary Behind Demands For Guard Wages At Cook Depot
Sydney N S Sept 13 Herbert Bridgman Peary Arctic Club secretary says Dr Norman Hansen's Copenhagen claim false and Peary instructed Ryan and Murphy to guard Cook stores found abandoned after Francke left The stores were for the finder as derelicts on the ice belong to whoever finds them The depot Cook tried to reach in Feb 1909 with Hans Egede voyage was heavily provisioned and found by others
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Sydney
N. S
Herbert Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
Norman Hansen
Copenhagen
Peary
Cook
Annatok
Ryan
Murphy
Bridgman
Francke
Erik
Roosevelt
Harry Whitney
John R. Bradley
Ryan and
Hansen
Greenland
Dr. Cook
Hans Egede
Smith Sound
Flower Girls Jealous Over Honors to Peary
Sydney Nova Scotia September 13 Na omi Kehl daughter of the American consul and Gladys and Irma Richardson daughters of the mayor clash over who should present Peary with a bouquet at the welcoming ceremonies. The dispute pits the mayor against the consul over chief flower girl rights and accompaniment duties.
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Sydney
N. S
Naomi Kehl
Gladys
Irma Richardson
Peary
Wallace Richardson
John E. Kehl
Commander Peary
Richardson
United States
Consul Kehl
Kehl
Grampus
Pawnee
Cape Breton Electric Company
Dominion Coal & Tron Company
Albert McLeod
Peter Campbell
William Fitch
Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club
James Ross
Think Whitney Knew Danes Cannot Understand Why Eskimos Heard
Copenhagen dispatch reports Knud Rasmussen, the half breed Danish Eskimo, puzzling New Haven residents as to why Danes cannot grasp the extent of Eskimo knowledge. The story notes cultural misunderstandings and distant Arctic literacy, highlighting Rasmussen's remarks and the era's curiosity about Arctic peoples.
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Copenhagen
Knud Rasmussen
Peary’s former boatswain details Cook supplies
Alan Francke reports from St John’s on September 18 that a former boatswain connected with Cook provides new details about the capture and handling of Cook’s supplies. The testimony adds context to the expedition and the hardships faced on the voyage.
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Cook
Whitten testifies on Peary Cook polar dispute and theft
Whitten, boatswain of the Erik in 1905 1908 and aboard the 1907 voyage to Sydney with John R. Bradley, corroborates claims of Cook thefts of provisions and ivory from Peary and Francke crews. He notes Bradley had supplies for three years and that Cook’s records were safeguarded by Whitney. Peary plans to counterattacks by exposing an Arctic Club clique he says is dominated by Cook.
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Peary
Erik
Sydney
John R. Bradley
Dr. Cook
Pole
Hudson Bay
Bradley
Cook
Copenhagen
Etah
Annatock
Cape Columbia
Brooklyn
Indian Harbor
Arctic Club
Debate Over Cook Pole Claim Sparks Whitney Evidence
News from Whitney aboard the Roosevelt follows a January 1908 claim by Dr. Frederick A. Cook to reaching the North Pole. A New York Herald despatch details Whitney’s meeting with the Roosevelt crew and the Jeanie relief voyage seeking Peary, Cook, and Whitney, amid ongoing questions about Cook’s discovery.
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Frederick A. Cook
Cape Ray
N. F
Harry Whitney
New Haven
Peary
Cook
North Pole
Whitney
Rasmussen
Etah
Pole
Commander Peary
Wolstenholme Sound
Roosevelt
Jeanie
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
New York
Robert E. Peary
New York Herald
Newfoundland
Westenholme Sound
Saunders Island
Explorer
Peary to Debate Cook Over First North Pole Claim
Commander Robert E Peary plans an open debate with Dr Frederick A Cook on his return to the United States If Cook does not withdraw his claim Peary will publish a detailed statement discrediting the Big Nail discovery tale The preparation is underway at Battle Harbor Labrador coast where the Roosevelt remains in port through a confirming telegram yesterday
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Marvin
Cook
Peary
Herald
Whitney
Utah
Pole
Cape Sabine
Sydney
N. S
Robert E. Peary
United States
Frederick A. Cook
Battle Harbor
Labrador Coast
Roosevelt
Eskimo Proof Not Very Hard to Obtain
A letter to the Post argues that Professor Dyche’s suggestion Peary learned of Cook’s pole claim from Eskimos before returning is plausible. It cites Eskimo traits noted by Asturo in With Peary Near the Pole, namely a tendency to agree with a questioner’s views even if it means not telling the truth. Boston, L. J. W.
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Dyche
University of Kansas
Peary
Dr. Cook
Asturo
Pole
Ll. J. W. Boston
Peary Notifies Wife of Departure Timing From Roosevelt
Mrs. Peary reported no word from her husband as of early afternoon and expected the commander would not telegraph until departure from the Roosevelt. She said Peary avoids speculation and will announce his move when ready. The ship is coaling and all aboard are in good health.
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Sydney
N. S
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