Cook Tells Of Start For Pole Conquest
The Post begins Dr. Cook's tale of his Arctic journey written in prison. The serial will publish in chapters on alternate days, presenting his claim to have preceded Peary to the North Pole and thus be the discoverer.
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North
Commander Peary
North Pole
New York Herald Company
Canada
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
New York Herald
Boston Post
Post
First Instalment Via Commercial Cable System
Paris date Sept 14 1909 describes voyage prep at Gloucester Mass for July 3 1907. The John R Bradley vessel withdrew quietly from the pier as ashore boys tested fireworks for the morrow’s celebration with no crowds or whistles.
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Gloucester
Mass
John R. Bradley
Peary Replies to Critics on Pole Claim
At Battle Harbor Labrador on Sept 14 Associated Press quotes Commander Peary saying he did not have a white witness at the pole and that after a lifetime of effort he wanted the honor for himself. He was asked if he anticipated Dr Cook reaching the pole or if anything had changed on his return.
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Battle Harbor
Labrador
Peary
Woman, 34, disappears with child. husband seeks Olive Studley
Mrs Emma W Studley leaves town with her 11 year old daughter Olive amid signals of a family rift in Braintree. Charles W Studley, Boston businessman, hunts for them while former Selectman R Allen Gage also vanishes from River Street. Children remain with their father at 535 Washington Street. Gage resigns as Selectman and transfers business. Trails point to Cohasset and a railroad departure. the case prompts speculation about motives and political foes.
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Emma W. Studley
R. Allen Gage
Charles W. Studley
Boston
Mr. Studley
Olive Studley
Washington Street
Gage
River Street
Selectman
Cohasset
Three Men Injured As Tannery Collapses In Lowell
A five story frame tannery of the American Hide and Leather Company on Howe street collapsed injuring three men. The ruins caught fire causing property loss potentially reaching 250000 dollars. Cause unknown. investigation planned for tomorrow.
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Lowell
American Hide & Leather Company
Howe Street
Architect Charles Follen McKim Dies at 62
Charles Follen McKim head of McKim Mead White died suddenly at his St James Long Island home from heart disease. A Harvard Beaux Arts graduate and Harvard Bowdoin honorary degrees recipient, he co founded the firm with William R Mead after Stanford White’s passing. The firm designed landmarks including Columbia University and Boston Public Library among others.
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Walker Art Gallery
Bowdoin College
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Red Sox Beat Senators 5 2 and Other MLB Scores
Red Sox defeated the Senators 5 to 2 while the Doves shut out the Giants 3 to 0. American League games featured St Louis 8 over Detroit 2, Philadelphia 5 over New York 4 in the first game and 2 1 in the second, Chicago 4 Cleveland 4 when the game ended after six innings, with Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 0 in the National League and a rain postponement of Pittsburgh St Louis. Abe Attell won a decision over Tommy O Toole.
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Taft Praises Aldrich at Boston Chamber Banquet
The Boston Chamber of Commerce honored a historic banquet uniting local business groups. President Taft attended as the guest of honor and praised Aldrich, while the assembled leaders represented the citys business and social life. The event highlighted national achievement and civic pride.
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United States
Taft banquet mark of brevity and high spirits
The dinner featured a warm, human speech by the President that moved a large audience to hearty cheers. Governor Draper delivered a brief, bright welcome, while Vice-President Rothwell noted the absence of President Storrow and wished his son a speedy recovery from illness. Mayor Hibbard’s absence due to a chill limited the local welcome.
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James J. Storrow
Mr. Storrow
Germany
Hibbard
Taft
Draper
President Praises Aldrich as Leader in Monetary Reform
President Tait praised Aldrich, Senate leader, as an able statesman on financial matters. He noted Aldrich's clear ideas and plain speaking, saying his goal is to aid the people and push a bill for a sound monetary and banking system, removing political obstacles to a proper solution.
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Aldrich
Senate
Massachusetts Welcome Speech to Taft Marks Arrival in State
The Governor delivered an extended welcome to President Taft, blending praise with a lighthearted prayer for the President’s upcoming swing around the circle. He noted summer travel within Massachusetts while Taft was in Washington and finally accepted the chance to greet the President in person.
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Washington
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Taft Is 52 Today on 13,000 Mile Pacific Trip
President Taft celebrates his 52nd birthday with a plan for a long Pacific voyage. He will wake in the Touraine Hotel’s presidential suite, not his birth place, and receive telegrams from around the world as he marks the occasion.
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Taft
United States
Pacific
Cincinnati
Touraine
Champagne served at chamber banquet for President Taft
Pommery Lec Champagne was served at the banquet given last evening by the Chamber of Commerce to President Taft.
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Chamber of Commerce
Taft
Crowd Jostles Helen Taft at Touraine Arrival
President Taft and Mrs Taft arrived by carriage from Beverly and went to the Hotel Touraine. A large crowd surrounded the hotel and surged through police lines as the President alighted. Miss Helen Taft, near the entrance, was swept along by the crush and narrowly separated from her father before officials cleared a path for her.
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Beverly
Touraine
Miss Helen
Helen
New England Forecast Indicates Warm, Cloudy Days Ahead
Washington reports a forecast for New England showing partly cloudy and warmer conditions Wednesday and Thursday with showers. Winds will be moderate southeast, shifting to south. High tides noted at 11:56 A M and 12:00 P M today.
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Vicinity
Washington
New England
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