Eskimos Celebrate Pole Arrival as Peary’s Party Reaches North Pole
Henson recounts the final push with Peary to the pole on April 7. Eskimos danced in joy, waving flags and cheering as Peary declared the Stars and Stripes would be planted. Henson asserts he went the distance, clocks temperatures at 57 degrees below zero, and praises Peary’s endurance and leadership.
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Timah Ketisher
Henson
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Arctic Circle
Ootah
Egingwah
Ouzaueeah
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Ouraneeah
Whale Sound
Matthew Henson
Washington
Florida
New York
Peary claims Eskimos found Cook's polar records
Special cable reports Lieutenant Peary alleging Eskimos found records left by Dr. Cook in the north. Peary says the documents prove Cook could not have reached the pole on April 21, 1908, and calls Cook's story maliciously false. Captain Blanchford relays Peary's anger over Cook's claims and mentions a Newfoundland flag at the pole.
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Battle Harbor
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Roosevelt
Pole
Annatok
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Polar
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Bartlett
Letters On Cook Peary Rivalry Stir Public Debate
Readers express strong opinions on the Cook Peary controversy. Letters discuss whether either reached the pole, noting Peary’s support and experience versus Cook’s solo claim with minimal back up. The writer warns that if none reached the pole, U S prestige would suffer for a century. Boston letters.
Cook Had Perfect Right To Find It
Letter to the editor from Ashmont on September 16 defends Dr. Cook against Roxbury critic J. H. H. arguing Cook acted properly in locating Peary’s polar claim and criticizing a rival rescuer scenario as unjustified and legally risky.
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Roxbury
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Ashmont
Pole expedition honor debate over cost of gear
Sir argues national prestige hinges on equipment costs as Dr. Cook carried gear valued around 8000 dollars while Roosevelt and Peary outfits ran into thousands more. The remark highlights the contested balance between expedition funding and national pride.
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Roosevelt
Peary
Cook is Courteous Even Under Fire in Pole Controversy
Arthur G. Sargent of Newburyport argues that Robert Peary's delay harms his credibility while Edwin Cook shows restraint and readiness to settle the claim. He notes Cook’s Eskimo support and Peary’s exclusivity stance, predicting Cook will prove the expedition’s truth.
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German Explorers Knew of Cook's Success Months Ago
New York Sept 15 Full corroboration arrived with Cologne Evening News dated Sept 6 printing Berlin Montag account of Stolberg De Quervain expedition saying they heard of Dr Cook's polar discovery months earlier. They met Cook at Egesminde Greenland and accompanied him to civilization as icebergs were sighted in Belle Isle Straits. Commander Peary may be delayed on his 460 mile run and could confer with Peary Arctic Club official Bridgman about the Cook controversy.
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Peary-Cook
Explorer Cook’s Pole Claim Echoed From Greenland to Lerwick
The Berlin Stolberg De Quervain account relays the thrill of Dr. Cook’s pole claim as heard in Sermittlet Fjord Greenland. It notes Aug 29 lecture aboard the Hans Egede and details of the discovery, comparing to the Boston Post. The report recalls Cook’s May 1908 Greenland return and anticipation of worldwide reception.
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Europe
Peary Aims for Daylight Arrival in Sydney
Mrs. Robert E. Peary said Commander Peary would reach Sydney by daylight to enable a proper reception. He plans to stay two days, then proceed to Eagle Island, Me, and finally Washington with his report. The party expects rough seas in the Gulf of St. Lawrence en route.
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Robert E. Peary
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Gulf
Roosevelt
Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Polar Race Heats Up as Peary Plans South Pole Run
London reports that Commander Peary and Captain Bartlett plan a South Pole expedition. The news stirs geometrical circles and boosts Captain Scott's drive to fund at least $200,000 for his voyage. Shackleton could not join due to prior commitments. Public generosity may increase as Peary’s potential departure looms.
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Peary
Bartlett
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Antarctic
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Scott
South Pole
Meloon and Hennegan Married at St. Leo's Church
Frank H Meloon a Boston Post reporter and Miss Mary Hennegan of Dorchester wed at St. Leo's Church Dorchester yesterday afternoon Rev Francis Butler officiated Many relatives attended and a reception followed at the bride's home 43 McClellan street The couple will honeymoon in New York and Atlantic City before settling at 48 McClellan street Dorchester
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Boston
Mary Hennegan
Dorchester
St. Leo’s Church
Francis Butler
McClellan Street
Marmola tablets touted as fat reducer for summer
A vintage health ad claims Marmola prescription tablets reduce fat without harm, converting meals into blood nourishment and cutting fat production. It cites testimony from users, claims 12 to 15 ounces of flesh loss daily, and offers price 75 cents with Detroit company contact.
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Detroit
Mich
Taxi Crash Blocks Carriage at Huntington Avenue
A taxi and a carriage collided in front of 72 Huntington Avenue yesterday afternoon. Charles E. Stewart of Columbus Avenue was thrown to the street and dragged about 10 feet while holding the reins to control the startled horse. The taxi driver Frank Cilley of Irvington Street was thrown from his seat but unharmed.
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Irvington Street
Butter Prices Expected to Level Off Says Dealer
George A. Cochrane a leading butter dealer disputes forecasts of 10 cent butter and suggests an upward market setup. New York dealers fret that creamery butter could hit 50 cents soon, but he believes local prices will ease rather than surge after a remarkable year.
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Tragic drowning of five year old in Maine lake
Agatha Mountain, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mountain, drowned at Lake Wassookaag in Dexter Maine. She fell from a boat tethered to shore and was found by her anxious parents as the water proved shallow. Authorities note no foul play.
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Lake Wassookaag
Agatha
Joseph Mountain
Fall Excursions to Nova Scotia Draw Big Crowds
Autumn trips to Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces prove popular with many travelers taking advantage of low rates. Dominion Atlantic Railway reports full-capacity sailings on the steamers Prince George and Prince Arthur, with 400 passengers departing last Sunday. Weather in Nova Scotia remains ideal with warm days and cool nights, and ozone praised for healthful quality. A four-trip weekly service starts next Sunday, leaving Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1 Dm. For staterooms and information visit the city office at 228 Washington Street or Long Wharf foot of State Street.
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Prince Arthur
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Long Wharf
State Street
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