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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
1
President Taft denounces the administration of criminal law as a disgrace to civilization. He blames law failures for crime and fraud and claims trials favor criminals, reflecting on public sympathy toward defendants.
A concise report discusses Dr Cook preparing for a cash to pole expedition with emphasis on funding, logistics, and anticipated challenges. The piece notes financial backing, supply planning, and coordination with supporting firms, framing the venture as a disciplined, methodical preparation effort.
Dr Frederick A Cook’s first instalment in the Post on September 15 details the Gloucester start from the Bradley voyage to polar seas. It portrays Eskimo life with human interest, home life, tragedy, and the natives trading fur and ivories for civilization. The Bradley yacht and its owner John R Bradley are pictured preparing for the final dash. Cook describes Greenland visits seeking guides and information as the voyage moves toward Etah and Annatook, closing this section.
Frederick A. Cook describes landing off Cape Robertson in Greenland like shores with ice cap and rocky headlands. He notes Arctic wildlife including little auks Arctic hare blue fox and Eskimo camp life with ten men nine women three children and 106 dogs meeting the expedition and arranging a retinue of native assets. Continued on Page 3 First Column.
In a wireless from the Oscar II tonight Dr. Cook denied the claim that he told Harry Whitney he had found the pole. He said he informed Whitney of success, while Peary supporters were only told they had gone far north.
A Boston district probe into customs efficiency reveals a potential violation of President Roosevelt’s 1906 pay restraint order. Alleged fund raising and lobbying by Charles P. Battelle and Deputy Surveyor Mann aided day inspector pay hikes, with inspectors possibly misreporting compliance. If approved, nationwide pay raises could total about $6,000 per day.
The secretary has not taken action on the bill and rumors spread about the cause of his inaction. The President's order bars any government official from directly or indirectly engaging in movements to influence congressional legislation.
Miss Katherine Wright sister of Orville Wright acted to rescue a youth found hanging head downward from the rigging as the Parseval airship lifted from the ground in Frankfort Germany. Spectators cried out and alerted the aviators who prevented a tragedy during the rapid ascent.
A crowd watched as a balloon rose to about 600 feet and a boy caught by a trail rope was pulled loose by Miss Wright and companions. He was safely rescued and unharmed, though frightened, while the passengers vow stricter safety to prevent future involuntary rides.
Cars leave Park Square at 8 30 a m 4 and 5 p m for Worcester. Fare 500 round trip and a half price. Try it. adv
A speaker condemns a hostile stance to organized labor while affirming workers’ right to union choose wages. He warns against socialism in trade unions, calls for abolishing fee-based court officer pay, notes court delays favor the rich, and urges life-saving laws and federal injunction reform in the next Congress.
President Taft, in Chicago, condemns current criminal law administration as a disgrace to American civilization and backs organized labor. He plans to urge Congress to appoint a commission to study delays in federal courts during his 13,000 mile tour. He reviews 150,000 school children and attends a Chicago vs New York ball game before a 35,000 crowd, then retires to Milwaukee.
President Taft, on his first city visit of a western southern itinerary, immersed himself in a packed schedule of greetings and receptions. Crowds pressed along streets and parkways as he traveled 30 mile plus routes, stepping off the private car at a temporary station and continuing until late night aboard the train bound for Milwaukee.
John Hathaway of Dorchester Mass who was gunning at Wells Beach was accidentally shot. He was rushed to Maine General Hospital after treatment by Dr J B Hall of Wells and is expected to recover.
Red Sox fall to White Sox 7 0. Philadelphia Beats Detroit 2 to 1. New York defeats Cleveland 2 to 1. Washington and St. Louis split 6 5 and 4 2. New York Giants beat Chicago Cubs 2 to 1 before 345000 with President Taft in attendance. Pittsburgh over Cincinnati 9 to 3. Ketchel Langford boxing match called off.
The article touts Strength Father John’s as the best medicine for boosting vigor and vitality. It emphasizes its restorative effects and broad approval among users, presenting testimonials and a confident health claim.
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