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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
2
Captain Robert A. Bartlett reported in Battle Harbor Labrador that no religious services were held aboard his expedition today. He noted that local tribes had never been exposed to the Christian religion.
The author recalls Peary's Arctic expedition noting no contact with missionaries among North Greenland tribes and the potential for success in the Antarctic. Details include crossing attempts after parting from Peary with Eskimos and dogs, plus findings of ice movement affecting measurements and 2000 fathoms depth near the pole. McMillan reports musk oxen and numerous bird varieties north of 82nd parallel.
A 1908 letter made public shows Commander Robert E Peary landed two men at Etah with supplies for Dr Cook on August 17 1908. He wrote the note to the Coast and Geodetic Survey superintendent detailing the supply run and Arctic tidal duties ordered by the President.
In a letter Peary describes departing Sydney on July 17 and stopping at Cape York Bay where Erik crew passed the day before. He notes Ekimos and dogs taken on, water from a glacier, and coal transfer with the Erik. They sailed to North Bay, then to Inglefield Gulf, Edmond Roosevelt to Etah for ice work, rejoined August 11 with more Eskimos and dogs and 35 walrus. Dogs landed on Etah Fiord island, coal loaded for return and two men sent with supplies for Dr Cook.
In Schoenville Pennsylvania American workers at the Pressed Steel Car plant plan a 6:15 AM march to the works with the flag leading. Americans will resume work after a split with foreign strikers, who warn they will shoot any insult to the flag and plan to block resumed activity inside the stockade.
President Taft toured Chicago in a packed day visiting 150000 school children along park boulevards, spoke at the Commercial Club luncheon, watched a Cubs Giants game, and attended events at the Hamilton Club Auditorium and the American Bankers' Association ball. He greeted fans including Pop Anson and Garry Herrmann, and discussed future visits with Tex Reilly.
The document directs readers to Page Seven for the complete President's address. It summarizes themes of policy and national priorities, calling for unity and action. Readers are urged to study the full speech for details and context.
Sidney E Shuman of A Shuman & Co travels in Ireland visiting mills to purchase Trisa woolens for another season. A Shuman & Co leads in importing these goods and pioneered Irish friezes and tweeds. The Emerald Isle climate favors long staple wool growth, enabling durable, serviceable wool from Trish sheep.
New York reports Peary has earned endorsement from top international experts, via cables read by Herbert Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club. The Sept 8 message from Uccle Brussels signals formal recognition, though Bridgman notes no official commission endorsement. The club will vote on a publicity push and possible expedition to Utah for Eskimo testimony.
Matthew Henson, the Black pioneer who accompanied Commander Peary to the pole, will be honored at a New York reception. A committee of leading Black residents is organizing a banquet to recognize his race and achievements alongside the anticipated white tribute to Peary.
Ferdinand Pinney Farle arrived at his Monroe area castle from Paris on Tuesday evening. He was met by his coachman and driven to the mansion with only his servants aware of the arrival. A later report said he planned a large free clam bake for Monroe residents to explain his position and win back goodwill.
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