Photograph of the North Pole by Dr Cook published by The Boston Post
The Boston Post prints the claimed photograph of the North Pole taken by Dr Frederick A Cook on April 21 1908. The image shows the Pole atop Cook’s ice hut with Eskimos on either side and a sledge nearby in dark hazy light. Cook waited to develop the film until returning to America and the image was then mailed to the newspaper.
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Wardwell Defeated in Essex Race by Nason over Tax Reform
Returns from the state primaries show a Republican setback as J Otis Wardwell, longtime aide to Senator Lodge, loses decisively in the fourth Essex district to Arthur L. Nason who campaigned on income tax reform and direct nominations. Nason contends Wardwell cannot be reelected to the Republican State committee.
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Murray Wins Council Race in Charlestown Primary
Representative William F. Murray of Charlestown won the Governors Council contest against Lawrence H. O Sullivan in yesterday's city primary. Ex Mayor Fitzgerald entered late to back Murray, but Murray claimed the win came from his own campaigning and support from his home base.
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Forecast for Boston and New England Shows Showers
The forecast predicts fair conditions in Boston today with showers this afternoon or night and a rising temperature. North Atlantic forecasts call for increasing cloudiness and showers late Wednesday into Thursday with warmer conditions and brisk east to south winds.
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Baseball results and college football notes from the era
The Sox beat Cleveland 7 0 with Cy Young pitching. Detroit won 3 1 over Washington and lost 2 0. Athletics fell 2 1 to St Louis. New York defeated Chicago 5 0. Doves lost twice to Pittsburgh 2 0 and 5 0. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4 4. Harvard retained 29 varsity candidates. General college football news and Jennings to Philadelphia magnates on Quakers management.
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Roosevelt Captains Bitter Return Over Peary Act
Roosevelt, angered by Peary’s order, led the expedition partway alone and shed tears before being forced to return. He vows, I’ll get there yet, as he expresses sorrow and resolve about the act that halted the solo effort.
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Peary Declines Honors Over Pole Discovery Question
Commander Robert E. Peary refuses receptions and public honors until scientific authorities decide who discovered the North Pole. He released a statement via the Peary Arctic Club leaders General Hubbard and Herbert Bridgman thanking friends while awaiting ruling.
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Bartlett’s Bitter End to Polar Quest on Roosevelt
Staff correspondent recalls Captain Robert Bartlett aboard the Roosevelt as crowds cheer for Commander Peary. Bartlett recounts his bitter disappointment when Peary ordered a turn back at the 88th parallel, with only about 120 miles remaining to the pole.
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Cook Returns to Rapturous Welcome in New York
Dr. Frederick Albert Cook arrived on the steamship Oscar II from Copenhagen and was greeted by crowds in New York. Enthusiastic celebrations stretched miles as supporters hailed him as the hero of the north upon his triumphant homeward journey.
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