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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1909

Page

3

Whitney Upholds Cook Severely Scores Peary

Mr. Whitney testifies he believes Dr. Cook reached the pole, recounting encounters with Cook and Eskimo companions near Etah and Annootook. He describes Cook showing charts, leaving instruments and a flag, and asks Peary not to reveal discovery details. He says Peary allowed no items on the Roosevelt and that Cook valued Eskimos who aided his life.

Cape Sabine Annootook Etah Pole North Devon Island Jones Sound

Peary Forbids Cook Records From Rooseve t Cruise

Commander Robert Peary refused to permit any of Dr. Frederick Cooks records or instruments to sail on the Roosevelt, leaving them cached at Utah Greenland according to Harry Whitney. Cook declined to criticise Peary and said duplicates would allow him to finish his account. He hopes to meet Whitney soon for an explanation of the Etah events.

New York Robert FE. Peary Frederick A. Cook Roosevelt Utah Greenland Harry Whitney New Haven Cook Strathcona Indian Harbor Cape Ray N. F F. A. Cook Waldorf Peary Cache Sam North Star St. John’s

Peary as Model at Bowdoin Chapel in Brunswick

Bowdoin College President William DeWitt Hyde praised Commander Robert E. Peary as a model for students at chapel in Brunswick. Hyde linked Peary and his associates to Bowdoin, citing Peary’s push to a goal and urging students to forget the past and strive for a higher spiritual standard.

Brunswick Robert E. Peary Bowdoin College William DeWitt Hyde Peary Hyde Donald McMillan Thomas H. Hubbard Peary Arctic Club Bowdoin Tennyson Ulysses Paul

NAB CONVICTS AFTER BATTLE

St John New Brunswick dispatch reports two escaped Dorchester Penitentiary convicts named Kennedy and Larsen recaptured by Judson Trenholm and helpers near Bayside Albert County. The pair resisted when challenged but were overpowered after a marsh chase.

ST. John N. B Kennedy Larsen Dorchester Penitentiary Judson Trenholm Bayside Albert County Trenholm

Good Roads Autoists Visit Plymouth Rock

In four automobiles the 18 members of the P. F. Yoakum Good Roads party reached Providence Rhode Island at seven o clock after traveling 150 miles through Massachusetts and Rhode Island Supper was served in the private car Signet which accompanies the tourists by rail.

Providence R. I P. F. Yoakum Good Roads Massachusetts Rhode Island

Peary defends stance on Cook records aboard Roosevelt

It is learned from a source close to Commander Peary that he justifies blocking Dr. Frederick A Cook’s instruments and records from the Roosevelt homeward bound ship. Peary plans to charge Cook cannot prove Arctic travel wear and tear and has not seen him for over two years.

Portland Peary Frederick A. Cook Roosevelt Cook North Pole Brooklyn Explorer

Peary Plans Bar Harbor Trip to Meet Hubbard on Papers

Commander Peary announced after noon that he would leave for Bar Harbor on the 12 50 express tomorrow noon. He will interview General Thomas H Hubbard president of the Peary Arctic Club about papers given to Hubbard last Thursday in Bangor. The Roosevelt ship delivered Peary Arctic trophies and personal effects to Eagle Island as the crew unloaded boxes and gear. Mrs Peary directed the cargo with interest while Peary said the Roosevelt would sail at dusk for Sandy Hook under club control and possibly join the Hudson Fulton parade if the club approves.

Peary Bar Harbor Thomas H. Hubbard Peary Arctic Club Hubbard Bangor Dr. Cook Roosevelt Etah Bartlett New York Club Arctic Sandy Hook Corre

Bargain Boys Suits At F Gray Co Washington

Bring your boys to F Gray Co for real bargains. Boys double breasted suits priced at 1.98, 2.49, 2.90 and 3.90. Two pair pants with every suit. Location Washington and Hanover. adv

F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover Adv

Dr. Cook Denies Copying Peary Imitations

New York Sept 26 Dr Cook denied copying Peary describing the Etah instruments and data left behind as not affecting his claim to discovery. He announced he would wait and implied Mr Whitney knew what he possessed in the matter.

Dr. Cook Peary Whitney Cook New York

Fall suits in new fabrics at half price

Over 5000 men s fall suits in fresh fabrics offered by F Gray Co Washington and Hanover. Every 18 or 20 dollar suit reduced to 9 90 in an advance advertise sale.

F. Gray Co Gray & Co Washington and Hanover Adv

Handsome Fall Overcoats at Low Prices in Boston

Advertises black oxford and worsted overcoats priced at 7.90 with silk and satin lining. Claims best 15 dollar value in Boston from F. Gray Co., located at Washington and Hanover.

Boston F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover

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