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Denmark Hails Cook Return From Polar Quest
Copenhagen crowds gather as Dr Frederick A Cook returns aboard the Hans Egede after announcing discovery of the north pole. He promises data to prove his claim amid praise from Danish officials and a royal audience. He describes planting the Stars and Stripes at the pole and notes harsh ice conditions and grim skepticism from some.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Frederick A. Cook
Lerwich
North Pole
Hans Egede
Nothh
Cape Svengen
Deenmark
Cook
Skagen
Dr. Cook
Royal Geographical Society
M. G. Melhomyer
Maurice F. Egan
Cramer Egan
Gould Brokawa
Fedora
Dr.Cok
Oldenburg
Taft
King Frederick
Hanson
Commodore Hovgaard
United States
Cok
Hans Eyde
Dr. Egan
Wismore