Danish University rejects Cook North Pole claim
The University of Copenhagen's consistory rejected Dr Frederick A Cook's North Pole discovery claims. A special committee found his data worthless, with notes and observations deemed unscientific. The university may demand the return of his Doctor of Science honorary degree as calls for accountability rise.
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Hagen
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Gustav Holm
Hydrographical Bureau
der Jenezon
Pechyle
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Engstroem
Lund University
Weden
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Professor Brewer weighs Cook pole claim uncertainty
New Haven December 21 William F Brewer Yale professor emeritus authority on northern exploration says he would not call Dr. Cook a faker though the Copenhagen university findings cast doubt on the claim. He stresses authorities can judge authenticity and notes Cook may have believed he reached the pole without proving it.
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Harvard Professor Says Danish Inquiry Conclusive
Boston December 21 Professor R H Pickering of the Harvard Observatory reacts to the Danish society investigation of Dr Cook's polar claims saying he expected action for some time and that there is nothing more to add as the Danes' move is conclusive.
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Southport Man Sues Automobilist for Damages
A Southport resident sues wealthy Derien man Bram D. Gillette for 1000 damages after an auto collision with Julius Buza’s vehicle on a Sept night. Buza says his carriage was rear ended, his head cut, horse injured, carriage wrecked, and Gillette’s driver was unreli able. Sheriff Stagg served the suit, Steiber represents the plaintiff.
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Derien
Julius Buza
Southport
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Gillette
Mpro
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Ee Steiber
Judge John Judge to be reconsidered for asylum return
John Judge recently discharged from Middletown asylum due to improved condition will likely be sent back. Drs F L Day and J D Gold will examine him at Lakeview this evening and report to the probate court tomorrow morning.
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Middletown
Dra. F. L. Day
J. D. Gold
Lakeview
City Wins in Southey Suit Over School Plans
Architect Ernest G. Southey recovered 5600 from the Board of Education after suing for 1250 for plans to remodel Bostwick Avenue School. The board, via its committee on schools, rejected the costly plans as excessive. another architect later completed changes at under 320,000. City Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan and firm Canfield Judson & Liman represented parties.
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Lucien F. Burpee
Ernest G. Southey
Board of Education
Bostwick Avenue
Committee On Schools
Southey
Thomas M. Cullinan
Canfield, Judson & Liman
Notorious desertion ends in divorce for Keeler couple
Joseph P. Keeler of this city married May Monahan after leaving Brooklyn to wed, but his second wife soon left him. She refused to live with him in New York or return to this city, deserting him and his two children. The court granted a decree on desertion. Keeler has not seen his wife since.
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Joseph P. Keeler
May Monahan
Brooklyn
New York
Sherman Street
Keeler
Estrada Forces Zelaya Into Engagement Near Mico River
Bluefields via wireless reports Estrada troops press to engage Zelaya’s government as rebels surround government forces near Recreo and Mico Junction. General Luis Mena and others aid Estrada. gunboat Blanca moves upriver. Madriz’s legitimacy questioned as Atlantic departments claim no representation in Congress.
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Estrada
Revolutionista
Recreo
Mico River
Luis Mena
Fornos Diaz
Matuty
Pacheo
Chamorro
Fire damages closet at 2265 Prospect Street
A small fire broke out this afternoon in a closet beneath a sink at 2265 Prospect Street involving rags. The blaze prompted a fire department response with minimal damage reported. Occupants listed as Jennie M Tlier and others in nearby town areas were affected.
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Bissonnette Sentence Postponed After Murder Guilty Verdict
Judge Ralph Wheeler postponed Napoleon Bissonnette's sentence for murder in the second degree amid defense motions challenging the verdict. John Reilly, charged with highway robbery, received eight months in jail after a park encounter with William Lounsbury. Suspect Salvatore Pizzutti's trial opened for assault with intent to kill at a Columbus Place saloon.
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John C. Chamberlain
Bridgeport
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Supreme Court
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Timo
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Demery
Bissonnettee
John Reilly
East Side
William Lounsbury
Washington Park
Reilly
Fred B. Fallon
State Street
Lounsbury
Offcer Bolger
Fallon
Thomas Callahan
Danbury
Salvatore Pizzutti
Louis Fasciano
Columbus Place
Fasciano
Antonio
Salvatore
Permanent paving for Elm Street eyed by Bridgeport officials
Bridgeport aldermanic street committee plans to ask the Board of Apportionment for about $7,000 to pave Elm Street between Main and Broad and Broad Street between Fairfield Avenue and Elm. If approved, this would be the only permanent pavement laid this year, creating a new Broad to Main outlet and easing traffic at Main and Fairfield. Selectmen seek $440 for seven clerks over nine days at $5 daily, plus meals and expenses.
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Bleriot in Critical Condition After Turkey Crash
Vienna reports aviator Louis Bleriot is in a very critical state at the local hospital from injuries suffered in the Turkey fall. X ray shows severely bruised ribs and injuries to the spleen and liver as doctors weigh whether surgery is needed.
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Vienna
Bleriot
Turkey
Sewer committee plans reduced request for new work
The aldermanic sewer committee expects to request several thousand dollars less this year for sewer projects. About 25 000 will fund short street stretches needing sewers, benefiting more than last year’s 33 000. Targeted sites include Thomas street Livingstone Place Pacific street Morehouse street and others plus a stretch on Chapel street. Lynch to replace North on auto patrol tonight and pound pavement in the West End with same hours.
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Fire destroys Bangor House stables injuring horses
Bangor Me Dec 21 Fire destroyed the Bangor House stables before dawn causing about 360000 in losses including the incineration of 42 thoroughbred horses. The building was saved from total disaster by rapid fire department response as nearby properties caught fire and panic narrowly avoided among fleeing occupants.
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Three Women Charged in Murder Indictment
United Press reports in Newark that prosecutors presented evidence to Essex County officials leading to an indictment of Miss Virginia Snead Mrs Mary Snead and Mrs G Martin for the murder of W M Snead whose body was found at his home in November The district attorney said the death may not have been suicide and that a blanket indictment against the three women is expected to be handed down by the Grand Jury by tomorrow night
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Virginia
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Hana
FOR RENT AND SALE NOTICE BOARD WITH AUCTION REMNANTS
Unclassified ad column shows rental at 44 Elm St and room 307 Newfield Building. Various sale items include schooner Mattie and Lena at 35 lower, household furniture, sewing machine, range, and goods from a southbound party. Auction tonight lists jewelry, lace curtains, table covers, rugs, and 500 boys suits water damaged from a steamboat company. D P Keane auctioneer. Also jobs for carriage blacksmiths, trimmers, and machinist openings.AUTO PAINTING by Pratt. WANTED skilled workers for interior trim. Piano sales discounted by Bros. Steinway and Piano Co with several pianos priced low. Notice of relocation to Wall and Main streets and gratitude to patrons.
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D. P. Keane
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