Copenhagen Report Denounces Dr Cook As Swindler
The University of Copenhagen committee derides Dr Cook’s pole claim, calling him a swindler and imposter. The report suggests Cook falsified observations, vows possible revocation of honors, and notes ongoing envy and disbelief among explorers and scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
University of
Cook
Rnud Rasmussen
Commodore Holm
Rasmussen
New Fork
Ore Club
Marshall Savile
Christmas charity aids Cheyenne Salvation Army barracks
Readable text reports Cheyenne Salvation Army efforts for a Christmas dinner and gifts for the needy. Donations from Governor Brooks and local banks support meals, a Christmas tree, stockings, and a reading room. Volunteers prepare a program with readings and performances for barracks children. A Christmas kettle patrol gathers funds for the shelter and debt reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Frowe
Cheyene
Salvation Army
Quant
Cheyenne
Brooks
First National
John H. Fullerton
Cram
Snyder
Dugald Whitaker
Aes
More
Centlemen
Salvation Arm
Settlement Near Brightens Prospects of Strike
St. Paul reports prospects for settlement of the switchmen's strike are bright as talks advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Leopold's Heir Battle Under Way Over Belgian Throne
Attorney for Princess Louise seeks to block Leopold III succession by legal action in Belgium. Papers aim to prevent property transfer and baroness Vaughan’s claim while contests allege legitimacy of Leopold’s children. The report notes no civil ceremony and questions timing of the throne claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrusvele
Loulee
Lnte
Leopold
Baroneuy Vaughan
Edmond Picard
Tor Wens
Herlem
Renower
Renower ; Man of
Rien Henvintta
Fall Lappard
Amalie
The
Une
Ste of Tuevoron
Brussels
Atay
Jeffries and Corbett Trade Swats in Big Battle
James J. Corbett predicts a showdown with John L. Johnson as sparring talk centers on a potential Jeffries versus Corbett clash. Corbett dismisses Johnson's prowess while praising Jeffries as a real fighter likely to overwhelm opponents with power. He forecasts a brutal twenty round fight with extensive training camps and possible repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jeff
James J. Corbett
Johnson
Corbett
Jeffries
Malpractice suit against Dr Phifer drags through district court
The Charles Lawrence versus Dr Phifer case, seeking $5,000 in damages for alleged malpractice, occupied the entire day in district court yesterday. The jury did not reach a verdict last evening and will resume deliberations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lawrence Vers
Phifer
Lawrence
District Court
Robbers Fail in Bank Vault Dynamite Attempt
In Abbyville Kansas robbers cut wires at the central phone office and then tried to dynamite the State Bank vault but were detected and fled before succeeding. No injuries reported and authorities investigate the unusual break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Hutchinson
Kas
Abbyville
State Bank
Still Trouble in Nicaragua Over Election
Bluefields Dec 21 The revolutionists under Estrada rout Zelayan forces at Rama and capture Vasquez stronghold along an eight mile front. Captain Godfrey Fowler of the U S infantry commanded on the firing line as government troops suffer heavy losses. Estrada aims for unconditional surrender and rebels claim victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
Estrada
Rama
Vasquez
Recreo
Godfrey Fowler
Thirty-third United States Infantry
Washington
State Department
Thomas H. Moffatt
United States
Barrada
Zelaya
Congress
Mexico
Cree
Bia
Beball
Madriz
Sasquez
Gonzales
Juan Pablo B
Reyea
Taft Support for Ballinger Pinchot Probe Grows
Taft administration moves to a full inquiry into the Ballinger Pinchot controversy with Senate resolution directing access to all papers. Senator Nelson is set to head the inquiry as Congress adjourns for January. The White Slave traffic bill advances in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Ballinger
Land Office
Senate
L. R. Glavin
The
Cunningham Coal
Nelson
Committee On Public Lands
Congress
Gore
House
Aldrich
Mann
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Fire Devastates Arding and Hobbs Store Woes
London reports confirm eighteen missing after a five million dollar blaze that destroyed Arding and Hobbs at Ashwater Gardens and Lav ender hill Chapman Junction. Eight bodies recovered, ten believed buried beneath the smoldering ruins as rescuers and John Burns aid in spectacular efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ted
Arding & Hiobbs
Ashiwater Gardens
Lavender Hill
Chapman Junction
John Burns
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DR. Cook Pole
Ewley
Saville
Mrs. Brokaw
W. Gould Brokaw
Industrial Club
Capitol Avenue
Union Station
Army
Adjutant Quant
Fort Man
New York Herald
Jack Joweson
Nicaragua
Pinchot-Ballinger
Iah
Hila
Atso
Ding & Hobbs
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