Cook Leaves Copenhagen for United States Bearing Proof of Discovery
Copenhagen reporters note Dr. Frederick Cook departs on the Melchior to Christiansand then the Oscar II to New York, arriving Sept. 21, with cheers from a crowd. In New York the Herald says Cook will publish a 25 000 word detailed report of his North Pole expedition. Peary’s status remains unsettled and Arctic authorities debate his critique.
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Cook
Denmark
United States
North
Pole
Copenhagen
Peary
Ook
New York
the Herald Today
Frederick Cook
North Pole
Sydney
N. 8
Herbert L. Bridgeman
Hudgon-Fulton Naval Parade
Roosevelt
Harriman Stock on Exchange Rises Amid News of Death
New York reports two accepted beliefs about K H Harriman death. Markets rallied as stock values for Harriman interests surged while others warned of no panic. Funeral plans set for Sunday with family and neighbors in Arden gravesite ceremony.
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New York
K. H. Harriman
Dit
Great Rattooad Organization
New York Stock Exchange
London
Bertin Bod
Hartiman
Jacob H. Lehife
R. 8
Harriman
Wen
Polo
Stock Exchange
Solid Rock
Arden
N. Y
Te Harriman
St. One Pal Chorel i
Mauretania Sets Atlantic Record In Fast Crossing
New York reports Mauretania completes an Atlantic crossing in exactly four hours fifteen minutes and thirty four seconds, beating Lusitania’s prior record. The voyage began near Clyde and finished off Queenstown with a loud celebratory cheer from observers aboard the Cunard liner.
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New York
Hudson
Jose
Ugard
Ataker
Bo ¥ Douot
Lusitania
Taft Finds Laughter Helpful to Nation
President Taft says humor is as essential as laws and food for Americans and cheaper than many medicines. He sent a light hearted message to the press humorists during the Buffalo convention praising their vocation and urging merriment as relief from burdens.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Taft
Mumaoriats
Fire destroys lives of trio of Walsh children at lake cottage
In St. Paul on September 10 three of Robert A. Walsh's eleven children died in a cottage fire at White Hear Lake after an explosion of a faseline. Other family members were severely burned or injured as rescuers battled flames. The infants Constance and Hubert perished along with John. William and an elder daughter were badly burned while attempting to save siblings.
Melon Patch Destroyed by Mysterious Machinery in Grieley
Grieley Colorado September 10 Michael Biand a local farmer reports his watermelon patch destroyed by a strange machine. He says the incident occurred as he inspected his stand’s grain heap and threshing operations.
Boy Dies After Jumping Freight Train At Cripple Creek
Earl Keener a 17 year old high school student died after leaping from a moving train near Anaconda while returning from Cripple Creek. He landed on his feet but fell near the track and his left leg was crushed by the wheels. He died this morning at the District hospital from loss of blood.
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Victor
Colo
Cripple Creek
Anaconda
Earl Keener
J. Mo Keener
Extown
Aimvondy
Keener
Living woman celebrates ninety sixth birthday with descendants
Fort Collins reports Hather Kitchell, likely the oldest resident of Larter county, marked her ninety six birthday at her son Aaron Kitchell’s home. She is active, sound minded, and enjoys strong faith with seventy descendants noted.
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Fort Collins
Hather Kitchell
Larter County
Aaron Kitchell
Dyteh Whrahip at Hudsons Fulton Celebration
New York reports the Retainant group representing the yin at the Hudsons Fulton celebration with a notable display during the port event.
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New York
Hudsons Fulton
White Men, What Are Thy Rights in Citizenship Denial
Denver reports a federal court question on race in naturalization. Turks and Syrians are denied first papers as not white under post Civil War statutes, while others of their groups await appeals and possible exceptions. Immigration agents say already issued papers will not be interfered with.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Fede Naturalization Bureau
Mexico
Turk
America
Cote
Weather Report for Wyoming and Washington
Forecast for Wyoming partly cloudy and cooler Saturday and Sunday. Local data show 24 hour period ending Sept 10 1909 with a maximum of 76 and a minimum of 49 degrees and precipitation of .07 inch. Palmer section director W. Palmer was the reporting official.
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Washington
Wyoming
W. 3
Palmer
Telluride Seeks Stage Mail Line After Flood Delays
Telluride Colorado reports the first mail since Saturday arrives today by carrier overland. The postmaster plans to request government approval to establish a stage mail line until the Rio Grande railroad repairs flood damage and resumes service.
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Telluride
Colo
Batsurday
Carerier
Rio Grande
Harriman fortune Put Near One Hundred Million Believed
In York September 10 report by Jacob M. Seniff of Kuhn Loeb Co stresses Harriman’s vast wealth and influence. It notes German investors backing him, Speyer & Co, and allied figures sizing up ownership of transcontinental rails. It also mentions his apparent control aims and philanthropy with the Brio railroad rescue.
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York
Harriman
Jacob M. Seniff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Kubo, Loeb & Co
Speyer & Co
Wcionas
Vanderbilt
Coelot
Bigguet
B. H. Harriman
Pacific
Union Pacific
York Central
Central Railroad of
Georgia
Marriman
England
Harrian
Doubotwl
Ms Ey Wat
Rio
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Agarnhourns
Randall, Avenue
T\ Swayser
Jan Garduver
Randall Avenue
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Corustor
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