Pole explorer Cook defends records in America arrival
Dr. Cook announced he has brought his data and witnesses to prove his polar journey. He said he will present a clear record that must withstand expert verdicts and include sworn testimony. Denver reports show President Taft addressed conservation and the Payne bill tax plan, defending a corporate tax over direct income taxation.
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New York
Pole
America
Dr. Cook
At & O
Cook
Associated Press
England
Senate
Peary Declines Honors Until Pole Discovery Confirmed
Peary states he will accept no public honors or invitations until the discovery of the North Pole is scientifically confirmed. He lands in Sydney to a cheering crowd after a voyage aboard the Roosevelt. Mrs. Peary and children greet him aboard the ship as crews celebrate the milestone.
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Peary
Sydney
Wagle Jeland
Kate Barnard defends suffrage in New York speech
New York, Sept. 21. Kate Barnard, Oklahoma charities and corrections commissioner, spoke to the Women's Trade Union League. She argued suffrage is needed to address harsh conditions and abuses harming women, citing suffering of women, child welfare concerns, and moral issues in society.
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New York
Kate Barhard
Charities and Correction
Oklahoma
Thair
Women's Trade Union League
Mia Barnard
Fire Destroys Home in Filendale. Loss Estimated at 60,000
A blaze swept through a dwelling at Filendale destroying a home belonging to 2 Ry Laykman. Firefighters reported the structure was fully involved and the estimated loss reached around 60,000 dollars. No injuries are listed in the brief.
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Udens
Devastation and Death Felt Across Storm Path
The hurricane tore through the Gulf Coast and inland, bringing widespread ruin. Reports from Atlanta and New Orleans describe dead and missing, wrecked homes, and uncertain fates for coastal communities as boats sink and towns cope with devastation.
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Atlanta
Gulf Coast
Bilton
Vicksburg
Clorks
Pardee Denounces Ballinger In Taft Letter Charge
Former Governor George C. Pardee returned from San Clements Island with Gifford Pinchot and told the Associated Press that Taft's letter exonerating Ballinger cites him as a critic of the interior department. He read a letter at the irrigation congress approved by Hallinger directing restoration of more than four million acres to entry, a move he says was among several similar orders approved by Ballinger.
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Los Angeles
George C. Pardee
San Clements Island
Gifford Pinchot
Associated Press
Taft
Ballinger
Glavis
Pardee
Interior Department
Irrigation Congress
Hallinger
Warren speeds to Taft in special train
Senator Warren left his party yesterday on a special train over the Union Pacific bound for Denver to meet President Taft. The train arrived at 4.28 and made an average speed of a wire a minute. Conductor Howell commanded the train with Engineer Roach at the throttle.
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Warren
Union Pacific
Denver
Taft
Howell
Roach
Minnesota Governor Johnson Dies After Illness
Rochester Minnesota September 21 Governor John A Johnson three term governor of Minnesota and Democratic nominee for president died at Parkview hospital after an operation last week. Mrs Johnson collapsed and was rushed to Sullivan hospital after his death. He was bedridden most of the night and muttered phrases as he neared the end.
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Rochester
Minn
John A. Johnson
Thmce
Minnesota
Provident
Scollary
Johnson
Wrele
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