Welcome home Dr. Frederick A. Cook after polar voyage
Dr. Frederick A. Cook returns on the Oscar II after two years in the Arctic. He greets a cheering crowd in Brooklyn and promises published data to prove his North Pole claim while deferring direct debate with Commander Peary. He sends his full report to Copenhagen for scientists to review.
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Brooklyn
Frederick
Cook
Arctic
North Pole
Greenland
Uperpavik
Dr. Cook
York City
Ommander Peary
J. Cook
Oscar Ir
John C. Gilkinson
Roswell Brebbins
Arctic Club of America
John. C.gilkinson
Ruth
Ida Lehmann
The
Arctic Club
Uncle Fred
Lilliah Cook
Grand Republic
Oscar H
Atlantic
Pole
John R. Bradley
America
Frederick A. Cook
Bloodhounds Capture Alleged Slayer King
James King charged with ambush killing of Charles Scribner near Beattyville Kentucky was captured by bloodhounds after a five day chase. He reportedly confessed to the slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James King
Charles Scribner
Beattyville
King
Fairbanks Lectures in Manila on McKinley Work
Former Vice-President Fairbanks spoke at a Manila Philippines Methodist Church addressing the Ife work of President McKinley and its impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Manila
Methodist Church
P. I
McKinley
Jottings on Sports From The Era
Jennings contract with Detroit ends this season. McQuade to permit ten round bouts at Pittsburgh in future. Gissing defeats Lunghi and Sheppard in 600 yards at Newark, a big upset. Mc Dougal wins 31500 cup rifle match at Camp Perry for the Marine Corps. Placudit the stallion arrives from France. Hamburg Belle vs Uh Jar race plans hit a hitch. Kramer defeats Clarke in two straight heats at Newark. Merritt, Yale star pitcher, will not return this year to pursue Arizona business.
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Jennings
Detroit
McQuade
Pittsburg
Harry Gissing
Emilio Lunghi
Melvin Sheppard
Newark
National Rifle Association
United States Marine Corps
D. C. McDougal
Marine Corps
Camp Perry
John
Frank Kramer
J. Clarke
Arthur Merritt
Yale
Arizona
Peary Arrives in Sydney After Polar Triumph
Commander Peary arrives with the Roosevelt bearing a flag marked North Pole and anchors at the Sydney main wharf. He thanks supporters but declines any public reception until the present controversy is settled by competent authority, acting on advice from General Hubbard and Herbert L Bridgman.
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Sydney
Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
New York City
Hubbard
Southern Storm Loss Five Dead Across Gulf Coast
A hurricane sweeping the Gulf Coast killed five in New Orleans and caused heavy damage from Mississippi to Louisiana. Jackson Mississippi suffered fatalities and major Capitol damage while Vicksburg reported sunken vessels and blocked channels. Timber loss and property repair costs run into the millions.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Louisville
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
New Orleana
Louisiana
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Miss
Capitol
Vicksburg
Bristol Declares Bristol Wet After Local Election
Judge Kelly rules the local option vote valid and Bristol, Virginia remains wet. Preparations to open several saloons begin as the wets claimed a 32 vote win over the drys amid allegations of nonresident ballots from the July 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Kelly
Struck His Farting Wife Arrests After Chicago Walk
Frank O Connor and his wife strolled on Michigan Boulevard Chicago where he claimed she smiled at a handsome man. he struck her and both were arrested. Judge Fake discharged, saying a woman's eyes and words should be for her husband alone.
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Frank O'Connor
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Fake O'Connor
Taft Hosts Japanese Business Delegation in Minneapolis
President Taft met in Minneapolis with a Japanese business delegation touring the United States and spoke warmly about U.S. Japan relations.
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Taft
Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Woman Dies From Burns After Pipe Fire in Peoria
Mrs. Mary Riordan aged ninety two died from burns after tobacco sparks ignited her dress while smoking a pipe in Peoria Indiana. She had lived eighty years in Illinois and the tragedy underscores fire risks for elderly smokers.
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Peoria
Mary Riordan
Illpols
Catholic Plenary Council Concludes Sessions in Quebec
The first Catholic plenary council held in Canada completed its sessions in Quebec recently, marking a historic milestone for the church in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Council In Canada
Canada
Quebec
Hartford Wins Connecticut League Pennant Aces Pitching Notes
Hartford clinched the Connecticut League pennant as star players shine with Cy Young using the spitball in Pluches, Al Orth excelling as a Highlanders pinch hitter, and Barney Pealty emerging as a top Browns pitching bet. Ty Cobb leads American League hitters and thieves, Harry Grant fires a no hit game at Rochester with 21 strikeouts, Worcester takes the New England pennant. The Boston Club drafts Henry Perry from York Club Tri-State. Yale must rebuild pitching, Van Vieck and Merritt depart college, Clymer loses Columbus manager post, Friel becomes new leader, Charley Murphy opposes John Heydler for NL president.
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Hartford
Cy Young
Pluches
al Orth Fe
Highlanders
Barney Pealty
St. Louis Browns
Ty Cobb
Harry Grant
Rochester
Worcester
Boston
Henry Perry
York
Yale
van Vieck
Merritt
WL Clymer
Columbus
Friel
Charley Murphy
John Heydler
Gaya
North Pole flag raising told by Matt Henson
Matt Henson recounts the Peary expedition to ninety degrees north latitude describing the one night and two days camp, raising the American flag, Eskimo cheers in their tongue, and a 150 yard shift in flag position near the pole.
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Battle
Umbar
Labrador
North Pole
Matthew Henson
Robert E. Peary
Peary
Pole
Henson
Arctic
Greenland
Bartlett
England
Cape Columbia
Arctic Circle
Eskimos
Ootah
Egingwah
Ouraneesh
Sigtoo
Two Sisters in Law Die After Prairie Ave Shootout
Chicago police report two women, Mrs Julius Pripp and Mrs Jacob Silvers from New York, died after a violent confrontation at 1609 Prairie Avenue. The killer confessed to the slayings as fellow hospital patients described a long, frenzied struggle with a revolver and planned attack.
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Julius Tripp
Jatot Silvers
New York
Chicago
1609
Prairie Avenue
Julius Pripp
Jacob Silvers
Car Workers Strike Reignites at Pressed Steel Plant
In Schoonville near Pittsburg 3000 to 4000 workers walked off the job and dispersed after claiming officials broke faith over discharge of bosses in a recent dispute. The strike follows a deadly toll and heavy losses from prior unrest at the Pressed Steel Car Company plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Schoonville
Hearse Crash Injures Driver as Body Remains Intact
A street car struck a hearse in Washington D C injuring the driver and tossing the coffin to the pavement. The coffin was undamaged despite the collision and the body of Charles Dutrow was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dutrow
Washington, D. C
General MacArthur Touted as Senate Candidate in Wisconsin
General Arthur MacArthur is prominently discussed as a possible candidate for the United States Senate opposing Senator La Follette of Wisconsin in the September primary next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General MacArthur
Arthur MacArthur
United States Senate
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
British War Office Profits From Canned Meat Deals
British War Officials reportedly profited by reclaiming large stocks of canned meats ordered before price rises. London notes supplies were not needed immediately and the War Office can replenish reserves at old lower prices under existing contracts with Chicago houses.
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London
British War Office
Chicago
War Office
Deadly Nashville train wreck kills eight
A head on collision between Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis train No 4 and freight No 1 west of Pegram Tennessee left eight men dead and several injured. No passengers died as cars caught fire and some victims were burned. Names listed include Bailey L F mail clerk and Megan William traveling engineer among the deceased. The wreck was caused by overlooked orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Pegram Station
Tenn
Bailey
L. F
Manin
Gower
Joseph
Nashville
Ongineer
Megan
William
Roach
Walter
Messenger
Stalcap
W. S
Martin
Tarkington
Jesse
Walt
3. B
Whited
Samuel
Ordera
Boy Laughs at Bullet Wounds and Walks Four Miles
Chicago physicians were mystified by twelve year old George Cleary who walked four miles to a doctor after a bullet wound to the chest. The slug passed near his heart and he laughed at the accident, his brother Joseph firing at a target caused the injury.
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Chicago
George Cleary
Joseph
George
Bandit Pardoned After Four Decades in Prison
L A Potter once a Leavenworth inmate and Texas stage coach bandit was pardoned by President Taft after twenty four years. The incident in 1885 yielded only $9 with no harm to victims. Mrs. J W White, widow of Mason Texas bank president, had long urged clemency and secured the pardon.
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I. A. Potter
Washington, D D. C
L. A. Potter
Leavenworth
Taft
Potter
Texas
J. W. White
German National Bank of
Mason, Texas
Two Die In Pistol Fight At Newtonia Missouri
In Newtonia a street quarrel between Henry W. Estes a cattle dealer and Ben Marshall ends with both men firing once and dying. Marshall had a troubled record with prior court cases. Estes died on the scene and neither could explain the dispute.
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Neosho
Henry W. Estes
Ben Marshal
Newtonia
Here
Estes
Marshall
Sweden Moves to Abolish Civil Rank Orders
Copenhagen dispatch reports Sweden’s cabinet plans a bill to abolish all orders of ranks and precedence except for army and navy officers, a decision described as sensational in Parliament and public debate.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Copenhagen
Sweden
Weavers End Strike At Tron Works After Wage Rise
About 1000 striking weavers at the Tron Works Cotton Mill and the Borden plant in Fall River accepted a five per cent wage increase and will return to work. They had pressed for ten per cent. Roughly 6000 other employees were laid off during the stoppage.
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Orden
Tron Works
Cotton Milla
Borden
Fall River
Mase
Canton Opposes Currency Reform At Bankers Convention
Speaker Cannon told the Chicago bankers convention that Congress would not change the currency system. He asserted strong opposition to reform plans during the talks.
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Canton
Cannon
Chicago
Congress
Insights on Labor, Unrest, and Wages Across Nations
The report notes half time work limits in Indiana mining districts and a Sweden Farmers Association appeal to save crops. It mentions Nebraska union conventions aiming to form a state AFP branch, a letter from Mrs. Sutton about her son’s death, and opposition to Passaic trunk sewer linking to New York. It cites 80 percent of Scottish coal masters seeking a 12 percent wage cut, and reports executions in Constantinople. Panama Canal machinists earn 56 cents hourly for eight hours plus transportation in kind.
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Indiana
Farmers’ Association of Sweden
Trade Unionists of
Nebraska
Lincoln
AFP
Sutton
Annapolis
Passaic
New York
Constantinople
Panama
United States urged to aid Mexican flood victims
San Antonio reports indicate Monterey appeals reflect real suffering from northern Mexico floods with up to 15000 dead and as many homeless. Relief efforts expand as railways and express firms offer free transport while Texas women raise over 5000 dollars for food and clothing. The Mexican government seeks aid as devastation widens beyond cities to outlying towns.
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San Antonio
Texas
State Department
Monterey
Mexico
Mealean
Texas Railroads
Express Companies
Relief Committee
Republic of Mexico
Cor
United States
Multiple Early 20th Century Disjointed News Briefs
A collection of brief items reports a mother found hanged with her baby nearby in Bloomington Indiana, court and military appointments in Cincinnati and New York City, mine explosions in Bessemer Michigan, Standard Oil influence in Pittsburg, grain company bankruptcy in Little Rock, a dentist found murdered near Ayer Massachusetts, baseball world series planning in Chicago, carpenters in New York at $6 a day, a trotting record in Lexington Kentucky, a bank cashier sentenced in Marquette Michigan, army dirigible operation in Des Moines, treasurer Treat resigning, and a Kentucky bank closure with a receiver appointed.
Exports of American Manufactures Reach 46 Billion Since 1789
A U S Bureau of Statistics report shows total exports of merchandise from 1789 to 1909 at 46 billion dollars, with manufactures making up 26 percent. The share rose from 6.5 percent in 1790s to 37.6 percent by 1909, led by iron and steel products. last year exports of steel products neared 200 million dollars. Europe received about half of 1908 exports, with copper and mineral oil among top shipments.
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Bureau of Statistics
Iran
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
North America
South America
Asia
Oceana
Africa
Europa
Bride Poisoning Shocks West Virginia Town
In Williamson W V a 14 year old bride Miss Blanche Wright died after two weeks of agony after her husband J E Sayre of Richmond County Virginia allegedly poisoned her with bi chloride of mercury on their wedding night Sayre claimed intoxication and intended no harm The couple eloped to the city and Sayre fled before his arrest following the death
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Warkersburg
W. Va
J. E. Sayre
Richmond County
Blanche Wright
Sayre
Roosevelt Roams Africa Elephant Hunts and Aviator's Beach Flight
In Nairobi Roosevelt Hills an Elephant area Mr Theodore Roosevelt hunted Mwera district and killed five bull elephants with good tusks while Kermit Roosevelt hunted Guaso Ngiro with five lions and three buffaloes. Ostend Louis Paulhan flew two kilometres on the beach in 3 minutes 15 3 3 seconds winning $1000. Also Peru Bolivia dispute protocol signed, Morocco prisoner executed, Manila vivisection protest, London Irish Land bill passage, Buenos Aires American commits suicide, Dresden Dr Cook comment, and Berlin Orville Wright sets height record at 760 feet before imperial observers.
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Roosevelt Hills
Nairobi
British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Mwera
Kermit Roosevelt
Guaso Ngiro
Ostend
Louis Paulban
Notable Worcester Theatrical Figure Dies After Short Illness
Pauline Lapham Taylor wife of Willard Taylor a prominent theater figure dies from poisoning after a two day illness. Her death shocks friends in Worcester New York Newport and Boston where she entertained lavishly. Mrs Taylor known as a crack horsewoman defeated her husband in a race with her pacer Peeler Patton noted with a 2.09 percent record.
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Wues
Worcester
Maess
Pauline Lapham
Taylor
Willard
New York
Newport
Boston
Peeler Patton
Prominent Figures Share Global Assignments and News
The note lists several prominent figures: P. Morgan returns to New York after yachting. Hoyt named counsel to the State Department. John T. McCutcheon travels to Africa to paint wildlife. New York Governor Hughes hosts Governor Fort of New Jersey at Saranac Inn. Taft and Knox start work on a Far Western bureau. Mark Twain cautioned to quit smoking for his health. Jens Iverson Westengard named advisor to Bangkok government. Ricardo Hminez rising Costa Rica president. Earl Grey loses track while hunting in British Columbia. T. G. Bonney elected AAAS president for 1910-11.
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3. P. Morgan
New Yorks City
Hoyt
State Department
John T. McCutcheon
Chicago
Africa
Governor Hughes
New York
Governor Fort
New Jersey
Saranac Inn
N. Y
Taft
Knox
New Far Western Bureau
Mark Twain
Jens Iverson Westengard
Slamcesa
Bangkok
Ricardo Hminez
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Costa Rew
Earl Grey
Canada
Huntee
Jervin Inlet Woods
British Columbia
T. G. Bonney
Uritish Association For the Advancement of Science
Ghost of Miss Brooks Reported in Newburg Village
Newburg New York area residents report sightings of Miss Emma Brooks's ghost near her former home in Highland after her July 14 death. Prominent locals claim nightly apparitions, with Lorenzo Brags vacating the house due to visits from the specter.
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Miss Brooks
Newburg
N. Y
Tighland
Emma Brooks
Lorenzo Brags
New Jersey Defeats Six Constitutional Amendments at Special Election
Voters in New Jersey turnout was light with under fifteen percent, and all five proposed constitutional amendments were defeated by about two to one. Changes would have altered foreclosure rules, created a Board of Pardons, restructured courts, increased legislative pay, and shifted election timing.
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Jersey
Fort
Trenton
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Interior
Lawyer Edwin P Longstreet Dies After Porch Fall
Edwin P Longstreet aged 43 a lawyer died from a brain concussion after his chair collapsed sending him from the front porch at his Mynasquan home. He was en route to Monmouth County Hospital in Long Branch when he died. He belonged to the Monmouth County Bar Association. Exile for Belligerent Husband Ordered by Justice Oliver. John Mason of South Millville was banished from town after threatening to shoot his wife and three children and must stay away from his family and county pending proceedings.
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High Court
Pitney
Supreme Court
van Lycke
Trenton
Elizabeth Gummere Raymond
Thomas L. Raymond
Essex County
Raymond
Gummere
Gilbert Collins
Edwin P. Longstreet
Mynasquan
Long Branch Hospital
Monmouth County Bar Associaion
John Mason
South Millville
Justice of the Peace
Oliver
Boy Dies After Drinking Water From Fly Paper Saucer
Seventeen year old George Slartenstein of 14% Shaw avenue Newark was poisoned by water from a saucer containing fly paper. He took the saucer from a sink and died shortly after consuming the liquid.
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George Slartenstein
Shaw Avenue
Newark
Glassboro Orchestra Elects Walton Leader
In Glassboro Samuel D. Walton was elected leader of the Glassboro Orchestra. James Nowell was named steward of the Salem County Alims house and is in charge. Thieves stole bicycle tools from Samuel Stiles’ repair shop in Millville. Byron Day of Woodbury was acquitted of cutting a milk inspector with a broken bottle. The proposed boulevard from Woodbury to Red Bank won approval by the Board of Freeholders. Captain F. B. Watson and family, from Salem, arrived in the Philippines and are stationed at Zamboanga. Salem County canneries operate at capacity. tomato acreage is down about twenty percent, but the crop size compensates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Walton
Glassboro
James Nowell
Salem County
Board of Freeholders
Charles Champion
Crous Keys
Salem
F. B. Watson
Philippines
Zamboanga
Department of Mindanao
Widow of Malden Mayor Inherits Estate Bequest
Dean late Ty Widow, 44, named in will of Charles L. Dean former Malden Mayor. Estate valued at $360000 with $3000 to Ashford Baptial Church and $1000 to Mastford Methodist Church. Remainder left to widow and son Brenon aviator Milled. M. E. Lefebvre, young French aviator, killed in Juvisyarzorge France crash.
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M. E. Lefebvre
Juvisyarzorge
France
Railroads Show Large Net Income Gain in 1909 Report
The year ended June 30 1909 saw US railroads record gross earnings of 2 437 385 841 and net operating income of 736 496 600 as expenses and taxes totaled 1 611 927 766 and 98 961 475 respectively. Compared with 1906 figures a rise in gross earnings and net income is noted alongside longer average mileage of 230 099 miles. Other notes cover apple crop outlook in New York, firm hop markets, steel demand, Arkansas crop decline, money rates, rice demand in New Orleans, Wisconsin cranberry losses, Canada wheat yield at 168 million bushels, US steel price rise.
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Chicago
United States
Bureau of Railway News and Statistics
Canada
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Marquette
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Ironwood National Bank
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Kentucky
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