Schley backs Copenhagen probe of Peary proof
Admiral W S Schley, retired, reaffirms complete confidence in Dr Cook and urges that Peary's proofs be submitted to the University of Copenhagen for testing. He argues the same body that discredited Cook should judge Peary while noting the Danish university should be respected for Arctic expertise. National Geographic Society officials declined comment.
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Cagok
Peary
North Pole
Washington
Cook
W. S. Sebrey
National Geographic Society
J. Cook
Geographic Society
Arctic
Copenhagen
W. S. Schley
Schley
Admiral Schley
University of Copenhagen
Pole
Far North
Expedition to ascend Mount McKinley in March test Cook Poory claim
A Fairbanks expedition of Thomas Lloyd William Taylor Charles McGonigie Peter Anderson Robert Horry and Charles Davidson has been sent to establish a base at Mount McKinley foot to dash for the summit in March if winter break comes. The group vows to forfeit 5000 if none reach the peak.
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Cook
Fairbanks
Alaska
Severa
Cook Peary
William Taylor
Charles McGonrgie
Peter Anderson
Robert Horry
Charles Davidson
Mysterious airship sighted over Worcester at night
Night observer reports a mysterious airship moving at 30 to 40 mph over Worcester Massachusetts. It hovered for minutes then disappeared for about two hours before returning to circle the city while a powerful searchlight played on the streets. Crowds gathered as the craft stayed around 2000 feet high, making its shape difficult to discern.
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City of Worcester
Worcester
Mass
Iowa Debaters at Top State University
Iowa City reports the University of Iowa debate system has justified itself after three years of growth. The Central Debating league, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Nebraska and Iowa, now leads intercollegiate debates with Iowa rising from last to first by defeating all four peers. Debates will be printed as pamphlets for schools requesting tax material amid broad nationwide inquiries.
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State University
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ual
Iowa
United States
Central Debating League
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Nebraska
Atlantic Coast
East
Middle West
Iowa rail commission to study new car service rules
Des Moines reports the state railway commission sets January 1 to consider adopting National Association of Railway Commissioners rules on car service and demurrage. The proposed rules promise 48 hours free time for loading and unloading and a demurrage charge of 1 dollar per day thereafter, with weather or stock delays considered. The commission foresees little opposition from Iowa rail carriers.
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Des Moines
State Railway Commission
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Washington
Iowa
Fowa
Investigate Coal Graft Irregularity in Chicago Contracts
Cook county grand jury under State's Attorney Wayman broadened inquiry into alleged irregularities in city coal contracts. Subpoenas issued for municipal records from Commissioner of Public Work J. J. Hanberg covering last year. Accusations cite collusive methods and substitution of inferior coal for higher quality contracts.
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Chicago
Cook County Grand Jury
Wayman
Ofice of
Commissioner of Public Work
J. J. Hanberg
Turner Easy For Zbyszko In Ottumwa Wrestling Bout
Polish champion Zbyszko defeated George Turner of Kellogg in twenty one minutes. He used speed and strength to force Turner down after a shoulder injury was diagnosed by Dr Le as a dislocated joint. A record crowd witnessed a fast paced match in Ottumwa on December 23.
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Kellogg
Ottumwa
Zbyszko
Poland
George Turner
Turner
Dr. le
Warriner Gets Six Years for Embezzlement Guilty Plea
Cincinnati December 2 Charles J Warriner former treasurer of the Big Four railroad pleaded guilty to embezzlement in common pleas court and was sentenced to six years in the Ohio penitentiary. The trial of Mrs Jeannette Stewart Ford the woman in the case on blackmail and receiving stolen goods charges is set for Monday. she is out on $2500 bond.
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Big Four
Cincinnati
Charles J. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Ohio
Jeannette Stewar Ford
Steel trust to cut melon bonus of $2 million
United States Steel plans to distribute more than $2,900,000 as bonuses to its officers and employees with 60 percent in cash from New York on December 23. Manitoba extenditory territory reports indicate eighteen counties in addition to the seventy that previously voted no sale, with all counties remaining wet after local option results in Winnipeg.
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New York
Amore
Unite States Steel Corporation
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Man
Manioba
Fiery New York Apartment Fire Traps and Rescues
A sensational incendiary blaze on Thirty-third Street in an New York apartment building prompted dramatic rescues including a man sling across an airshaft and another leaping from a closed window to escape fire. Oil-soaked woodwork fed the flames as smoke filled hallways trapping tenants, most of whom were saved by fire escapes.
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New York
Insane Rancher Slays Family and Dies Under Train
Fresno California December 23 A rancher C a Chreuvront in sudden insanity killed his wife and four children with a hatchet in their home. He then went to the railway tracks where he ended his life under a passing train. George fourteen Claude twelve Gladys ten Nellie infant were the victims. Claude died. Gladys died. others recovering.
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Fresno
Cab
C. A. Chreuvront
George
Claude
Gladys
Nellie
Leopold Buri ed With Royal Pomf
Leopold II king of Belgium laid to rest in royal vault at Laeken after funeral rites at St Michael and Ste Gudule Cathedral. Remains of Queen Marie Henriette and others nearby as cortege moved from royal palace to Laeken in ceremony marked by state pomp and public mourning.
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Brussels
Leopold II
Roya Palace
St. Michae
Ste. Gudule
Lagken
Leopold I
Louise
Leopold
Germany Accepts Red Cross Stamp For Letters
Washington December 23 Letters bearing the Red Cross Christmas stamp will be accepted in Germany whether affixed to the face or back of a letter from this country Count von Bernstorf German ambassador to the United States announced The German postal authorities had earlier ruled against accepting such letters prompting a cable from the National Red Cross to Berlin confirming the change
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Red Cross
Washington
Germany
von Bernsterf Garman
National Red Cross Society
Berlin
Medals Awarded to Striking Waistmakers in New York
Seven striking waistmakers, who served five days on Blackwell’s Island for disorderly conduct during the strike, were decorated with bronze medals by the Women’s Trades’ Union League in a ceremony before about 3,000 cheering supporters at a East Side hall in New York.
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New York
Jait
England
Blackwell's Island
Women’s Trades
Unio League
Stolen Letter From Attorney General Mentioned in Magazine
Washington officials confirm a letter from Attorney General Wickersham dated June 27 to District Attorney Wise in New York was published in a magazine. The note’s disappearance creates awkward exposure for unnamed parties, with a potential sequel to the case unfolding.
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Attorney Gener
Washington
O Cial
Department of Justice
Wnd
Alloney
Wickersham
Wise
York
Fight for Federal Supervision of Industry
Washington dispatch reports the American Mining congress has opened in this city to press for a national bureau of mines. President Taft and Secretary Sherman of the interior department are said to favor legislation to establish federal supervision of mining activities and resources. In Philadelphia a widow, overwhelmed by poverty, killed herself by gas after preparing to celebrate Christmas without funds for gifts for her six children.
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Feder
Washington
American Minin
National
Bureau of Mines
Taftana
Thiringer
Department of the Intrior
Philadelphia
Sarah Ennis
Ely
Earn up to $1000 monthly by selling in your county
A California real estate profit scheme targets local representatives to recruit clients for 20 acre tract sales in Kern county near Bakersfield. It promises annual land yields from 1000 to 6000 per owner, with side incomes from poultry, beekeeping, and fruit industries. Special excursions, a generous guarantee, and full instruction are offered to qualified applicants.
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California
San Joaquin Valley
Kern County
Bakersfield
Sierra Nevadas
Middle West
San Joaquin
Sunshine
Pacific Coast
San Joaquin Tey
County High School
Business College
Slarge Armory
Sisters of Mercy
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Mount M'Kinley
Iowa Railway Commission
Warriner
Insane Man
Hatcher
Imini
OUR
Bir. Porter
Addre
Porter Land Co
Grand Ave
Reinbeck
J. A. Rothermel
Cylinder
Emmetsburg
Whittemore
Rodman
U.S
John G. Jenswold
Gus. Gordon
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