Admiral Peary dies in Washington at 64
Rear Admiral Robert Edwin Peary retired Arctic explorer and discoverer of the North Pole died at his home in Washington from pernicious anemia. He endured 35 blood transfusions in two years and will be buried with full naval honors. Peary, born 1836, led several Arctic expeditions and helped advance aviation and coast guard concerns.
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Nicaragua Ship Canal
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Cisco Bay
Nicaragua Canal
Arctic
Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia
Frederick A. Cook
Congress
Smiling Jack O Brien Hanged and Polar Claims
An old report notes Smiling Jack O Brien's execution amid news of Peary's success. It recalls Dr. F P A Cook claiming to reach the North Pole in April 1908 from Greenland, his lone departure with Eskimos, and the lack of proof to support the claim while public fascination waned as other explorers advanced.
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Telegraphic Briefs From All Over The World
A compilation reports political and economic moves including Prem dent Winson threatening to withdraw signature from a Britain France American security treaty New Mexico and foreign trade estimates cut by the commerce department Secretary Alexander notes trade risks. Kidnapping in Zacatecas ends with release. Mexican future ratifies woman suffrage. Dutch parliament backs League of Nations entry. Local sports results with several boxers and wrestlers winning by decision or fall. North Dakota to build 11.5 miles of highway near Hazelton with federal aid. further road projects in Grant Hettinger and Emery counties set for March.
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la Nacion
Prem.dent Winson
France
Washington
Department of Commerce
Alexander
Bismarck
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State
W. H. Robinson
Linton
Hazelton
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Hell and
Carson
Grant County
Newingland
Hettinger County
Mott
Factory Fire Burns Three In New Castle
Three workers suffered burns when an explosion of fireworks caused a stove to topple and ignite six Conti Powder Company buildings in New Castle Pennsylvania today. Fire rapidly spread to three small structures, with three more people treated for burns.
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Conti Powder Company
Farming Company Formed in Hazelton
Hazelton ND February 20 The valley Beech Farm a general farming capitalized at 25000 has been formed here by AE Hue Will and F and Kay C Tye, all of Hazelton.
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Haalton
Mountrail County Town Seeks Railway Station Agent
In February the state commissioners received a petition for a station agent at Manitou in Mountrail County. The proposal envisages a yearly business total of about 12 000 dollars and the commission announced an agent is authorized.
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Bat Nelson Left Heir To Large Sum In Will
"Bat" Nelson, former lightweight champion, is chief beneficiary in a will of his father, Wied here for probate. The will leaves 1 226,000 to the Dozer and divides the residue among Nelson and his brothers. Nelson's earnings as a fighter are noted. Wisconsin real estate association held a convention with officer elections. W. Webster elected president. other officers named.
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Vics
More Cooperation From Farmers Asked By Census Bureau
Washington Feb 20 Secretary Meredith urged farmers to aid the census bureau in locating missing farms and speeding the farm census. Weather delays hindered enumeration as heavy cold and snows spread across the state. In Montana a cold wave dropped temperatures 15 to 26 degrees with Helena at about 10 above zero and several inches of snow reported.
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Porto Rico Wage Protest Demands Living Minimum
San Juan labor activists Brady and McAndrew of the American Federation of Labor delivered a letter to Acting Governor Benedicto demanding a living wage for Porto Rican workers. They urged a conference of sugar interests, proposing $2.50 per day for men eight hours, and $1.25 for women and boys, with equal pay when work is shared. They cited high living costs and widespread child labor, noting some wages as low as 10 to 60 cents for 11 hours. Some sugar operators later offered 20 to 50 percent wage increases with a new minimum of $1 to $1.50 per day.
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Former emperor willing to settle for life at Doorn
The report states the former emperor is ready to live at Doorn for life, with the Dutch government aware of the monarch’s intention to settle peacefully and not disturb its position. It notes no obstacle to extradition issues and mentions Count Höbs arc as part of the discussion, assessing risks to the public peace.
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Eight Women Swimmers Enter National Junior Match
Eight top women swimmers are entered in the national Junior 10 yard championship for women to be held in Cleveland tonight under the American Athletic Union. Prominent entrants include Eleanor and Ruth Smith of New York and Marie Curtis of Detroit. Five other events complete the program.
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New York
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Detroit
Interesting side light on Turkish problem published
London reports an afternoon announcement that the Allied decision keeps the sultan in Constantinople. Indian Moslems oppose removing the head of the church from the spiritual capital, causing anxiety.
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Mandan to Get New Oil Station
Mandan North Dakota February 20 C Grimt and P G Ostland of the Master Oil company spent several days in Mandan negotiating for erecting an oil distributing station. The Master Oil company is owned largely by North Dakota men including several well known citizens. The planned building is to be ornate. Utah dems to meet February 20 Salt Lake City sets April 3 for Utah Democratic central committee meeting to choose date and city for state convention and for naming delegates to the San Francisco national convention. W R Innes state chairman expects meeting around May 10. Republican central committee will meet February 23 to fix convention date for delegates to the Republican national convention.
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Board in session as Kane faces removal plot
In Grand Forks the state university crisis deepens as board members debate ousting President Kane. Townley-linked agitation, alumni protests, and widespread public reaction surge, with governors and businessmen weighing hearings and political consequences.
Poland Nears Completion of Peace Program
Warsaw reports Poland’s peace program, prepared for submission to the Russian Soviet government, will be sent to France and England for approval after consultations with Moscow. Premier Miller of France and Prime Minister Lloyd George of England have already discussed key points. an answer to the Bolsheviks is expected by March 1, with a possible short delay. An extraordinary commission drafts the proposal to be presented on February 23 as the Polish plan.
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