Peary Sets New North Pole Distance Record in Arctic Dash
Commander Robert E. Peary breaks the polar exploration distance record, reaching 87 06 north latitude amid severe ice and open water, with reports of famine on sledging journeys and calm survivals. The voyage surpasses Nansen and Abruzzi by crossing Grant Land toward the pole, as Brigdeman notes the news may herald Peary’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert BE. Peary
North Pole
Arctic
Peary
Herbert L Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
Hopedale
Labrador
Twillingate
N. E
Greenland
Roosevelt
Grant Land
Commander Peary
Hoffenthal
New Foundland
Mr. Bridgeman
Nansen
Abruzzi
Greely
Cagni
Duke of Abruzzi
Pole
Civil War Official Naval Records Progress Report
Volume 20 of the official records of the union and Confederate navies in the war of the rebellion has been completed. Volumes 19 and 20 were distributed during the year, per Charles W. Stewart superintendent of library and naval war records. Volume 21, covering the west gulf blockading squadron operations in 1864, is complete, while volume 22 is compiled and partly in press.
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Washington
Charles W. Stewart
Naval War Records
Navy Department
West Gulf
Noted Theosophist Injured in Italian Rail Wreck
Kansas City reports Col. Henry Steele Olcott president founder of the theosophical society and ally of the late Helen Blavatsky has been seriously injured in a railway wreck in Italy according to private advices received Sunday by a society member in the city.
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Kansas City
Henry Steele Olcott
Adyar
India
The
Theosophical Society
Challenge Boni to Duel Hopes for Reconciliation in Paris
Paris dispatch reports Count Boni de Castellane faced three challenges from American challengers over alleged insults to American womanhood. He shows no public names of challengers and seeks reconciliation via continued correspondence with his wife, despite ongoing divorce litigation and claims of infidelity.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellano
Count Bont
Count Boni
Maitre Cruppi
Count Boni de Castellane
Engine Smashes Into Saloon in Rome New York
A Central railroad east bound freight locomotive jumped the track Sunday at James street and the railroad crossing, plunging into a two story saloon. Engineer Albert Brown of Little Falls and brakeman Robert Vandervoort of Albany were killed, fireman Hugh Grover of Syracuse survived. The 60 car train crossed to another track and derailed 126 feet before striking the saloon with no patrons harmed.
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Rome
N. Y
Central Railroad
James Street
Albert Brown
Little Falls
Robert B. Vandervoort
Albany
Hugh L. Grover
Syracuse
Prairie Fire 18 Destructive Across N D Farmlands
Prairie fire near Stillwater swept southeast for seven miles destroying Galligan ranch structures hay and horses. Valley and D Z ranches lost hay and stock. Nester and Krenz properties suffered building losses and livestock and some workers were fatally burned.
Probe of wreck begins in Atlantic City inquiry
The coroner began the Thoroughfare disaster probe in Atlantic City New Jersey after witnesses testified. An adjournment was set for Monday to allow more witnesses and expert preparation. Officials of the railroad company were not called.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Gaskill
Stewart
Utes to Fort Meade after Indian Troop Conference
Sheridan Wyoming a conference between the Indians and troops led to an agreement that the Utes will return with Col Rogers to Fort Meade to be cared for by the government while chiefs Red Cap and Black Whiskers go to Washington to confer with President Roosevelt. They will travel overland with Sixth Cavalry. The Utes have not been disarmed and will remain unarmed unless threatened.
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Moorhead
Red Cap
Black Whiskers
Utah
Promse
Powder River
Five True Bills for Peonage Hit Atlanta Manufacturers
Federal grand jury returned indictments Friday on peonage charges against three Newman Georgia manufacturers. Indicted are IB Cole with one bill Jean Reinhold with two bills and H L Ziegler with two bills. The probe followed complaints from German immigrants lured south by the Southern Immigration Bureau of New York with job promises at a Newman furniture factory.
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Atlanta
Charles Russell
Department of Justice
Washington
Ib, Cole
Jean Reinhold
H. L. Ziegler
Newman
Bureau of New York
J Factory
JR TROOPS TO TOUR CUBA HAVANIA
The novisional government plans extensive American troop exercises across Cuba to project confidence. General Bell orders courtesy to Cubans, avoid interference in disorder, and limit US duties to preventing friction unless life or property are at risk.
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Carlos
An Islind
Matanzas
Isle of Pines
Holmesburg
Magoon
Robert Tittons
Marine Corps
Noble J. Wiley
Sumner
Wiley
Tarnholm
Havana
Camp Columbia
Death of James D Yeomans former ICC member dies at 61
Washington reports the death of James D Yeomans at age 61 from a complication of diseases. A former Interstate Commerce Commission member, he served in railroad administration and building across New York and Pennsylvania, succeeding by Francis M. Cockrell. Yeomans was a respected figure with deep ties to public life.
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Washington
James D. Yeomans
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
United States
Francis M. Cockrell
Missouri
Yeomans
Judge Yeomans
Sooners Entitled to Claims in Nevada Reservation Opening
Interior department agents report to Secretary Hitchcock that infractions at the Walker Lake opening were not serious enough to seek invalidation. Congress did not forbid early entry. no law allows punishment for those who crossed the line before the signal.
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Washington
Interior Department
Walker Lake
Nevada
Hitchcock
Sooners
Congress
Standard Buys 42 Acres in Gaddo City Field
Standard Oil of New Jersey has purchased 42 acres in the Gaddo City field, located 20 miles north of Shreveport, La. The company plans immediate development and operations on the property.
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Standard
Texas Wells
Shreveport
Standard Oil Company
Gaddo City
Cure claimed for eczema by Cuticura remedies
A 60 year old ex-soldier reports thirty-five years of severe eczema all over the body. After trying many medicines with no relief, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, claiming he was completely cured. Also notes inventor Gabriele d Annunzio seeks to become an inventor with bicycle tire and baldness cure ideas.
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Joan T, Roach
Richmondale
Ross Co
Ohio
Gabriele d’Annunzia
Dr Williams Pink Pills Cure Rheumatism Claim
A testimonial from Mrs Thomas Bresnehan of Watertown New York credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing sciatic rheumatism after cold onset and months of pain. The ad asserts blood purification cures rheumatism and promotes mail order purchase at 50 cents per box or six boxes for $2.50 from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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Anthony Cadrette
Mechanic Street
Leominster
Mass
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Ye
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Boni
North Dakota
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Indiana
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Cuthura
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