Notable Explorers and Social Figures In Public Eye
Lieutenant E H Shackleton visits Washington to address the National Geographical Society and receive a gold medal from President Taft as he plans a new South Pole expedition. Mrs Richard Kerens and daughter Gladys rise in society circles in Europe. Nathan Straus fights for a tuberculosis preventorium for children at Lakewood New Jersey amid local opposition and its relocation decision.
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Nathan Straus
Lakewood
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Preventorium
Mr. Straus
Weston Aims Cross Country in One Hundred Days
Veteran pedestrian Edward Payson Weston plans a cross continent trek in one hundred days. His 105 day last year journey at age seventy one astonished the nation and set expectations for this ambitious challenge.
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Edward Payson Weston
Seventy-two year old Weston to walk ocean to ocean in 100 days
The world champion walker plans a new 100 day continental trek from coast to coast. He aims to reach New York City Hall steps on May 28 to greet Mayor Gaynor, departing Los Angeles February 1. He hopes a direct Chicago route via roads will beat last year’s schedule.
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