Pole dispute rages over Peary and Cook claims
The United States and Europe debate the Arctic discovery with Dr. Cook in Copenhagen hailed by many as first to reach the North Pole while Commander Peary returns to New York amid rival letters and accusations.
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New York
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Robert E. Peary
Frederick A Cook
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
North Pole
Commander Peary
America
Europe
Cok
Peary
Cook
B. S. Osborn
Arctic Club of America
Christopher Columbus
Atlantic
Cook declares scientists to decide pole discovery
Dr Frederick A Cook rejected Peary doubts and said scientists must judge his north pole claim. He will travel Brussels Antwerp to New York and wore the Royal Danish Geographical Society medal in Copenhagen. The University of Copenhagen will honor him as an honorary professor of science.
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Peary
Eskimo
Bradley
Cook
Copenhagen
Teary
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Brussels
Antwerp
Oscar II
New York
Royal Danted Geographical Society
Frederick
University of Copenhagen
Confession Tells Motive Behind Mother's Slaying
George Simon Jr. writes he killed his mother to cover up years of stealing from both parents and planned to kill his father, then himself. He intended to burn the house to conceal the crime but repented and spared his father after a failed attempt to finalize the plan in Birdsboro and Pottsville with his sweetheart Viola Hartran.
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Pottsvillle
George Simon, Jr
Simon
Birdsboro
Viola Hartran
Pottsville
Her Brother Was Lost in the Far North
Jeffersonville Indiana September Mrs James W Fortune wife of an attorney here formerly Miss Matte Verhevert of Louisville is much interested in reports of the pole find by Dr Frederick A Cook and Commander Robert Peary because her brother John Verhoeff a pole seeker was just in the far north after leaving the Peary expedition of 1891 The last word she had came from Dr Cook then a member of the Peary party
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Jeffersonville
Ind
James W. Fortune
Matte Verhevert
Louisville
Frederice A. Cook
Robert Peary
John Verhoeff
Hedge Fence 70 Years Old Removed on Local Farm
Milton Indiana report describes George Kelsey a farmer three miles southwest of town uprooting a seventy year old Osage hedge fence. The landmark was planted by the late Harrison Shortridge grandfather of Mrs. D H Warren. The farmer used a mule to pull the hedge from its roots.
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Milton, Ind
George Kelsey
Harrison Shortridge
D. H. Warren
Kelsay
Interurban Traction Receivers Certificates Authorized
Judge Carter in superior court yesterday afternoon authorized 3400 receiver's certificates to complete the Indianapolis New Castle and Toledo traction line between Indianapolis and New Castle. The Union Trust Company, in an individual capacity, agreed to purchase the certificates which will be offered for sale in open court.
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Indianapolis
New Castle
Toledo
Carter
Superior Court
Union Trust Company
Gen Henry Clay Corbin War Vet Dies in New York Hospital
General Henry Clay Corbin U S A retired veteran of two wars died today at Roosevelt Hospital after an operation. Born in Clermont County Ohio he enlisted at 19 and served in the Civil War and Indian wars. He served with distinction and with Garfied when he was shot. He was brevetted major general for Spanish American War services and married Edith Patten in 1891.
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New York
Henry Clay Corbin
Roosevelt Hospital
Corbin
Clermont County
Ohio
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Ohio Volunteers
Corble
Garfeld
Edith Patten
Washington
Logansport Girl Gains Fame as a Singer in St. Louis
Miss Bernice Virginia Yeakle a former Logansport resident rises to prominence as a soprano in St. Louis churches. She headlines in Second Presbyterian and Church of the Redeemer productions, with St. Louis papers praising her voice drama and beauty.
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Logansport
Ind
Bernice Virginia Yeekle
St. Louis
Church of the Redeemer
Second Presbyterian Church
Poat-Dispatch
Miss Yeakle
West Side
East Broadway
Allis Yenkle
Young Hero Rescues Flag as Fire Damages Los Angeles Hay Market
In Los Angeles on September 3 a fire damaged the city’s first residence opposite the Plaza and destroyed a hay market. Seventeen year old Harold Lynn saved the flag atop a burning pole by climbing it and tossing the banner to firemen who protected him from burns. Firemen also rescued James Holingsworth after he entered the burning hay market to save several horses.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John C. Fremont
Plaza
Harold Lynn
Fremont House
James Holingsworth
The Beauty Spot at Chicago Play Places
Frances A. Cook reviews The Beauty Spot at Garrick Theater highlighting costumes, scenic tableaux, and chariot number. Mentions Isabell D Armond Viola Gillette and Jacques Baccarel. notes Madame Samovar and a mole on the knee as a plot device. Also previews Madame X at the Chicago Opera House and the Svengali Trio's act at the American Music Hall.
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Frances A. Cook
Chicago
Garrick Theater
Isabell D’'Armond
George MacFarlane
Jacques Baccarel
Nadine
Viola Gillette
Madame Samovar
Frank Doane
Borneo
Madame
Miss Henriette Crossman Stars In New Comedy Sham
Miss Henriette Crossman, appearing at Powers' in Sham, recalls her rise from sewing her own gowns for Mistress Nell to becoming a top stage star. She cherishes two photographs of Nell Gwynne as emblems of success and dearest possessions amid chorus material trials.
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Henriette Crossman
Powers
Nell Gwynne
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