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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
8
Wallace Brands faces scrutiny as Dunkle is labeled a faker amid fraud evidence. Court records detail allegations connecting Dunkle to deceptive practices and misrepresented assets. Authorities pursue clarity on ownership and financial transactions.
New York December 10 Dillon Wallace organizer of the Cook relief expedition says statements by Dunkle and Loose are false on their face. Wallace declared plans to search for the explorer this summer if he failed to return to civilization and issued a statement today.
Copenhagen December 10. The committee will not start its probe of Dr. Cook's data until they receive Captain T Loose's copies of records and observations he provided to Dr. Cook. Danish public expects a swift handling of this aspect of the inquiry.
Copenhagen reports Prof Elis Stromgren expressing skepticism at affidavits by Captain Loose and George H Dunkle alleging faked Cook polar records. The article notes a supposed conspiracy to discredit Cook with calls to climb Mount McKinley and a greenlander rumor, while Walter Lonsdale says Cook was duped into sharing records with Loose.
The Rev Benjamin Trueblood defends Dr Cook arguing his ice descriptions match Peary and history shows no error in observation. A Danish source reports Captain Loose’s charges as foolish, while public critique continues in Copenhagen and Boston. A medicinal remedy for throat and lung troubles is advertised by Chamberlains Cough Remedy with claims of quick relief.
In Mineola New York Mary Blair Brokaw proceeds with her separation suit against millionaire W G Brokaw before Justice Putnam She alleges injuries from his jealous acts and requests a lump sum of 60000 plus monthly alimony The case draws a society crowd including subpoenaed witnesses and details a party at the Great Neck home and telegrams Brokaw cites insane jealousy as lifelong troubles.
Galveston Texas December 10. Nothing has been heard of the tug Jimmy of the Bowers Southern Dredging company which sailed for Beaumont Texas a six hour trip. Captain John Allen and six men are aboard. The tug Zoe with the Jimmy owner aboard searched the long line of jetties for wreckage believed caused by a boiler explosion.
The city council and Board of Education dined at the high school cafeteria prepared by Miss Cora Binzel's cooking classes. A committee led by Harry Gotterdam, Arthur Tillman and Ralph Bradish will organize the annual Christmas ball during the holiday break. A new debating society forms with ten charter members. officers and club name to be decided next Tuesday evening. Senior class committees for the Christmas tree and faculty tribute were chosen, with plans pending.
Chicago December 10. No First Ward Ball this year as Aldermen Coughlin and Kenna bow to Mayor Busse and reformers. Liquor and costly costumes barred, so the event is replaced by a decorous concert next Monday night.
Mrs. Frank Hicks and four of her children were burned to death when their home at Wayne, Concordia, Kansas, burned at about 8 30 last night. The fire destroyed the residence in the small town about 20 miles northeast of Concordia.
In Oakland California Dr Eugene Wood is shot by Gabriel Jacobs a prominent jeweler after long divorce suits tied to alleged intimacy. Jacobs then killed himself after firing at Mrs Wood as Christmas shoppers watched in the business district.
London December 10 Lord Chief Justice Alverston dismissed the damage suit of Mrs Marie Leigh a leading suffragette against Home Secretary Herbert Gladstone over forcible feeding of prisoners in Birmingham jail The crown officials were ruled to have duty to protect lives of prisoners and the decision may end hunger strikes and hasten releases in a forthcoming general election
In baseball the pitcher may hop all the curves he pleases and sit play a straight game.
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