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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
1
Messages from Peary describe incidents during his polar expedition and his planned return to America. The report emphasizes global excitement over his discovery and notes that details of the feat are beginning to come in.
The article reports Lieut. Peary announcing the discovery of the North Pole with telegrams to friends officials and scientists. Messages praise the achievement and note Roosevelt and club related references, including confirmations from Peary and congratulations from Governor Williams and others.
The News reports Chef Cook acknowledges Peary's reported achievement and signals Cook will hasten home. London shows willingness to favor Peary's discovery over Cook's earlier assertions.
The record lists two expeditions to the polar region. Peary, born in Cresson Pennsylvania, sailed from Brooklyn on the Roosevelt on July 1 1908 and reached the pole on April 5 1909 with 103 dogs and Eskimos. Cook of Callicoon New York sailed the J R Bradley from August 1 1907 with 103 dogs and two Eskimos and reached the pole on April 21 1908.
Dr. F A Cook echoes Peary triumph with a first reaction to the United Press dispatch announcing the pole reached. He says the wording convinces him the message is from Peary and that the feat proves no claim of his is impossible.
In New York the Arctic race to claim the pole sees Dr Frederick A Cook and Commander Robert E Peary racing. Cook wins the dash for civilization by five days with Peary pressing close. The dome of the world is likened to a race course marked by the polar sun and a telegraph wire.
A statement discusses discovering the North Pole and the likelihood of leaving evidence due to drifting ice. It praises Peary as brave and persevering and expects his observations to corroborate the speaker’s data while noting the small chance of locating the exact pole. The speaker also mentions planting the American flag on the pole.
Reports from Arden and Wall Street indicate E H Harriman remains gravely ill after a relapse with indigestion and high fever. Rolllnd Harriman and Dr Lyle provide updates as armed guards keep intruders away and ex governor Odell travels to Arden amid fresh concerns. A secret Union Pacific traffic conference adds to the tense atmosphere around the financier's health.
Miss Mabel Millman of 210 North Ashley Street Ann Arbor is identified as the victim found in Ecorse Creek. A gunny sack contains the torso while another holds the head and limbs, indicating a savage killing likely by strangulation with grisly mutilation.
Minnesota Wisconsin league officials delay ruling on La Crosse protest after a Winona game amid accusations of biased umpiring and field disruption. League president John A. Elliott will decide after Winona's side is heard, with final action likely at the October directors meeting in Duluth.
Afternoon report shows The Tribune fund at $182.39 with $20 needed to reach the $2000 goal for Phillip Smith and his five children. Donations from The Juvenile Charity Workers and Stage Employes Union plus hotel staff contribute. Mrs Smith and children receive care while two parents face upcoming operations.
Secretary of the Interior Richard Ballinger refused to discuss the dispute with Chief Pinchot at the Touraine hotel. He stated he had another appointment with President Taft tonight and another tomorrow as the war over the issue continues.
Agents of the Monopoly announce a sale that would consolidate telephone services under a single dominant company. The move risks reducing competition and could affect pricing, service options, and consumer choice across the region. Public reaction and regulatory scrutiny are expected to follow.
Coolest at La Crosse 52 degrees and warmest 70 with no rainfall. Forecasts show Wisconsin partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions especially in the northwest, Minnesota generally fair and warmer, Iowa unsettled with possible showers, warmer Wednesday. River forecast indicates levels will fall with specific stage changes listed for St. Paul Red White Reed’s Landing La Crosse and other points.
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