Cook's Story Made Public and Defends Pole Claim
Dr. Frederick A. Cook offers his detailed personal account in Hampton's Magazine defending his North Pole journey. He admits his claim may be dubious but asserts honesty about endured Arctic trials, insomnia, and mental strain, while acknowledging possible errors in observations and warnings of sensational accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Frederick A. Cook
Hampton's Magazine
North Pole
Cook
Copenhagen
Banker Sentenced for Danish King Robbery Case
Former Man of Justice Albert, a Danish broker and minister of justice, was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to repay 4000 dollars for extensive thefts carried out over fourteen years. The heist, described as the largest of its kind, affected thousands and included the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copend
Sustice
Albert
Denmark
English Coast Storm Wrecks Vessels and Lives
A six day hurricane along the English coast wrecks dozens of ships and causes many deaths as shipping halts and coast towns suffer severe losses. The storm shows no abatement and the nation reels from the maritime disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Bribery Case Hearing Ends in Disagreement in Chicago
In Judge Brenato's court today charges against Chas Erbstein over alleged jury fixing in legislature bribery trials for Lorimer as U S Senator produced a disagreement. United Press reports the result as a hung verdict with no resolution on the bribery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rebels Kill Many Troops At La Junta Battle
Dispatches from Galveston report that about 800 government troops under Generals Navarro and Hernandez were slain in a clash with roughly 1,500 rebels at La Junta. The fight leaves Chihuahua in a critical state as both sides rush reinforcements, with preparations for a decisive upcoming engagement to crush the revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Navarro
Hernandez
la Junta
Chihuahua
Bosses Oppose People Direct Senate Election Debate
Washington reports the direct election of U S senators by the people sets up a clash between party bosses and pro direct primaries. Old guard leaders met to block the reform as twenty seven states including Texas and Oklahoma have already endorsed direct senate election via legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Old Guard
Texas
Oklahoma
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Virginia Man
The faster a cold is ended, the less danger of pneumonia or other serious illness. B. W. N. Hall of Waverly Virginia says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best on the market for colds and has recommended it to friends who agree. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. N. Hall
Waverly
Chamberlain
Arrangements Completed for San Antonio Laredo Soil Survey Teams
A. W. Mangham of the United States bureau of soils returned to San Antonio after two days in Laredo. He arranged eight teams and outfits for a soil survey across eight counties between San Antonio and Laredo and Eagle Pass. The crew will total eight men, start soon, and work six months in squads of two with a camp in each territory, moving toward Encinal and above the coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Mangham
United States Bureau of Soils
San Antonio
Laredo
Hagle Pass
Encinal
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Toy
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Tailors
Stein-Bloch
Kuppenheimer
Alexander
Clothie
Hirst State Bank & Crust Co
Y. Benavines
M. A. Horsen
R. K. Mims
POLE
English Coast
Bristol
Tenn
Thos. E. Williams
Middleboro
Illinois
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THE
Laredo National Bank
Hawkes
Pickard
Karnak
L. Daiches
Chamberlain’s
Netzer
Joseph Netzer
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