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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
7
Copenhagen reports the committee findings on Dr. Cook. The expedition report matches the New York Herald text from September and October. Cook notebooks lack original astronomical observations and only show results. Documents fail to prove observations were made and lack details on the expedition and sledge journey.
The University of Copenhagen declared that Dr. Frederick A. Cook failed to prove his claim to reaching the North Pole. A committee reviewed Cook’s records and found them of no value for verifying the expedition, with original notebooks still unseen and communication with Cook unresolved.
Three young children aged 7 5 4 perished in a South Chicago house fire caused by a stove or heater accident as the family was away. Fire officials said the blaze started in the dwelling while the parents were absent.
Rescue teams recover nine bodies from the damaged site after a catastrophe. Initial reports indicate five were identified quickly while search efforts continue for the remaining victims as authorities assess the extent of the destruction.
A dated letter to Professor Torp from New York is noted with the date September 27 9. The fragment provides no further context or names.
New York reports John R. Bradley, backer of Dr. Cook, dismisses the pole claim after Copenhagen's rejection. He says he lost interest when Cook vanished after returning to civilization and left without farewell. Cook is in Europe resting. his brother William says a formal statement will come later.
Former counsel H Wellington Wack expresses view on Dr Frederick A Cook after the University of Copenhagen rejects his proofs and suggests the public would be charitable about Cook's condition.
Commander Robert E. Peary says he warned the world three months earlier based on complete information and accepts responsibility. He discusses the Copenhagen decision rejecting Dr. Cook's Pole claim, noting vindication upon his return and recalling his Battle Harbor cablegram: Cook has not been to the pole on April 21, 1908.
Margaret J., wife of Colonel W. A. Lynch and a prominent member of the South Dakota bar, dropped dead at the family residence in Huron from cerebral congestion on Sunday afternoon. Colonel Lynch was away on business and had not returned by noon today. She had been in usual health prior to the event.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges amendments to regulate rail transportation. Proposals include physical valuation of railroads, power to block rate increases pending investigations, and broader authority to establish through routes and corrective orders. The report cites rising rail revenues and lower expenses in 1909, indictments for rebate violations, and notes a trend toward fewer violations.
In Magnolia Marengo County Alabama Will Sheldon and Clinton Montgomery two black men flee a burning home after shooting a sheriff posse wounding four whites two fatally. Clinton Montgomery is cremated as the house burns. Ernest Slade dies soon after from his injuries. Tom Montgomery still sought as search continues amid large white armed response.
Zanesville Ohio December 23 The habeas corpus case of Mrs How ard Chandler Christy of New York against her husband the artist to recover possession of their daughter Natalie has been continued indefinitely due to court backlogs. Mr Christy denied any negotiations for an out of court settlement.
The jury in the night rider cases at Union City Tennessee reported they could not reach a verdict and were discharged.
Jose Madriz, judge of the Central American court of justice, arrived in Managua to an enthusiastic reception as a presidential hopeful. Crowds cheered from Corinto to Managua while troops protected him and Leon supporters formed a bodyguard. A petition from Managua women urged U.S. intervention to stop Zelaya era abuses and seek justice for tortured prisoners.
General Estrada, leading the revolutionary army in Nicaragua, telegraphs from Bluefields via Colon demanding recognition of his government and promising continued fighting to oust Zelaya. He states no change in Zelaya’s leadership will be accepted by the revolutionary majority.
News from Managur Nicaragua reports a demonstration in Granada where a crowd released political prisoners at the railway station. Police used a Maxim gun to disperse rioters, several arrests reported as assailants fled.
Justice McKenna of the United States Supreme Court denied Harry K. Thaw's petition for a writ of error to appeal to New York's court of appeals in his bid for release from Matteawan asylum. The ruling sustains the New York Court of Appeals decision denying habeas corpus, leaving that ruling undisturbed.
President Taft today sent to the Senate the nominations of postmasters Wm. Toomey Gettysburg Chas L. Smith Andover Alex W. Paulson Carthage Lindville Miles Langford Wm. Dohert Lemmon and Howard Squires White Rock for appointments to Northwest offices.
Gary Indiana mayor Thomas F Knott said the entire police force would be deployed to prevent the 10 round prize fight between John Conlon and Earl Denning at a local play house tonight. The bout had been heavily advertised.
BIOUX FALLS SD Utica a thriving town in Yankton county has organized a commercial club with F J Ferfar as president Michael McGlinnis as vice president Mark Wertz as secretary and F A agner as treasurer.
A collision between the westbound Omaha flyer and an incoming freight at Blakely Minnesota killed two St. Paul men, fireman Joe Zinnell and railway mail clerk Threwald Torv grønson, and injured several others including mail clerks and freight crew.
In Oyster Bay New York a store robbery ends with robbers overpowered by watchman Richard Golden and his wife. The wife intercepts the trio following Golden's assault, striking two with a club and stunning a third. Golden fires at the wounded man as he tries to flee. one burglar is shot and another unconscious. The woman stands guard over the incapacitated suspect.
Toledo reports J. P. Morgan & Co have purchased a majority stake in United States Long Distance and Cuyahoga Telephone, with possible deals involving Columbus Dayton Indianapolis and Toledo firms. Clarence Brown cites authorization from Brailey and notes no further details yet.
New York city reports a bomb blast on Prince Street in the East Side injuring no one but sending thirty families into a panic. The crude attack appears linked to Italian Black Hand hatred toward Lieutenant Petrosino who was assassinated in Italy. The item notes council duties and executive authority for the current acting official without veto power.
In Philadelphia on December 22, several thousand shirtwaist workers walked off the job seeking 20 percent wage increases and union recognition. The strike follows New York organizers and was approved at mass meetings and a strike committee session.
The British tug Bulldog, en route from London to Havana, sank at sea early this morning off Norfolk. All crew members are safe and aboard the U S cruiser Birmingham, which is headed to Norfolk. The Bulldog was owned by Caribbean Wrecking company of Liverpool.
The Ohio railroad commission submitted its annual report to the governor on Saturday noting excessive use of high finance methods in current railroad management and urging reform.
Copenhagen officials report the University of Copenhagen committee found no proof that Dr. Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole. The preliminary findings show insufficient data to confirm the explorer's claim and the consistory may extend the inquiry with secrecy and no public timetable. Public opinion shifts against Cook as debate continues.
In Topeka the Kansas Supreme Court rules a woman cannot recover in a breach of promise suit when she believed pregnancy would result from the relationship. Mary Reynolds sued J Wilson Curry after he stated he loved her but would not marry due to her stated unwillingness to bear children. No definite betrothal evidence or formal engagement existed, so the man could end the attentions and the suit fails.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William Jennings Bryan denies any possibility of reopenings to her divorce from W H Leavitt and states the case is settled. She plans to travel with family to South America and Europe to study while Mr Leavitt remains in the United States.
Dr L B Doxey of Columbus Nebraska husband of Dora E Doxey was arrested on a bench warrant and held on a first degree murder charge. No grand jury indictment yet in the death of William J Elder. authorities deny police were ordered to arrest. Mrs Doxey is also charged in Nebraska with poisoning Elder whom she married last April.
East Las Vegas New Mexico December 21 report says several passengers killed and about a score injured in a wreck of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe passenger train No 8 fifty miles west of town near Sutton. Accident blamed on extreme cold weather affecting rails with a steep embankment at the crash site.
The report notes Senator Cummins leaves for Des Moines today to spend the holidays there while Representatives Hull and Smith depart for Iowa Saturday and Mr Hubbard and family stay home for the holidays.
In St Louis Missouri the jury hearing the Fred Warner bribery case was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Warner faced charges of accepting a bribe while serving as a member of the house of delegates.
In Watertown South Dakota the robbery case involving Welsh Deza and Grant, previously set for December 22, has been postponed to a later date.
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