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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
1
Copenhagen university committee and consistory reject Cook as pole claimant after reviewing supplied records found no original observations or proofs. Denial triggers Danish indignation. reactions cite deceit and missing instruments. Bradley and Wake react with surprise and doubt, while National Geographic officials weigh the verdict.
Washington December 21 Commander Peary refused to discuss the Copenhagen University finding that no proof exists of Cook’s north pole discovery. He affirmed warning issued months ago and cited a Battle Harbor cablegram declaring Cook had not reached the pole by April 21, 1908, or any other date. He called the controversy settled and declined further discussion.
The Ottawa Commercial Club committee in Ottumwa Iowa concluded a three day drive for members securing 430 new members. The effort by the young men’s business committee was aimed at expanding the Commercial association’s membership base and boosting business ties locally.
Dubuque December 21 contracts awarded for new chapel and auditorium at St Josephs College in Dubuque totaling seventy thousand dollars. The project by Bylows Evening Press outlines the construction of chapel and auditorium facilities for the college.
New York December 21 Theo fore Fredericks his wife and three children were burned to death when their home at Yonkers was destroyed by fire this morning.
Washington December 21 The Mann white slave traffic bill, recently agreed on by the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce, was favorably reported to the house today by Chairman Mann. The report disclaims any purpose to interfere with or usurp in any way the powers of the states. The senate today confirmed the nomination of former Secretary of State Robert Bacon to be ambassador to France.
Dubuque Iowa December 21 Carr Ryder and Adams Co have advertised for bids for a new sash and door factory to be 200 by 180 feet and five stories high costing over 100000. The article also mentions a polar discovery investigation and a Cook controversy, with officials considering or dropping examination.
In New York on December 21 H Wellington Wack counsel for Cook stated that if the public knew the truth about Cook's mental and physical condition as known to close friends they would view his present situation more charitably. He spoke after Copenhagen University rejected Cook's proofs of a north pole visit.
Washington notes no official word on Madriz election or Rama battle. U S consulate seeks protection for Americans at Granada and possible Marines intervention. Madriz elected president unanimously by congress amid cheers. vows harmony and equal opportunity while Zelaya’s legacy is acknowledged. State Department says US policy unchanged and awaits a responsible government before full relations resume. Corneilus Blefue Ven Pies dies suddenly in Connellsville.
Ottumwa Iowa December 21 two Greeks Cheroso and George Havernees alias Jappas were arrested by United States Marshal Clark charged with a murder in Greece on November first 1908. They allegedly confessed to George Murrell of the St Louis bureau of immigration. Both men worked at a packing plant and the Burlington grading gang. Washington authorities have been notified and they are to be sent back to Greece for trial.
A midnight blaze in Seymour destroyed nine business buildings, causing nearly 100000 in losses partly insured. The new Water Works had just been completed but water had not been turned into the mains, leaving the system useless and awaiting the town's response.
Hutchinson Kan Dec 21 After cutting all the wires in the central telephone office at Abbyville Kan early today robbers made an unsuccessful attempt to dynamite the vault of the State bank of that town The robbers were detected while working in the bank but escaped
Mason City dispatch reports manager George Elshaw of the Trafford music store sustained serious burns when Christmas decorations ignited while he thawed ice with a red hot poker. He rescued the shop but was hurt in the blaze.
Washington December 21 The Inter State Commerce Commission trans mitted its twenty third annual report to Congress urging amendments to regulate railroad rates capitalization and practices The report notes courtesy to Taft and cites figures on railroad earnings and indictments for rebate violations as support for tighter controls It argues for physical valuation of roads and continued rate protections pending investigations and for federal oversight of railroad capitalization
Ottumwa Iowa December 21 Scanislaus adyszka a Polander and George Turner of Kellogg are matched to wrestle here tomorrow night for a sizable bet of 3500.
The Shawnee Milling Co of Topeka asks federal court in Des Moines to restrain U.S. Marshal Clark and District Attorney Temple from enforcing the federal bleached flour statute. The company plans to ship large quantities into Iowa and fears seizure by authorities.
In New Albany Indiana Mrs Pearl Armstrong was formally charged with poisoning her husband who died yesterday. He had been ill for some time and it is alleged she started giving small doses of poison last Thursday. He carried a $1000 life insurance policy with Modern Woodmen.
A coroner's jury linked Cicumstantial evidence to Willi am Mark, the suspect in the Belleville murder of Motorman F Eugene V. Gondey. Eighteen strangers were arrested for failing to account for their presence in Belleville as militia prepared. an owl car to the jail was shut down after the East St. Louis line workers seized it.
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 21 The city council and the Iowa Telephone Co which holds a monopoly of local phone service face a tense battle The council is expected to void the companys franchise amid a dispute over a proposed rate increase that sparked the confrontation.
Washington December news reports Taft agrees to a public investigation into the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Ballinger presses for inquiry as cabinet members back an open review. White House talks pace a cabinet meeting as Republicans weigh actions and potential implications for the party.
Dubuque resident Abraham Slimmer, a longtime benefactor in Waverly, lies in a precarious condition with pneumonia. Reported by the Town Evening Press from Dubuque on December 21, he has donated much of his wealth for the poor and has lived in Dubuque for the past three years.
Waterloo Iowa December 21 Judge Clapp dismissed the contempt case against Sheriff W A Holdren of Cerro Gordo county cited for failing to serve a writ of attachment The case was dismissed today by the court according to Iowa Evening Press.
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