Copenhagen denounces Cook North Pole claim as invalid
A Copenhagen committee and the university consistory concluded that Frederick A. Cook failed to prove his Arctic reach. They found his notebooks and reports lacking original observations and any reliable data, denouncing his claim and sparking widespread outrage in Denmark.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
University of Copethis
Jearhim
Frederick ‘A. Cook
North
Pole
Dolemnly
Ane. University
Cook
University
Stromgren
Wee
New York Herald
Kori Pole
Ganes
North Pole
Torn
Tonsdale
Stromagren
Commissiop
University of Copenhagen
Walter Langdale
Lonsiale
Eixteen
Svartevog
Icernot
Axel Helberg Land
Lonsdale ‘Eaid
Garam
Marseilles
University of Co
New Yorks
Paar
New York
Qook
Bradley Backer Claims Cook Deceived All
John R. Bradley, backer of Cook's Arctic expedition, asserts that Cook fooled everyone from royalty to common people. He says he lost interest after Cook left the Waldorf-Astoria and has had no contact since Copenhagen University’s decision on submission of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bradley
Cook
York
Dee
Denmark
Jovan
R. Bradley
Dr. Cook
John RS Bradley
Backer
Copenhagen
Mr. Bradley
Cédk
Pote
Arctic
Milch
Waldorf-Astoria
Bronxville
University ‘of ‘Copenhagen
Saas
Pater
Wage Increase for Lehigh Valley Engineers In Effect
Lehigh Valley railroad engineers to gain higher wages under a new agreement that expands across the system. Easton to Philadelphia trips rise to five dollars per trip with 60 cents added to base. Easton to Bayre and other runs see similar boosts, with daily wages increasing from 3.50 to 3.76 for a twelve and a half hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh
Valley Engineers
Wilkes Brie
Neers
Lehigh,Valley Railroad
Ger
F .Nd
Easton
Bayre
One-Armed Hero Plunges In To Save Skater
McGill, a one armed man from Middletown Nebraska, heroically plunged into icy river water to rescue twenty year old William Hanlon who had fallen through ice while skating. McGill pulled Hanlon from the water and, after a long struggle, revived him with medical help. Citizens plan to seek a Carnegie Medal for bravery for McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
McGill
William
Gill
Percy Rockefeller III Attacked by Appendicitis in New York
Percy Avery Rockefeller, 32, nephew of John D. Rockefeller and son of William Rockefeller, is seriously ill in New York with appendicitis after a sudden illness. His condition remains critical. he is a prominent Standard Oil figure with substantial wealth and ties to James Stillman. He married Isabel Stillman in 1962 and is part of the Rockefeller banking and oil interests.
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John
New York
Ar Rocksefeller
Willa Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Gald
Socialista
Ware
Ieraaliaal
Percy’ Avery
Rockefeller
Isabel Goodrtch
James Stillma
National City ‘Bank
William G. ‘Rockefeller
Bitte Stillman
Percy’ A. Rockefeller
the Standard
Oll Interests
Kilted on Way to Get Wife and Children to Toledo
A North Dakota farmer Joseph Zimmermann left a train bound East to fetch his wife and children in Russia. He stayed at a hotel and fell from a third floor window, dying.
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Toledo
Baltimore
Joseph Zimmerman
North
Dakota
Ternia
Russia
Hia
Kived
White House Fire Alarm Mystery and Odd Crime Notes
A jumble of 1919 style dispatches reports a false White House fire alarm incident under investigation. The piece links a rattled executive mansion, an alibi misfit, and surrounding confusion. It also touches on a separate murder disappearance case and odd domestic lore about a hired ghost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Charlie
Rical
Keria
Sea
Nicaragua Swears in Madriz as Zelaya Forces Tangle
Reports from Bluefields describe fierce fighting around Tatumbla and Recreo as Zelaya forces clash with rebels led by General Mena and Barrada. Madriz is inaugurated as Nicaragua’s president at the palace in Managua after a tense political transition.
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Koony Dee
Moffatt
Batrada
Recreo
Rains
Mona
Chamorro
Matuty
Fornos Diax
Te Inys
Zelaya
Gonzales
Tieirevolutioniste
Entrada
Bluefields
Colon
Estrada
Rama
Lulu
Mena
Récreo
Tatumbia
Arme
Ammunion
Barrada
Fortios Diaz
Matutu
Pachocho
Rainn
Bluefolds
Madrix
Managua
Nicaragua
Joze Madriz
Zelays
Ket
Madriz
Julian Trias
No They Never Speak A Coolness Growing From Fol Conversation
The text reports a developing tension between Jones and South after a late night exchange at a small gathering at Goodman Wanslou. It notes parties reluctant to discuss details and hints at underlying jealousy or dissent without clear facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Uttler Nodal
Goodman ‘Wanslou
Eleote
Sihern
Acres Oral
Pt Prulad
Secretary of War Dickinson Sails to Porto Rico on Mayflower
Secretary of War Dickinson sails on the president's yacht Mayflower to Porto Rico to study political conditions including citizenship extension for Porto Ricans. He travels at the president Taft's personal request with General Edwards, Col J B Kean, Caruthers Ewing and his secretary, aiming to return to Washington around January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Googe
Porto Rico
Washington
Dickinson
Taft
Edwards
Insular
J. B. Kean
Medical Corps
Army
Caruthers Ewing
Memphis, Tenn
High Honor For Bind Girt At Chicago University
Chicago reports Ming Theodora J Frankson born blind at eight earned Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Chicago becoming the first blind girl to receive the honor and among few to be rewarded after three years work. Washington notes the Senate confirmed former Secretary Robert Bacon as ambassador to France.
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Chicago
Ming Theodora
J. Frankson
University of Chicago
Phi: Béte Kappa Society
Miss. Frankson
Tlind
Bacon
Gonnrmes
Washington
Senate
Robert
New York
France
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Percy Rockefeller III
Fia
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Tate Farms
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Alt
Ong
Potteville
Ie ‘Twin
Daugh
Withesa
Harre
Charles
Jacob
Amy
Mary
Flynn
Steacen
Telaya
OF War Sails
Knees
Tinette
Flues
Nema
Aloy
Hespeta
Big Bite
Anil
Burlees Arena
Frederick Gas & Electric Co
Bartholomay
W.H
North Market ‘Street
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