Copenhagen Plans Welcome for Cook Pole Claim
Copenhagen officials await word from Dr. Frederick A. Cook before honoring his North Pole achievement as fact. Danish inspector Dergaard Jensen confirms corroboration, with Brussels and Lerwick dispatches noting reach of the pole on April 21, 1908. John R Bradley, financier, says Cook will prove his claim to every fair mind.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Egan
Copenhagen
North Pole
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Dergaard Jensen
Dan'sh
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Brussels
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
Hans Egede
Frederick A. Cook
Observatory
Bradley
Pole
New York
John R Bradley
London papers doubt Dr Cock polar discovery claims
London papers largely reject Dr. Cock's claimed north pole discovery citing lack of independent witnesses beyond Eskimos. The Westminster Gazette says Cook's testimony carries little weight, while noting British aviation feat by Bleriot limits the discovery's significance. The New York Herald account weakens the explorer's claim and scientists question the date.
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London
Dr. Cock
North Pole
Westminister Gazette
Gazette
Cook
Cook Reach Pole Debate Draws International Claims
Washington and Greenwich time are debated since the pole lacks longitude and sunrises. Judge Douglass argues U S title if pole is on land or within three miles. outside three miles, it is open sea. Amos Bonsall of Philadelphia says he will believe Cook discovered the pole until proven otherwise.
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Washington
Greenwich
Cook
North Pole
St. Louis
United States
Walter B. Douglass
Missouri Historical Society
Douglass
Dr. Cook
Callicoon Dutchman Dr Cook Pioneered Polar Quest
Dr Frederick Albert Cook born near Callicoon in Sullivan County pursued Arctic and Antarctic exploration. A surgeon and scientist, he joined Peary in 1891 and led 1894 Newfoundland Labrador Greenland research. He commanded the Belgica expedition 1897 to 1899 drifting 2000 miles with ice and reaching 70 degrees south. Mrs Cook supported him at home during his travels.
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New York
Sullivan County
Jie
Wiliam L. Cook
Brooklyn
Frederick Albert Cook
Koch
Theodore Albert Cook
Greenland
Miranda
Adrian de Gerlache
Cook
Scientists doubt Cook polar claim in Washington
In Washington few scientists are present but they contend Dr Cook could not fool the scientific world about his reported north pole discovery. They cite precise instruments and daily sun positions to verify his figures against known coordinates.
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Washington
Cook
North Pole
Soon to Explore Lapland Harry de Windt Returns to London
Harry de Windt has come back from Kirkenes on the Arctic Ocean to prepare for a crossing of Lapland to the Kola peninsula. He plans to depart England January 1 and travel via St. Petersburg Melsingfors Uliaborg by sled for about six months.
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London
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Kola Peninsula
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Siberia
Mr. de Windt
Eng
St. Petersburg
Melsingfors
Uliaborg
Baltic
Bells cast in Troy since 1825 exceed fifty thousand
The article notes that over 50,000 church bells have been cast in Troy New York since the first country was built there in 1825. The milestone highlights Troy’s long history as a center for bell making and metalwork.
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Troy
N. Y
West and Northwest Colonist Fares Announced
Union Pacific announces Colonist Fares from Sept 15 to Oct 15 1909 to all West and Northwest points. Encourage land purchase at low prices while visiting western sites with liberal stopover arrangements. Descriptive literature available from EB Lomax G P A Omaha Neb.
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Union Pacific Passenger Department
L. Lomax
Omaha
Neb
Waiter Refuses Return Over Bent Steak Appeal
A diner complains the steak is tough and requests a refund but the waiter refuses, citing that the steak is bent rather than spoiled, prompting a dispute over service and quality.
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Biggs
Baby Scar Healing After Boiling Grease Injury
Mrs Hare of 1 Henry Street South Shields recounts a severe scar caused by boiling grease splashing on her baby's face and head. She used Cutiura Ointment for about five weeks with complete healing and no remaining scar, praising its effectiveness. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. of Boston is listed as sole proprietor.
Cures for humans and animals praised as universal salve
A column discusses skin remedies and animal care. Resinol Salve is extolled as a universal healer for humans and animals including horses and dogs. It cites veterinary endorsement by W. P. Schmitz, a Hinsdale Mass veterinarian, and quotes Father Bernard Vaughan on patient listening.
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W. P. Schmitz
Vet
Hinsdale
Mass
Magistrate Questions Witness About Quarrel During Hearing
A magistrate questions a witness about overhearing a quarrel between a defendant and his wife. The witness says the man appeared to be listening closely, describing his actions as listening in.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Castoria Safety Reminder for Mothers and Caregivers
Important advice to mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for infants and children ensuring it is safe and reliable, underscoring the need to verify quality and proper use before administration.
Rude Suggestion and Quip About Peaches and Husbands
A playful exchange frames a young student asking why pretty women are called peaches and a sour bachelor replying that they are the fruit of mischief. The ad promotes Hamlins Wizard Oil for tired feet and ends with a quip about husbands belonging to others.
Mothers Stock Perry Davis Pain Killer For Summer Ailments
Summer season brings stomach pains from fruit overindulgence and mothers are advised to keep Perry Davis Pain Killer on hand in bottles priced 25¢ 3¢ and 50¢. The ad notes many women credit their modiste for this remedy.
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Perry Davis
White Steamers Run on Kerosene Fuel Demonstration
The White Company tested kerosene as fuel for the White Steamer over a 2650 mile Glidden Tour from Detroit to Denver to Kansas City under observer supervision and Pinkerton guard. Kerosene proved cheaper, smokeless, widely available, and 15 percent more efficient than gasoline with no major repairs beyond minor adjustments.
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White Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Denver
Kansas City
Pinkerton
New York Sun
Convention Hall
Ten States
Middle West
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