Schley Urges Copenhagen Review of Peary Proofs
Rear Admiral W S Schley urged Commander Peary to submit his polar proofs to the University of Copenhagen for examination by Danish experts, arguing it would uphold justice and compare with Cook’s data. He reaffirmed belief both explorers reached the north pole and criticized the National Geographic Society for not promptly seeking external validation.
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Washington
Cook
Schley
Peary
North Pole
National Geographical Society
The
Geographic Society
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Admiral Schley
Copenhagen
National Geographic Society
Pole
Greely
Cape Sabine
Gchley
Maryland
Massachusetts Humane Society
National Geograph
Amateurs Plan Mono Plane Flight Over Bay City
San Francisco, Dec 23. Clif ton O'Brien and John W Hudson, local inventors, prepare a self made monoplane for a flight over San Francisco. Their craft uses a single fixed plane for equilibrium instead of two like the Wright machine. A revolving 124 pound engine at 36 horsepower drives a 7 foot propeller at 1600 rpm, aiming for seventy miles per hour.
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San Francisco
Clifton O'Brien
John W. Hudson
Wright
Danish reply heightens tension over Dr Cook data access
The society refuses to discuss the suggestion of a retired naval officer present during the examination of Dr Cook's data. The University of Copenhagen curtly declined, leaving American scholars upset at the brusque rejection while recognizing the Danish scientists' right to do so.
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University of Copenhagen
Cook
Mrs Doane Taken To St Anthony's In Serious Condition
Mrs Steve Doane was admitted to St Anthony's hospital today in serious condition due to blood poisoning. The illness is described as severe and requires medical attention.
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Steve Doane
St. Anthony's Hospital
Little Tim Sullivan Dies in Bowery Political Power
New York reports the death of Alder man Timothy H. Sullivan a Tammany leader known as Little Tim whose burial plans aim to honor his dying wish that Bowery attend his funeral before Christmas dinner. He died of Brights disease and heart inflammation after an illness dating from last August. Officials and prominent politicians will attend his state funeral. His widow stands to gain a considerable fortune.
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New York
Bowery
Timothy H. Sullivan
Little Tim
Bright
Tammany Power
Sullivan
Hot Springs
Tim
Nessons to Engage in Business
Manila Dec 22 John J. Hori internal revenue collector of the Philippines has resigned to enter business. Ellis Crowell will succeed him.
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Nessons
Manila
John 8. Hori
Internal Revenue Collector of
The
Philippines
Ellis Crowell
Clarence Kearney sues for 20620 damages from OR & N
Clarence M Kearney a former city night officer sues Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company for 20620 dollars claiming injuries last May after alighting from a train in Pendleton. He alleges permanent physical and mental injury preventing work during a sheep shearing season and seeks damages for medical bills lost wages and time.
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Clarence M. Kearney
OR. & N. Company
J. A Foe
R. J. Slater
Mlainuif
Ife
True
Zelaya Escapes Fate as Rebels Press Advance in Nicaragua
Bluefields Nicaragua December 23 Detachments of revolutionists led by Chamcorry Mena Fornos Diaz Matuty and Hanche pursue government regiments fleeing Rama and Recoro after defeats Zelayans front line is reported decimated by insurgent forces the telegraph is censored and Zelaya reportedly aims to flee fearing capture by American marines plan to transfer him to the Mexican warship Guerrero in Corinto Harbour is noted as a likely safeguard against Marine interference
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United Press
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Chamcorry
Mena
Fornos
Diaz
Matuty
Hanche
Rama
Recoro
Chile
Zelaya
Guerrero
Iyne
Corine
Turkish commander Edhem Pasha dies in Cairo
Cairo reports the death of Edhem Pasha, commander of Turkish forces in the firneco Turkish war in Ist. noted as one of the army's ablest generals. German General von der Goltz who reformed the Sultan's forces held Edhem in high esteem. Edhem belonged to an old Turkish Muslim family.
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Cairo
Egypt
Edhem Pasha
Ist
von der Goltz
Edhem
Friesland Arrives in Queenstown After Severe Atlantic Trip
London report says the Ned Star liner Friesland, battered for four days in a fierce storm, reached Queenstown today several days late from Philadelphia. The ship carried 2333 first cabin and 12% steerage passengers amid extensive damage to deck fittings.
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London
Soa
Queenstown
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Visits Uganda King Receives Gifts
In Kaniata Uganda on December 24 12 year old King Dadi Chwa hosted former president Roosevelt. The youthful monarch presented honors and weapons as Roosevelt departed after a lengthy stopover following a sand party and afternoon trip from the Uganda capital.
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Kaniata
Uganda
Cotone
Roosevelt
Dadi Chwa
Strike Nears Settlement Involving Rail Road Union
A conference between railroad managers and union leaders is planned this afternoon to resolve the strike. The action seeks to protect property and aid union employees during settlement discussions.
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St. Paul
Hirehip Construction Receives Kansas Charter
The first Hirehip construction company, authorized to do business in Kansas, was granted a charter today in Topeka. The air ship project, proposed to be built, was invented by W. J. Purvis, a Kansas farmer.
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Kanens Parmer Redline Airslype
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Ty W. J. Purvis
Konens
Fears Brother Met Foul Play In Explorer Case
William Cook, brother of Dr Frederick Cook, fears foul play after learning of a letter mailed from a foreign port describing polar data and plans to present to Copenhagen faculty. He cites missing meeting with Lonsdale and Copenhagen as reasons he believes something happened to the Brooklyn explorer.
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New York
William Cook
Frederick Cook
Brooklyn
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
Lonsdale
Theee Parordy
Copenhagen
Lonsdall
Lonadale
Cop Pimacen
Explorer Frederick A Cook on Pole Claim Rejected
Dr Frederick A Cook the American explorer whose plan to prove discovery of the north pole faced rejection by the University of Copenhagen committee traveled via Paris today from Nice. He arrived from Nive with Mraook and a youth, and registered in Marseilles under the name Richardson before fleeing to Nice, then Paris.
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Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
University of Copenhagen
Paris
Cook
Nive
Ostend
Mraook
Marseilles
Re- Kink
Richardson
Naples
Nice
Commander Peary Plans South Pole Search
Washington dispatch reports Commander Robert E. Peary announced plans to seek the South Pole. He said he will organize an expedition once he finishes work on a magazine project he is currently engaged with.
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Peary
South Pole
Washington
Robert FE. Peary
United Pres
Christmas Pearl Gift Weighs 750000 For Wife
Philadelphia December 22 The gift rumored to cost 750000 is a rope of magnificent pearls for Milas Elean or Eliking daughter of the late William Biking. George D Wiedner plans to present the gems as a royal surprise, a record setting pearl necklace with eyes like fire, reported from New York where the pearls fetched a high price.
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Philadelphia
George D. Wiedner
Milas Eleanor Eliking
William Biking
New York
Wiedner
Cron
King Seeks Compromise Amid Orbital Struggle
The king aims for a compromise in the conflict between the Wee and the pecitemeitorians led by the ex-Premier on the Raius jlearue. He has summoned ministers from the provinces and foreign warships are anticipated. A cabinet reshuffle to a Dieness ministry is expected.
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Athens
Pecitemeitorians
eh-Premio Heototis
Raius Jlearue
Einimonet Mehnontis
Eramerey
Four Die From Cold At Buena Vista Colorado
In Buena Vista Colorado on December 23 four men died from the extreme cold and a fifth remains in critical condition likely to die. The dying man refuses to identify himself, and the four deceased are named Himba tithed.
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Buena Vista
Colo
Brokaw Testifies in Separation Suit Over Mistreatment
Minewin L. det. 24 declares amid Mary Brokaw's separation suit that husband W. Gould Brokaw admitted mistreatment and that he called her a liar after she accused him of visiting other women. He said the case aims to force payment of a large sum and recalled exchanges where she allegedly called him a damn liar and he retorted you are another.
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Minewin
L. 1
W. Gould Brokaw
Mary Brokaw
If Jeffries Gets Wind He Will Slaughter Negro
New York December 23 The remark follows comments by Tom Sharkey on the Jeffries Johnson match saying if Jeffries regains wind there will be a slaughter else Jeffries will be an ordinary fighter. Sharkey casts Johnson as next best but predicts the black champion lacks the stamina to beat a white challenger of equal merit.
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New York
Jeffries
Johnson
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
Other Hooks Out for Mrs Johnson in Swindle Case
Mrs Maud Baney, famed swindler, faces possible penitentiary sentence in county court next Tuesday for a long pattern of frauds. She may be sent to Vancouver to await sentencing if the plea is not changed to not guilty, with authorities in California and Seattle seeking her. District Attorney Phelps describes a persistent crime record, involving feigned injuries to extort money from street car and railroad firms.
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Maud Myrtle Baney
Fareress
Taylor
Raney
Vancouver
Wash
Bean
Ellis
Circuit
Phelps
Seattle
Airship Mystery Over Worcester and Marlboro Spotted at Night
An airship imaged at 2000 feet, moving 30 to 40 mph, hovered over Worcester then returned two hours later circling four times above the city with a powerful searchlight. Residents, including Wallace E. Tlinghast, watched from Marlboro and nearby streets as the silent vessel trailed northwest toward Clinton.
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Worcester
Mass
Wallace E. Tlinghast
New York
Boston
Marlborough
Marlboro
Clinton
Maine anchor chain not in scrap cargo, official says
Havana dispatch reports Port Captain Aguiro denies rumors that the anchor chain of the old battleship Maine was included in a scrap cargo aboard the Cairnroch, which reached Philadelphia recently. He states the Maine wreck is carefully guarded to deter salvage efforts.
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Havana
Aguiro
Maine
Philadelphia
Canadian rail board limits to five letters for codes
Ottawa December 22 The Canadian railway board approved a telegraph code change allowing not more than five letters for a code word. The ruling will take effect on July 1.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Railway Board
Central Girls Cut Off Train Arrival Information
Central city patrons must go to the depot to learn train times as the local telephone office has stopped issuing arrival information. railroad clerks say it is easier for the phone office to answer inquiries than to ring the depot, leaving riders to chase trains at random.
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Walt
Octe
Tech
Orreck
Irie
Girlz
McClellan
Pacific Coast Company
Te Superior Officine
MacClellan
Pendleton
Cateh
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