Return of Cook Reimagined as Ulysses and Penelope
The Cook Arctic voyage tale is recast as a modern romance. Ruth Hunt, mother of his child, endures years of waiting and charity efforts while Frederick Cook returns to a world unsure of his fate. The piece contrasts hardship faced by the wife with the explorer’s perilous two years in the Arctic.
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Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Arctic
Ulysses
Penelope
Callicoon
N. Y
Cook
Delaware
Camden
Marie Fid¢ll
Fidel
Dr. Cook
Ruth Hunt
Helen
Horot
Frederick Cook
Copenhagen
Tong Fort
New England
Seance Demonstrations Highlight Oregon Theater Event
Sunday night October 3 at the Oregon theater Dr Sawyer will present four seances to demonstrate spirit power in the light. Reports claim a table rites floats in the air unseen hands write answers to questions and the tests have been approved by the Royal Society of London. Also included is an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a call for patient trial with a money back offer.
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Oregon Theater
Sawyer
England
Austrian
Germany
France
Royal Society of London
Wealthy farmer murders brother and sister in Connecticut
In South Woodstock Connecticut on September 20 Constantine Brunn shot his sister Frieda and his brother Dr Armin Brunn at the physician's home after asking to use the telephone. He then killed himself. Police were alerted by Centra who heard the shots. No motive is known.
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Woodstock
Conn
Armin Brunn
Constantine
Frieda Brunn
Brunn
Armin
Centra
McCredie to Fight Ewing in Portland Match
Sept 20 reports McCredie terms with Ewing for a bout in Portland. Judge notes McCredie’s conditions and weight limit, while both fighters loom large in the scene.
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Portland
Judee McCredie
Queensbury
McCares
Ewiic
Ewing
Famous Dodian Feast Celebrated by Diverse Tribes
In Tatoy N M on Sept 39 crowds from Utes Navajo Apaches and Mexicans gather for the feast of San Garo himo. The event marks a central Idulan celebration with prominent well dancers and various dances featured throughout the ceremonies.
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Tatoy
N. M
San Garohimo
Fake Vanderbilt swindler flees Austria to Paris
A man calling himself Frederick J Vanderbilt duped Paris and Vienna residents by posing as a relative of William K Vanderbilt. He borrowed 4000 francs from Count Bertharie Pearles, fled to Vienna, failed to repay, drew police scrutiny, then resurfaced in Paris avoiding prior acquaintances while seeking to impersonate the Vanderbilt name.
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Paris
Vanderbilt
Heurige
Willam K. Vanderbilt
Vienna
Prince Miguel Dé Bragansa
Mixa
Bertharie Pearles
Frederick J
Cafe de la Paix
William K. Vanderbilt
Poor Peggy Gillespie Dying of Consumption in Paris
Paris report on Peggy Gillespie a young American socialite once famed for European fashion. Doctors privately warn of tuberculosis of the lung as she endures a Parisian life of jewels antiquities and luxury. The Pittsburg born former wife of George MacLellan is in fragile health.
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Paris
Europe
Monte Carlo
Trouville
Henri Martin
Peggy Gillespie
Pittsburg
Algiers
Cal
Pegsy Gillespie
Lan
George MacLellan
Berlin scientist doubts Cook and Peary pole claims
In Salzburg Austria Professor Albrecht Panck of Berlin University challenged the reports of Commander Peary and Dr Cook on reaching the north pole. He argued neither has furnished scientific proof or adequate equipment to verify the achievement, deeming both claims unproven.
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Salzburg
Austria
Congress of Naturalists
University of Berlin
Peary
Cook
North Pole
Pole
16 Year Old Girl Becomes Fourth Wife In Rogue River Marriage
Grants Pass Oregon September 29 192? When TinCle Jimmie Fry 78 took a wife 16 year old Annie Thorn ne of Rogue River he secured not only his fourth mate but its first white one His other wives were Indians A justice of the peace near Ag Toa performed the Fry Thomas marriage ceremony.
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Grants Pass
Cre
Tincle Jimmie" Fry
Annie Thornne
Rogue River
Jimmie
Dnone
Justice of the Peace
Bank Robbers surround by posse in Glenwood Springs
A posse of deputy sheriffs surrounded three armed robbers after they banked Citizens National Bank in Glenwood Springs securing ten thousand dollars. Heavily armed suspects promised stubborn resistance as a reinforcement two hundred strong was sent at noon. Patrol dogs assisted in locating the criminals.
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Glenwood Springs
Cole
Apt
Citizens National Bank of
The Vogue Millinery Debuts New May Furs and Hats
The Vogue Millinery at 22 Main Street opposite the post office announces its latest may and noble fur creations. The label promises perfection in millinery with a complete ring of furs and fur hats now ready for inspection.
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Vogue Millinery
Main Street
Post Office
Too Much Wind for Plight at New York Event
New York page reports a gale of 18 since an hour disrupts plans for Willa Wright to attempt an official ascent to disappoint the crowd with a later experiment. The wind forces delays and changes in the proposed event schedule.
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New York
Willa Wright
Astor
Michigan Doctor Suicide Shocks City Family Speaks
A Michigan doctor, A M Webster secretary of the New Era Insurance, committed suicide at his home today. He sent kind replies before ending his life by self inflicting a gunshot wound to the head. No motive or reason has been revealed.
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Michigan
Suicjder
A. M. Webster
Insurance
Promoter Seeks Match With Ewing and Uncredited Draw
Los Angeles September 30 a recent fistfight encounter left Coast League President Ca Ewing having whipped Outlaw Pitcher in a clash. The promoter now wants a match to test Ewing against the unidentified batter.
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Ewing
Uncredif
Los Angeles
Fistle
Ca] Ewing
iCoast League
Promoter McCarey Proposes Langford Bout in November
Oscar Jones reports promoter Tom McCarey of this city wired Ewing 68 proposing a twenty round bout between Sam Langford and Judge McCredie with catch weights and a $5000 purse for each fighter regardless of the result. McCarey asks for an early November date and quick answer.
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Oscar Jones
Tom McCarey
Ewing
Sam Langford
Judge McCredie
Bryan Declines to Debate Bailey on Tariff Question
William Jennings Bryan announced he will not meet Senator Bailey in a tariff debate. He said such a duel would attract attention to the individuals and cause the issue to be lost sight of.
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Lincoln
William Jéenniiges Bryan
Bailey
Grand jury criticizes Portland detectives and sheriff
The September grand jury issued a report condemning the city detectives as useless. It also criticized the Sheriff’s Office, labeling it ineffective and failing to meet expectations.
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Grand Jury
Portland
Zeller appeals parole board in grandfather murder case
Walter Zeller of Vineland New Jersey petitions the Board of Pardons seeking to commute his death sentence for the murder of his grandfather to life imprisonment. The appeal is not believed to be granted given the circumstances described in Read the Rast Desgonie.
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Zeller
Trenton
N. J
Walter Zeller
Vineland
Board of Pardons
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Peggy Gillespif
Berlin
Scientisy Doults
Bryan
Hay
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Fred Hooks
Shilo Hay Spec, Co
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Rock Springs Coal
Bridger Coal
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East Oregonian
Hindle
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Péity
Hutt
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