Peary and Cook Eskimo Boys Dispute Polar Journey
Peary cites sworn statements from Eskimo boys Tooka-Shoo and Ah-Pe-Lah denying Cook’s polar reach, asserting Cook wintered in Jones Sound. The boys and their father Ponikah corroborate the route, describing Dr. Cook’s travels as told to Peary’s party from Etah and nearby areas.
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Peary
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Anoratok
Pebrumry
Etah
Cape Sheridan
Nerke
Cape @haton
Eakimos
Jones Sound
Btah
Ah-Pe- Lah
Exokimos
Etoh
R. E. Peary
Bartlett
MccMann
Porup
Henson
Cook
Feakimo
I-Took-A- Shoo
Ah-Pe-Lah
Anottek
Ponikah
Cobb Outwits Vigilant Officers In Pittsburg
Tyrus Cobb star of the Detroit Tigers did not join the team in Pittsburg as Ohio officials planned train searches aimed at Cobb. Manager Hughey Jennings had Cobb sent via Buffalo from Toledo or Cleveland to avoid possible arrest on a rumored indictment charging stabbing a hotel watchman in Cleveland.
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Pittsburg
Tyrus Cobb
Detroit
Tigers
Hughey Jennings
Ohio
Cobb
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Cook replies to Peary claim of pole reach
Cleveland, Oct 18. Dr. Cook fiery response to Commander Peary and Eskimo charges. He cites Harry Whitney saying Eskimos misunderstood questions and that Peary’s party notes misstate the pole claim. Cook asserts his Eskimos kept promises not to reveal success and says records are with Copenhagen University awaiting release to science.
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Cleveland
Peary
Cook
Harry Whitney
Penry
Whitney
University of Copenhagen
Accident claims life of John Haiden near Echo
Echo Ore Oct 11 Special Correspondence John Haiden a Lewiston Idaho youth died after an accidental gun discharge three miles west of Echo. He was en route to California with three brothers when the weapon discharged while handling it to shoot a jackrabbit. He died in the office of Dr Young Halpen after being brought to Echo. Remains will be held here until Lewiston parents are notified.
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Echo
Ore
John Haiden
Lewiston
Idaho
Young Halpen
California
Mart
Crane defends himself after resignation request
Chas R Crane, former minister to China, breaks with tradition by publicly defending himself against secretary of state Knox amid a scandal over withheld instructions. Crane accuses officials of denying guidance before departure and rejects claims he released a newspaper story. He blames President Taft for the fallout as the resignation proceeds.
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Arraigne State Department
Tactice
Mim
Taft
Washington
Chas. R Crane
Atttte
Crane
San Francisco
Knox
State Department
Dini
Crane resignation linked to political plot in China mission
Chicago residents and friends of Charles R. Crane, who recently resigned as minister to China, insist his downfall resulted from a political plot. They cite his 310,000 donation to aid Russia in the Japanese war and allege Russitt fought a treacherous enemy. It is intimated Japan demanded his removal.
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Chicago
Charles R. Crane
China
Russitt
Japan
Imprisoned Banker Sick in The Tombs
New York October 13 Charles W Morse imprisoned after appellate court affirmed 15 year sentence for alleged banking law violations. He spent first night sleepless in The Tombs and required a narcotic under medical supervision. IL EF McBee of Cedar Oregon visits the city staying with his parents Charles and Mrs McBee.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Federal
Iail
EF. McBee
Cee
Oregon
City
Charles McBee
Ex-Highway Chief Snow Under Scrutiny for Expenditures
The state board of accountancy examines former Highway Commissioner J M Snow who resigned last August. They will report to the governor on ten thousand dollars he allegedly spent without legislative authority and how he obtained the money. It came from a sale to the Milwaukee railroad of a right of way through Snoqualmie Pass.
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Olympia
Det
Stat Board of Accountancy
J. M. Snow
Snow
Milwaukee Railroad
Snoqualmie Pass
Inciter of Riots Executed in Madrid
Madrid correspondent reports Professor Francisco Ferrer, convicted of inciting riots in Barcelona, was shot at the fortress. Official confirmation expected to trigger more rioting. Paris and London socialists held mass meetings denouncing Spain and letters threatening the royal family and the minister were received in connection with Ferrer's imprisonment.
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London
Madrid
Exchange Company
Francisco Ferrer
Barcelona
Paris
Ferrer
Professor Ferrer Shot Report Confirmed
Paris dispatches confirm that Professor Ferrer was shot at Fort Montjuich, with details arriving this morning. The incident follows earlier reports and is being investigated.
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Paris
Ferrer
Fortreas Montjuych
Rogers Family Visit From Adama Motoring In
L L Rogers and his family traveled down from Adama yesterday for a brief trip.
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L. L. Rogers
Adama
MAG Meeting Draws Broad City Support and Opposition
A well attended city meeting featured strong support and opposition to a proposed measure. Mayor Murphy formed committees to study the issue and report back, but no regulations were discussed. A second meeting is likely to be scheduled.
Committee Appoints Members Under City Instructions
The Committee and Mayor Murphy name a committee per evening instructions. Appointees include Dr. , J. Smith, BL Colenworthy, J. P. Winter, Leon Cohen, and G. IL Ladow.
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Murphy
J. Smith
Leon Cohen
G. IL Ladow
City considers gravity water system. committee to report
At the Commercial Association meeting last night Mayor Murphy declined to chair the discussion and a five member special committee was to be named to study a gravity water system. Finance head Aly Knight reported $360,000 bonded debt and an empty treasury as the city eyed a scrip basis. T C Taylor opposed gravity now due to cost while Will Moore supported it, favoring possible rate increases to cover interest. both outlined water supply options.
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Oes
Axgsoniation
Mit
Murphy
Hoe
Will Moore
Commercial Association
Moore
Aly Knight
T. C. Taylor
Water Commission
Taylor
County Financial Pulse Shows Healthy County Finances
Umatilla County reports an exceedingly healthy financial condition for September per County Treasurer Bradley. Cash on hand across funds totals 79,24.64 while general warrants payment readiness sits at 7,617.32. April and May warrants are being prepared for call.
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Umatilla County
Bradley
Sheriff's Office
General Fund
Acteo
Ruthless Pirates Beard the Tigers for the Third Time
Goldfield Oct After months of surveillance three trusted mill employes L H Dresser Princeton graduate Elliott Lamb known for a Spokane trolley wreck hero and D Couters repair man were arrested on suspected thefts of concentrates totaling about 21000 discovered over five months.
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Goldfield
Consolidated Milla
L. H. Dresser
Princeton
Elliott Lamb
Spokane
D. Couters
Antilles Aground off Florida Coast Amid Hurricane
New Orleans reports the steam ship Antilles aground on a Florida coral reef near Jupiter Light during a hurricane. Passengers are being moved to small boats as the vessel lists badly and is believed unlikely to be saved. separate dispatch notes the Momis rushing to Florida to evacuate passengers as the Antilles begins to break up.
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New Orleans
Antilles
Coral Reef
Florida
Jupiter Light
New York
Momis
Floridi
Newspaper Wins in Panama Libel Case
Indianapolis October 13 Judge A B Anderson dismissed a libel case against Delevan Smith and Charles R Williams publishers of the Indianapolis News who resisted removal to Washington DC for trial under a grand jury indictment alleging libel over Panama Canal profit claims The judge said dragging citizens to DC is improper and that a newspaper has a duty to print the news tell the truth and draw inferences for the people.
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Indianapolia
Ind
A. B. Anderson
United States Circuit Court
Delevan Smith
Charles R. Williams
Indianapolis News
District of Columbia
Tria
United States
Anderson
Local Team Wins Dramatic Slugfest With Three Homers
The crowd of 22,000 watched D. Adams start with a homer and Clarke deliver a seventh inning home run to seal a sensational win. Jones opened with a homer and Adams tied the previous record, remaining invincible.
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D. Jones
Clarke
Adams
Pittsburg Wins Third Game In World Series Fight
In a heavy hitting game three home runs were made as Pittsburg beat Detroit by a 4th inning surge. Pirates lead the series 3 2 with Adam facing Detroit again and striking out eight. Crawford Jones and Clarke homered for Pittsburg while Summers and Willatts pitched relief.
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Pittsburg
Detroit Tigers
Pirates
Tigers
Adame
Detroit
Jones
Crawford
Clarke
Summers
Willetts
Delehanty
Miller
Gibson
Adams
Byrne
T. Jones
Stanage
Adam
D. Jones
Leach
Wagner
Taft Arrives in Yuma for Canyon Visit After Desert Ride
President Taft reaches Yuma Arizona after an overnight trip through the Colorado Desert. Governor Sloan meets him and the president plans to speak from the train at multiple stations. He is to visit the Grand Canyon on Thursday.
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Yuma
Ariz
Colorado Desert
Taft
Sloan
Grand Canyon
Funeral for J. W. Privett Held at West Court Street
The funeral of the late J. W. Privett was held this afternoon at 2 30 from the West Court residence. A large crowd attended including city barbers who closed shops for the hour. Knights of Pythias members gathered at 2 16 and marched in, with Rev Ralph Storey officiating. Pallbearers from the Knights of Pythias and Tomsoria fraternity included Frank Sullivan Dale Phillips William Humphrey Jock Weiman James Estes and J M Thousand.
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J. W. Privett
West Court Street
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Ralph Storey
Knights of Pythias
Tonsoria Fraternity
Frank Sullivan
Dale Phillips
Wiliam Humphrey
Jock Weiman
James Estes
J. M.housand
Detroit and Pittsburg clash on cold Pittsburg field
Detroit and Pittsburg played on Pittsburg’s field before 22,000 with Stanage catching for Detroit and Adams pitching for Pittsburg. Early Detroit homer by D Jones gave a 1-0 lead, Pittsburg tied and then pulled ahead 2-1. Through six innings Pittsburg held Detroit to one run as Adams and Gibson led offensively for the Pirates.
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Pittsburg
Detroit
Stanage
Summers
Gibson
Adams
O'Laughlin
Johnson
D. Jones
Bush
Cobb
Crawford
Delehanty
Moriarty
Byrne
Leach
Clarke
Wagner
Miller
Alstein
Wilson
T. Jones
Standage
Rons
Abstein
Pittsburgh
Wave of Caribbean storm floods Florida coast rail line
New Orleans report says at least a thousand men on the Florida east coast railroad died in the hurricane wrecking the Keys. Many perished in houseboats tied to ruined trestlework. Key West remains under martial law and looters have been imprisoned.
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New Orleans
Key West
Florida East Coast
Keys
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Explorer
Eskimo Boys
Pole
Ty Cobb
Uhane Attack Administration
Mand
Panama
Arizona
W. Privett
Moriarity
Beileht
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