Polar claim under scrutiny by Sverdrup and guides
Copenhagen reports Captain Sverdrup endorses Dr. Cook in the pole claim after reviewing data and meeting Cook. In Montana, guides Fred Prints and Ed Barrim dispute Cook's Mt McKinley ascent, saying Cook never touched the peak and that they were promised hush money for silence.
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Alaska
Cook
Mount McKinley
Charles P. Stewart
The
United Press
Copenhagen
Otto Sverdrup
Sverdrup
Pole
Arctic
Svernup
Hamilton
Mont
Fred Prints
Ed Barrim
Printz
Barrim
McKinley
Mt. McKinley
Miller
Tiarrim
Seattle
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen Dr Cook Wants Return But Will Stay Abroad
Copenhagen dispatch reports Dr. Cook eager to return to America yet resolved to remain abroad until certain conditions are met. The note reflects ongoing travel plans and diplomatic or medical considerations influencing his timetable.
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Copenhagen
Peary Reaches North Pole On Roosevelt Expedition
Brooklyn dispatch reports Commander Robert E Peary has reached the North Pole aboard the Roosevelt in July 1906 and that the Stars and Stripes were nailed to the pole New York confirms Peary duplicated Cook s Arctic feat with the Indian Harbor Cape Bay NS dated dispatch noting the Roosevelt was built for exploration and carried the finest equipment
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Gommander Aubert J. Peary
North Pol
North
Roosevelt
New York
Robert E. Peary
Cook
North Pole
Indian Harbor
Cape Bay
N.S
Peary
Pole
Explorer yearns to learn Brussels verdict from polar bureau
The explorer insists on the truth of his claim and grows impatient to travel to Brussels to receive the international polar exploration bureau verdict, which is to be regarded as final by all parties.
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Brussels
International Polar Exploration Bureau
Frederick Hurst Died in Salem After Lingering Illness
Frederick J. Hurst a longtime Salem business figure died Saturday at Salem hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Prussia in 1842 he came to the United States at age 15 and pursued milling and mining ventures across Illinois Iowa Oregon Montana Idaho and California before settling back in Salem in real estate. He leaves a widow and three children Albert Stella and Mia with Harry Albert at the bedside. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete.
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Salem
Ore
Frederick J. Hurst
Oregon
Salem Hospital
Prussia
Ilinois
Iowa
Plains
Baker County
Montana
Idaho
Willamette Valley
Corvallis
Champorg
Capitol
Lincoln County
Albert
Stella
Mia
Harry Albert
Potatoes Promote Wisconsin Spud Industry In State Bake
A potato bake in Waupaca Wisconsin begins today and runs through tomorrow drawing an expected 15000 visitors. The event showcases potatoes from across the country for comparison with Wisconsin tubers to boost the state’s potato industry.
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Waupasa
Wis
Wisconsin
Ballinger at Beverly Today
Secretary Ballinger visited President Taft to discuss the Cunningham Aliskna land cases linked to the Glavis charges amid the Ballinger Pinchot dispute. It is reported Pinchot will refrain from signing further statements and Taft will review all sides during his western trip. Officials denied Taft ordered arbitration of the Pressed Steel Car strike.
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Beverly
Mase
Ballinger
Taft
Connecion
Pinchot
Pressed Steel Car Company of
Pittsburg
Registration Opens Tomorrow for City Election
Registration for the city election opens tomorrow after Labor Day. books will be kept for 30 days, until October 6, with registration at the joint city court room. Mayor, councilman, and two water commissioners to be elected. terms expiring noted for Water commissioners T. C. Taylor and Judge James A. Fee, and councilmen Mumm, McCormmach, RU, and Hinkle.
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Halley
Counci
Fitz Gerald
Palettc
Vrreeh Warm
T. C. Taylor
James A. Fee
Relapse in Harriman Health Reported Amid Arden Visit
A Staff Correspondent reports E H Harriman suffered a relapse after a short automobile ride on Saturday. A medical party was seen en route to Arden, with medicine bags and a nurse noted at Chicago express stop. No Harriman family attendance at church yesterday. castle access remains restricted.
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Harriman
Guanls
Castle
Turners, N
E. H Harriman
Railroad
Arden
Tower HM
Chicago Express
Erie Road
Preas
Tower Hill
Labor Day Observances Across Eastern Cities
The article reports widespread Labor Day activities with organized unions in New York Chicago and other centers. Portland held a peaceful picnic style observance. In Western Pennsylvania about 20,000 idle workers due to strikes and walkouts, including 18,000 coal miners and 5,000 tinplate workers, reflect ongoing wage disputes and resistance to 1907 prosperity rates. A mass meeting of 3,600 Schoenville Pressed Steel Car strikers considered returning to work, while New York showcased a grand Labor Day parade with thousands in line.
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New York
Chicago
Portland
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
American Glase Company
Pressed Steel Car Company
Mille
Schoenville
Auto race accident injures three in Lowell
Lowell September 6. John Briggs and his young son are believed to be badly hurt. F Tracey sustains a fractured skull. Mechanician George Downey is internally injured with both legs fractured in a crash during the Dunbar Avenue Merrimac valley auto races.
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Lowell
John Briggs
F. Tracey
George Downey
Dunbar Avenue
Merrimac Valley
Knepper Wins Merrimay Trophy Protest Potential
Lowell Mass September driver Knepper in a Chalmers Detroit car finished first in the 127.97 mile Merrimay trophy race with a time of 2 hours 46 minutes 43 seconds. A protest alleges Knepper’s car Aldine warry ahead, and if sustained driver Zee in Maxine’s car would be declared winner with a time of 2 hours 40 minutes 11 seconds.
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Lowell
Mass
Knepper
Chalmers Detroit
Aldine Warry
Zee
Maxine
Zoe
Carpenters Lead Chicago Parade Amid City Sporting Events
Chicago on September 6 saw the organized Workmen of Chicago march led by carpenters with the strongest bilon numerically in the city. Numerous sporting events were held across various parts of the city.
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Carpenters
Chicago
Crete clash may spark Turkey Greece war
Athens reports a fighting flare up between Christians and Muslims in Crete. The violence has caused dozens of deaths, mostly Muslims, and unsettled larger towns while authorities try to restore order amid private intervention.
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Athens
Christhiins
Mohamameins
Crete
Turkey
Greece
Die Privet
Laurentian Aground Off Cape Race In Heavy Seas
The iron steamer Laurentian of 2835 tons and 400 feet length ran ashore off Cape Race as a heavy gale battered the vessel. Nearby passengers were landed safely while crew and officers assessed the ship. The ship had been operating between New York and Glasgow, with Captain He Tne commanding.
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Walifax
Laurentian
Cape the
Ttie
Biggest Labor Day Celebration In Virginia Held
Newport News on Labor Day featured the largest union celebration in Virginia with speeches by the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor. The event drew labor groups from Newport News Norfolk and Portsmouth as part of the statewide observance.
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Virginia
Newport News
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Libor Day Celebration in Birmingham South Holds Large Rally
Under the Birmingham Trades Council, one of the Souths largest Libor day celebrations was held in Birmingham Alabama today. Local organizers led a wide turnout, highlighting solidarity and labor issues across the region.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Trades Council
South
Labor Day Track Meet Promises Pittsburg Event
A track and field meet in Pittsburg under the United Labor League of Western Pennsylvania headlines the Greater Pittsburg Labor Day observance. The event highlights athletic competitions as part of the holiday programs.
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Lahey
Pittsburg
United Labor League of Western
No Parade in Boston Marks Labor Day Silence
The Boston Central Labor Council reports no city parade on Labor Day for the first time in a decade. Separate union events were held by various locals as the traditional march did not take place.
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Boston
Viriots
Portland Sane Sine Fourth Picnic Draws Crowds
Portland September 6 report describes a local event titled sine Fourth with Selig presiding. Unions hosted a broad picnic in pleasant weather, featuring dancing music and speeches amid sultry streets.
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Portland
Labor Parade Draws Ten Thousand In Seattle
Parade at Seattle features ten thousand marchers, a city labor parade, and a picnic this afternoon as part of the event in Seattle on September 6.
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Seattle
Labor Day Parade Draws Twenty Thousand in San Francisco
In San Francisco on Labor Day twenty thousand attended the parade this morning. A picnic is planned this afternoon in Oakland with sports and games featured as part of the day.
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San Francisco
Hine
Oakland
Trains Collide in Olympia Tunnel Fatal Engineer Dies
Olympia, Wash. Sept 6 Two NP trains entered the tunnel from opposite ends at the same moment. Engineer Warren of Tacoma suffered fatal injuries as his cab was demolished. Shingle and lumber cars telescoped, roof damaged, water and gas lines broken, delaying traffic until late tonight. Passengers and mail were transferred.
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Olympia
Wash
Warren
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Suspect Arrested in Baltimore & Ohio Train Wreck
New Castle Pa September 6 Suspect 4 of being implicated in the wrecking of B and O train No 6 in which three were killed and 18 injured Frank Coates and Herbert McConahany were arrested. A railroad reward of 25000 dollars is offered.
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New Castle
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Frank Coates
Herbert McConahany
Narrow Escape From Bomb At Home In Altoona
Calderwood, superintendent of Pittsburg Limestone, saved his wife and children by hurling a lighted bomb from a window at his home in Altoona. The blast knocked him down and the plant was also dynamited. Discharged workers are suspected.
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Altoona
Calderwood
Pittsburg Limestone Company
Limestone Company
Junior Order United American Mechanics Meets Here
United American Mechanics in Caratoga New York held a session of the State Council today as part of its ongoing organizational activities and regional coordination.
Hood Wipes Out Town in Cloudburst Damage
A cloud burst devastates San Miguel Mining District washing out railroad and wagon bridges for twenty miles down the valley. Towns are isolated and several days will be needed to reestablish communication across the region.
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San Miguel
Flood Devastates Placerville After Dam Burst
Telluride reported Placerville is wiped out by a four flood following a dam rupture. No further details were available, and the report arrived this afternoon with few specifics on casualties or extent.
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Telluride
Colo
Placerville
Cloudburst Wipes Out Power Across Telluride Mines
In Telluride Colorado a cloudburst yesterday sent a flood down the south fork of the San Miguel river bursting the dam and washing out the storage reservoir of the Telluride Power company. Thousands of dollars in damage and the San Miguel district mines shut down as bridges along a ten mile stretch are washed away. rail service will be unavailable for three days and the Ilium power plant was destroyed. Nearly all Rio Grande Southern track between Trout Lake and Branch Junction is gone.
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Telluride
Colo
San Miguel District
San Miguel River
Teluride Power Company
Ilium
Trout Lake
Branch Junction
Ouray Sees Flooding Subside as Rain Ends Snow Falls
Ouray Colorado reports Portland Creek overflowed under steady rainfall flooding streets. Snow on surrounding mountain peaks signals end of the rainy season.
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Ouray
Colo
Portland
British Warship to Probe Massacre of Quadalite Crew
A British warship departs for Mallikollo island in the New Hebrides to investigate the massacre of the captain and crew of the French steamer Quadalite. The vessel was driven ashore and the crew landed, then massacred by natives. all aboard are believed dead.
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Sydney, N
Mallikollo Island
New Hebrides
New York Panel Probes Telephone and Telegraph Firms
A joint legislative committee opened an inquiry into city and state telephone and telegraph services. Hearings will be held in multiple cities to assess bringing the companies under Public Service Commission jurisdiction.
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New York
Public Service Commission
Pendleton Observes Labor Day With Closures
Pendleton marks Labor Day as banks and public offices close and post offices operate on holiday hours. Beyond closures, no additional vacation-day observances are indicated.
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Pendleton
Bones of prehistoric monster found on Despain Gulch
A large fossil molar from a prehistoric animal was found near Despain Gulch. The tooth measures about seven inches long and nearly two inches across, with other bones said to be very long and the creature weighing several tons. The relic, larger than any current animal skull, was brought to Pendleton by Orville Eider and is on display in the local office amid much speculation about its origins.
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Pendleston
Orville Eider
Despain Gateh
Wime
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Peary Arctic Club
Frederick Hurst
Presilent
Minelhor
Arriman
Railway King
Medical Party
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Metropolis
Lowell Auto Rage
Baltimore & Ohio
United American Mechanics
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Placer
Ville
Colorado
Despain Gulch
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