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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
1
London reports a Danish steamer sighting explorer Dr. Frederick Cook in Copenhagen after his polar voyage. He described planting the pole with the Stars and Stripes and recalled harsh return travel, scarce fuel, and a longing for civilization and wife. Officials and scientists await his proofs.
Copenhagen awaits the North Pole discoverer Dr. Cook after his supposed data is promised to prove the discovery. Hotels brim with visitors as the city prepares for his arrival and publicity.
New York reports quote John R. Brady saying Dr. Cook's pole quest was meticulously prepared. Secrecy kept to avoid controversy and Greenland supplies show thorough planning including 10300 cans, 16000 matches boxes, 3000 gallons gasoline, 1300 gallons alcohol, two barrels of gumdrops. Brady predicts a royal Danish reception and eventual American arrival.
Waco Texas September 4 Isaac Brock reputed oldest man in the United States died last night a few miles east of here at the great age of 121 years.
The obituary notes a Buncombe county born man on March 1, 1778 who worked as a backsmith and shod horses into his 90s. He served as an important witness in a land suit at age 110 and witnessed every presidential election. His wife predeceased him. Exhibit of the State Health Department begins next Thursday for three days.
In El Paso Texas on September 4 authorities suspended the license ordinance and adopted a refund plan to return all payments collected under the disputed rule. The move averts a threatened confrontation as motorists had refused to pay the license.
In Copenhagen on September 4 prominent scientists and officials review Prof. Cook's polar records and deem them accurate and complete. Figures mentioned include Captain Carson of Hats Edgewood Port Mariner Crown Prince Christian and American Minister Egan. An autographed caution letter from the king was presented at the hotel after arrival.
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