Copenhagen Declares Cook Faked North Pole Claim
University of Copenhagen rejected Cook’s claim that he reached the pole. Committees found no original observations or calculations in his papers, noting missing instruments and reliance on copied material. Danish outrage grows while supporters in New York defend him amid questions.
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University of Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
Stromgren
New York Herald
Pole
Fe Sardtsen
Torp
Utah
University
Denmark
University Commission
Atorney
New York
H. Wellington Wack
Cout
Ursitsy
Christiansand
Nor Way
Bradley
John R. Bradley
Charles Wake
Weather and History Notes from December Ephemeral Almanac
The bulletin records a generally fair and cold night with low temperatures around 5 to 10 degrees above zero and a 7 am reading of 12 mph winds. It also lists historical notes from American history and astronomical events, including Cook's Arctic expedition rumors and reactions from backers in Copenhagen and relatives.
Nicaragua Crisis Shapes U S Senate Action and Policy
The article reports ongoing pressure in Washington over Nicaragua including a push to thresh out the Ballinger Pinchot row in the Senate, a resignation shift at the Central American court, and Zelaya's services being honored. Secretary Knox signals no policy shift if Madriz assumes the presidency, but demands a government ready to repair injuries to American citizens.
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Panyiagua Prado
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Madriz
Washington, D. C
Knox
Taft Agrees to Public Inquiry in Ballinger Controversy
Washington December 21 The Senate moves toward an inquiry into the Ballinger Pinchot dispute with a resolution calling for all papers on the case The president Taft yields to pressure from Ballinger and critics and agrees to a full public investigation. Ballinger wins cabinet support and party backing amid calls for cleansing the administration.
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Senate
Flint
California
Ballinger
Ballinger-Pinchot
Interior Department
Congress
Washington, D. C
Taft
Interior
L. R. Glavis
Land Office
White House
Mr. Taft
White Slave Traffic Bill Favored by Committee
The white slave traffic bill recently approved by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee was favorably reported to the House. Chairman Mann stated the measure does not interfere with or usurp state police powers. Washington, Dec. 21.
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House Committee On
House
Mann
Washington
Dey
Miners Rescued Alive in Negaunee Mine
In Negaunee Michigan Coblo Franciscan was rescued alive after a entombment since last Tuesday. His companion Peter Mundi was found dead beside him. Victor Mattila and Peter Makki remain trapped further back but are alive and expected to be rescued soon. Franciscan revived and taken to hospital amid starvation and dehydration.
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Negaunee, Mich
Cobdello Franciscan
Negaunee
Peter Mundi
Franciscan
Victor Mattila
Peter Makki
Mundi
Wish to End Rail Strike Conference Sought in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota December 21 a conference with railroad executives including G T Slade third VP Northern Pacific J M Gruber Great Northern and Ralph Wheelock Governor Eberhart private secretary was held. Railroads stated readiness to receive a conference proposal from the striking switchmen but any offer would pass to the general managers committee led by I G Rahn of Chicago for consideration. A step toward formal talks between switchmen and railroads is anticipated with Governor Eberhart overseeing the process.
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St. Paul
Minn
G.T. Slade
Northern Pacific
J. M. Gruber
Great Northern
Ralph Wheelock
Eberhart
General Managers’ Committee
I. G. Rahn
Chicago
Eber
Move Made for Changes in Commerce Statutes
Washington December 21 The house committee opened a drive for interstate commerce reform with hearings set for January 18. A reform message to Congress is expected after reconvening. The Interstate Commerce Commission 23rd annual report urges changes but focuses on what it omits.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee
Scumummus
Interstate Commerce
Taft
Jr Congress
Fire destroys Arding & Hobbs store in Clapham London
A massive blaze at Arding & Hobbs department store in Clapham, London, killed four and left five injured as shoppers fled. Five bodies were recovered from a prior dry goods store fire, raising the known dead to eight. losses range from three to five million dollars with a million-plus insured.
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London
Clapham
Arding & Hobbs
New York
Congressional Day Summary Senate House December 21
Senate moves Horace H. Lurton nomination to associate justice and reviews ambassadorial selections while adjourning at 2. House passes District of Columbia appropriation of about 10 275 00 and backs limits on federal power over water and land rights. FitzGerald unanimous consent rule used for first time as two local bills pass. Both houses adjourn until today.
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Washington
Houses
Congress
Senate
Horace H. Lurton
the United
la Follette
HOUSE
District of Columbia
Mondell
Wyoming
Ballinger
Ain Rent
Madriz Chosen President of Nicaragua by Congress
Managua reports Dr. Jose Madriz, Zelaya's candidate and former judge at the Central American Court of Justice, elected president by unanimous congressional vote amid a stormy session. Crowds cheered as Madriz urged harmony, free elections, and equal opportunity while reports from Rama noted ongoing fighting and U.S. Marines being requested for Granada.
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Madriz
Managua
Nicaragua
Jose Madriz
Central American Court of Justice
Cartago
Zelaya
Congress
Leon
Straw Vote Reveals Public disdain for Cannon and Aldrich
Washington reports a nationwide straw ballot by Success Magazine showing strong Republican and other party disapproval of Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrich. Among 22 000 polled, 13 102 replied. results indicate widespread dissatisfaction with Taft administration and tariff actions, with Republicans largely voting against Cannon and Aldrich.
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TAV
The
Argus
Washington, D. C
National Capitol
Taft
Success Magazine
Cannon
Aldrich
Life
Ase
Arrests, Troops, and Lynch Threats Across States
A coroner’s jury singles out William Clark as the killer of Eugene Goodey in East St. Louis. Eighteen strangers are arrested in Belleville as fears of a lynch mob grow. Sheriff Cashel guards the jail with riot guns while seeking governor aid. Troops rush to Belleville if needed. Separate dispatches report troops en route to Magnolia Alabama and a Texas lynching of Coke Mills after he shot City Marshal Williams.
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East St. Louis
William Clark
Eugene V. Goodey
Belleville
Cashel
Will Clark
Eugene Goodey
M. P. O'Brien
Clark
Deneen
O'Brien
Goudey
O’brien
Wyatt
Charles Hertel
Magnolia
Ala
Selma
Rosebud
Texas
Coke Mills
Williams
Night Rider Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
Union City Tennessee December 21 The night riding case jury could not agree and was discharged today.
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Union City
Tenn
Pearl Armstrong Charged With Poisoning Husband
New Albany Ind Dec 21 Mrs Pearl Armstrong was formally charged with poisoning her husband who died yesterday The victim had been ill for some time and she began administering poison last week He held a $1000 life insurance in Modern Woodmen.
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New Albany
Ind
Pearl Armstrong
Armstrong
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