Debated Pole Proofs and Dr Cook Murder Theories
York reports William L says he fears Dr Frederick A Cook was murdered en route to Copenhagen with proofs of a north pole discovery. The Arctic Club of America may pursue charges against Cook as Schley urges Copenhagen testing of his records.
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William L
Frederick A. Cook
Sedley
Washington, D
Dec Shou &T
Cook
Peary
University
Admiral Schley
Copenhagen
National Geographic Society
Thetis
Greely
Cape Sabine
Schley
London
New York
Jones
Dr. Cook
Arctic Club of America
Power
Unsettled Weather With Rain Or Snow Late Tonight Friday
Weather forecast notes unsettled conditions with possible rain or snow late tonight into Friday and rising temperatures. Overnight lows around 15 to 20 degrees above zero, with a reading of 7 at 7 am and a high near 22 the next day. Precipitation expected as trace. humidity near 98 percent in the morning.
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J. M. Sherzer
Chicagoans Give Peary a Medal
The Chicago Geographic Society awarded the Helen Culver gold medal to Commander Peary for distinguished services in exploration.
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Chicago
Chicago Geographic Society
Helen Culver
Commander Peary
Guarantee Plan Pins Deposit Losses On Kiefer Bank
Young from Kiefer says he paid in full deposits at the State Bank of Kiefer, which closed after Farmers National Bank of Tulsa failed. The state guarantee fund paid 44000 to cover losses. $323000 remains. The Kiefer bank held $80000 in deposits, $11000 cash, and $55000 in paper.
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Kiefer
State Bank of
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Farmers* National Bank of Tulsa
Kiefer Bank
Ohio Boys Die in House Fire Near Newcomerstown
Newcomerstown Ohio December 23 two boys Charles Myers sixteen and Peter Myers fourteen sons of James Myers perished in a house fire that destroyed the Myers residence early yesterday Their escape was blocked by a windowless room where they slept making a fatal trap.
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Newcomerstown
Charles Myers
Peter
James Myers
Myers
Here
Firemen Gain Control After Rialto Building Fire
Kansas City firemen battled for two hours to contain a blaze at the Rialto building on Ninth street and Grand avenue. Explosions and falling walls hampered efforts but the fire was controlled, with losses estimated at 256000 dollars.
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Kansas City
Rialto
Ninth Street
Grand Avenue
Papal Delegate Falconio Denies U.S. Embassy Talk
Papal Delegate Falconio says no U S embassy to the Vatican has been discussed or decided. He calls circulating reports an invention and expressed annoyance at the ongoing discussion in Washington on December 23.
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Falconio
Vatican
Washington
United States
Unlicensed Foreign Corporations Lose Court Rights
Chicago December 23 A ruling by the appellate court holds foreign corporations that have not filed certificates of incorporation with the Illinois secretary of state and disclosed business facts cannot seek relief in state courts. The decision sets a precedent, though the Supreme Court has not ruled on the right of unlicensed foreign entities to appeal in state courts.
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Chicago
Illinois
Secretary of State
Supr
Utah the Most Powerful Battleship Launched
Philadelphia dated report on the launch of the battleship Utah at Camden New Jersey with ceremony witnessed by officials and thousands. Details give length 516 feet waterline 510 feet beam 88 feet 2 inches displacement 21 5 825 tons speed 20 to 34 knots main armament ten 12 inch guns on five turrets central line six 5 inch guns defense torpedo boats two submerged torpedo tubes and 10 small guns.
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Philadelphia
Utah
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Sovernmenty
Mary Alice Spry
Saltake City
Hed
Delaware
North Dakota
Night Visit of Airship Mystifies Worcester Crowd
Worcester Massachusetts residents watched a mysterious airship glide at 30 to 40 mph last night. It hovered about 2000 feet high, circled the city four times, and used a powerful searchlight to pierce snowfall. Wallace E. Tillinghast, who recently claimed invention of a marvelous aeroplane, was missing from his home during the spectacle. The ship later headed toward Marlboro and, after a second appearance, vanished again.
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Worcester
Mass
Marlboro
Tillinghast
Wallace E. Tillinghast
Voyager
McLaurin Dies in Mississippi at Age 61 in Home
United States Senator Anselm J. McLaurin died at his Jackson home after a heart failure. Seated in a chair before the fireplace, he collapsed silently as family members arrived. Born in Mississippi, he served in the Confederate army, pursued law, and held terms as governor and senator. Seven children survive him. Vardaman and Williams are discussed as possible successors to complete his term.
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Bronidon
Miss
United States
Anselm J. McLaurin
Mississippi
Medaurin
Senator McLaurin
United States Senate
Senate
South
Mississippi River
Civil Service
Commerce
Joint Committee On
Vardaman
Jackson
James K. Vardaman
John Sharp Williams
Patriotism rhetoric fuels ship subsidy debate
Special correspondence from The Argus notes how shipowners push a patriotism appeal to win subsidy support. Opponents argue subsidies harm the merchant marine and prefer a registry method that avoids public pork. They observe a long decline in American share of foreign trade carried by U.S. vessels from 66.9 percent in 1859 to under 8 percent today.
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the Argus
Washington
Japan
Alree
Ant Marine
Friends of the
Subau Iting
S Ame
United States
Estrada Ready to Start Advance on the Capitol
Washington report notes statement that ESTRADA READY TO START ADVANCE ON THE CAPITOL. Vardaman announces candidacy for the subsequent term. Funeral tomorrow for Senator McLaurin will be held at Brandon Mississippi, his home, with no official ceremony per family request.
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Vardaman
Washington
Senator McLaurin
Brandon
Miss
King Albert I in Brussels hailed as Congo policy praised
December 23 Albert I and Queen Elizabeth entered Brussels to a royal salute as crowds cheered Long live Albert and Long live Elizabeth The new king pledged humanity and progress in Congo and paid tribute to Leopold I and II The ceremony followed a reception for the Senate and deputies
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Brussels
Albert 1
Elizabeth
Laeken
Albert
Leopold I
Leopold II
Carthage Fire Chief’s Widow Dead in Engine House Fall
Mrs Charles Shipp, widow of Carthage fire chief, died today after falling through a trap door at the engine house. The chief’s funeral had been held yesterday.
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Carthage
Charles Shipp
Shipp
Attorney General Rules Friar Lands May Be Sold in Any Acreage
Washington December 23 The attorney general today ruled the Philippine government has power to sell the friar lands in any number of acres despite a law limiting each sale to 40 acres. The decision broadens potential parcels available for transfer or auction, signaling a shift in land disposal policy.
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Washington
Little Tim Sullivan Bowery King Dies in New York
Timothy P. Sullivan known as Little Tim, a political figure in the Bowery, died at 6:30 p.m. at his home 222 East Twelfth Street from Bright's disease and heart inflammation. He lingered from dawn and bade farewell to family and friends as news of his death spread, leaving many mourners in the city.
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New York
Timothy P
Little Tim
Sullivan
the Bowery
East Twelfth Street
Bright
Man Kills Three and Self in Kentucky Mine Village
London Kentucky December 23 A miner William Murray 35 shot and killed Elbert Cole and Mrs Murray wife of the slayer and her mother at Pittsburg mining village in this county then killed himself motive given as objection to Cole's attentions to Mrs Murray The tragedy leaves three dead including the attacker and two women in their home after a jealous dispute.
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London
Pittsburg
William Murray
Elbert Cole
Mrs Martin to fight NJ indictment in NY stay
Mrs Caroline B Martin mother of Ocey Snead has been indicted with two sisters for murder in New Jersey but authorities have not seized her in New York. Her attorney plans a habeas corpus writ to challenge the case. Also, bank robbers escaped with 1500 dollars after blasting a Centerville Kansas bank safe.
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Ocey Snead
New Jersey
New York
Caroline B. Martin
Martin
New York State
Heavy fines for grafters at Youngstown
Youngstown Ohio December 23 Incidents of financial graft led Judge Robinson to impose fines totaling 314000 in a case involving public officials and contractors. The ruling targets corruption and misuse of funds in city operations, with penalties to be collected by the county.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Robinson
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