South Polar Party Lost In Blizzard Disaster
Captain Robert F. Scott and his Terra Nova expedition perished returning from the south pole after a blizzard. The party reached the pole January 18, 1912, with 66 believed dead. Names of key members and details of the voyage and relief efforts are listed, including Evans Wilson Oakes Bowers Pennell and Shackleton reacting to the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oamaru
New Zealand
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
Scott
Pole
G. R. Evans
E. A. Wilson
Scientilc
Campbel
Pennell
Rennick
F. H. Drake
Mearse
Oakes
G. Simpson
T. Griffith Taylor
E. Nelson
DPD
Lillie
A. Garrad
Ir. Ponting
BH. Day
W. Thompson
Wright
Chemiat
Boatswain Feather
Boatswain Chetham
Terra Nova
Cardiff
the Antartic
London
Akarra
Antartic
Roald Amundsen
Amundsen
Zealand
King Edward
Dr. Wilson
Bowers
Evans
Weather outlook and temperatures for Rock Island area
Poreast till 7 p m tomorrow for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity unsettled weather with rain or snow tonight or Tuesday colder Tuesday The lowest temperature tonight will be about 20 degrees Temperature at 7 a m 21 Highest yesterday 35 lowest last night 18 Velocity of wind at 7 a m 6 miles per hour Precipitation none Relative humidity at 7 p m 52 at 7 a m 93 J M SHERIER Local Forecaster Astronomical events From noon today to noon tomorrow Run sets 5 28 rises 7 00 Evening stars Venus Saturn Morning stars Saturn Jupiter Mars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poreast
Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Women raid London clubs in Clubland attack
Militants struck the West End district known as Clubland throwing lead and clay balls at the Carlton Reform and other clubs in Pell Mas. Windows were broken at the residence of Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein, relative to King George, with further damage reported in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West End
Clubland
Carlton, Reform
Clube
Pell Mas
Christian
Schleswig-Holstein
George
Mexican Capital Turmoil as Diaz Rebels Seize City
In Mexico City on February 10, Felix Diaz’s revolt presses the capital into turmoil. Madero reportedly fled toward the coast with family as cabinet resignations unfold and Diaz’s forces threaten urban control. Reactions ripple through Washington with no immediate intervention planned. General Reyes dies in combat. his son’s suicide follows in grief. Rebels march on Monterey while U.S. officials readied protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Madero
Blanquet
Orozco
J ‘Ggnt
Sovermani
Chapultepec
Congress
South Pole Explorer and His Party Perish Reported
Cabinet meeting reports no new dispatches as of today and the Denver cruiser is to be held at Acapulco Mexico rather than Salvadore. One American injured in Mexico City clash. Hamill introduces a joint resolution to protect American interests in Mexico and to hold Mexico's government answerable for US citizens and property. Ambassador Wilson confirms dispatches on Diaz forces in Mexico City and early prison releases of Diaz and Reyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Knox
Denver
Acapulco
Mexico
Salvador
Mexico City
Lane
HOUSE
Hamill
New Jersey
United States
Wilson
Diaz
Reyes
Mrs Cleveland Becomes a Bride at Princeton Wedding
Mrs Grover Cleveland and Thomas J Preston Jr were married at Prospect the university executive residence in a simple ceremony by President Hibben of Princeton University. No prior announcement was made and news spread quickly as friends came by to offer good wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Thomas J. Preston, Jr
Hibben
Princeton University
Prospect
University
Glover denies claim he will press Eddy will case
Lead, 8. D., Feb. 10 George W. Glover rebutted reports that he repudiated his agreement to end the litigation over Mary Baker Eddy's will. He said he had not decided to continue the suit and blamed misquotation, noting he was awaiting word from the east on settlement and left decisions to his lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
George W. Glover
Three Murders Executed in Sing Sing Electric Chair
Ossining New York February 10 three murderers were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison this morning. Two victims were women. The trio, a negro and two Italians, faced the chair with firm steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Megro
Prince Katsura Stoned by Mob in Tokyo
Tokyo Feb 10 Prince Katsura premier and foreign affairs minister was stoned by a mob in the streets. He tendered his resignation to the emperor, presenting the joint resignation of other cabinet ministers. Excitement prevails and police public clashes may follow. Former Premier Saionji summoned to the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Katsura
Japan
Saienji
Constitutional Party
Grocers Trust Cited by Court in Alabama Case
Federal government begins criminal contempt proceedings against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association and 49 individuals for alleged Sherman anti trust decree violations. It is the first government action against a grocers' trust for disobeying the court mandate. Punishment may include fines and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Refund of taxes sought in tax refunds controversy
Washington on February 10 1913 the House adopted Hardwick resolution demanding the president disclose amounts refunded for export taxes to International Harvester and other American importers of manila hemp over the last decade stating the total was about four million dollars and identifying recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Harvester Company
Manila
House
Hardwick
Deadlock in Senator Choice Sparks Chaos in Springfield
Springfield Tl February 10 The senatorial situation grows chaotic as a Democratic caucus looms yet doubts rise it will occur. Col Lewis faction suspects plans to nominate a short term candidate while progressives and democrats remain split. Some favor Funk Dewey McCormick or Walter Clyde Jones amid the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Democratic Party
Lewis
Funk
Colonel Dewey
Medill McCormick
Walter Clyde Jones
Henry faces contempt charge over bank officer names
Washington February 10 George Henry of New York was indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress for refusing to name 24 bank officers who profited from a syndicate in California petroleum stock operations, defying money trust investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Henry
New York
California
Federal Grand Jury
Contempt of Congress Committee
Money Trust
Striking miners kill three posse members near Mucklow
Charleston WV February 10 Three members of Captain Lesters posse were killed in a clash with striking miners on a mountain near Mucklow. The fight was ongoing by afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Captain Lester
Mucklow
Street Car and Freight Collision Ends With Escape
Slippery rails nearly killed Ernest Russ a Tri City Railway motorman after his Second Avenue Forty second Street trolley slammed into an eastbound Milwaukee freight train at midnight He leaped free and escaped uninjured The crash demolished the trolley front Betime bail for three dynamiters approved Donahoe announces bid for East Moline mayor on citizens ticket
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Russ
Tri-City Railway Company
Milwaukee
Moline
Second Avenue
Forty-second Street
Russ
Tumulty rises in politics as Wilson’s secretary
Joseph P. Tumulty of Jersey City, 34, is secretary to Governor Woodrow Wilson and clerk of the New Jersey supreme court. A lawyer by training, he has a long political record and has been married since 1902 with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Tumulty
Jersey City
N. 1
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey Supreme Court
Tumulty
Battle Wreckage and Siege Near Scutari Reports
Reports from Cetinje and Podgoritza on February 10 describe Montenegrin forces capturing Bardanjoli hill at Scutari after hours of fierce fighting with hand-to-hand combat. Turkish losses are listed as 4,000 dead and wounded, while Montenegrins suffer 2,500. Bulair rout claimed as complete with heavy Turkish casualties and uncertain Bulgarian losses.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Bardanjoli
Scutari
Podgoritza
Bulair
Sofia
War Office
Receivers Named for A Heinze Co in New York
Federal court appoints receivers for United Copper Co on petition by Maurice Deches, receiver of Aetna Indemnity. F Augustus Heinze presides. the panic of 1907 sparked ongoing litigation. Company capitalized at 80 million dollars, 50 million outstanding, with properties in Utah Montana and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Copper Company
Maurice Deches
Aetna Indemnity Company
F. Augustus Heinze
Utah
Montana
British Columbia
Clark Urges House to Focus as Fortifications Bill Passes
Speaker Clark urged the House to get down to business for the session’s final days. The fortifications bill cleared both chambers, having already passed the Senate, signaling progress on national defense funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clark
House
Senate
Wire Sparks and Peace Founding News Across Cities
Norfolk bail set at 310,000 for Thomas Walsh on shanghaiing charge aboard the Dortmund. Ebbert Cochran of Pittsburgh and Walter McGirt of Maxton, N.C. connected. Boston to house world peace foundation on Beacon Hill with Edwin Ginn’s estate as home and potential international school. Buffalo infantile paralysis study linked to possible cure, per Health Commissioner Fronczak. New York reports Elkhorn Fuel Co to acquire 300,000 acres of coal property in Kentucky. Ex-president Castro to remain free in New York while habeas corpus decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Thomas Walsh
Federal Grand Jury
Ebbert Cochran
Pittsburgh
Walter McGirt
Maxton
N. C
Boston
The
World Peace Foundation
Beacon Hill
Edwin Ginn
Idea
International School of Peace
Buffalo
FP. E. Fronczak
New York
Elkhorn District
Kentucky
West Virginia
Elkhorn Fuel Company
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Castro
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South Polar Party
Vera Cruz
Juarez
Texas
City
Gomez
Juarez Bank
Fabenas
Alez
City of
Rep
Admiral Peary
North Pole
Shackelton
Escape
Command
Son
U.S
C. H. Agramonte
United States‘army
R. M. Boulet
Zapatista
Monterey
Monclova
Taft
General Staff
Army
Navy
South Pole Explorer
Cleveland
Glover
Sniff
Electric
Prince Katsura
Grocers Trust
Elmer Vgus
John Hartnett
Chicago & Alton
Iles
Creighton
Hartnett
Vigus
Steel Corporation
Ilinolson
Frederick Goding
Illinois
Guayaqual
Ecuador
Edward Jewel
Charles Foye
Senator
MR. Henry
Chicago
James
Edwin Smaythe
Peoria
J. H. Berry
St. Louis
Meph
Bardanjoli Hill
A. Heinze CO
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