Peary Claims North Pole Reach After Cook
A wireless message from Labrador announced Robert E. Peary reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909, vindicating his claim a year after Dr. Frederick A. Cook. Confirming messages followed, solidifying Peary as the first to reach the pole with witnesses and records.
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New York
Labrador
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Peary
Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Indian Harbor
Cape Bay
Newfoundland
Europe
Traitor Turned MP Arthur Lynch Returns to Parliament
Col Arthur Lynch, once condemned for high treason after joining the Boer side, is now elected unopposed as Nationalist MP for West Clare. He previously served Galway in 1901 but was jailed and later pardoned after a royal clemency arc.
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London
Arthur Lynch
West Clare
Galway
England
Lynch
Edward
Dieppe
Col. Lynch
France
Britain U S Fisheries Arbitration Pact Issued
Britain and the United States publish an agreement for arbitration of fisheries questions on the North Atlantic coast. Article 1 lists seven issues from the London convention of October 20, 1818. Articles 3 to 7 outline arbitration procedures and that the tribunal will be chosen from The Hague permanent court list within three months.
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London
United Kingdom
United States
North Atlantic
the Hague
Suffragettes Annoy Asquith Amid Hythe Vacation
Militant suffragettes harass Premier Asquith at Lympne Castle windows during dinner and shout messages. Later, while he and Herbert Gladstone played golf nearby, they accosted and pestered him, leading to a reported scuffle and his escape by car.
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Hythe
Eng
Premier Asquith
Lympne Castle
Herbert Gladstone
Asquith
Forty Miles to Finish
Winnipeg progress on the NTA line Lays steel to connect the city with the lakes region. Five weeks needed as labor shortages slow work. Workers drift to western harvests for higher wages as a new bridge at Wabigoon near Dryden clears and track laying resumes.
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Winnipeg
N.T.A
Canada
Wabigoon
Dryden
White merchant killed and eaten in Congo at Longo
Reports from the Congo say a white merchant was killed and eaten by natives at Longo. An expedition has been dispatched to punish the assailants.
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Brussels
Congo
Longo
The Sunday School Lesson Compendium on Paul's Missions
A 1909 study guide reviews Paul’s second and third missionary journeys with lessons on Antioch Philippi Thessalonica Athens Ephesus and more. It highlights golden texts and aims to inspire faith service and surrender to the Spirit for gospel work and soul salvation.
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American Preset Association
J'aul
Antioch
L’hilippi
Macedonia
Paul
Jesus Christ
Thessalonica
Berea
Jesus
God
Samuel
Athens
Abram
Isaiah
John
Christ Jesus
The
Thessalonians
Ephesus
Asia
Diana
Christ
Europe
Jerusalem
Edmonton Man Flies Homemade Airship Over City
Edmonton residents watched Reginald Hunt, a carpenter and amateur inventor, pilot his self built airship for about thirty five minutes. The craft flew 35 to 50 feet high over his neighborhood before landing near Hunt's home. He plans further tests once a more reliable motor is secured.
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Edmonton
Alta
Reginald Hunt
Hunt
Peary Claims First Honors
The North Pole claim by Commander Robert Edward Peary sparked a global debate as Dr. Frederick A. Cook in Denmark publicly supported Peary’s achievement. The National Geographical Society urged awaiting detailed observations and expert review before awarding honors.
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New York
Robert E Peary
London
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Denmark
National Geographical Society
Washington
Peary
Less Whiskey Drunk in Canada Ottawa
The inland revenue department reports a drop in spirits production and tobacco use due to financial stringency. Spirits produced were 5,176,048 gallons, down 1,673,715 gallons from the prior year, with foreign exports at 311,314 gallons, a decline of 101,545. Excise revenue fell to 15,048,589 dollars, down 920,073. Cigars consumed reached 192,105,371, while cigarettes manufactured totaled 356,189,380, a drop of 28,304,674.
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Ottawa
Inland Revenue Department
Kaiser Will Review 116000 At German Manoeuvers
Emperor William and the empress reviewed the Württemberg army corps in Stuttgart as 116000 Bavarian Württemberg and Baden troops prepare autumn maneuvers. The king spoke on world peace through German unity amid the large scale exercises not seen since 1899.
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Germany
William
Wurtemberg
Bavaria
Baden
Valuable Furs Stolen in Edmonton Warehouse Heist
A daring theft in Athabasca Landing where $10,000 to $15,000 worth of furs owned by Hislop and Nagle disappeared from a warehouse during the last week. The haul includes three packs of miscellaneous furs and thirty five silver fox skins valued at $300 to $400 each.
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Edmonton
Alta
Hislop
Nagle
Athabasca Landing
Fat Montreal Woman in Court Forswearing Fortune Telling
Mrs Masson a 482 pound woman faced a police court charge of fortune telling by cards. Six policemen had to assist her from court to a cab but the vehicle proved too small. An express wagon was needed to transport the fat lady to the station.
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Montreal
Increase in Settlers Drives Canada Immigration Shift
Winnipeg reports first three months show total immigration 74 242 with 32 000+ Americans arriving while ocean port arrivals fall and Europe declines. April to June show continued American inflow and a shift in demographics. Bruce Walker notes firms monitor traffic and expect year-end changes.
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Winnipeg
J. Bruce Walker
Dominion
Ocean
United States
Ocean Ports
Great Republic
Europe
Canada
Bruce Walker
No Hole at the Pole in Hollow Earth Debate
The Reed Hollow Earth Exploring Club and its backers dispute Dr. Cook's polar findings. They argue the North Pole hides a hollow interior with vast lands oceans and life. Reed and Osborn promoted the old Symmes hole idea gaining publicity in recent years.
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New York
Symmes
Hole
Reed
Earth
Earl Grey Supports Roosevelt in Vancouver Address
Governor General Earl Grey pledges support for ex President Roosevelt mission of fair play and anti race death by action in an inaugural address to the Woman's Canadian club of Vancouver. He says women render the greatest service to the state by fostering happy healthy righteous and God fearing children.
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Vancouver
B.C
Earl Grey
Roosevelt
Woman’s
Canadian Club of
Spanish Take Key Position in North Africa Campaign
Spanish forces under General Aguilera launched large scale operations at Melilla and scored a success against the Guindana Kabyles. A clever maneuver cut enemy communications, isolating reinforcements. Spaniards held Monu Brahim, with heavy Moor casualties and Spanish losses including one officer and ten men wounded and one private killed.
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Gibraltar
Melilla
Aguilera
Guindana Kabyles
Monu Brahim
Lethbridge Passes Bylaws For Local Improvements
Lethbridge ratepayers approved two bylaws by a large majority authorizing expenditure of 20000 dollars. The measure includes the purchase of agricultural grounds a public cemetery Fire Hall No 2 and other local improvements in Lethbridge Alberta.
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Lethbridge
Alta
French Aviator Lefebvre Killed in Flight Practice
Juvisy Sur Orge France Frances Le fe bb vre the French aviator was killed when his aeroplane crashed to the ground during practice at the aviation field. He sustained mortal injuries and died shortly after aid arrived.
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Juvisy-Sur-Orge
Frances E. Lefebvre
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