Proof of Cook Data Rejected by Danish University Board
A university committee in Hagen reports Dr. Cook's observations and notebooks lack credibility. They find Cook's data unconvincing and discard his claims about polar exploration, casting doubt on support for his theories and prompting calls for further data review from America.
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Cook
Hagen
Der
Frederick
Ory
Droo
Fcook
America
Jory
Lonadaie
Dr. Cook
Peary
Brooklyn
Rei— P Elis Stromgren
Command Holm
Hie
Irector of
Navigation
Asphyie
The
University On
Captain Ryder
Ological Institute
University of
Bridgman Denounces Denial Of Arctic Discovery Claims
Bridgman asserts the Peary Arctic Club acted unfairly by rejecting claims to discovery related to Dr. Cook and Mor Dr. in an era marked by lingering friendship and tensions within the Arctic exploration community.
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United Press
Pen
Denbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctice Club
Bridgman
Cook
GLOATS OVER THE NEWS REPORT FROM THE CAPE ROYAL EDITOR
An excerpt shows Ry tasting the confidence of a Copenhagen dispatch by commander Robert B. Peary. Three months earlier he issued warnings and now reflects on duty and responsibility, linking his actions to the broader claims about the World and his own role.
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Copen
Imander
Robert B. Peary
Bean to remain in office after board meeting
A terse report states that HM Bean seeks to retain his office following a board meeting. The text notes a continuation of term, salary adjustments and related county oversight, with emphasis on income changes and approval processes.
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United Preas
Mich
Sher- HM
Bean
Board of Sak
Malary
Dean
Harris Dead After Long Illness At Home
W A Harris longtime figure in local life died at his home last night after a prolonged illness. The obituary notes his years of service from 1897 to 1902. The report lists no further details.
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Walted Press
W. A. Harstales Benatar
Women praise Sheriff Hodge for jail reforms in King County
About 10 women charity workers led by Mrs. Katherine Stirton told the grand jury that Sheriff Hodge has done good work. They described humane treatment, sanitation, proper feeding, and sufficient jail matrons for women prisoners. Auditor's office officials testified there was no shortage and embezzlement is physically impossible under current checks.
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Hodge
King County
Grand
Katherine Stirton
Auditor's Office
Grand Jury
Gift Suggestions for Family Members in a Vintage Catalog
The list offers gift ideas for Father, Mother, or Her, including Ivory cigar holder, meerschaum pipe, cuff links, scarf pin, silk hose, desk items, patent clothes hangers, traveling cup, and a year’s magazine subscription. For Mother or Sister, items such as china or silver, dainty neckwear, silk scarf, bedroom slippers, kimono, silk stockings, and pocketbook appear. For Her, flowers, confectionery, a book, engraved letter paper, shirtwaist ring, hat pin, gloves, a picture, and similar tokens are suggested.
Milk Tickets At Night On A Farmer Wife Route
In North Yakima December 21 a farmer mother places out the milk pan and tickets before bed as common as a city slater. HK. A. Cleman runs a steady milk route among Wenus and Selah valley ranchers, one of three profitable outfits. The land favors fruit growing, keeping cows and chickens scarce.
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Hy United
North
Yakima
Slater
Wenus
Selah
HK. A. Cleman
Jilted by phone suit seeks 5200 breach of promise
Miss Loyd Lyons of Lamar sues J. Dukes of Rocky Ford for 5200 alleging she waited at the church for a Thanksgiving Eve wedding, had a license and plans, and was told by phone the ceremony could not take place. Attending friends from Lamar and Kansas City backed her claim.
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United Press
Rocky
Ford
Colo
Loyd Lyons
Lamar
Santa Claus exposed by special Star investigator
A Star investigation accuses Santa Claus of criminal carelessness and mismanagement in the Christmas gift system. The exposé alleges a rotten, wasteful monopoly run by the head figure of St Nicholas, with stories of lavish gifts to the rich and neglect of the poor and widows. The author urges reform during the post Christmas week to undo injustices and restore equity.
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St. Nick
Tts
Claus
Allas St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Pampered Pooch Examines Gift Set With Style
A pampered dog eyes a gift set with a jeweled collar elderdown blanket and glace kid boots. The pet's slow inspection reflects a refined taste for luxury items and comfort.
Minister Sues Over Altercation at School Construction
Rev Arthur N Sanford of the Presbyterian church in Wapato sues in superior court for $5000 claiming damages to his earning power after contractor William F Devereaux struck him during a dispute over the new $26000 school house project. Sanford is a member of the Wapato school board.
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North Yakima
Arthur N. Sanford
Presbyterian Church of
Wapate
Sanford
William F. Devereaux
Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Light east winds accompany the changeable skies as the region remains dry.
Four New Ambassadors Busy Shining Up Brass Buttons
United Press reports on December 21 that 26 politicians prepare for diplomatic posts abroad. Named ambassadors and ministers include Richard C. Kerr of Missouri to Austria Hungary, Henry Lane Wilson of Washington to Mexico, William James Calhoun of Illinois to China, and ex Governor Henry T. Gage of California to Portugal. Senate confirmations followed.
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United Press
Washington
Myrtle
Lomata
8Ue Taft
Richard C. Kerna
Missouri
Austria-Hungary
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
William James Calhoun
Milnois
China
Henry T. Gage
California
Portugal
Senate
Frisco Raffles Lures Family Then Robs Leisure
Police seek a thief impersonating Max Dill the comedian who lured William M Well from home by telephone and invited him to a theatre for a supposed appointment. He looted the Well residence of silverware and jewelry while Mrs Well and her maid rushed to Central Emergency Hospital where Well lay near death. The suspect dressed in fashionable attire and used Dill's voice.
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Frisco Raffles
United Press
San Francisco
Lord Chesterfield
William M. Well
Max Dill
Mra. Weil
Central Emergency Hospital
William Well
Dill
Stranger preys on widow after feigning concern in flat he enters
A man posing as a kind helper deceives Mrs Weil and her companions after claiming to rescue a hurt husband. He gains access, assists with coats and door locks, rides with them, then returns to rob the flat of all jewelry and silver.
Postoffice Kept Open Nightly Through Christmas
Postmaster Russell announced the Seattle postoffice registry and stamp divisions will stay open every night through Christmas, with hours extending to 10 o clock or later.
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Russell
Seattle Postoffice
Bachelors Rally Generous Gifts for Needy Children at Christmas
The Star reports the Bachelors and Bachelors Girls Christmas club at The Star office gathering cash gifts totaling 1000 to fund gifts for needy children. Contributions arrive from residents and local businesses including furniture firms, while the Santa Claus dean plans to distribute toys books and clothing to worthy applicants before Christmas Eve.
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Star Office
Santa Claus
Christ
Star
Alazender Sur Les Seuverees
Wachelor
Ceae Va Furniture Co
Mar Ve Bieaagereberves
Jan Kaon
Enumelaw VW
Pimon Saas
Vai
Oleer Girls’ Club
Hdgewater Os Ehereh
Remont Roberta
Oveereres Afer, Bros
Boys’ Clothiers
Laserles
Ekart
Coral Ellis
Dear Santa Letter From Tom Sisco
A child writes to the editor at the Star asking for Santa to bring a pair of boots for himself and his siblings. He lists ages 6 8 and 1 year 4 months and provides an address at 621 Pike. He mentions a father who is away and a mother who is ill, and closes with a promise to leave the door open.
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George Hillmond
Franklin Ay
Santa
Tom Sisco
the Star
Star
Santa@ Claus
Ias
Taft Yields 10 Public Demand For A Probe Of Ballinger's Office
In San Jose California on December 21 1910 Dr Edward H Gleason and Dr T M Hettison of the Gleason Cour nen drug store identified the body of former Patrolman Walter R Carroll as the drug store bandit and killer who taunted police. Carroll who earlier surfaced after his wife died from a pistol wound and who later hanged himself beneath a Southern Pacific train had recently resigned from the police force and vanished from sight.
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United Press
San Jose
Cal
Edward H. Gleason
T. M. Hettison
Gleason-Cournen
San Francisco
Walter R. Carroll
Gleason
Bettison
Christmas Menu for Working Families Appears on Star Page
A reader pleads for cheap living guidance as wages lag behind food and fuel costs. The Star promises a Christmas menu and recipes on its women's page for the ordinary workingman and his family, inviting reader suggestions to Menu Editor.
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The
Star
the Star
Marriage license drama ends with jail for fiancé
New Castle Pennsylvania December 21 Jos Sarcino is jailed for failing to marry Miss Fannie Carcenello after obtaining a license. The couple left for housekeeping in Fairmont West Virginia expecting the license to make them man and wife. Her parents learned the truth and sent a warrant to compel the ceremony.
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United Press
New Castle
Jos
Miss Carcenello
New Toy Gets a Man Into Trouble
Thomas Coffey drove a brand new automobile at 60 miles an hour on a hard road toward the Country club. A deputy sheriff observed him and he will be tried before Justice Fred C. Brown on a speeding charge.
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Thomas Coffey
Greenwooday
Country Club
Justice of the Peace
Fred C. Brown
Man Charged With Forcing Wife To Remarry
Mrs Louise Wezler filed a warrant charging her ex husband C J Wezler with coercion. She alleges the 9th court order on alimony prompted him to press her to remarry rather than pay.
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Louise Wezler
C. J. Wezler
Laundry Workers Organize Meeting Tonight in City
Secretary Chas W Doyle of the Central Labor Council asks all city laundry workers to meet this evening at the Labor Temple to organize a permanent local union.
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Chas. W. Doyle
Central Labor Council
Labor Temple
City committee commends mayor on veto of belt line franchises
The Federated Improvement clubs praised Mayor Miller for vetoing the council plan to grant perpetual franchises to the Northern Pacific for the Lake Union belt line after a meeting yesterday afternoon.
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Federated Improvement Clubs
Miller
Northern Pacific
Lake Union Belt Line
Ballinger Controversy Moves to Congressional Investigation
President Taft consents to a congressional inquiry into the Ballinger secretary of the interior affair after months of public dispute. The probe will examine charges from L. R. Gravis and broader criticisms dating to Ballinger’s tenure as general agent of the land office.
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Washington, D. C
Richard A. Ballinger
Congressional Investigation Committee
Taft
Hallinger
White House
Mr. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
L. R. Glavie
The
Land Office
Ballinger
Taffrix
L. R. Gravis
Seattle
Congress
Threats of Death for Richard Parr Uncovered
Richard Parr, special treasury agent who exposed sugar frauds at the Williamsburg docks of American Sugar Refining, reports threats of poison and violence in a letter received on December 11.
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United Press
New York
Richard Parr
Treasury
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Company
Veil Incident Leads to Stabbing in Cleveland
Celestine Schmitz wore a blue veil and triggered an arrest for assault with intent to kill of Fred Schwentzow. Schwentzow, who alleged he was stabbed by Joseph Lowhit after laughing at the veil, remained off duty for 22 days. Police court witnesses described the events as they testified on the morning of the incident.
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Cleveland
Celestine Schmitz
Fred Schwentzow
Joseph Lowhit
Schwentzow
Lowht
Schmitz
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