Peary Reaches North Pole. Cook Recognition Questioned
St Johns Sept 7 Commander Robert E Peary announced reaching the North Pole on April 6 of the present year, while Dr Frederick A Cook of Brooklyn claimed the same discovery last April. Peary sent brief, bold messages with Stars and Stripes nailed to the Pole, and Cook faced royal praise in Denmark. Peary and Cook each claimed the feat within days of one another, prompting scientific and public debate over who truly reached the pole first.
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Peary Conduct Under Scrutiny Faces Secrecy Claims
A fragment notes controversy over Peary and alleged unethical conduct tied to secrecy in his plans. The piece comments that a faction has shifted, animosity fades, and the world may gain from the dispute.
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Washington Hails Peary as American Hero after Pole Triumph
Washington praise for Commander Robert Peary spans army navy officers and scientists who lauded his Arctic reach. Officials credited his perseverance and intellect, noting the achievement adds to human knowledge and marks a historic epoch for the United States.
Peary Reaches Earth Pole and Fulfills Lifelong Dream
New York reports Commander Robert Edwin Peary has attained his lifelong aim by reaching the Earth Pole. Born May 6 1868 in Cresson Pennsylvania he moved with his family to Maine in youth and later attended Bowdoin College graduating in 1877. He pursued Arctic exploration as a civil engineer and prepared for pioneering ventures in far northern lands.
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Professor Holler Expresses Doubt Over Cook Pole Claim
Ann Arbor Mich Professor William A Holler geology expert and early skeptic of Cook s North Pole discovery says he would believe Peary s cablegram without question while he doubts Cook s prior explorations and awaits further details before forming his own conclusion.
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French Know Peary First After Pole Claim
In Paria dated Sept 1 Commander Peary has announced reaching the North Pole with the American flag, causing a strong reaction in France. Peary is better known there than Cook, and the discussion suggests Peary’s success may diminish lingering doubts about Cook’s voyage due to harsh weather and ice.
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Bridgman Doubts? Peary North Pole Discovery Confirmed
Herbert L. Bridgman secretary of the Peary Arctic club and backer of Commander Peary returns to New York from Massachusetts radiantly happy. He asserts there is no doubt Peary has discovered the North Pole and did so sooner than expected.
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British scientists in Winnipeg accept Peary pole claim
Winnipeg Sept 7 British scientists here fully credit Peary reached the North Pole. Profess or Myres Professor George Bryce president of the Royal Society of Canada and Roderick MacFarlane FR S. believe the report true and say Peary has the necessary experience and will bring back knowledge benefiting science.
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Peary North Pole discovery greeted by officials
Mrs Robert Peary, wife of Commander Peary, learns of his Arctic success after twenty three years of study. Admiral Schley notes the finding as American property. Taft shows interest but defers comment awaiting official details.
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Train Schedule From Alma to Day City
Train will leave Alma at 10 21 a m on Sunday September 19 returning, depart Day City at 6 p m.
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Estate of Nelson J Me Cullough hearing for settlement
Probate notice from Michigan county announces final administration of the estate of Nelson J Me Cullough deceased. Petition seeks allowance and distribution of residue to the rightful heir. Hearing set for September 1 at 10 o'clock in the probate office. Publication to run three weeks in The Alma Record.
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