North Pole Claim Sparks American Feat Debate
A telegraph from Dr Frederick A Cook from Lerwick Shetland Islands asserts reaching the North Pole on April 21 1908 with land discovered northward and a return to Copenhagen. The message to his wife is first word of safety and authenticity checked by observatories in Brussels and Paris with Cook detailing a grueling 11 man 103 dog expedition across Smith Sound Ellesmere Lands End and Polar sea under extreme cold and shifting ice ending with a flag at the pole on April 23 1908 and mixed public reaction persists.
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North Pole
York
Frederick A. Cook
Sable
Greenland
Copenhazen
Brussels
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
Copenhagen
Hans Egede
Frederick Cook
Observatory
Paris
New York Herald
Arctic
Dr. Cook
Bradley
Smith Sound
Pole
J. R. Bradley
Ellesmere Sound
Pacific
Nansen Sound
Lands End
Polar Sea
Herbert Island
Desair
Etukishook
Ahwelsh
Enhazen
Cable
North
Eno. i
Cook
Hie
Europe
Frederick
Munici
Taft
Eine Frederick
Summer Palace
Canannot
Danish Polar Experts Back Cook North Pole Claim
Danish officials and polar experts express strong belief in Dr. Frederick A. Cook's North Pole achievement. Commodore Hovgård cites Cook as trustworthy and not prone to exaggeration, supporting the tentative message as conclusive despite its brevity.
Dr Cook Poised to Reach North Pole Leader and Welcome
The article notes anticipation in Greenland and Copenhagen as Dr. Cook claims a Pole reach. A reception committee led by the commerce minister plans a fitting welcome in Copenhagen for the famed explorer on arrival aboard the Hans Egede. Maurice F. Egan, the American minister, travels on a Royal Geographical Society steamer sent to meet Cook.
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Ain Greenland
Three Die After Auto Collides With Train in Virginia
A car carrying William L. Bennet of Temple PA and his wife and Mrs Samuel E. Schlegel of this city collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Douglasville VA. All three occupants died. the gasoline tank exploded and fire ensued. Dr Schlegel, conscious, provided the names after rescue.
Dr Cook Interview Stresses Eskimo Methods and Pole Claim
Skagen Denmark on board the Hans Egede Dr Frederick A Cook outlines his polar voyage saying he used Eskimos and dogs and lived like an Eskimo He claims April 21 1908 reached the North Pole with two Eskimos and 30 000 miles of exploration opening a new field while noting he could not measure sea depth due to missing instruments The Polar Bear shared welcome cheers from Captain Andrup.
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Denmark
Hans Eresle
Frederick A. Cook
Greenland
Maral
North Pole
Pole
Hans Egede
North Sea
Amdrup
Dr. Cook
A Drup
Will America Claim the Pole
Washington debates whether the United States can claim sovereignty over the north pole after Dr. Cook’s discovery. The State Department cites no official report and notes land existence and boundaries affect potential ownership. Sprouting questions hinge on whether the pole sits on land distinct from other territories or lies in international waters amid vast ice.
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Washington
Cook
United States
North Pole
State Department
Greenland
British America
Pole
Artic Ocean
High Seas
Library Fire Destroys Toronto Parliament West Wing
A high wind fanned a Wednesday blaze that swept the west wing of Queens Park in Toronto destroying the library and its 100000 books. Damage is estimated at 200000 dollars as flames spread from the first floor to the roof threatening the housekeeper quarters and executive chamber.
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Toronto
Queens Park
Pardons Denied for McRae Bank Embezzler Olin Pharr
Gov Joe Brown rejects pardon for Olin Pharr former Citizens Bank cashier of McRae Ga who has served 15 months of a four year term for embezzling more than 15000, despite recommendations from the state pardon commission.
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Atlanta
Olin Pharr
Citizens’ Bank
McRae
Joe Brown
Eee Commission
Dr Frederick Cook answers questions on polar claim reception
Dr Frederick Cook, explorer of the North Pole, faces a waterfront crowd as he recounts observations from his polar journey. He describes placing the flag, his instruments, and a tense return, while courts and kings weigh his assertions amid cheers and cautious scrutiny.
Lofty Mount Whitney Observatory Nears Completion
Washington special reports scientists will gain the first meteorological and astronomical observatory high on Mount Whitney California at 14 000 feet above sea level. The Smithsonian instructed to build a suitable laboratory on Mount Whitney to advance study free from urban smoke and dust.
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Lofty Observatory
Mount Whitney
Washington
Special
Est
California
Smithonian
Beratory
Trying to Catch the Villains in Newcastle Rail Incident
Newcastle Pa special report notes over a hundred men from state railway and private criminal catching groups gathering after unknown assailants pulled spikes from a sixty foot rail on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The disruption derailed the Royal Blue service from New York to Chicago, injuring several passengers and harming two people.
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Newcastle
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
Chicago
Graft cases ready for trial by Attorney General team
The Attorney General and associates prepare for trial on graft cases at the coming term. Attorney Lyon leads the active preparations as cases are readied for court with potential indictments and lists of defendants including Farnum, Black, Wylie, Bell, Towill, and others in custody or under consideration.
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Cohmbia
Lyon
Farnum
Duo
Black
Wylie
Dow
Bell Towill
O. Tatum
Jodie Mo Rawlinson
Seminole Securities cases delayed to next term
The Seminole Securities organization indictments will be presented to the grand jury at the next court term. J W Thurmond, Edgefield attorney and former solicitor, to lead the prosecution with Richland in Lexington Edgefield territory. Additional warrants likely as consent witnesses could not be served, delaying criiminal work.
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Cola
Browght
W. F. Stevenson
Stevenson
Water Route to Columbia Channel Proposal
A welcome announcement from Chief Engineer Adams to Commissioner Watson discusses a water route from Wingal Bay to the Santee Congaree and Wateree. It urges depths of six feet and a width of one hundred feet, channel depths and a two foot dam raise to place Columbia on year round water freight with Baltimore and New York connections.
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Columbia
Georgetown
Here
Adams
Watson
Santee
Wateree
Wingal Bay
Miden
Columbian
Baltimore
New York
Giawn
Child Drinks Coal Oil in Local Accident
Haywood, son of N H Moore, a liveryman, drank kerosene oil from a vessel in the afternoon. A physician was summoned and worked to revive the boy, who showed signs of serious illness but recovered after medical attention.
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Hill
Haywood
N H. Moore
Drought Keeps Cotton Market Flooded Here
The drought continues as cotton opens rapidly and local sales surge. On Saturday 340 bales were sold and about 2500 marketed, with most cotton fetching 12 cents per pound.
First Saturday in November for Farmers Competition at Gaffney
The first Saturday in November is set for a colts contest in Gaffney with valuable prizes from banks and merchants. Farmers and stock raisers are expected to compete for best cotton and corn yields and top stock, drawing a large crowd.
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Gaffney
Tof
Nazi Bank of
Hamrick Wins Improvement Bond Vote in Gaffney
Special fall returns from the senatorial election show Hamrick with 820 votes and Hardin with 640, a 180 margin though unofficial. Water works support stands at 336 for and 335 against sewerage, with the sewerage measure narrowly opposed.
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Hamrick
Gaffney
Hardin
Train Kills Two Men In Derailed Rails Accident
A railroad derailment on a Carolina line caused the deaths of two workers, Wilson and Henderson. A rail slipped between cars sending foreman and laborer to flee. Henderson survived by leaping away, Wilson was crushed. The crash occurred near Pack River and Broad River as the front car separated from the second, wrecking the train.
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Carelina
Clinel
Raner Rome Wisin
Foreman
Joe Henderson
Hoowerk
Wilon
Pendersen
Goeloek
Hebderson
Wilson
Terin
Ben
Prospects Good For New South Carolina Railroad
Greenville special reports J P Charles and Brows Martin have returned from the route survey for the Greenwood and Augusta Railroad. Rights of way are nearly secured to Cokesbury, with the line using the old Carolina Knoxville and Western grade to Cokesbury, then via Princeton Ware Shoals to Greenwood. Proponents seek approval and expect motion books opened September 17.
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Greenville
Special
J. P. Charles
Brows Martin
Greenwood
Augusta
Carolina, Knoxville & Western Railway
Cokesbury
Princeton
Ware Shoals
Kesbury
Jatter
Motion
Spartanburg Plans Free Citywide Welcome For New Railroad
City chamber members announced plans for a landmark welcome when the Carolina, Clinedfield & Ohio begins operation into Spartanburg. A free barbecue for residents statewide and along the line, a fireworks display at night, and an afternoon program are set to attract crowds to the inaugural train arrival.
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Spartanburg
Carolina, Clinefield & Ohio Road
New Road
Gaffney Co man arrested in Atlanta in domestic case
A man named Green, linked to an erring Gaffney family matter, was captured in Atlanta where he was in custody. A warrant had been issued and Sheriff Thomas planned to send an officer for him. A young baby was left with a woman who fled with Green during weeks of absence.
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Gaffney Co
Atlanta
Gaffrey
McG
Gaffney
Kirby
Green
Thomas
Greenville minister chosen rector of Cokesbury school
Mr Jennings of Greenville has been elected rector of the Cokesbury Conference school and has begun canvassing for pupils with encouraging reception.
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Jennings
Esbury
Dt. S. Jen
Greenville
Cokesbury
Newberry Votes on Bonds for Road Improvements
Special interest was shown in the county election Tuesday on issuing 400000 in bonds for road improvements. With all but two small boxes heard, bond supporters lead 110 to 1239 against bonds. About half the county’s vote was polled.
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Newberry
Herry
Popular Traveling Men Lease the Newberry Hotel
Messrs. Charles P. Pelham and Haskell Wright have leased the Newberry Hotel and assumed management last week. The hotel previously ran under A. T. Brown until his death in August. Pelham and Wright are well known travelers with experience across the East and West.
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Newberry
Charles P. Pelham
Haskell Wright
A. T. Brown
Peleham
Mr. Wright
Mr. Pelham
Edgefield Fair to Open October 27 28 29
The Edgefield County Fair Association plans the first annual fair on October 27 28 and 29 with encouragement from the Ladies Chrysanthemum Association. Organizers promise a signal triumph through combined events and community effort.
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Ligefield
Edgefield
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