Polar explorer Peary story teased by Fiala and Baldwin
The article relays Anthony Fiala's 1909 account of Peary's Cape Sheridan triumph and the grueling march northward. It describes constant open water delays, record-breaking latitude milestones, and the perilous journey that culminated in a claimed North Pole reach, with stark praise for Peary's speed and endurance.
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Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
Evelyn Baldwin
Howevelt
Cape Columbia
Cape Sheridan
Startig
Profesor Marvin
Maron
Dr. Nanson
Cagni
Duke of Abrussi
North Pole
Polar
Genohae
Possible route explains March to Cape Columbia speed claim
The article argues a sixteen day march to Cape Columbia could have averaged over thirty one miles daily, with open leads forcing delays, suggesting a theoretical forty mile daily pace. It proposes a new polar obstacle, a potentially immovable ice floe, and notes lack of reports on rough seas affecting Cook and Peary. It anticipates Peary’s forthcoming detailed account.
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Cape Columbia
Cook
Peary
Dr. Cook
Snon
International pole controversy splits Europe over Cook Peary claims
United Press dispatches from London Paris Berlin and Copenhagen show Europe divided over Cook and Peary with Denmark favoring Cook Germany backing Cook after new ties to German figures while France remains neutral and England swings against Peary English scientists reject Cook while German researchers defend him asserting Cook reached the pole first Germans also question Peary and claim diverging national loyalties drive opinions in a global dispute.
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New York
London
Paris
Berlin
Copenhagen
United Press
Cook
Peary
Europe
Denmark
Germany
France
Almont
Jenin
Sivahts
Kook
Dr. Koch
Dia
Peavy
England
Pole
Devastation in Monterey Spurts Relief Efforts
Reports of extensive damage reach Monterey from priests traveling across the countryside. An archbishop warns that a town with 2000 residents has vanished, and several villages including Bustamante and Mecondida face dire straits as aid efforts mobilize amid scarce volunteers and ongoing relief work.
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Monterey
Mex
Etorien
Hay
Ascension
Lenures
Averambert
Allende
Bustamente
Mecondida
der Perate Stratey
Fremont man named census appointee in Ohio district
The appointment of Thomas J. Maxcowatl of Fremont to the Republican census post for Ohio's Twelfth district was announced from the summer capital today, marking a key staffing decision in the state.
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Beverly
Mos
Thomas J. Maxcowatl
Fremont
Ax Cengus Porylsor
Ohio
Peary Early Life and Canal Survey Inventor of Cape York
Trobert Edwin Peary pursued peat explorations and led canal survey work in the late 19th century. He contributed to adapting rolling jacks for canals and discovered Cape York meteorites, with ties to the Museum of Natural History in New York. Born in Cresson Pennsylvania on May 6, 1800, he joined the United States Navy in 1882 as a civil engineer and achieved the rank of commodore after graduation from Bowdon College.
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Trobert Edwin Peary
Ance
Prederick
Cape York
Museum of Natural History
New York City
Peary
Cresson
United Sintes Navy
Bowdon College I
Harriman Death Shocks Nation As Health Fails
Widowed Harriman, railroad magnate, dies after a long illness. Reports say he returned from abroad recently and suffered a sudden decline. physicians held quiet conferences at his home as brokers monitored markets for signs of impact on stock holdings. Friends and officials offered condolences while the public awaited official confirmation and details on the estate.
PESSIMISTIC AT TOWER HILL update on Harriman condition
Reports from Tower Hill describe Harriman's critical condition with oxygen therapy and fever hovering near danger. Doctors warn of possible relapses while monitoring his temperature as armed guards keep intruders away from the private facility.
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Tuenere
Ormay County
Harriman
Harriman Threatened by Illness and Wedding Plans Amid Turmoil
Reports describe Oliver Harriman in delicate condition as doctors struggle with fever while a wedding to a young couple proceeds. Tanks collected from Arden are sent to New York for refilling and will return amid guarded security at Harriman’s home. Ex Judge Lovett and Dr Lyle offer brief statements as the Ardenhouse scene remains tense with armed guards and delayed public details.
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New York
Widward Henry
Harriman
Lis Howe
Tower Bil
Ardy
Orange York
Hartinti
Arden
Herritian
Welyekhig bEerioeh
Jurlee Howall
Bran Wing
Pampett New Yorke
Harrow
Herlinr
Marriman
Ceonmul
Bad Gadida
Phyalclone
Pinally
Ainkinde Paltrood Wien
Bouw
W. G. Lyle
Harrinan
Ard * Yortor
Muerkwan
Tom Murphy
Tower
Tri
Europe
Food Mather McAran
Ttre
Arden House
Turner
Sme
Judee Lovett
Ardenhome
Taft Progeny Elimination Mentioned In Chicago Event
The Chicago program outlines plans for a day of features in education and national matters. Prath leaves the train as officials discuss the HOVER parkway and Congress hotel events. An art exhibit with Dinell Hy Hardhannell is noted, followed by a civic address to the president and attendees.
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Taft
Chicago
Congress Hotel
Bnettatas
Dinnel Hy Hardhannell
Meteoric Chicago divorce quiets amid forger tale
The article reports Peter Van Vilasingen, a Joliet real estate operator and convicted forger, facing divorce from Joasse Ro Van Vilesen after a brief marriage. The suit seeks restoration of her maiden name under Illinois law, noting his prior felony conviction and alleged marriage to a wealthy man’s wife.
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Chicago
Peter van Vilasingen
Tornier
Joliet
Uwe
Joasse Ro van Vilesengen
Privon
Kiso Ashi
Vileingen
Bournevelt
Earthquake reported at sea near Aynatiue college
Cleveland observers report another earthquake shock recorded by the seismograph KAD at Aynatiue college observatory. Father Odenbuch notes the quake measured 11.074 cm and was centered offshore, likened in intensity to the second Mexican quake of July 1909. He says the event probably occurred in the ocean and was as strong as the prior Mexican quake.
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Cleveland
BE Aynatiue College Observatory
Father Odenbuch
Father Odenbaeh
Mystery of Maybelle Millman Murder Arises in Ann Arbor
Grief fills the community as Maybelle Millman is found dead and her body parts recovered. Detroits police and Ann Arbor officials report a probe led by Prosecutor Van Winkle and Detective McConnell into the girl’s death. Martha Henning, key witness, implicates Dr. Veitch in the case. a warrant is anticipated. The funeral is held at St Thomas Catholic church as family mourns.
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Deteeli
Mage Cie Henning
McConoel
Maybelle Miiliman
Maye
Maybelle Millmai
Sheri Gaston
Suurer
Maybetle
Detroit
Mick
Maybelle Millman
Ann
Che
Martha Henning
Dr. Veitch
Martius Henoiag
Witnuss
Gaston
Captain McDonnel
Miitoh
Federal Poste
Ann Arbor
Maybelle
Arbor
Mich
Maybelle Millman Wan Beth
Thomas
Aimee
Barry
Fathee
Millan
Huseary
Kelly
St .Thomas
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