Explorer Cook Reaches North Pole After Eskimo Method
Dr. Cook confirms ascent to the North Pole on April 21, 1908, with two Eskimos aboard. He describes daily observations, a record low temperature of 117 F below zero, and a westerly then northerly route. Copenhagen awaits welcome events and an official reception is planned with the Royal Geographical Society committee aboard the Melchior.
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Dr. Cook
Skagen
Denmark
Hans Egede
Cook
Greenland
North Pole
Pole
Copenhagen
Melchior
Royal Geographical Society
Egan
Frederick
Nathorst
Egede
W.wa
Cook May Lecture
In New York on September 3 a report says Dr. Cook may gain fame and a fortune from writings and lectures. A vaudeville manager has cabled an offer of $4000 a week for ten weeks to lecture on the vaudeville circuit, and other managers have directed Europeans to secure contracts.
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Cook
New York
Roosevelt expedition plans extended Kenya trek
Nairobi reports J Alden Loring and Major Mearns of the Roosevelt expedition prepared for a long journey through Kenia province. A shipment of 2500 specimens including birds mammals snakes and plants was sent yesterday to the Smithsonian Institution.
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T. R
Associated Press
Nairobi
J. Alden Loring
Major Mearns
Kenia
Smithsonian Institution
Ballinger Arrives in Washington to Probe Alaska Coal Claims
Secretary Ballinger arrived in Washington from Seattle to investigate the Cunningham Alaskan coal claims and related affairs. The visit centers on reviewing claims and potential federal actions regarding mineral rights in Alaska.
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Ballinger
Washington
Associated Press
Seattle
Brokers Go Bump Freeman Rollins Co Suspended
The New York brokerage house Freeman Rollins Co suspended operations. Liabilities total $200,000 against assets of $100,000, signaling severe financial distress for the firm.
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Associated Press
New York
Freeman, Rollins & Co
Congressman Hamer Tours Idaho Ahead of Twin Falls Visit
Colonel Thomas R. Hamer of St. Anthony Idaho travels through Pocatello en route to Minidoka to join the senate irrigation committee on a western reclamation tour and to inspect the Twin Falls tract. The Idaho Democrat, praised for a strong first session, serves on the pivotal post office committee and is expected by friends to seek re election. The delegation includes Senators Carter Borah Cham berlain Warren Flint Nixon Sutherland Jones Briggs Newlands and others. reception plans may be arranged by the Pocatello Commercial Club.
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Thomas R. Hamer
St. Anthony
Idaho
Congress of the United States
Pocatello
Minidoka
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Twin Falls
Carter
Montana
Hamer
Borah
Chamberlain
Oregon
Warren
Wyoming
Flint
California
Nixon
Nevada
Sutherland
Utah
Jones
Washington
Briggs
New Jersey
Newlands
Pocatello Commercial Club
Gate City
Congress
Colonel Hamer
Illinois
West
Italian Warship Watcher Seen At Norfolk Target Practice
Washington reports broad regret in administration circles over a story that a commander of the Italian cruiser Aetna watched target practice of the Atlantic battleship fleet off the Virginia coast. Officials say it is unlikely the commander violated naval code while the Aetna is a guest of the nation. Further details are awaited.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aetna
Virginia
Heavy Imports Rise Before Taft Tariff Signing
Washington reports show importers nearly doubled shipments in months before Taft signed the new tariff, boosting hides raw silk unmanufactured wool cotton laces lines of crude rubber and copper amid expectations of higher duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Park Sloop Gjea honors Amundsen in Golden Gate Park
The Gjea, Roald Amundsens sloop, sits in a pond at Golden Gate Park after Danish citizens donated the vessel. A complex lift brought the single masted forty seven ton ship from the water near the Cliff House to the park rollers. It will be restored to its original voyage condition as used by the explorer.
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San Francisco
Roald Amundsen
Golden Gate Park
Cliff House
Explorer
Thoughtful address at teachers institute closes session
The joint teachers' institute in the city ends its session this afternoon with nearly 600 teachers in attendance. Officials hail it as the most successful institute in the state's history. President MacLean delivered a thoughtful address to conclude the event.
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Maclean
Teachers’ Institute
Teachers Gather for Idaho Education Institute Lectures
A Pocatello gathering featured Professor Elliot on The Teacher as a Politician and Professor Millis on The Relation of Arithmetic to Other School Subjects. Miss Cook spoke on Reading instruction as teachers heard discussions on arithmetic teaching and musical training led by Miss Hunter. Dr McLean and Principal Reed closed with talks on the Educational System and Moral Training in state institutions.
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University of Idaho
Elliot
Teachers’ Institute
Millis
Miss Cook
Pocatello
Idaho
James A. McLean
United States
Miles F. Reed
MacLean
Court opens next Monday for Bannock county term
District court plans September term with Judge Alfred Budge to hear a heavy criminal docket including grand larceny robbery burglary murder assault and arson cases. Petty jurors summoned for September 13 and city council debates tax collection and building code concerns amid dry conditions and revenue cuts in Pocatello Idaho.
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Bannock County
Alfred Budge
George Breslin
Walter Golden
Frank Acosta
James Daley
T. H. Marble
John A. Stewart
M. Castanero
Manuel Margno
John Dalton
Toy Smith
Roy Adams
Frank Wing
George Vogelsang
John Elles
Edward Kent
Andrew Meacham
Edgley Dalton
Bannock
Molinelli
Aviation contests seek $10,000 in Indianapolis event
Entry blanks issued for three days of aviation contests in Indianapolis from October 15 to 17. Cash prizes totaling $10,000 will be awarded. Competitors include Glen Curtiss.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Glen Curtiss
Abyssinian Crown Prince Invites Roosevelt on Elephant Hunt
Berlin reports the crown prince of Abyssinia has invited former President Roosevelt to a grand elephant hunt. The invitation promises ample elephants and a lavish sporting program of splendor.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Crown Prince
Abyssinia
Roosevelt
Prof Willis L. Moore Breaks Arm in Fall
Washington Sept 3 Professor Willis L Moore chief of the weather bureau fell and broke an arm while alighting from a car. After treatment he returned to his office and continued his duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Suffragettes Fined for Picketing Premier Asquith
Light suffragists arrested August 19 for picketing Premier Asquith's residence were fined 10 each or jailed seven days. They announced plans to appeal.
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Associated Press
London
Japanese delegates begin business study tour in U S
Seattle on September 3 reports that Japanese commercial delegates visiting the United States opened their studies by inviting factories to discuss imports. The delegates focus on goods Japan imports and seek potential trade partnerships.
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Associated Press
Seattle
United States
Japan
Playwright Clyde Titch Undergoes Appendectomy
Associated Press dispatch from Paris reports American playwright Clyde Titch underwent surgery for appendicitis. His condition is described as serious.
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Associated Pre
Paris
Clyde Titch
Yankee Yacht Joyette Wins Fourth Race
Marblehead Sept 3 The American yacht Joyette won the fourth race for the sender series today.
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Yankee Yacht
Associated Press
Marblehead
Joyette
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