07 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
1
Report outlines how Peary reached the pole on April 6 and Cook claimed prior success a year earlier. Both explorers simultaneously informed officials and wives, triggering worldwide disbelief and renewed debate over the polar achievement.
Sketch outlines Robert Peary life from boyhood in Maine to Bowdoin College and early interest in Arctic exploration. It notes seven expeditions starting in 1886, enduring hardships, and earning global fame and recognition from major geographical societies.
Copenhagen reports Dr. Cook reacting to Commander Peary's pole reach claim. He says the pole is big enough for two and notes rivalries spur scientific knowledge. Cook hopes Peary found the pole and credits Sverdrup for aiding Arctic exploration.
Commander Robert E. Peary announces discovery of the North Pole on April 6 of the current year, noting failure to locate Dr. Frederick in the record of his expedition report.
Captain Bartlett of the Roosevelt cables from Labrador with news that Peary found nothing to support Dr. Cook's pole claim. The message notes the Roosevelt in good shape with crew intact and reports the Jeanie delivering expedition supplies off Greenland.
Charles Vans Jr the eighteen year old champion of the Western Golf Association carried off the honors of the first eighteen holes in the qualifying round for the national amateur championship with a score of 74 at Wheaton HL on September.
In Amoy China during the past fortnight there were ninety four bubonic and thirty five cholera deaths announced by officials. The figures reflect a severe outbreak in the port city as health authorities track the spread and impact.
In New York on September 7 a tire burst on William Hobbey’s car between Mount Vernon and Pelham manor, throwing the vehicle over an embankment. Passenger Joseph Eisenger died, Henry Clausen was gravely injured, Hobbey and the chauffeur escaped with bruises. Hobbey was arrested in $5,000 bail.
Newark man John Molenhap and Flagstaff resident J. B. Price are missing in the ice caves near Lake Mary ten miles south of Flagstaff. Rescue teams hunted all night as ice formations shift and cave depths remain dangerous and poorly explored.
The Aldrich steamship Laurentian of Allan Line ran ashore near Cape Race in heavy fog while sailing Boston to Glasgow. Two holds are flooded, feared total wreck. about sixty passengers landed safely. The Laurentian operates for Allan Line between Boston and Glasgow.
In St Louis on September 7 the fourth annual convention of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks convenes to discuss a 49 hour work week and methods to attain a 48 hour week. The gathering features clerical leaders urging shorter schedules and improved conditions for postal workers.
A warning on air quality notes that polluted or dusty environments harm health quickly. It cites higher respiratory deaths among stone and metal workers and argues that perfect ventilation improves safety and efficiency while reducing coal costs.
Estimated receipts total 9 000 with 2 729 carried over from yesterday The market shows strength near yesterday's average with light hogs trading at 785 to 825 and mixed packers at 765 to 837.6 Cattle as a group weaker by up to 10 points while sheep run about 28 000 head and generally soften by 10.
Estimated receipts today reach 9000 with official receipts yesterday at 27155 and shipments 6781. left over 2729. Tomorrow’s receipts seen at 22000 with bulk 795 to 8. light 790 to 8. Pigs and hogs priced 7 20 to 8 35, mixed packers 7 70 to 8 40, heavy ship’s grades 7 5 to 4 0.
Estimated receipts at 700 Market show weak demand with cattle prices drifting lower. Beeves sell 4.15 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.25 to 6.25, Texas steers 4.15 to 5.30, stockers and feeders 3.15 to 4.50, and western cattle 4.25 to 6.20 per hundredweight.
Estimated receipts show market activity with sheep and lambs price ranges. Native sheep quoted 275 to 490. Western sheep 300 to 480. yearlings 470 to 540. lambs 440 to 765. Western lambs 450 to 760. Demand appears weak with prices settled lower by about 10 units.
Chicago market notes show strong to six points higher at opening with bulk trades from 00 to 30. Light and mixed packers bid 775 to 8 45, heavy shipments 750 to 8 40, rough cattle and sheep weak overall.
Beach-Wickham Grain Company furnishes items listed at 544 and 545 Postal Telegraph Building Chicago in a notice dated September 7, 1909.
Waterloo Iowa September 7 The bureau of animal industry in Washington backs the spring mil inspection ordinance aided by government support. Dr William Thompson oversaw initial tuberculin testing of local dairy herds supplying Waterloo milk cream and butter. J M Farrington offers to send G M Whittaker for a three to four day visit October 22 which city health officer Dr G H Sumner accepts. About 1200 tests completed with uncertain tuberculosis rate. expected 6 to 10 percent of tests to be negative. The ordinance requires pasteurization for cream and butter only from cows. Dr Thompson now oversees state tuberculin work with Dr Walter McHenry assisting. A dairy reform movement grows in Iowa and neighboring states.
In Huntington West Virginia on September 7 I N Chapman supervisor of the Huntington division of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was fatally wounded by Dudding a leading local business figure After Chapmans daughter employed at a store owned by Dudding was arrested for theft Dudding faced a threatened suit and refused to prosecute She claims the charges stemmed from her refusal to accept his advances Dudding confronted Chapman at his office claiming Chapman tried to kill him with a hatchet and he fired in self defense
Four torpedo boats of the Atlantic flotilla depart Hampton Roads under navy orders to join a circuit up the Mississippi to New Orleans for President Taft's continental tour. They are due in St. Louis on October 3. Also, Water S. Band climbs Mt. Blanc in nine hours, breaking the prior nine hours thirty minutes record.
Delegates arrived in Washington to attend the twenty fourth annual encampment of the Union Veteran Legion as sessions began this morning. The gathering centers on veteran affairs and reunions of the Legion members.
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