Public sentiment polls Cook pole claim at Graham lecture
Dr. Cook drew a large audience in Graham, with many backing his assertion of reaching the North Pole. The talk focused on public verdict by the masses, his expedition hardships, and the contested proof of shadows as evidence, while critics doubted his precise pole location.
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North Pole
Graham
Cook
Arctic
Senator Dolliver
Dolliver
Esquimaux
Esquimanx
Almaux
United States
Debated North Pole Claim and Doctor's Indefinite Proof
The excerpt discusses whether the speaker reached the pole, admitting uncertainty about his slide or reach. He asserts no theft or hoax, questions sanity, and contrasts his inner conviction with external proof, noting Peary’s role and Cook’s alleged proof remains contested.
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Peary
Cook
Wright Biplane Takes 46 Passengers in Three Days
A Wright company exhibition at Detroit Country Club offered 46 members flights ranging ten to thirty minutes. Five leading Detroit society women joined, noting greater calm and joy in the air, while men often show nerves at ascent and after landing. They all praised the experience as thoroughly enjoyable and exhilarating.
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Wright Company
Detroit
Merital Tonic Digestive Urges Washington Readers
In Washington a tonic claim urges people who feel run down to try Merital Tonic Digestive. Advertisers say it strengthens nerves and digestion and is made by renowned chemists with no equal. Lemmon's Pharmacy recommends it.
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Washington
Lemmon
Taft campaign manager candidates named
Five men are discussed as potential chairman of the Republican National Committee and campaign manager for Taft. Charles Hilles, Fisher, William Loeb, Hitchcock, and Calder are named as options with Hilles favored if the insurgents are kept in line.
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Taft
Republican National Committee
Charles D. Hilles
Secretary Fisher
Department of Interior
William Loeb
New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Representative Calder
Brooklyn
National Committee
Sherman
Hilles
Flitchcock
Hiitchcock
William lToeb
Roosevelt
Rloosevelt
Fisher
Spelling Bee to Run From Fall to Spring in Kane County
An old fashioned spelling bee in Kane County Illinois will attract 14 500 contestants from public schools. The month long contest starts with the school year and ends next spring with room school and township champions meeting for a final spell down.
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Kane County
Champion Eater Sets New Boston Corn-Eating Record
Boston’s Charles W. Glidden, a champion eater, devoured fifty eight ears of corn in one hour and fifty five minutes, breaking the previous record of fifty four ears. He rose from the table, pulled down his white vest, and said he felt satisfied and could not eat for two weeks.
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Boston
Charles W. Glidden
Mr. Glidden
Systematize your thoughts for success in work and study
Orison Swett Marden argues in Success Magazine that a disciplined system powers real achievement. A clear, well-ordered mind outperforms long hours by an unfocused, systemless approach, with college training shaping concise, deep, effective thinking.
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Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
Going Bad in Wild Lions and Tigers
The article explains that captive predators such as lions and especially male tigers can undergo a sudden or gradual temperament shift around ages ten and earlier. Trainers fear this "going bad" as attacks may be unpredictable, with severe danger until the animal is isolated or retired to solitary confinement for the remainder of its life.
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Pearson
Respect of Dead Royalty at Holyrood Described
The London Chronicle recounts nineteenth century remarks on Holyrood tombs. Sharpe described fragments of royal bodies shown in the chapel including James V’s shoulder and Darnley’s thigh bones. The tale reflects a grim curiosity about royal remains in the chapel vaults.
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Holyrood
Sharpe
Scott
Robert Chambers
Holyrood House
King James the Fifth
Lord Darnley
Earl O' Buchan
London Chronicle
My good woman says she’s bringing up children by hand
A social reformer asks about scientific parenting and the mother replies she is raising her children by hand, with a tired smile as she holds a squirming child and a slipper, in a Baltimore American cartoon caption.
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Baltimore
The Great 1708 English Storm and Its Grim Toll
A historic note recalls the violent 1708 storm that struck England on Nov 26 and 27. London losses reached 10 million dollars, eight thousand drowned, twelve warships with 1,800 sailors lost, and Kent trees felled. Eddy Stone lighthousefell, its designer Winstanley perished with others.
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England
London
Kent
Eddystone
Winstanley
Johnny Learns Spelling For Hyena Composition
Johnny asks about the correct spelling of high and Auntie confirms the odd form h le h as he plans an English composition about the hyena.
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Johnny
One Exception at Home From College
A brief family exchange shows Wildman Senior asking about the term and Wildman Junior replying that things are slow except for the cash from an exchange.
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Wildman
Richard
Faith From the Devil
A school master quizzes pupils on sources of faith. A girl correctly says the Bible. A boy mishears and answers from the devil, provoking a humorous misunderstanding about where creeds originate.
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William
Value of Reputation and Merit in Society
A reflection on reputation as a fragile guide to merit, describing it as a flickering flame that the world relies on to discern true worth. The quote emphasizes the tenuous, instrumental nature of reputation in evaluating character and achievement.
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Lowell
When We Have Parcels Post
Under separate cover dearest pet to send you ten million 'sses. Ever thine Orlanco.
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Pet
Orlanco
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