Cook affidavit claims plot to fake polar records explodes
The Times slated report alleges Dr Frederick A Cook used two men, Captain August Wedel and George H Dunkle, to fabricate astronomical observations and charts for a Copenhagen University review. They claim $4000 plus $500 bonus were promised, but only $260 paid, with Cook disappearing before full payment.
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Wasingtos Post
New York
Times
New York Times
Fredrick
Cook
Copenhagen
North Se
George H Dunkle
Meur Nu Teokeot
Nassau Street
August Wedel
Thirteenth Street
Brooklyn
Loose
University of Copenhagen
Bether
the Times
Capt Loose
Dr Cook
Duckle
University
Molahin
Svartetg
Dumble
John R Bradley
Dunkie Sel
John Bliss & Co
Waldorf
Smith Sound
Polar
Habert
Fueht
Tariff Shift Highlighted by MacVeagh Speech at Boston Banquet
Secretary MacVeagh told 300 bankers that the Payne tariff bill is only an incident in a larger Republican move toward tariff revision. He argued the party has changed direction from higher to lower tariffs and emphasized the need for policy based on facts and scientific study rather than logrolling, praising the tariff board as a key outcome.
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Secretary of Treasury
Boston
Republican Party
Caa
Taft
McKinley
Payne Bui
Friends of Tariff Revision
MacVeagh
Tarif Board
Tariff Board
Died for Love of Stranger in Baltimore
Miss Mary Scott of 2114 Od street consumed carbolic acid in apparent suicide over unrequited affection for a man named L Bhull who her parents say she had never met. They claim she only knew him through a friend and that she was about 20 years old. The incident occurred in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. In other news, The Jolly Sale at Stoans, WOT G st, featured notable auctions with rare bargains and many fine pieces on view and for sale.
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Baltimore
Teaving
Mary Scott
L Bhull
Harrisburg
Stoans
Fleet
Beonie
Mr Brokaws
Great Neck Long Island
Gould Brokaw
Coralie Coudert
Katherina Poilion
Gould Directors Step Out in Telegraph Merger Shakeup
In New York the Western Union Telegraph directors resignations were accepted as Gould interests exit. New directors from American Telephone and Telegraph, Harriman, and Moore interests take seats led by George J. Gould’s replacement. The Bell interests and others gain control via Gould stock sale and a 3 percent annual dividend remains. The inquiry into the merger and executives’ subpoenas follows.
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Telegraph Company
Bell, Harnman, and Moore
George Gould
Clowry
New York
Theodore Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell
Robert
Telgraph Company
Yall Wilversity
Col Clowry
Bell Interests
Western Union
Gouldstock
Gould
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph
Harriman
Moore
Frank Jay Gould
Fonard Gould
Kingdon Gould
Erry
Sidney Shepard
GW & Atkins
Thomas F Clarke Jol B
van Every
William L Bolt
Alvin Krect
Theodte Y Vail
Henry Howe
John I
Waterbury
Robrt Winsor
Henry P Davison
William H Moore
Robert § Lovett
Haniman
Edward
Hall Union
Bethel
Henry B Thayer
Beng
John Jacob Axtor
George J Gould
Chauncey M Depen
George J Goad
Robert Clowry
Millionaire Gould Brokaw's Wife Alleges Cruelty and Separation
Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw testifies in Mineola LT court that husband Gould Brokaw, famed yachtsman, subjected her to jealousy and abuse two hours after their 1907 marriage, forced her to eat alone, restricted her to her room, and insulted her in front of guests. She seeks $960,000 yearly alimony. The couple's tumultuous union included hotel incidents, champagne missteps, and threats during a New Year’s Eve episode.
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New York
Gould Brokaw
Brokaw
Mary Blair
Mineola
Martin
Fairmont County
J Iheir
Brokaws
Broken
Topha Npagne
Ms Brokaw
Brokan
Early win for Early as health case ends in compromise
After a two hour conference in Hibbs building, District officials agreed to drop charges against John Early over violations of local health regulations. Early will be examined by Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute, with possible release if deemed free of leprosy, setting a legal and health precedent.
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Dr Flemet
Rockefeller
Medical
John BR
Egbert Overest
Thomas
Woodward
Hibbs
Washington
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute of Redcat Research
New York
Chity Binal AU Praceadiss
Mum Yort
Plattsby
Barry
Vu Washington
Tim She
Sary
Everett
Darly
Flexner
Nim
District of Columbia
John & Farly H
Enc EC
Early
Mulloway
Pugh
Train Hits streetcar near Indianapolis crossing injuring 35
At South street crossing in Indianapolis a PennsylvanIa Zamla inbound passenger train struck a street car, wounding 35 passengers, many seriously. Eleven victims were taken to St Vincents Hospital, and inspectors reported widespread nervous shock among riders following the crash.
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Indianapolis
Ind
South Street
St Vincents Hospitel
Expert Finds Lessons in Slaughtered Bovines In Capital Case
Representative Carlin of Alexandra District plans a Gill bill to extend the inspection area. Secretary Wilson of Agriculture aims to combat infected meat in the capital, signaling a broader fight over cattle health.
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Charles C Carlin
Alexandrya Ras
United States
Arizanira
Lulpepe
Faariaa Fauquier
King
George Todor
Louisa
Orange
Prince William
Stafford
Washington
Wasfincton
Hickma
Carlin
Kip
Wilson
Euledia
Alexandra
Seccretary
Department of Agriculture
Washington Tuberculosis Investigation Aims to Set Example
Secretary Wilson states after current tests on milk with gene infected contamination, Washington is to be an example for cities nationwide. The Department of Agriculture intends to extend the tuberculosis inquiry and precautions to other urban areas, pursuing uniform safeguards.
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Wilson
Washington
United States
Department of
Department of Agriculture
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Vail
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Baldwin
Mra Brokaw
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Seville
James E. Martin Jr
Paris
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