Copenhagen Panel Rules Cook Impostor Over Pole Claim
A Copenhagen university special committee finds Cook’s notebooks lack original observations and detailed expedition data. The six-member panel, aided by Knud Rasmussen, concludes no proof that Cook reached the North Pole and brands the claim as not proven while noting some observers think he acted in good faith.
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Openhagen
University of Copenhagen
Frederik
Denmark
Hirst
D. Cook
New York Herald
Cook
North Pole
Europe
Asgurance
Hig
Itheen Smal
Lonsdale Cook
Controversy over Cook degree unsettles Danish university
An inquiry into Captain Cook's 1909 Arctic expedition reveals missing instruments and observations, casting doubt on his honesty. Danish rector Be Nomonsen and committee head Prof Stromeren condemn the handling, with calls to possibly withdraw the degree. The press notes disbelief at the university's haste and the public seeks further clarification on the case.
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Lonsdale
Sorne
Cook
Marseifien
University of Copenhagen
Torp
New York
Etah
Cooks
Knud Hasmussen
Be Nomonsen
Stromeren
Publig
Tor
Lohadate
Gustav Holm
Crake
Worthiess
Lapde
Baed
Coot Attemitten
Gluensen
Taft Scents Trick in Ballinger Probe Drives Senate Inquiry
Taft administration backs a broad congressional inquiry into Ballinger and Pinchot amid attacks tied to land policy, with Senator Flint’s resolution adopting the matter and Senator Jones presenting Ballinger’s letter urging a wide scope. Officials discuss selecting a joint committee or a public lands panel to hear evidence, while expense and stenographic work linked to the case surface as investigations widen.
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Tafta
Ballinger-Pinchot
Greau
Taftia
Ballinger
Taft
Roosevelt
Tatt
Land Office
Telltenoye
Flint
Senate
L H. Glavis
Wickershein
White House
Hitchcock
Jones
Washington
Forest Service
Congress
Forester Pinchot
Kelson
Committee On Public Lands
House
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Public Lands
Gore
Oklahoma
Mar Bgeek
Committee On Public Sena
Slopkia
Intérior Department
Genera
Department of the Interior
Territory
Alaska
Wesley I Jones
United States Senate
Forestry Bureau
Cartein
A.C Shaw
Hultinger
Hovis
Lincomnt
Secretary of the Interior
Zelaya Rebels Score Early Victory In Nicaragua Clash
Revolutionary forces led by Gen Estrada report partial rout of Zelaya troops at Recreo and capture of Vasquez strongest position at Recreo. Artillery and machine guns aided assault as Gen Mena and Fornos Diaz press forward toward Rama. Casualties high for Zelaya. authorities in Bluefields and Washington monitor the advance with optimism for further gains.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Kerrada
Rema
Estradi
Recreo
Vasquezs
Ine
Luis Mena
Gonzales
Estrada
Recren
Fnally
Godfrey Fowler
Thirty-third Infantry
Kaxtrada Ip
Rama Geng
Fornos Diaz
Matutu
Pacheco Mena
Chamorro
Zelaya
Biugfelds
Rama
Hstrada
Bivefields
Cali
Hama
Estrade
Revolutionary Army
Tne
Thera
Estradas
Batrads
Br Castrilfe
Diaz
Dingle
Zelayas
Moffat
Batrade
Tatumbla
Re~ Creo
Rome
Mena
Wolaya
Dr Madris
State Department
United States
Grove Jand Cannon
Creel
Knox
Madris
Capcera
Central America
Guatemala
Salvador
Madriz
Emery
Fire at Jacksonville Insane Hospital frees 1500 inmates
A central hospital for the insane in Jacksonville suffered a major blaze that destroyed the north wing, freeing about 1500 patients as fire crews battled the flames. Several inmates fled, some found wandering in the city, and authorities urged residents to help recapture the fugitives while the cause remained under investigation.
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Jacksonville
Central Hospital
Sleeper trunk conspiracy nets sixteen arrested in New York
Federal grand jury indicts dressmakers, importers, and a customs employee in a long running smuggling scheme dating to 1904. Trunks bearing outfits and fabrics were moved from ships to French piers and shipped to dressmakers, with losses estimated around 1 million dollars yearly. Arrests include Alfred Donovan Ellen Donovan Margaret Nemith and others with bail set and further arrests expected as cases proceed.
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Washington Post
New York
del Ti
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Henkel
United States District Attorney Office
Froué
Frank Fawcett
Paris
Wea
Hin
Philip A Philipsen
Inday
Philpsen
Orginaley
Townett
Tronustul
Materals
Bis Gyensmaying
Amoneen
Red Star Line
Robert Schwartz
Thomas Murphy
Schwartz
Murphy
Philipaen
Philadelphia
Marshal Benkel
Musselle Grant Sartoris
Alfred J Donovan
Fifth Avenue
Wis
Ellen McNamara
Margaret Nemith
Thirty-sixth Street
Ellen Donovan
John McMorrough
OL Carey & Co
Carone Windmuller
Madame Tern
Bath Avenue
Adolph Windmuller
Alice McEvoy
West Forty-fifth Street
Augusta Wickstrom
Annie E Conlin
West ‘Tutat
Eighth Street
Philip A Hipson
Thomas F J Hannon
Forty-seventh Street
Margaret Donnngan
Mary Kenney
Teresa Mahoney
Judes
Joseph McMahon
Cook's Polar Claim Condemned by Copenhagen Committee
A Copenhagen University committee reports the Cook expedition documents lack detail on practical travel and fail to prove the pole reached. The critique prompts a wave of sharp, varied reactions from backers, explorers, and scientists questioning the reliability and honesty of Cook's Arctic claim.
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Cook
Ain
University of Copenhagen
Walter Lonsdale
Nsdale
Svartetog
North Pole
Axel Helberg
Denmark
John R Bradley
Dr Cook
Baltimore to Chicago route via Union Station slow service
A damaged OCR note describes passenger trains between Baltimore and Chicago via Union Station with a dining route plan. It mentions observation cars, sleeping cars, parlor cars, and through connections to New York on the Royal Lirosted. An extra train car will run to New York and a parlor car is provided until January 2, 1910.
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Papera
Litivete Tetter
Cook
Lonsdale
Explorer
Lyric Theater
Baltimore
Metropolitan Opera
Crnpany
The
Union Station
Mt Royal Stax
Arsher Smith
Awa Omlo
CI Tina
T Union Station
Ai Rraeitea
Ciena
Paar Cay
Stan
Cngamo Bx Rt
Alesping
Standard Saarte Arms
Colorabee
Goachep
Hésal
Baltinore
Philadelphia
New York
Waxtington
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Rasmussen
Holm
Entare Committee
Knud Rasmussen
Bhs Stromgren
Astronomical Observatory
C F Pechule
Gustave Holm
A.B. Yonson
School of Navigation
Royder
Meteorological Office
F A. Engstrom
Lund Observatory
Documenta
Atramaren
Ial Ff
Jones—A. Shaw
General Land Office
Cunningham Coal
Nes
Mr Ballinger
Chicago
Shehaz
Glavia
Seid
Jias Besy
Shaw
Leo
Giaris
Auelletine
Bullman Atari Ing
Telayans
Recres
Vasquez
Capturei
Ena
Madrie
Gropra
Maraggs
Ranh
Managua
Zolays
Siie
Atantic
Eeeamers
Streit
Blusnelda
Estrada Reporta Victory
Megeages
Hotiada
Crete
Asylum
Mang Patiente
Ardim
Modistes
Soq
Tina Sage
Soan
Dr. Cook
Iteas
Robert Be’ Perry
Gopenhagéns
Henry Gannett
United States Coological Survey
Nina Wipfore
Dr. Roswell
Stebbins
Shairiean
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