Cook and the Future Mission Move Cited in Copenhagen Controversy
Reports from Lerwick and New York recount a disputed letter from Dr. Cook about a medical mission to em ulate Dr. Grenfell, amid debate over his whereabouts in Norway or Canada. Friends dispute the Copenhagen University’s report and speculate on earnings from Cook’s narrative and related affairs.
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New York
Denmark
University of Copenhagen
Arctic
Frederick A. Cook
House of
Obituary notices and death announcements flood from Washington
A long column lists deaths and funeral plans including Charles Brandt Julius Luschee and Harriet A. Ranalt, with burial details at Arlington Cemetery and private interments. The Washington, D. C. notices cover December 1948. dates and locations appear, along with memorials and family references.
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Charles Brandt
Etler
Mutltiaws
Busch Landt Sudgeny
Boon
Julia B. Luschee
Rq HL Buscher
Gundiy
Landau
Col
SB Chambertin
Arlington “Cemetery
Washington Grove
Pini A
Anveha Ayan
Baden
Vneral Pelvate
Nis
Ine Mitchell
John
Pat
Welock
Igi
Stephen
Sehech Gnistit
Hucmr
St Patrick Catholic
Imerment Private
Pirlerson William Newton
Curintia Tidgely
Eral Church
Bol Carenyses
Macviens
Vera Crag
Area
Crus
Mexico
Ines
Agnes
Rise and fall of Dr Frederick Cook in polar claim
Chronicle of Frederick Cook from November 1906 arrival in New York claiming ascent of Mount McKinley to his later public reception in 1909 and events surrounding allegations of fraudulent data. Key dates include his pole claim, royal acknowledgments, Peary’s pole assertion, investigations, affidavits, and Copenhagen University statements.
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Frederick “A. Cook
New York City
Mount McKinley
Cook
North Sydney
Cape Breton
John. R. Bradley
New York
Lerwick
Shetland
Pole
Copetthenen
Hans Egede
Maurice
United States
Denmark
Christ
Lieut
Peary
Indian Harbor
Labrador
EF Cook
Feary
Gokthas
The
Dr. Cook
Igrest
Copenhagen
Charles Wake
Wadel Loose
George H. Dunkle
William TL. Cook
Brooklyn
Christiansand
Norway
University of Copenhagen
Council of the University of Copenhagen
Report on Dr. Cook's whereabouts noted in foreign dispatches
Dispatches from Naples Marseilles Genoa report Dr. Frederick A. Cook possibly using an assumed name. Claims of recent activity abroad lack conclusive sightings as searches fail to locate him in Marseilles and other cities.
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Tisiguriday
Peet
Saville
Eritope
Naples
Frederick A. Cook
Negléx
Marseilles
Dr. Cook
Genoa
Cook
Dowth Cof
France
Licensed to Marry list from Ford City and surrounding areas
A fragmented register shows numerous marriage licenses issued to individuals from Ford City and nearby towns including Ruthine Livenguad Vi from Ksoeport PQ and J. R. Shannon, with Rev. Smyth and other clergy named. Entries include ages and home towns, pairing couples under various ministers, such as The Rev. Lawrie and The Rev. Spooner, across several counties.
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Néyik
iRoberta
Ford Oity
Ruthine Livenguad
Ksoeport
Tay
J. R. Shannon
Ree * Sohn
Marina
Louise
Rogem
Smyth
W. Wanter
Norfolk
Clara ‘Ng. Jenks
Mannington
W. Va
Lawrie
Clerance Powell
Anna
Laypork
A. W. Spooner
Thomas J. Pumphrey
Anne Sellers
J. Ly Flnnerty
Yorn E. ‘Turner
Malo Poland
Jésdgh Te Kelly
Roberts MacAorie
Marware F. Grindon
Fay Down
Charles County
Jotine
Mos Sage
Sean Sfatz
Ted We. Fenrewn
Daley W Ferry
Th S. Owens
Lewis L. Beazley
Edith E. Young
Res
Sky
Aml
Cele Remerman
Keith Henglon
Sarah K.laving
Sranmon
Bivelye
Aceit Ae
Jamas E. Hal
Jennie Brisese
A. Willan
Indlah Harrison
Matile Keilermo
Ropelat Sartinee
Eagraon
Mary
Izna
Copenhagen verdict fuels Cook controversy across nations
International reactions flood in as Copenhagen inquiry brands Dr. Cook either an impostor or unwittingly mistaken about reaching the North Pole. Amundsen Shackleton and Royal Observatory leaders weigh in, debating truth versus self-deception while navigators and scientists reassess Cook's polar claim.
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Ita
Piviltza
Coopenhagen
Gaya
Denmark
America
Himbelf
Alan
Estinios
Cape Barbo
Utah
Cook
Copenhagen University
Cao
Niscown
Hoygaard
Vic
Christiania
Dee
Commission
Capt
Roald Amundsen Fedgy
Brussels
M. Lecoite
Royal Observatory
Belgium
Copenhagen
Soperhagen University
Wither Cook
Peary backs long warned Cook claim collapse
Commander Peary, reacting to Copenhagen University verdict on Cook, says he warned of fraud three months after Labrador sounds and stood by his判 evidence from Eskimos. National Geographic Society and its officials pledge further examination of Cook records abroad to verify Copenhagen findings.
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London
Ernest
Shackleton
Leicester
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Thia Anaiter
Shia
Capt Beott
Copephaten
Capt
Beott
Dr. Cook
University
Copenhagen
Nater
Cosmos City
National Geographic Society
Washington
Conmaniel
Robert R. Peary
Agen Hy
The
Post
North’ Polé
Peary
Labrador
United States
North Pole
Battle Harbor
Willis L
Prof. Moore
J. Howard Gore
Tihityareily
Tr. Godk
Board of Managers
Dr. Conk
Utterly Wretched Womans Fortunes With Sarsaparilla
Utterly wretched woman from Upper Bern Pennsylvania describes years of nervous prostration and weak digestion. After consuming beef tea and various remedies, Hood s Sarsaparilla purifies blood and strengthens nerves, her condition improving with noted vitality.
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Migs
Minerva Xeminger
Upper
Bern
Hood
Sara Jarius
Todey
Eskimos Verified Records Support Cook Rivalry Claim
Admiral Chester cites Eskimo trip records as confirming Cook’s claim to have reached the pole. He notes photos claimed by Cook near land, while Copenhagen University reportedly rejects Cook’s discovery. The U S Coast and Geodetic Survey previously aided Peary with Arctic data.
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Admiral Chester
Dr. Cook
Tittann
Dane
Wim
University of Copenhagen
Dy Cook
Pittman
United States
Zeodetle Gurvey
Cosa and Geodetic Survey
Peary
Arctic
Pole
Cook
Two Dressmakers Arrested in Chicago Smuggling Case
In Chicago on December 2, two fashionable dressmakers Mary L. Weber alias Mme Whitney and Kathryn Schwars were arrested by Federal authorities in a Duke smuggling piracy case. They were held by Commissioner Buell for a January 4 hearing after raising 99000 in cash bail.
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Jtormer
McMahon
Bustaalo D. Papavaslopno
Chicago
Mary L. Weber
Mme. Whitney
Kathryn Schwars
Mme, Whitney
Buell
Carpenters Smoker Attracts Over 500 Members In Costello Hall
More than 500 Amal Gamated Association carpenters attended the annual smoker and concert at Costello's Hall. Samuel Gompers of the AFL could not attend. William F. Gilmore presided. Fred Gore and Joseph Humparson led branch presidents in brief talks. Performers included J. Allen, Robert Ewer, Frank Red, I. Dugan, Alt Beaton, and R. Parker. The arrangements committee was Robert Adam, J. Mitchell, and W. Shoeemith.
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Amalgamated Association
Af ‘Carpenters
Costello's Hall
Samuel .Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wiliam F. Gilmore
Tocn
Fred J Gore
Pirst
Joseph Humparson
Transit Privilege Inquiry Opens In Washington
Commissioner Clark to begin investigation in Washington on January 24 in Chicago. Official announcement vague. inquiry touches commerce commission and aldermen. Detailing travel and political ties, the report notes actions affecting children and welfare amid broader transit policy scrutiny.
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Clark
Washington
Chicago
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Barrtli
Mowat
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Department of State
Washington, D. C
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Vera Drug
John Rete Ray
Texas
Department of St
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Gérnan
West Africa
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Sau
Partinen
Rebecca
Iman
Wark
Sledt
Ices
Wack
North Pate
Dr. Stebbing
Roswell C. Stebbing
Arctic ‘Club of America
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Doc
Bradley
Joun R. Brailes
Rena
North
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
McKinley
Reddy
Marshall
Explorers’ Club Committee
Momit McKinley
Sinalvarewsts
Wicront
Wirer
Putzburg Laspaten
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Providenes Journal
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Kuchenter Uerald
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St. Leute
Syracuse
Frank Geier
Seventh St. SW
Paleotione Gall
Speare
F Street N.W
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J. William Lee
Ard Embalmer
Ulvery
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John BR. Wright CO
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ERAL
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Cain
Thos
A. Costello
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Newser
PRI
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J. H. Garo
CW. Hayes
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Dr. Hayes
Henry Gannett
Geographic Society
Chester
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United States Naval Observatory
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Louvre
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Labor Federation
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