Shackleton expedition plans a major polar race and rations shift
The article outlines Sir Ernest Shackleton's South Pole crossing plan with abstinence from alcohol, heavy sugar rations, and cocoa. It notes a 1700 mile from Weddell to Ross Sea, two supporting steamers, and crew aged 30 to 41. It also covers the 1914 antarctic expedition staffing and ship details.
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London
Ernest Shackleton
Sir Ernest
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Weddell Sea
Ross Sea
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South Pole
Scott
Amundsen
Great Range
Victoria Chain of Mountains
Victoria Range
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Aurora
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Buenos Aires
Antarctic
Hays
New Zealand
Pole
Stackhouse
J. Foster Stackhouse
Stackhouaé
Toeland
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Antarctic Circle
Graham Land
King Edward VI Land
Coats Land
Waderby Land
Kemp Land
Atlantic
Lieut Filehner
King
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AGAIN HEADS HORSE SHOW
The National Horse Show Association board announced the reelection of Vitelle Sanderbilt as president. Frederick M Davies remains treasurer and James T Hyde secretary. Pobart A Fairbairn resigned as executive committee chairman. Alfred B Maclay was elected to replace him. Other committee members include T J Br Muurting, Col Henry T Allen, Willan EE Moore, Heginald C Vanderbilt, Aited Ganderbilt, and Horace White.
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Pobart A Fairbairn
Cairman
Alfred B Maclay
Muurting
Jennie Lewis Freed After Short Prison Stay
Jennie Lewis is released from jail after a brief detention related to the shooting and killing of Charlea Silversdorfs, her partner in a street rooming house. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ralph Givenwelle ordered her leaves from jail as an investigation proceeds. she had legal counsel from Wilton, Lambert, and D W taker. Lewis stated she shot to save her life.
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Joantie Gewis
Charlea Silversdorfs
United States
Ralph Givenwelle
Wilton
Lambert
D W Taker
Jennie Lewis
Man Dies by Own Hand Amid Smoking Struggle
An elderly man in New York was found dead in bed with a note claiming he committed suicide due to inability to quit smoking. Authorities report he blocked the keyhole and window racks with paper and turned on the gas in a failed attempt.
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New York
Samuel A. Crane
Horrid Pimples Kill Dimples and Beauty Claims
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcum Wafers as a miracle cure that removes unsightly blemishes quickly. It asserts dramatic facial improvements for women by restoring pure blood and vigorous health to attract attention.
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George Washington Birthday Observances in Alexandria
Mrs William Cumming Storey, president general of the DAR, visited Alexandria for the George Washington birthday events. She was welcomed by local DAR officers and hosted at luncheon and a tea at Mrs Robert C Powell’s home. Delegates Mrs William A Smoot and Mrs Henry Starr Wattles, and Mrs William J Boothe, were chosen to attend the national congress in Washington in April.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Alexandria
George Washington
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William A Smoot
Virginia
William J Morton
Mount Vernon
Albert Doyle Brockett
Storey
Brockett
Marshall
Charles Creighton Carlin
North Washington Street
Biount Vernon Chapter
Robert C Powell
William Henry
Washington
William Woodfield
Queen Street
Thomas J Wilson
Rising Sun
Charles E Dare
Rosemont
William A. Smoot
Henry Starr Wattles
William J. Boothe
Flies and Eugenics Spark Tangled City Narrative
In New York on February 28 a long wry meditation on flies portrays their multiply and imagined impact. Edward Hatch leads a Merchants Association pollution study predicting vast fly populations and calls for drastic measures, while interwoven social notes mention engagements, visits, and gatherings across Alexandria and nearby towns.
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New York
New York Advance
Merchants’ Association
Committee On Pollution
Newage Hig
Edward Hatch
New York Sewerage Chief Warns of Breeding Swarms
Edward Hatch Jr chairman of the New York Merchants' Sewerage Committee presents figures on breeding that stagger the intellect urging action captioned Execute a Few to curb flies as septillions threaten the city.
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Edward Hatch, Jr
New York Merchants’ Sewerage Committee
Save Your Hair with Danderine Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims Danderine prevents dandruff and hair loss. It promises hair regrowth, shine, and fullness after repeated use, urging readers to buy a 20 or 24 cent bottle from drugstores for quicker results.
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Knowlton
Search for Cumberland's Hank Hayward Forgery Case Reveals Past
Cumberland Md February 25 Postoffice Department and Congressman join Cumberland News editor in seeking the author of letters that drove Hank Hayward from the city. Hayward who once served five years in a Maryland penitentiary left under threat of exposure. The Daily News offers a reward and residents urge his return to his work as writer and humorist known as Hank. Brown vows to pursue the blackmailer and return Hayward to the paper.
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W. W. Brown
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Hank
Brown
Post Office
Hayward
Baltimore
Cumberland Daily Newa
Harry Hayward
Cumberland Daily News
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Agldons
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William W. Brown
Cumberland ‘Daily News
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Snake bite kills specialist in British India
Dr Frederick Fox, an Australian snake bite expert, died after a krait bite while testing his claimed antidote. He had just treated a goat and survived five punctures before the fifth bite went unnoticed. Despite using his own antidote, toxins proved fatal.
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Galcutta
British India
Frederick Fox
Fox
Pox
Fears Race Of Degenerates Shown By Cleric
The Rev J W Frizzell of Ingram Memorial Church warns of a degeneracy sweep across America arguing divorce hysteria and nervous troubles as advance agents. He links climate, overwork and city life to nervous disorders and the disappearance of old men while urging home development as the remedy.
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J. Wrizell
Ingram Memorial Church
America
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