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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

16

Polar explorer Dr Cook faces American and European review

At the Willard Hotel reporters pressed Dr Cook on why data were not shared with American bodies and why findings were confided to foreign scientists. He pledged data to American societies and Copenhagen University, and said he would accept simultaneous judgments from Europe and the United States. Reporters followed his arrival in Washington as crowds surged and police struggled to manage the scene, while questions about his North Pole claim and future plans persisted. The piece notes his mixed reception, the polar voyage data, and the looming public statement from the Peary Arctic Club and the American Museum of Natural History regarding artifacts and ship Roosevelt.

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Coffee and tea blamed for nerves and stomach ills

An old Town woman recounts years of headaches nervousness and morning distress from coffee and tea. After using Postum cereal drink as directed her headaches subsided and digestion improved with clearer eyesight and better spirits. She notes her helper finally adjusted to Postum after following directions.

Postum Cereal Company, Limited Battle Creek

Old Hatcher Hatfield Robbery and Crime Saga Emerges

Postage and crime tale from West Virginia reveals Hartson Hatfield of the Hatfield clan, bold theft of 2954, murder of his wife in a fit of money-driven insanity, and the penitentiary death of Harrison Hatfield amid a feud famed as civil war era. Postmaster Trent plotted theft, burned records, and later testified, yielding recovery of part of the funds and leading to Hatfield’s life sentence and death.

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Peary to Report Tidal Observations For Geodetic Bureau

The Coast and Geodetic Survey expects Commander Peary this week to forward his report on tidal observations and soundings in the Arctic. The bureau aims to update its hydrographic maps with Peary’s data to satisfy many requests and to compare findings with Cook and Peary claims. The appeal notes the work will affect Circumpolar charts and map accuracy.

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Atlantic City Bars Close as Reform Movement Expands

Atlantic City bars shut their doors at noon as reform forces spread across hotels, cafes, and streets. Grand jury action on October 12 spurred fear among vendors, while authorities urged no Sunday selling orders though local powers allowed closures.

Atlante City Sdeboard Satoong Grand Jury Qeto- Wer Mgllor Omcinia Fénort

Naval experts hail turbine boost to warships and economy

Rear Admiral Melville and John H MecAlpine reveal a high speed turbine applied to a ship shaft to drive propellers, potentially reducing engine space and coal usage. Officers like Admiral Cone and Commander Robinson foresee battleships and liners gaining range, with turbines replacing reciprocating engines across future fleets.

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Weather snapshot from The Post shows mixed conditions across regions

Weather watch notes a Pacific disturbance influencing rain in the western mountains and scattered showers along the Atlantic coast. Mild, unsettled conditions expected in the Rockies and Middle Missouri River valley with variable winds and no major temperature changes. Local tide tables and river bulletin included.

Department of Agriculture Tha Pacife Tay Walte Rockies North Atlantic Sietriote Rocky Mountain Ovet Miysori River Rockies Atlantic Great Tees

Services at St Marys Church Announce Winter Schedule

The winter schedule at St Marys German Catholic Church took effect yesterday. Low Mass will be 7:30 and 8:15 daily. high Mass at 9 and vespers at 4. Sunday Low Mass is 7:30 and 8:15 with the latter for children. High Mass at 9, weekly Low Mass at 8. The choir is reorganized with Harry T. With as organist and Brot Stephen Kubel replaced by St Mary organist. Soloists include Miss Tana Sheeney and others. Rev Dr Nachoina Weber S M delivered the sermon at high Mass.

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John D Rockefeller on Reputation and Work Ethic

A Washington article reports John D Rockefeller stressing that one must earn a reputation before securing a job and then diligently maintain it. He recalls his own early struggles, urges honesty, and notes many youths fail to keep positions because they do not complete their work thoroughly.

Rockefeller T Was Told To ‘Came Again Dey Would Let Me Know *" Mr Trockefeller

Moors Gather By Force In Moroccan Front Struggle

Reports from the front indicate Moors concentrat e defenses on Argan Gizan and Milou as Gen Manno presses the Spanish offensive. Persistent rumors claim Muylal Haild stirs tribes to join the Fiffana against Fez loyalists and Christian incursions, with tribes reinforcing Harka and other posts.

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Three Boys Arrest In Baltimore Wheel Theft Case

Lewts Hills, age 12, claiming to be innocent, was arrested after three messenger boys in uniform stopped him while riding a Wheel near Hyattsville. He said he bought the wheel in Baltimore Monday, a sale witnessed by a patrolman, and Baltimore authorities were consulted to verify his story. Detective Cox and Lieut Hartley coordinated the case with Hyattsville police.

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Last Rites for R. W Morgan Prominent Restaurant Man

Funeral services for Richard Wilcough Morgan, a noted restaurant figure and former Potomac River caller, were held at the family residence 200 Pennsylvania Avenue Et 3 Jedeck this afternoon. Morgan, born in Georgetown in 13, died Saturday after an extended illness of more than a year.

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Eddy estate trustees reshuffle sets Concord visit in motion

H M Baker will travel to Concord New Hampshire today to formalize transfer of Eddy estate property to the new board of trustees. Baker resigned as a trustee two weeks ago and had been named chair of the board previously. Adan H Dickey of Newton is named trustee to fill the vacancy. Tabor cited business reasons for restation and expects to remain with the board.

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