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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

7

Polar explorer Cook faces press at politics and crowds

At the Willard Hotel in Washington, Dr Cook defends sharing data with American and Copenhagen scholars, resists accusations of leaking to foreign scientists, and confirms plans for simultaneous European and American evaluation. He arrives amid intense crowds, denials of identity, and questions about future polar ventures.

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Coffee and Tea Rejected By Nervous Patient Says Postum Help

A Town woman recounts years of headaches nervousness and morning distress from coffee and tea. After switching to Postum cereal drink she notes headaches fade and moods improve. She credits Postum with better eyesight and overall well being after following directions on the package. POSTUM CEREAL COMPANY Battle Creek Michigan.

Postum Cereal Company, Limited Battle Creek

Old Hatcher Hatfield Robbery and Murder Tale Revealed

Postcard style report recounts Harrison Hatfield of the Hatfield McCoy feud who lost 2054 dollars to a Mail letters theft and killed his wife in a frenzy over money. Postmaster Trent and his father were indicted for stealing the registered letter and eventual recovery of funds led to Hatfield’s life imprisonment and death in the Moundsville Penitentiary after a long feud and a fire at a local post office.

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Peary to Report Tidal Observations This Week

The Coast and Geodetic Survey expects Commander Peary to forward reports on tidal observations and soundings from the Arctic. Writings by Perkins say the forthcoming document will interest the Navy Hydrographic Bureau as it updates routes and distances. Cook and Peary claims are key to circumpolar mapping accuracy.

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Atlantic City Bars Close Amid Reform Mood

Atlantic City bars shut down as reform movement spreads across the town. Hotels and cafes posted bar closed signs at noon while some venues stayed open. Grand jury meeting set for October 12 cited as reason for intensified crackdown, with no arrests reported yet. Local authorities and reform advocates push to curb Sunday selling and loosened licensing, signaling a broader shift in Atlantic City’s liquor policy.

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

Naval experts hail turbine powered warships reform

Naval officers discuss Melville and McAlpine turbine invention that would cut engine room space, boost cruising radius, and reduce coal use. They foresee widespread adoption on future battleships and liners, with geared turbines replacing reciprocating engines. Officials note unknown government action but expect rapid impact as ships under construction convert.

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Weather Conditions and Local Reports From The Post

A fragment from The Washington Post includes a weather summary noting lingering disturbances from the Pacific, scattered showers across the northern Atlantic States, and no major temperature changes. It forecasts a gradual eastward movement of a weather system, with fair to mixed conditions across the region and variable winds along coasts.

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 Change Schedule

The winter schedule at St Marys German Catholic Church goes into effect with low mass on Sundays at 7:3 and 11:15 oclock, high mass at 9:30, vespers at 4, and daily low mass at 8. The choir is reorganized under new organist Brot Stephen Kubel. soloists include Miss Tana Sheeney and others while Rev Dr Nachoina Weber spoke at the high mass.

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John D Rockefeller on Reputation and Hard Work

A historic church talk recounts John D Rockefeller urging youths to earn a reputation before seeking work and to labor diligently to keep positions. He recalls his own boyhood struggles, noting employers seek honest, thorough workers and that early effort builds future chances.

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

Moors Gather By Force In Moroccan Skirmishes

Reported front activity shows Moors concentrating on Argan Gizan Milou mountains as Spain’s Gen Manno presses from Mie Mila. Fourement says Moorish resistance sustains Spanish losses and hints at broader tribal loyalties and covert mobilization near Fez.

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Three Boys Arrest In Baltimore Wheel Theft Case

Three youths in uniform seized a man riding a bicycle near Hyattsville after a passerby reported the wheel theft to local constables. The arrested man, Ells, claimed he bought the wheel in Baltimore and named witnesses. Baltimore authorities were alerted and corroborated his account.

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Last Rites for R. W Morgan Prominent Restaurant Man

Funeral services for Richard Wilcough Morgan, noted restaurant keeper and river caller, will be held at the family residence 200 Pennsylvania Avenue this afternoon. Morgan, born in Georgetown in 188?, died Saturday after an illness of more than a year.

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Eddy estate trusteeship transfer heads to Concord

H M Baker will travel to Concord New Hampshire to formally surrender all Eddy estate property to the new board of trustees. He resigned as a trustee fifteen days ago and will turn over the Eddy property to the new board. Dickey of Newton has been named a trustee in his place while Tabor claims his resignation stems from business reasons.

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