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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

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11

Gook Replies On Peary Map Eskimos Evidence Revealed

Dr Gook defends Peary map claims saying Eskimos would not reveal information. He vows to bring Eskimos to New York at his expense to prove his position, while noting refusals to discuss certain map details. The exchange includes references to Arctic explorers and forthcoming appearances.

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Waiting for Dr Cook at National Geographic Society meeting

Fragments show the National Geographic Society meeting with Prof Henry Fettster as president and Dr Cook agreeing to a commission. A report on vote items, observations, and data is planned, with Dr Gook and others named in a program to appoint a committee and prepare the findings.

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London backs Captain Scott at Mansion House

An event at the Mansion House chaired by the mayor supported a fund for equipment of the South Pole expedition led by Captain Robert F. Scott. The gathering collected about $9000 as a subscription list while discussions stressed British Arctic exploration and the Antarctic venture.

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Japanese Commercial Ambassadors Visit New York

Five of the Japanese commercial ambassadors party arrived in New York on October 2. The delegation includes 3 commissioners, 13 private secretaries, and 6 Japanese women, with wives among them. The group was entertained at the Japanese Club that evening.

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Eskimo Testimony Undermines Cook Pole Claim

Eskimo boys with Dr Cook and Francke describe a northward journey ending at Amund Ringnes Land, with no game killed and loads left behind. Peary's team question their route and note the men returned with sledges loaded, implying Cook could not reach the pole.

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Let Us Do Your Curtains

West End Laundry offers curtain, bureau seam, lace handkerchief, and embroidery cleaning with years of study in delicate fabrics. Safe handling and reasonable prices, call for immediate wagon service from 1723 Pa. Ave. N.W. Main 2321.

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New Aero Club Organized in Washington

Washington aviators and enthusiasts met at the YMCA and formed the Washington Aero-Scientific Club. Temporary officers elected include President Bel Young and Vice Presidents Heck and Bean, with Luttrell as experiments chair and O'Brien on meetings. Lieut Lahm to lecture on aeronautics this winter at the YMCA assembly hall, lectures may begin next month. Potential War Department support to use College Park field for experiments. Next meeting within three weeks at the YMCA.

Washington Washington Aero-Scientific Club B EL Young Wiliam Heck T H Bean F. L. Rice Samust A. Luttrell J J O'Brien MS Jones Lieut. Lam Aeronautical Division United States Signal Corps Frase Y. M. Gfa War Department College Park M.C A

Wrights 31 Second Flight at College Park Described

Wilbur Wright piloted a Biplane with Lieutenant Humphreys aboard for a 31 second five circled flight at College Park. The wind proved treacherous for a novice co pilot while Duncan of Nevada and others visited to study desert aviation prospects. The test marks the longest flight since the aviation school opened and observers plan another run today.

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Washington Aero Club to Review Sites for 1910 Aviation Meet

The Washington Aero Club and the aviation committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet this morning to receive reports on sites for the 1910 international aviation meet. Thorns F. Waldo, president of the Aero Club, arrived in Washington to assess feasibility, weather, and other details before stating the club’s position.

Washington Aero Club Chamber of Commere Washington College Park Wright Signal Corps Thorns F. Walab Walsit

Balloon up for Lahm Cup in St Louis flight

A New York balloonist Holland Forbes and Cincinnati’s Max Flesermann piloting the New Fork rose from St Louis this afternoon in an eastward dash to win the Lahming Cup. Ballast was shed to stay afloat. the basket struck a gas house roof, lifting part of the roof before the craft veered. Forbes, Aero Club of America acting president, hopes to land near the St Lawrence valley in Canada as the craft crosses a great lake and relies on a 20 foot inflated rubber tube around the basket for buoyancy.

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Aeroplane patent suit opens in Paris tomorrow

A legal clash over Wright patent rights will begin in Paris as Compagnie Generale de Navigation seeks to stop aircraft makers using the warp wing principle from infringing. The suit targets firms including Farman and Bleriot exhibitors at the aeronautical salon while noting Vonsin falls outside this classification. In a separate city report Obie Met. notes the death of a favored cow and Dr J Siddall ages six drowning, with Mrs Siddall grieving.

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