21 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
1
The party reports they faced no obstacles during their polar journey. They were on the ice from spring to autumn with dogs in good condition. The doctor’s companions describe the leader as energetic and resourceful, fueling their lengthy mission from Greenland.
From Greenland the Eskimos report that Captain Cook reached the pole during the expedition. They map the expected route to the pole and winter quarters at Jones Sound and note depots at Heibergs Land. They credit Cook with nerve and courage and deny any fraud.
A writer recounts a Greenland journey and interactions with Dr Cook, noting plans to publish a detailed account from Copenhagen. He questions Cook's Pole claims, cites limited firsthand proof, and promises a fuller report upon arrival in Europe.
Special cable from London reports Pierpont Morgan purchased the original manuscripts of George Merediths novels Diana of the Crossways Lord Ormont and his Aminta and The Amazing Marriage for 4000 dollars. Meredith had given the manuscripts to an elderly servant of three years. The owner did not know their value and feared they might be discarded by his wife. The volumes are in poor condition with eight chapters missing from The Amazing Marriage.
The Naval Academy reportedly plans a foreign cruise for the brigade of midshipmen this summer. The voyage is said to include Hempton Roads New London Newport and other Atlantic coast points. A foreign cruise has not been undertaken for several years.
A severe typhoon roared across northern and central Luzon causing railway beds to wash out and a station to be swept away. The Benguet road and a suny health resort near Degupan to Baguin were heavily damaged, with estimates of 5 000 for repairs. Hongkong reports many coastal casualties as ships collide and gunboats run aground, including the Patria and Lyndhurst incidents along the Canton River and Macao.
Frances Work Burke Roche Batony wins absentee divorce from Aut rel Batons after jury verdict finds husband guilty on one count of misconduct while exonerated on a taxi ride with Mrs Dreyfus. Justice Dowling to rule on decree. defense to contest interrogatory decree. Previous suits by Batonyi and relatives cited over alleged alienation of affections and threats to disinherit.
The Portola festival in San Francisco moved into its second night with cheerful crowds despite heavy fog lowering temperatures. The highlight was a festival ball at the Parkmount Hotel attended by officers from many warships and sailors from American and foreign vessels held open house for visiting crews. Matinee today at 2:13, Chumpla Theater, prices from 6 to 1.50.
In New York, Hearst drives a whirlwind drive for Gaynor and Bannard, with Tammany’s backing wavering. Fusion hopes surge as Hearst clashes with Bannard and Gaynor, while Republicans lure bets on a Democratic rout. Campaigns swarm East Side rallies as leaders forecast varied outcomes in a tight mayoral race.
New York October report on State Senator Patrick H McCarren, Democratic leader of Brooklyn, whose life battle after an appendectomy showed brief improvement. Doctors said he was much better though weak, resting, with beef broth milk and peptone nutrition aiding recovery.
Militant suffragist leader Mrs Pankhurst travels to New York aboard the Oceanic liner with small but vocal welcome from suffragists. She declines details on potential prison terms, stresses urgency of voting rights, and plans to visit Boston tomorrow.
The Stafford County board awards a contract to Robert Massaponex for a 1.5 mile gravel road on Falmouth up Warrentor Road. The project aims to encourage good roads with the state and county sharing costs.
Benjamin Franklin Barnes longtime postmaster of the District of Columbia died suddenly at 42 o clock last night at his father in law Jacob Frech’s home, 11 L Street Northeast. In good health, he walked from his home to visit, then collapsed after seating himself at the dining table. Dr. Seneca B. Bain pronounced the cause acute heart failure. Barnes, friend of Roosevelt and Cor telyou, had a lengthy civil service career and studied law at Georgetown, earning admission to the District bar. His death follows an evening of family sorrow and a coroner’s inquiry into heart trouble Mee.
John Murray of Chicago files a $29,000 damages suit in San Antonio alleging false imprisonment during President Tafts visit. Murray, secretary of the Political Refuge Land Defense League, says he was detained by John B Wilkie and U S secret service Joe Priest and deputy Frederick H Lancaster and released Monday for lack of evidence.
The Wright brothers filed in a U S district court for an injunction to stop Ralph Saulnier from using or exhibiting a device they claim copies their May 1846 patent for a heavier than air flying machine. They seek damages and the right to seize the Saulnier machine. Saulnier has attempted flights at Ampere.
Mrs Caroline Bartlett Crane of Usalamacco Michigan charged incompetence in the Federal Department of Agriculture and claimed meat inspection misleads the public. Dr Dorset of the Washington bureau denied the charges as inspector competency and agency standards were debated at the American Public Health Association meeting in Richmond.
William Gaitin, 20, of McKeesport Pennsylvania, arrested on charges brought by Miss Kate Began, an orphan girl who says he wronged her under promise of marriage. The girl cared for her brother and two younger sisters after her father’s passing. Griffin pursued her across major cities and agreed to return without requisition papers, stating willingness to marry. Griffin’s uncle, William Leftling, obtained the warrant.
Fitchmond Va Oct 30 The municipal and state health officer appointments should be free of political influence to protect public welfare say urban health officers in session of the American Public Health Association. A form of death certificate was adopted by vital statistics. Dr Cressy L Wilbur census bureau statistician and three section leaders were elected for the coming year. General association officers to be chosen Friday before adjournment.
Venerable widow and mother in law of prominent figures dies after being thrown from a streetcar on Connecticut Avenue. Surgeons at Garfield Hospital report her injuries severe and life could not be saved. Witnesses recount the impact as the work car collided with a Chevy Chase car near 4 o clock.
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