Polar exploration tale of Dr Cook and helper crews
A chaotic account recalls Dr Cook and associates leaving Gloucester for Greenland in 1907, aiming for the North Pole. It covers Bradley funding, a base at Annatok, routes via Grinnalls Land, and Peary’s rival claims, with a relief ship pledged if needed and mixed reactions among scientists.
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Yand
Wrir
Rudolph
Franke
Cook
Teft
Mewnere
Estan
Greenland
Peary
Erik
Hubberd
Grinnall
Estames
Br. Cook
Paktinoy
Annatok
Blah
Hat Be
Cape Mas Hubbard
Civilization
Assurton
North Pole
Bradley
Gloucester
Moses Bartlett
Labrador
Cape York
North Star Re
Smith Sound
Etah
Pole
Readiey
Crokers
Grinnalls Land
Croxera Land
Wuimmer
John R Bradiey
Ardelph
Franige
New York
Utah
Jeane
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Roswell O. Stephins
Thig City
Coo
Nclenca
Pepert
Toqouing
Treach Grote
Frogen Land
Frederick Albert Cook
Parry
Duke of
Grealy
Nares
Markham
Halk
Jin
Lockwood
Marthamarid Parr
Striking Trainmen Halt Imported Strikebreakers
Pittsburg area reports another labor action as members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen refuse further strikebreakers for the Pressed Steel Car Company plant. A conference at the strikers’ headquarters in Vicksburg Rocks resulted in a pledge that no more imported men will be moved over the Fort Wayne route.
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Pittsburg
Schoenville
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Pressed Steel Car
Vickees Rocks
Chateman Wiss
Cammites
These Cool Nights Make A Man Think Of Ordering That Rew
We cannot show the Denn ti fall woolens received in large quantities. Workmen are remoneling and new fronts not yet finished. Men who order a fall suit now with savings can secure prices and avoid delays, though tailoring time may affect delivery.
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Giene
Reprerho Te
Eure
Pioneering Pole Expeditions Through Ice and Fury
A historical survey of northern exploration recounts brave attempts to reach the pole. It lists notable expeditions by Andree, Peary, Nordics, and others, noting deaths, hardships, and milestones from early 16th century to 1909, including balloon and ship journeys and near reaches of 202 miles from the pole.
Arctic Explorers Record North Pole Attempts Historic Dates
A clipped chronicle lists the earliest northern explorations and pole quests. Names appear including Peary and Amundsen with dates 1891 92 and 1905. It notes Norwegians, Greenland coast work, and early English voyages with latitudes not obtainable.
Praise for Cook hailed as extraordinary polar feat
From Conway Center New Hampshire September 1 records greet Dr Cook as achieving the North Pole via an arduous voyage. General Adolphus Greely lauds the feat as extraordinary and credit his endurance and favorable conditions aiding the journey. Captain Scott and others offer cautious praise while awaiting corroboration from Cook and scientists.
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Conway Center
N. H
Dr. Cook
Adolphus W. Greely
United States
Brooklyn
Grossy
Cook
Colonial Office
Proving Dr Cook Reaches Pole Inspires Scientific Scrutiny
Dr Frenchex a Cook faces intense interest upon return as experts prepare to assess proofs that he reached the orth pole. Coast and Geodetic Survey officials say instruments likely aided navigation and astronomy, with details of his route and latitude to be verified.
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Bere
Cook
Frenchex A. Cook
O. H Tittman
Garvey
Coble
Dr. Gook
Perkins
Dr Cook and Northland Discovery Rumor Stirs Debate
Fragmentary text discusses Dr Cook and a cablegram claiming discovery of land far north. It raises whether Cook landed on newly found territory and if he can bring back pale earth, rocks, or species. The passage mentions calculations, observations, and the public’s potential misperceptions.
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Cook
Theo
C . Cablegram
United States
Columbus
Bysin
America
Fehad
Evelyn Thaw Rejects Reno Divorce Move for Money
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw denied plans to join a Reno divorce colony in Nevada. She said she needs money to live on and has no immediate plans to marry, pursuing a settlement instead.
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Evelyn Thaw
Reno
New York
Bean
Rano
Evelyar Nesbit
Wevads
Flusser Torpedo Boat Destroyer Sets Speed Record
In Rockland Maine the Torpedo Boat Destroyer Flusser reportedly surpassed other US Navy ships in speed tests. The vessel reached top bursts around 39.7 knots, with other trials showing speeds near 34 knots and averages close to 27 knots across five runs, marking a standardization test for metal acceptances.
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Rockland
Bent
United States Navy
Wife of Dr Cook Proud of Explorer’s North Pole Feat
Mrs. Cook, wife of Brooklyn explorer Dr Frederick Albert Cook, praises her husband’s Arctic achievement while condemning sensationalism. She recalls selling possessions to fund his relief expedition and hopes for his return, noting his distrust of Peary and his treatment of natives.
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Dre
Frederick Albert Cooe
Brooklyn
North Pole
Plorer
Cook
Frederick Albert Cook
Jess Commodiona
Cealbries
United States
Beary
Rae
Peary
Greenland
Arctic Explorer’s Home Fires Hope for North Pole
A survivor recounts how Peary chose a lone trek toward the pole over a funded expedition. He mailed a secret pledge to his wife and native allies powering a solitary effort. Mrs Cook rallied funds with help from Dillon Wallace, but the total fell short of the needed sum for a relief expedition.
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Greely
Ges
Gresty
Haven
Capa Sabine
UN der Commodoras
Admirsl
Winfelt & Schley
Prnngetphte
Amod_Bonsal
Elishe Kent Bane
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Cook
Pola
Bonsall
Peary
Dia
Hounds on bandit's trail after railway hold up
Bloodhounds from Chillicothe traced the Lewistown train robber to near the Juniary River after the Pittsburg and Northern Express holdup. Discharged railroad workers are under surveillance as authorities search for the suspect who fled in a vehicle. About 46 in gold buttons and 519 in Lincoln pennies were taken, with the money recovered at the scene.
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Lewistown
Pittsburg
Northern
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chillicothe
Ohio
Lincoln
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John R Bradley
Arctic Dlover
Cloucester
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B. BE. T. Aid
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Preenland
Polar
Andree
Teely
Roald Amunilsen
Christiania
Gjoa
Herschel Tsjland
Arctic Ocean
Baron Toll
Siberia
Erickson, & Dane
Saunders Island
Anthony Fiala
Nannen
Inger Strait
Tromyoo
Norway
Apt. de Long
Henrietta Island
Gredly
John Franklin
Lancaster Sound
Béring Strait
Hugh Wiloughby
Arctic Explorers! Records
Northwest Passage
Robert “Eh. Peary
Roald Amundsen
Robert E. Peary
Solomon Auguste Andree
Polar Circle
Robert B. Peary
F. A. Conk
Hugh Willoughby
Richard Chancellor
Martin Frobisher
John Davis
William Barents
Rup Hoemskerck
Henry Hudson
William Baffin
William Scoresby
W. E. Parry
FE. K. Kane
Nordenskjold
C.F. Ball
Julius Payer
A. W. Grhely
Frithjof Nansen
Frederick Jackson
Walter Wellman
Duke OF the Abruzzi
F. A. Cook
Annis Boneal
Kane
Tella
London
Scott
Idevt
Shackleton
Ur Voor
Roatertel
Robert Scott
Dr Cook
Cape Columbia
Fuat
Thia
Caps Columbis
Tale Peary
Eskimon
Franche
Pe Aunche
Flusser Maxes
Mary
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh St
Eighth St
Hotice
Poe
Aeres Madras
Wilson & Mayers Manufacturers Auctioneers
Planned Relief Party
Asienta
Kaurman
Washington
Dagdon
Porulan
James O Carter
J of
Carter and Clarke
L.A. Clarke
Lee
Carter
IH Carter & Co
Thirteenth Street Wharf
Jamba
G Carter
George
R.A Golden
M. Bea
Jene “Patterson
Igton
Rogpitala Valescente Light
Doren
Weister
Poe Run
Tou Wore
Nile
Iluminant
Christian Xander
Tre Ramsay
Ee Sheaen
White Rock
Worl
Vous
Sarventh
Lea Nas
Rob Vee
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