Copenhagen honors Cook as Peary debate rages over pole claim
In Copenhagen on Sept 7 Dr Cook receives a gold Geographical Society medal from Crown Prince and outlines progress toward the pole. Peary’s rival claims spark debate. Cook says results await full analysis and withholds publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Geographical Society
Princean Genrze
Greece
Copenhagen
Arctic Tegiona
North Pole
Grean
Ignd
Copanhages
Medal of
The
Various Obituaries and Funeral Notices from 1909
A fragmented OCR obituary page lists multiple death announcements and funeral details. Names include Brinkman, Buckley, Emerson, Hoffe, Born in Washington DC, and others with ages and residence hints, plus funeral times and private interments noted across Oregon and Maryland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkman
New York City
Cow
Penneylyaute
Joseph P
Wood
Botta A
Buckley
Hutton
Whitlam
Asoa
St Aloysius Church
Tivex
Teresa Dwibr
Hecold
Wiltam
Sieset
Wien
Themedate Conception
Doick
Emerson
Tom William
Clarkett
James Fmeison
Pluck Mountain
Lassper
Cuenday
SVEC
Joseph Fo Pumper Foreals
Mideast
Rarson
Aly
Filenay
Henry Buward
Henry Buward Hoym
Ita
Nile Otterbourne Chevy
JOBNS
Fapers Pi Ae
Rani Slay
Tas
Sterald McDonald
Vora Oe
Photwana
Oustain
Rebecca Prion
Inter Ct
Union
Funeral directors and notices in The Washington Post
A fragmented OCR sample shows funeral directors listings and notices for services. Entries include W R Speare, GEO P Zarhorst, J William Lee, JOHN R Wright Co, RF Harvey's Sons, J Jenkins, Bess...see notes about address lines and telephone numbers. The page reflects standard obituary and funeral service advertising from multiple firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speare
Geo P Zarhorst
Tad Frtaker
Evoalmer Byneral
William Lee
Er Lory
Frank Geier’s Sons
Mit
Seventh ST
Peary Pole Trips Questioned as Science Value
Ithaca September 1 Cornell professor Joan B. Shearer doubted that reaching the north pole by De Cock or Leut Peary added value to science. He argued the data collection would require a pendulum and real science would be subtle data gathering. Bowdoin College marks Peary's achievement with chapel bell, flag, and congratulatory notes to Peary and Donald MacMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ithaca
Joan B Shearer
Cornell
North Pole
de Cock
Léeut
Peary
Iuss
Profhearer
Polar pole claims spark Peary Cook inquiry in 1919 debate
Secretary Herbert Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club questions the Coincidence of two explorers announcing pole discovery within days. He defends Peary trusted as navy officer and explorer while noting Dr Cook’s hurried claim after Peary’s return. Debates on who first located the pole hinge on rumors, timing, and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary Arete Club
Strange
Brooklym
Pole
Herth
New York
Peary
Sheyman
Cook
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
North Pole
Bridgman
Arctic
Jim Dr Cook
North
Conk
Navy
Description of the sextant and its polar use
The article explains the sextant instrument used by explorers to determine latitude and longitude. It details its 120 degree arc, dual mirror system, and the movable horizon and sun sighting methods. It notes early use by Arabian astronomers and key modern inventors Thomas Godfrey and Captain Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernier
Thomas Godfrey
Philadelphia
Capt Hadley
There's a Reason Postum Builds Health for Nerve Tone
An ad-like claim states Postum without coffee removes caffeine effects and the product's elements unite with food to strengthen gray matter and nerve centers. It promises a perfect nerve health condition and overall body well being from drinking Postum, labeled There’s a Reason.
New Haven Man Harry Whitney Tied To Polar Expedition
Reports confirm Harry Whitney of New Haven who joined Peary’s north Greenland expedition and later hunted in Utah. A message to Burdette Hughes states Whitney left Roosevelt North Greenland to pursue bear and will return to New York. Friends await news of Whitney’s meetings with Dr Cook and Commander Peary. Whitney, wealthy, funded the undertaking with his family.
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New Haven
Conn
Harry Whitney
Utah
Burdette F Hughes
Big Cley Hara
Roosevelt
Greenland
Bear
New York
Whitney
Efah
Dr Cook
Commander Peary
Jeanne
Mrs Peary Honored As Flag Dips North Pole Salute
In Sydney Nova Scotia and Eagle Island Maine, Mrs. Peary received telegrams and salutes as news confirmed that her husband Roald Peary had reached the North Pole with the Roosevelt expedition. Miss Marie Peary, now 16, rejects the nickname snow baby while guiding visitors and preserving the family’s Arctic heritage.
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South Harpswell
Robert H Peary
North Pole
Eagle Island
Peary
Commander Peary
Sydney
Miss Peary
Misa Peary
Arctic Circle
Western High
Washington DC
Beig
Lie
Ded
Robert EB Peary
Miss Maile
Bowdoin
Fern Valley
Ownership of land at the North Pole dispute debated
London Sept The Commons will discuss title to the North Pole land with Sir George Farker asking Premier Asquith if Canada owns the region and whether Dr Cook planting the American flag grants U S possession. Ottawa notes Peary and US claims do not undermine Canada’s claim to lands north of the Dominion and east of Greenland. An eminent European authority suggested the Arctic islands form Canadian territory Supporting Canada’s claim in Tunterland.
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London
North Pole
America
Ligur Shackleton
Antarctic
Peary
Shackleton
Cook
Polar Sea
Postys
Cooks
Pearya
Qook
Cylider
Maj Lenard
George Farker
Asquith
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Pearys
Canadas
Dominion
Greenland
Tunterland
One Bath in Two Years in New York Court
Mrs Henretta A Newman sues Mayer B Newman in district supreme court alleging neglect and harsh living conditions since their December 1907 marriage. She claims he bathed only once, fed her rancid eggs and thrus, and threatened harm while she was kept awake with a barred door. She seeks alimony and notes his alleged wealth as grounds.
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Istrict Supreme Court
Henretta A Newman
Mayer B Newman
Newman
Washington
Pinadelphia
Health Office Record of Burths and Names in Archibald Ward
A health office ledger lists numerous birth entries and maternal details across wards including Archibald Wand Elizabeth Tomter Bay Chartee 2 Vand Grae Rowling Bay Hormas Anata MC Wendel uo Tenjania Fad Macy J, with many other names interwoven such as Arthur Mand Moonie Young, Kirt Tweeth Wang, Cecelia Marsa gh diviston Barhara Koday, and more. The record compresses long lists of patients, guardians, and families with inconsistent punctuation, presenting a dense catalog of births and associated caretakers, hospital wards, and dates.
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Burths Antena
Vincenzo Latcaua
Grace
the Archibald
Wand Elizabeth Tomter
Grae
Rowling Bay
Hormas
Anata MC
Wendel
Tenjania
Macy J
Wightety
Jone
Matta
Cecelia Marsa Ghdiviston
Barhara Koday
Gtr Thomgn
Loy, Ugese
Catharine
Marlon Tomes
Giti Geel
Mary
Ryder Bey
Mien
Ruth i
Ackman Bey
Bary J Matthias
Flaas Meng
Moward
Fred
Loving Mi Dirte
Mar
Turough
Eimer
Wellwe
Joba
Anasea Iz
Minnie M
Garner
Aibere
Boter Lewin
Nathwald
Georg
Hedgman
Bileworth
Lewin
Hila Dellbov Jers
Gorrelana Strathe
Gtel Lew
Van Camp’s Evaporated Milk Promotes Purity and Value
The ad argues condensed milk is oversweet and outdated, praising Van Camp’s naturana milk preserved by modern methods. It claims Van Camp’s is superior to other brands, mildly evaporated common milk, and worth using for cooking and daily needs.
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van Camp
Milkuyin
van Camps
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Bligh
Exploree
Exing
Queen
Megat
Crown Prince of
Denmark
Péary
Bali
Nansen
Peery
Dverdrup
Sverdrup
Dameter
Wren
Han
Sam
Peary Provisiona
Ftah
Sant
Oscar
University of Copenhagen
Scienea
Maurice Egan
Miss Egan
Count Menckel
Incheon
Angleterre
Hovgaard
Cook Noane
Commodore Hovgaard
Pears
Commodore
de Cook
Nale
Harald
Republic
Fa Pune Gress
Standari
Adetonia Publ
Lotger
Blackistone's
Ankor
Deaga
Marche & CO
Battle
To-Kalon Wine Co
BSB
Iewepa Prrhil
Shearer
Bowdon College
Brunswick
Bowdoin College
Donald B MacMillan
Ise
H.L. Bridgman
Bridgman Maes
Sextant
Mrs. Peary
Husband
Island Home
Voss Mane
Dashke
Bluff Eagle Island
Casco Bay
Portland
Morris K Jesup
Peary Arctic
Luo
Hancock
Jesupa
Roosevelts Cabin
China
Sale Bees Seas
HatRecks
Pieet Earry Opiece
Brey
Veron, Velouc
Mattresees
Hosteer
Eat Oak Oak Oak
Wit
Igte
Fortieres
Brussels
Dederna
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth Street N. W
Was
Bete Sa75
Wes, ‘Ee
Health Office Record
Wotlam
Odegn Freee Pwear
Charles Wo
Prascea Cather
Bo Thoma
Eland Edus Tayior
Richa
Maud Quander
Lam A
Saran
Carter
Mabel Mann
Deatha
Mardin Naugl
Fumca Herbar GN
Paine
NY Ave
Beesley
Sibley
Dwyer
Auderon
Mare
Henry
Stokel
Parker
Ly - Anns Saunders
Charles Tam
Pure Holstein Mill
Oupdates
van Camp Pecking Co
Indianapolis, Lad
Aremarat
Webb
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