Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

21

Peary Claim Acceleration Sparks Polar Feud in New York

In New York the Peary Cook rivalry heats as supporters push claims of extraordinary Arctic speed. Dr Cook argues Peary’s 16 day polar dash reflects favorable ice and possible land sighting near eighty seventh parallel, with Fiala backing the substantiation of Peary’s rapid route and speed.

Washingtonost New York Peary-Cook Cooks Commander Peary Brooklyn Anthony Fiala Nice Pearys Cook Peary Sold Finis

Cook Extends Greenland Trek Plans Amid Honors

Dr Frederick A Cook sails from Copenhagen toward New York after a brief stay and asks Danish officials to dispatch a boat to Greenland to fetch two Eskimos aiding his polar claim. Copenhagen University awards him an honorary Doctor of Science as crowds cheer.

Denmark Brokaw Greenland University of Copenhagen Copenhager Frederick A Cook Chilatlang Oscar M1 New York Roald Amundsen Cook Christianaend Han Brussels Finand Count Hellstelna Castle Hind Kean Exran Dagish Greensand Nils Pole Gould Brokaw Fedora Amundeen Edward Blythe Xooliglat Sverdrup Dr Bay Dr Cook Bay Peary Copenhagen Torp Coon North Pole Dr Conk Egan Danmark United States Torn

Peary Arctic Club official discusses Cook claim and Eskimo testimony

Sydney Sept 1 Herbert L Bridgman secretary of the Peary Arctic Club arrives and presents a skeletonized time table of Peary route. He argues that Peary could have traveled at speed Cook claimed and questions Eskimo testimony and the likelihood of letters from Cook influencing Peary. He notes variations in return speed due to open leads, dogs, and absence of a fixed course.

Norcal Washington Sydney Nova Hirbert G Bridemen Peary Arctic Club of New York Bridgman Peary Arctic Peary Bimasif Tearys Cape Columbia Polle Cape Abc Pole Grantland Roosevelt Cape Sheridan Tala Cook Bridgman Waid Francke Marvin John E Ruebsams Medisno Gan Seth Benahurst Washington School Witcout Wowhlagton Aeveea Altpyria Vile Thorough John F Sid Clineogla Minnes Eastan

Cities call for Peary visit by joint Portland South Portland sendoff

Portland and South Portland invite Commander Peary to visit and be honored with a public reception. Messages from Mayor Leighton and Mayor Hamilton, with city council backing, urge his arrival and a warm welcome as his voyage proceeds toward the United States. The Peary party was en route to meet him in Sydney with a train due Friday night in Richmond.

Portland South Portland Eortland South Fortland Commander Peary Sydney Adam P Leighton Fetlan Fred Hamilton Rinen Comander Peary United States Richmond Comar Lobert Peary Virginia Mark FR. Lloyd Board of Directors York Association

Dewey Affirms Both Peary and Cook Reached Goals

Admiral George Dewey, visiting summer quarters, says he has no doubts about the Arctic explorers Peary and Cook reaching their objectives. He urges awaiting scientific data before judging merits, insisting both Americans likely told the truth and that their astronomical records will speak for them.

Beys Peary Cook George Dewey

Gen Edward McCook Dead Civil War Leader Former Colorado Governor

Gen Edward M McCook, ex governor of Colorado and former US minister to Hawaii, died at Chicago Bapflat Hospital from Brights disease. A Civil War veteran, he rose to major general of volunteers in 1865 for gallantry. Interment planned in Steubenville. Also noted: Mrs Flora Best Harris, wife of Bishop Mc Harris, died, meningitis reported in cable.

Gov' “Tor Colorado Chicago Howard M McCook United States Hawaii Chicago Bapflat McCook Kansas Meflooka Anson C. McCook New York Gen McGook Steubenville Ohio Denver Tokyo Japan Flora Best Harris McC Harris Methodlat Episcopal Church Methodtet Board of Foreign Missions Poroath Ontario

Peary News From Battle Harbor About Marvin's Death

Messages reach Elmira and Ithaca as Peary expedition details Marvin’s death near Cape Columbia. Commander Peary directs news to his mother Rosa Marvin and confirms burial plans, while others await confirmation and veterans investigate further dispatches.

North United States Peary

Settlement venue eyed for Peary and Cook proofs

Washington may host the Cook Peary controversy settlement. Dr Cook plans to submit observations to Copenhagen, with the Coast and Geodetic Survey poised to review Peary’s data and compare notes, aiming for a timely, impartial resolution by a recognized arbiter. The National Geographic Society backs the survey as proper to evaluate the evidence.

Washington Cook- Feary Cody Cook Capenagen America Porigatare Thesa Proota University of Copenhagen Wkel de Cook Peary Paina National Geographic Society Pearys North Pole Ward Aleske Yukon Internatonal Board of Geographers Aotentials Seattle

Taft Praises Kaiser At Marblehead Yacht Race Trophy

President Taft on the Mayflower praised the German emperor as a sportsman and peacemaker during the Sonderklasse trophy presentation to Commodore William H Childs of the Bensonhurst Yacht Club. Vice Admiral Harandon represented Germany and toasted the US President as the crews from both nations gathered aboard the yacht. Taft accepted a bound copy of the German navy blue book and sent warm regards to the emperor amid a formal arrival and luncheon.

Beverly Mass Presidenta Watt May Bower William H Childs Bensonhurst Sonderklasse Racgu Marblehead Harandon Barandor United States Tart Taft

Veterans Honor Shannon Wens at National Encampment

Report of a national encampment event with Col William H Bailey as host, speeches by Col Samuel B Stratton Col Henry W Sanford Col M C Connelly and others, election of Thomas J Shannon as national commander, and resolutions adopting a river of war heroes monument plan and Arlington Cemetery proposals.

Ind Lambe Sion Arlington Hotel William H. Bailey Union Levion Samuel B. Stratton Rawling Post Henry W Sanford Union Vet+eran Legion M’ C Connelly Tinton Lezin William F Dally Sii Union Sol ‘Mingter Vanthcal Mandolin Club Shawman Segaion Thomas J Shanpon Hla Nathan Nunehauer Columbus Ohio Shannon Olivers Norrin Pennsylvania Ben D Miner Indiana CH Gardnee N H Holmes Fennsylvania Robert McKeovter New York Thomas H Maryland Frank L Blair Stewart New Jersey James Lynn Delaware Na Lee W P Griffith Josep McCabe Robert C Hayesque Corp

Final Function Aims to Health of Emperor and Peace

A reflective note praises national pride and sportsmen of Germany and America meeting to honor a formal function. It expresses joy in participating and hopes the gesture aids world peace under the Emperor.

Germany America

French Army Maneuvers Open in Bourbonnais Region

Amplepuis France Sept 9 annual military maneuvers opened under Gen. Tremeau in two periods the 1st brigade division maneuvers and the second army maneuvers. An effort is planned to approach nearer to entry conditions than ever. Forces engaged include the Thirteenth corps Tourteenth sums corps and the Sixth cavalry division.

France Bourbonnais Tremeau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fiala Bermer Canadien Saya Cape Columba Capt.Columbia Awa Douth Ecthele Tiala Otheart Stedge Rooseelka Believary Irov Yen Weter M Il Iam John Osborn Ostorn Bernier Beenier Weven Northwest Passage Lerars Eskimos Peary Club Sndymaz Saya Beny Claire of Cook Tatler Mr Bridgman Commander Fears Harry Whitney Whitney Estimon United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Bridg Datee Ginagow Nova Scotia Herbert LD Bridgman Ross Eighty Eighth Parallel Margin John G Verhoweft Solgntiet Louisville Verhowert McCormicks Bay Bridgmen Fridgman Weld Hérg Cor Peary Donaid McMillen Fadgeway New Bank Worcester Mann George Bat J Castle Ridgeway Shefield Bolehiate National Bank Examiner Head Peary Matthew Henson Peary Nashville Tonn Tell the Poteer District of Columbia National Bank Helm Fachnicsl Univeralt Dresden Dewey Eas Gen Edward 4Pcooe Perkins Saya Kaiser Batandon Union League Bine Gray Sptater Mount Vernon Tomb of Congress Posegrans Arlington National Cemetery Potomac Ladies Auxiliary Union Veteran Legions Louise Stafford Jamestown da H Wells The City Mary Flanigan Reading Pa Orst Aiveror, Sefioors Dist Seaston Jenin Florence Berlitz School OF Languages Seteohous Geohot Braniag Cine Bretuse Milton ‘School Street Rao Emerson Institute For College Work College Pimnaratory Army Civil Service George Washlogtan Culvaraity Jenness Arvard Gahe Cota Aastha Tol. As Wasi Eng EB. Goetz Francis Furger Europe School of Library Science Bureau of Translation George Washington University Wivey Washineta High Arta College of Engineering Snd Mechanic Art Teachers College Architecture Dentistry Nationel College of Pharmacy College of Veternary Medicine Eneineening Arcitegiure Scientsis University Hospale Lees of Paarmeyr Coramunteata Fif Leenth H Streets Washington College Columbian Preparatory School Rhodyeland Ave West Toit Ind Annapolis Bchadmanna Frigeral Law Department Georgetown University Fepal Teres Jena Degra R of Watkins Secretary Law School BOS Fostow National Cathedral ‘School Mount SY Alban Washington D College of Certificate Steinway Prachiss Piraproof Ieera Dupont Circta Boavelar Cometawn Afteen Malputes Parhour Walker Carale ST. John's College Vermont Avenue Thomas Circle Brothers of the Carallan Young Bienald Chao Broyeer Dohothels Hall-Noyes School Certia Wale Frances Mann Hall Prin Rew Strayer’s Business College Sthaed Fsu Masante Temp Business Washington Post Army and Navy Preparatory School Connecticut Avenue Wanking DC 4 Select United States Militar and Naval Academica Business Timber Limited Be Swavely Y.M. GA Wiron Jones United States College OF Veterinary Surgeons Washington Do Arca Wood's Commercial School East Capitol Street Fet Red Bae Iocaleferencer Andreas Toseph Heain Viglin ST. Margaret's Day Bearching Connectut Calleain Lpplorotte Baker Nespals Holy Cross Academy Movintan Genedict Sweet Bliss Yoong Ladies Warrenton Kita Tirginia Catelope Nellie Y Dutler Pricelgal Randolph-Macon Academy Randolph Macon Ryatem Alles Virgtein Odo Coltega Scientife Trasantu Irth Gacalan Apena Addres Minton Royal Ta Feos & Eastern College Materate Gicen Ung ST Mary's Academy Alexandrua Frome Peabody Conservatory OF Music OF Baltimore Harold Randolph Garrette Quan Mandard Whawa Pesbocy Tmurieal Poatiione Catd Lane Mantero Concarty Fassifern Linconton Asb=ville Guderior Musical Pancipal Mist Olca Cambridge University Fingland Education Bureau Washington DC
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication