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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

43

Peary Claim of Polar Speed Stirs Peary Cook Clash

In New York seething debate over Peary and Cook claims to polar speed and discovery continues. supporters rally around Peary while Dr Cook backers push for further disclosure from leaders. Fiala weighs in saying Peary's rapid return may substantiate Cook’s pole story amid a Canadian backed Bernier expedition seeking the pole.

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Cook 70 Hasten Back To New York About Sept 20

Danish paper reports Dr Frederick Cook left Copenhagen aboard the Scan Alnavian American bound for New York with a planned arrival around September 20 or 21. Amundsen and Brokaw are mentioned as possible associates, with Cook awaiting spring to secure Eskimo companions for Greenland. The University of Copenhagen awarded him an honorary Doctor of Science degree amid cheers.

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 Torp Coon North Pole Dr Conk Egan Danmark United States Torn Dr Cook

Peary Arctic Club official weighs Cook claim and Eskimo testimony

Herbert L. Bridgman secretary of the Peary Arctic Club cites Eskimo accounts and time tables to support Peary’s speed and refute Cook’s claims. He notes varying conditions, dogs’ condition, and lack of a supporting party on return. He mentions potential testimony and arbitration by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, and reports Marvin’s death near the eighty eighth parallel.

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Cities Call for Peary To Visit Portland and South Portland

Portland and South Portland invite Commander Peary to visit and attend a reception. Messages telegraphed to Sydney report Peary’s arrival path. Mayors Leighton and Hamilton lead the joint invitation with city council support. Mrs Peary’s family travels to meet him en route. the arctic explorer may appear at the Virginia State Fair next month.

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 Peary and Cook Reached Their Goals

Admiral George Dewey, vacationing, says he has no doubts both Peary and Cook met their ambitions. He calls for awaiting scientific data before judging merits, noting both explorers are eager to share records. Dewey believes the astronomical observations will reveal the truth.

Beys Peary Cook George Dewey

Gen Edward McCook Dead Former Colorado Governor

Chicago reports General Edward M McCook died at Chicago Baptist Hospital today from Brights disease. A Civil War veteran, he served as major general of volunteers and was once Colorado governor and US minister to Hawaii. Interment planned in Steubenville New York. The obituary notes his brother Anson C McCook and a Denver home.

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

Message from Peary on Marvin death shocks Ithaca mother

A dispatch confirms Marvins death near Cape Columbia during Peary expedition 1901. Commander Roberts Battle Harbor dated news said a mother in Elmira NY would be informed immediately. The city awaits further word as messages flow from US and Canadian points.

North United States Peary

Polar Claim Sparks Settlement Debate Among Scientists

Acting Coast and Geodetic Survey chief Perkins Saya signals Washington as a potential venue to settle the Peary and Cook controversy. If Dr Cook submits notes to the University of Copenhagen the survey may compare them with Peary’s records, with the National Geographic Society urging the survey's authority.

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Taft Praises Kaiser at Marblehead Yacht Race Trophy

President Taft on board the Mayflower hails the German emperor as a true sportsman and peacemaker during the Sonderklasse trophy presentation to Commodore William H Childs of the Bensonhurst Yacht Club. Vice Admiral Harandon responds to the toast. a bound German blue book is presented as Taft accepts with pleasure as a souvenir of a disciplined navy.

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VETS HONOR SHANNON WENS BY A MAJORITY OF FOUR

A civil war veterans encampment in Arlington honors Shannon Wens with a majority vote for leadership and a program of remembrance. Speakers include Col Samuel Stratton Col Henry Sanford and Col M C Connelly as crowds hear tributes and reminiscences of Union and Confederate service. A monument plan is endorsed and Mount Vernon purchase is debated.

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 Mount Vernon Tomb of Washington Congress Gen Posegrans Thin City Arlington National Cemetery Potomac Ladies Auxiliary Union Louisa Stafford Jamestown da H Wells City Mary Flanigan Reading Pa

Final Function Honors Imperial Germany and Peace Effort

The speaker notes a sense of national pride and warns prejudice may cause error yet celebrates a formal participation in the final function. He praises the Emperor and expresses joy at contributing to the peace of the world through sports bringing German and American athletes together.

Germany America

French Army Opens Annual Maneuvers Under Gen Tremeau

Amplepuis France Sept 9 The annual military maneuvers opened in the Bourbonnais region directed by Gen Tremeau. Operations are divided into two periods the 1st brigade division maneuvers and the second army maneuvers. This year an effort aims to approximate entoether conditions as closely as possible. Units engaged include the Thirteenth corps Tourteenth corps and the Sixth cavalry division.

France Bourbonnais Tremeau

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