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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1909
Page
16
The Post reports Sunday entry flow for the decorated boat parade continues. Entries have been extended to next Friday to determine the number of boats and help police and fortimiities arrange crowd management for the procession and night carnival.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Ekapodit, chartered by Greenland authorities, sailed to Bay to bring Dt Cooks Eskimos to Copenhagen. Capt Seerbos commanded the vessel, heading to the Danish capital for the transfer.
A 10 year old boy, Joseph Hoobp, died after jumping from a third story window at the Brooklyn Custer didet industrial home in Williamsnore. He had asked the superintendent for permission to join a crowd outside when the window was opened, then leapt to the street. The incident occurred this afternoon while crowds of children played nearby.
Kee Peng, hospitalized with a chest wound, accuses rival Lee Wah of orchestrating a tong feud flare up on Mote Street. Police pursue Lee Wah and Kee Peng’s alleged accomplices as authorities seek to quell violence among Chinatown factions amid tensions over control and loyalty.
Peruvians honored Neill with a farewell dinner after six years at the Maghan legation. Speakers saluted his service and affection, a band played The Star Spangled Banner, and many berets were worn. The event drew prominent Peruvians and a long list of attendees.
A Arkansas doctor describes long coffee dependence ending after using Postum. He reports improved digestion and overall health within four months. A reader named Withers also credits Postum with restoring vitality and weight gain, noting a complete recovery from chronic illness.
A Danish paper reports a dramatic letter by Dr Norman Hansen recounting Dr Frederick Cook and Commander Peary over supplies. Hansen says Peary ordered Cook’s house seized with a note claiming Cook is long dead, and describes the tense scenes, Whitney, a Newfoundland boatswain, and Eskimo helpers amid Arctic trials and disputed records.
Special cable from London reports Capt Robert F Scott, who commanded the 1900 to 1904 Antarctic expedition, will lead another British expedition starting about next August. Supported by the Royal Geographical Society, two bases are planned at MacMurdo Sound and King Edward Land. The aim includes reaching the south pole and conducting geographic work, with several members from Scott's former party aboard, but Shackleton will not participate.
German ambassador Count von Bernstorff states in Berlin that his mission during the tariff talks aims to learn the German government’s views before presenting them to the United States after his return in October. He expects a future settlement based on most favored nation principles and comments on American sentiment. He plans to sail to New York from Cherbourg on the Prinzgas in October.
A 1 year old, John Coffey, died minutes after being struck in the jugular by a foul ball at a baseball game in Blambattan Held Kingsbridge Yonkers. The incident occurred this afternoon as spectators watched from the grand stand. Authorities reported the boy lived only a few minutes after the injury.
Peary plans a two day stay with family before proceeding to Washington to brief officials on the Peary Cook dispute. Bridgman says Peary will present incontrovertible proof. Dr Cook may have learned of Peary’s Arctic findings weeks earlier from Greenland Eskimos. Heavy seas and northwesterly winds in the Gulf of St Lawrence could delay the Sterile run to the city.
Dr Louis Makall and his two children, Lamily eight and Chartes six, narrowly escaped death when their touring car was hit by a fast westbound street car at Thirty-first and P streets northwest. The auto was pushed across the street and up against a brick house, the rear struck by the street car, and the front brick wall damaged. All four occupants were shaken but unharmed aside from minor cuts and bruises. the child passengers escaped with slight injuries. A sightseeing auto nearby also sustained minor damage in the morning collision at Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest.
Dr Frederick A Cook, welcomed aboard the steamer Oscar II, discussed polar rumors with passengers and officials including Trueblood. he questioned Eskimo reports of a dirigible over Greenland and Wellman’s pole attempt while a reception followed a luncheon on the voyage.
Weather bulletin notes rain and mountain snow across western regions and the Mississippi Valley. Forecast shows unsettled conditions easing in the East while cooler air moves south and showers continue along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Persistent winds and gradual temperature changes are expected with variable patterns in coastal areas. Local figures indicate temperatures from 28 to 58 degrees with sunshine around 24 percent.
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