New Shot At Gook by Eskimo Relic Creates Controversy
An estranged dispute arises after a young boy reportedly photographs a confrontation. An Explorer defends the images as self made. A Carnegie Hall talk hints at defense against critics.
28 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1909
Page
1
An estranged dispute arises after a young boy reportedly photographs a confrontation. An Explorer defends the images as self made. A Carnegie Hall talk hints at defense against critics.
A dense report covers Dr Cook's Arctic journey with Eskimo help, sledges and canvas tent use, June and Copenhagen lecture details, and a reply from Captain Bernier on supply delivery. It notes Cook crediting Peary and his backer John R Bradley, plus minor sourcing and logistics snippets.
Peary criticizes Dr Cook for leaving crucial records behind during the Bar Harbor voyage and questions why Whitney did not retrieve the gear. He recalls hiding instruments in his clothing and argues the material was essential, recounting the sequence of events and the need for access to the evidence at the upcoming conference.
President William Howard Taft toured Butte copper operations, descending 1800 feet into the Leonard shaft with Cabinet members and reporters in tow. Guards and miners watched as the cage dropped, then Taft inspected ore, spoke with miners, and posed for photographs amid a safety‑minded, bustling mining camp atmosphere. The visit continued with speeches in Helena and Spokane as Taft pressed toward Seattle.
President Taft expresses hope that Otto T Bannard the Republican nominee will be elected mayor of New York City. He cites disinterested patriotism administrative ability and broad minded common sense as reasons for support. The message was received by Representative Bert Parsons chairman of the New York County Republican committee. Source from Salt Lake City dated Sept 2 1927.
Labor unrest subsides as seceding engineers withdraw from Western federation cards and the employer force returns. The strike had threatened to close the camp and the smelter in Anaconda and Great Falls, risking about 150 jobs statewide.
Reported wreck of a steamer Porto Rico bound for New York and Baltimore transportation company. Twelve crew lost, crew huddled on Winter Quarter lightship, rescue attempts by Delano and others failed to locate additional survivors amid heavy seas and rain. No wreckage found.
A man known as Joseph Murray dies in Michigan. A confidant claims Murray was born John Fitzgerald, from wealthy Irish parents, involved in a Dublin quarrel over his sister. He allegedly fled jail with help from an Irish society, moved to Paris, and later moved to America. He served in the army in Texas and spent twenty years in the North woods under the name Murray Dickinson.
Foreign representatives at the Hudson Fulton celebration gathered in the Metropolitan Opera House for a formal greeting. Bishop Greer led prayers for peace as naval officers and dignitaries, including Mrs John Ward Howe, Admiral Seymour, and Gen Stewart Woodword, observed the tribute with the unveiling of a monument to Henry Hudson underway in rain.
Russell A. Alger receives pledge to take up aviation matter if necessary as Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss prepare for a public test flight at Governors Island amid strong winds and rain. Collector Loeb discusses duties on foreign machines and possible legal action over Wright patent rights.
The hearing features Fletcher and Lew is accused of warnings to an official, with witnesses testifying that a broker was pressured and a $1200 stock guarantee paid. Inspector Carter and DA IC discuss the National Trust Company of Washington cases, with letters and documents presented to support alleged violations.
Detachment of Battery D Washington unit departs Fort Myer for Albany to take part in the Hudson Fulton celebration. 125 men under Capt T Hern proceed with 123 horses, five stock cars, and sixteen-car tram. Officers include First Lieut Sherman Miles and Second Lieuts Babson Hopking Shepherd and others. unit to remain away until October 18.
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