29 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
1
The Peary party questioned Eskimos at Etah about the Rivet expedition. Peary believed the Eskimos stuck to their story and had no idea of the value of instruments left behind as proof. He stated he would compensate the explorer for any value.
Harry Whitney testifies that Commander Peary told him nothing about reaching the pole during their week aboard the Roosevelt. Whitney recalls Cook’s claim, but Peary had already denied hearing it. Pritchard, the Roosevelt’s cabin boy, knew Cook’s tale and stayed silent. The entire Roosevelts crew kept their commander's secret.
The Washington Post reports Larry Whitney, boarding the Jeanie from Greenland via Labrador, believes Dr. Cook told Timshit he reached the pole. Whitney cites days with Cook and Peary, noting instrument claims and Peary’s stance on Cook’s trespass into established hunting grounds, while Whitney questions records and Cook’s equipment.
Whitney, lured into a polar controversy, recounts Dr. Cook and Peary disputes, noting limited authority to judge Arctic logistics. He describes store transfers at Amatok and Annatek Bontewain Murphy, and asserts he lacks enough knowledge of the broader contention.
Bar Harbor September 28 Commander Peary reports completed proofs to counter Dr Frederick Cook s claim of reaching the pole The material prepared by the Peary Arctic Club will be made public and may prompt a New York meeting of the club to review the statement Gen Hubbard says the document will present facts in order without argument and relies on direct evidence and deductions from expedition records
Chicago woman Mrs. Josephine P. Ernest alleges she groomed Count Sante Eulalia for marriage to Mrs. John FR Stetson widow of a Philadelphia hat maker and seeks $10,000. Countess Eulalia denies the contract and defends her husband as a gentleman while listing friends and officials who doubt the claim.
In New Jersey, party leaders claim victory as regular Republicans defeat reformers in several counties. Key figures include Alfred N Dalsymple announced county chairman, Tob a D Prings renominated speaker, John W Cornell named surrogate, and Seano T Nichols renominated over ex Governor Hicked. Mercer Essex and Cumberland counties show organization gains while reformers fail to meet expectations.
Cornwall on Hudson New York reports heiress Miss Gazam raised in seclusion by her mother inherited 5 million from her, with a 300000 mansion and 18 acre estate. A California agent’s wife sued her mother for alienation of affections, paying 25000 verdict. Gazam denies traveling with men or lavish spending and is praised for charities though curiosity surrounds her personal life.
Ashland Ohio grand jury returned twenty indictments naming a state senator, two former common pleas judges, bankers, and lawyers including the former prosecuting attorney. Charges relate to alleged misconduct and wallet‑related schemes in the county’s legal system.
A vast parade along Fifth Avenue in New York honors three centuries of Hudson River exploration. Vice President Sherman reviews as 3,000,000 spectators watch 54 floats and 20,000 participants from 2% nations. Historic divisions depict Indian, Dutch, and colonial eras with impersonations by various societies. crowd size and atmospheric day underlined the event's significance.
Chicago September protest against Geo Frederick Grant appearing in uniform in a political parade. Michaelis questions War Department rules on officer appearances and requests official sanction or denial. He argues public officers are servants of the people and should not use office for partisan ends.
Semi official notice from London states that if lords reject the budget a general election will occur in January after the new voter registry is ready. Liberals waver, the king opposes drastic moves, and leaders like Balfour and Lansdowne may favor passage while ardent reformers push for rejection.
Nevada Senator Newlands urged a federal department of mines at the American mining congress. A resolution for a national bureau of mines was adopted and sent to President Taft via San Francisco, urging action. Advocates argued for demonetizing silver or recognizing it to stabilize currency and restore trade, citing declines in silver value and impacts on prices and output.
A scrambled OCR page recounts a New York pageant plea for silver, Taft policy notes, nominations for cadet officers, secretaries, and National Trust Company operations. It mentions diplomats in rain, a Harris drive, Dr Cook eating sealskin, Swanson defending his party, and various society and national items.
Atlanta plans a tariff debate between William Jennings Bryan and Texas Senator Joseph W Bailey at the Atlanta Auditorium likely next month. Senator Bailey accepted via telegram to the Ath nts Young Men's Democratic League invitation and Dallas reports suggest Bryan has yet to respond. Bailey stated he will answer Bryan’s Fort Worth address with a reply in Gainesville this weekend.
Special to The Washington Post from Princeton Indiana dated September 28 reports Timothy Harrington captain of the boat linked to the disappearance of former Representative Agar. Harrington is charged with conspiracy and accused of aiding Agar in deceiving creditors and insurance companies.
In Richmond Virginia Mrs Mo Gathright aged Goochland County resident dies from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Miss Mary Welker daughter of T J Walker of the American Tobacco Company The reckless driving charge against Miss Welker has been postponed pending the aged woman s condition and she remains out on bail
In New Haven three hundred workers rush to rescue three men buried 0 feet below ground after a tunnel breach at the New Haven Water Company. Water flooding from the surface broke through the tunnel trapping them at the nearest end as rocks and sand filled the opening. Chances of survival are slim.
Reports from Cleveland indicate Mrs. John D. Rockefeller is seriously ill after a slight cold. Mrs. Harold F. McCormick, summoned from Chicago, is at her mother's bedside.
The British steamer Cian Mackintosh of the Madras Steam Navigation line reportedly broke up at sea near Rangoon Burma while en route from Rangoon to Calcutta. All hands perished except one survivor.
President waits in Spokane for arrival of Ballinger to declare accord with his view of duties powers and means to accomplish desired ends. Pinchot praised. Ballinger attacked during visit as secretary. Roosevelt program navigation remains central to policy clash between branches.
The document outlines federal plans to preserve timber lands and expand irrigation, with Congress to authorize a $10,000,900 bond issue. It discusses separating surface and mineral lands, leasing or selling deposits, and setting transfer, rental, and rate rules for water and mineral rights, noting the president’s scope depends on full congressional authority.
President Taft declares commitment to Roosevelt conservation policies as far as law allows, urging Congress to authorize measures. He signals no action on several reclamation projects without congressional action, and proposes a $10.3 million federal bond to advance them. The plan includes mineral land disposal, water power oversight, and government revenue from resources, with safeguards against private monopolies. Ballinger and Pinchot praised. Taft stresses cabinet support and aims at balanced executive- legislative action.
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