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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
10
In Etah Peary and party questioned Eskimos about the Rivait expedition items. Eskimos stuck to their story and showed no idea of the value of instruments left behind, intending to pay value later to the explorer.
Harry Whitney asserts Commander Peary told him nothing about reaching the pole during a week aboard the Roosevelt. Peary says Whitney never mentioned Cook’s claim that he reached the pole first. Cabin boy Pritchard heard Cook’s tale and remained silent. The Roosevelt crew kept their captain’s achievement secret aboard the ship.
A Washington Post report from St Johns Newfoundland details Larry Whitney recounting meetings with Dr. Cook and Robert Peary. Whitney notes Cook’s maps of routes and his claim of reaching the pole, while Peary’s conduct and admittance of pole status remain contested amid Whitney’s physical inquiry and instrument custody concerns.
Whitney, an offshore observer, weighs in on the Cook Peary polar dispute noting disputed stores and dog teams. He says he cannot judge the controversy fully, having little arctic travel experience, while detailing how transfers and shelter arrangements affected the expedition. The piece hints at mistrust between explorers and the shifting logistics behind northern quests.
Bar Harbor Sept 28 Commander Peary finalizes a comprehensive set of papers to counter Dr. Frederick A Cook's north pole claim. Gen Hubbard of the Peary Arctic Club plans a New York meeting next week to review the materials, which will present direct evidence and deductions, asserting Cook’s expedition fell short.
Chicago- Mrs William Ernest alleges Count Sante Eulalia and Countess Eulalia groomed a Portuguese nobleman for marriage to Mrs FR Stetson, claiming a $10,000 ante nuptial agreement. The countess and friends deny the suit and defend the count as a gentleman. Mrs Ernest vows to press her claims with many witnesses as legal action looms.
In New Jersey the regular Republican organization suffered defeats in several counties. Aleated Senatorial nomination battles, surrogate contests, and assembly races showed reformers failing to rally the expected heavy vote. Essex Cumberland Mercer and Passaic counties indicated organization gains and eliminations of independent candidates. Local political shifts reflect a significant setback for the New Idea Republicans in the coming legislature.
The Cornwall on Hudson heiress Miss Gazzam, raised in seclusion by her mother, inherited five million dollars and a grand mansion after her parent’s separation. A California land agent's wife sued for alienation of affections against Gazzam's mother, resulting in a $25,000 verdict. Neighbors praise Gazzam as charitable and innocent, living with 30 servants in a 300,000 mansion on an 18 acre estate. The subject of rumors about suitors and travels remains unproven. Gazzam denies any romantic ties.
Ashland Ohio September indictments by the county grand jury name twenty men including State senator TM Paterson two former common pleas judges B X Campbell and Beary Tons MaCra and former prosecuting attorney Mykranis. The charges relate to campaign or county funds and alleged improper payments to lawyers and officials.
A vast crowd estimated at over 3,000,000 watched a 5 mile parade along Fifth Avenue marking three centuries of New York history. Vice President Sherman reviewed the line with naval officers as governors, diplomats, and leaders from Irish, Italian, German and other societies observed from the reviewing stands.
Chicago reports a protest against Gen Geo Frederick Grant appearing in uniform at a political event. Michaelis asks the War Department if official sanction is required and whether funds could cover permissible conduct. Public officers are servants of the people, and should refrain from partisan use of office.
Semi official announcement says if lords reject the budget a general election will be held in January after the new voter registry is ready. Liberal mood shifts cautious as the king opposed to drastic steps. Balfour and Lansdowne seen favoring passage while hard reformers push for rejection.
At the American mining congress in Galifield Nevada Senator Newlands urged a federal department of mines and a national bureau of mines. A telegram to President Taft urged action while Judge Goodwin and James Heckman pressed silver demonetization as essential to restore values, trade, and currency stability amid sharp declines in silver prices and expanded paper currency.
A mosaic of items from early 20th century pages. coverage includes Abyat Polay trip, New York pageant pleas for silver, Taft conservation policy and secretary cadet nominations, National Trust operations, deaths of retired officers, and police raid on a craps game. broader notes touch on diplomats in rain at New York, Swanson defending his party, and regional sports results.
William Jennings Bryan and Texas Senator Joseph W. Bailey plan a tariff debate in Atlanta likely next month. Bailey accepted via the Young Men's Democratic League of Atlanta invitation. Bryan has not replied. Fort Worth reports say Bailey expects Bryan to attend upon Bailey's request.
Timothy Harrington, captain of the boat from which former Representative Agar reportedly disappeared in the Wabash River, was indicted on conspiracy charges. The case alleges he helped arrange Agar's disappearance to defraud creditors and insurance companies while Agar was in Texas.
Mrs Mo Gathright aged Goochland county died from injuries after being run down by a car on September 14 at Memorial Hospital. Miss Mary Walker daughter of T J Walker of the American Tobacco Company who was driving the machine faces trial for her death. Walker is out on bail as the reckless driving charge is postponed until tomorrow.
In New Haven three hundred workers rushed to free three men trapped about 0 feet below ground as a water breach collapsed the tunnel entrance. Crews filled the shaft with rocks and sand to seal the break, but hopes of survivors were dim.
Cleveland dispatch reports Mrs John D Rockefeller is gravely ill with a serious ailment rather than a minor cold. Mrs Harold F McCormick has been summoned from Chicago to her mother's side, arriving after a long-distance call last Sunday.
The Clan Mackintosh, a British steamer of the Madras Steam Navigation Co, reportedly broke up at sea off Rangoon Burma. All hands perished except one survivor. She was en route from Rangoon to Calcutta when disaster struck.
President remains cautious until arriving in Spokane where Ballinger was attacked, then declares full accord with Ballinger’s view of duties powers and means to achieve desired ends. Pinchot praised as aligned with policy.
The document outlines Taft's federal plan to conserve and administer timber lands, urging states to protect their own resources and compel private owners to follow methods. It notes irrigation projects exceeding completion capacity, seeking a $10,000,900 bond authorization, and discusses water power, mineral lands, and the need for congressional action to implement widespread changes.
President Taft in Spokane clarifies his pledge to pursue Roosevelt conservation policies only as authorized by Congress. He criticizes unfounded inferences, notes some projects exceed legal authority, and proposes a $10.3 million federal bond to complete selected efforts. He outlines disposal plans for federal lands and water power, and praises Secretary Ballinger and Pinchot while stressing cabinet unity.
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