Dr Cook to Speak in Washington Amid Peary Dispute
Dr Frederick A Cook, famed for claiming the North Pole expedition, is due in Washington to lecture at the Atonal Theater next Sunday night. The event coincides with ongoing debates over Peary’s polar claim and National Geographic Society deliberations.
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Voyage of the German Admiral and Dr Cook in Philadelphia
Admiral von Koester praised the American navy during a visit in Philadelphia where he was welcomed by Mayor Reyburn. Dr Cook received a cordial reception on the train from New York as Governor waited for a planned Trenton lecture. Copenhagen scholars dispute Peary’s north pole claim, citing Dr Cook’s statement about using a glass mirror rather than an artificial horizon.
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Copenhagen
Peary
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Strwangren
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Leary
Admiral Seymour
Edward Seymour
Capt Malan
Borup Onge Resided Here Son of May Borup and Arctic Dream
The Chevy Chase Club recalls George Borup, son of Maj Henry D Borup, a Yale runner who joined Commander Peary on an Arctic voyage. At about 19, he visited the club, golfed, and hoped to reach 90 degrees latitude with Peary. Peary praised his zeal, noting he would have matched Nansea’s record if he had reached the pole.
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Peary Declines Further Comment on Cook Controversy
Commander Jary reported Peary will not comment further on the Cook matter. Hubbard said no statement has been written, no public release until the Cook statement is prepared and reviewed by Peary Arctic Club officers. Peary may travel to New York next week, with no public remarks before then.
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Explorers Club Calls Off Dinner For Dr Cook Inquiry
By a 6 to 3 vote the Explorers Club directors ordered an inquiry into Dr Cook's assertion that he ascended Mount McKinley in 1906. They had already pursued information by correspondence and interviews, and President Commander Peary and former president Dr Cook are noted figures. The club canceled a banquet planned in Dr Cook's honor pending the inquiry.
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London Lord Mayor Opens Manston Mouse Fund For Scott
The lord mayor of London announced plans to open a fund to aid Captain Robert F Scott’s expedition to the South Pole. The fund aims to raise money for the Union Jack planting and support the Terra Nova voyage effort.
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Rrobert F Scott
South Pole
Floral demons at Blackistone's find creative night crowd
In a vivid local scene, Floral Demons perform at Blackistone's drawing a diverse crowd. The act blends bold visuals with offbeat humor, creating a memorable street theater vibe noted by attendees.
Battle With Smugglers Near Monclova Mexico
A Monclova dispatch reports rurales clashed with smugglers in the mountains near Monclova. Seven pack mules carried arms and goods. three smugglers were killed, four escaped, and pack animals and goods were captured. Names and residences of several involved or noted individuals are listed with ages and origins.
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Bealth Office Record List of Families and Children
A garbled 19th or early 20th century health office record lists multiple families and children with paired parent names. The fragment mentions Nicholas and Sarah J McCatl, Carmelo Altuna Furnar, a girl named Elizabeth Rago, Frederick J and Bateila Helder, a boy Samuel Bremmerman, Arthur and Mary Smits, Charies Band Piper gift, Dante A Campbell, Nelson Band Greco, Pumpkrey, Wiltinn Hana, Agam Po end Ly Cienbacher girl, Joho Good Ages, Zacend Band Boum Alte, and other entries with unclear ages and relations. The legible items suggest a registry of births or family records with numerous misread names and partial lines.
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Sarah J McCatl
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Carmelo
Altuna Furnar
John and
Hilzaueth
Frederick J
Bateila Helder
Toy Samuel
Mary Bremmerman
Arthur
Mary Smits
Por Charies
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Iri Nelson
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Gottherdt
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Ly Cienbacher
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Ceclie
Whalen
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Bos Charles
Lisle Green
Patrick
Murder Charge Faces Schwartz in Nelson Case
In Long Island on September 25, Schwartz was held on a first degree murder charge for the September 16 killing of King Nelson. The coroner’s inquest resumed as Mrs Nelson testified she could not endure explaining details, while witnesses including George Gallard and Albert Miller offered blurred testimony about events from the Bay Shore area to a Central Islip asylum, with Miller admitting limited knowledge of the crime. The case heads to potential indictment in November or December as prosecutors press for truth.
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Riverhead
Suffolk County
Jary
William B Savage
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Snca
Sir Savage
George Aillard
Gertrude Lupke
Bay Shore
Schwarte
Schwartz
Deer
Furman
Miller
Lupke
Schwarts
Nelson Hout
Miss Trughe
Islip Asglum
American and German crews shine in transoceanic regatta
At New York on September 29, German sailors outpulled rivals from Italy Britain France and the Netherlands in a series of boat races aboard visiting ships. A Minnesota crew led American sailors in the international race, finishing close behind the German Viktoria and beating several European fleets.
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Netherlands
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Drake
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Etna
Viktoria
le Justice
France
Cruleer Utrecht
Georgia
Louisiana
Connecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Vikatoria Balde
Flood Devastates Maine and New Brunswick Rail Washouts Close Roads
One of the worst floods in northern and eastern Maine and western New Brunswick caused widespread damage in Aroostook Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset and Washington counties. Rivers rose and floodwaters blocked traffic while trains derailed near Weat Sebois killing Bangor and Aroostook Railroad engineer Charles F Keefe. Lumber booms broke loose filling rivers and threatening villages downstream.
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Washington Aero Club to Host Curtiss Reception in October
Washington committee will welcome inventor Glenn Curtiss in October to seek his views on hosting next year’s international aviation meet. The joint Washington Aero Club and Chamber of Commerce plans review College Park versus Potomac Park and water takeoff options, with Baltimore and Norfolk supporters pushing for College Park. Curtiss will test water starts in New York, while national Aero Club backing favors Washington as site.
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Augustus Post
Aero Club of America
Death of Frank Hughes in Atlantic City Hotel Foyer
A man about 60 died of a heart ailment in the foyer of Youngs Hotel on the Boardwalk Atlantic City. He was later identified as a Frank Hughes from Washington though verification with local families failed. The body was taken to the morgue for examination.
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Spain Celebrates Victory Over Moorish Stronghold
Madrid celebrates as troops seize Mount Garaga in Africa. Crowds fill Puerta del Sol and streets acclaim Gen Marine’s praised operations, boosting Maura government and Spanish prestige while hopes rise for Morocco indemnity.
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Wrights Fly Thrill as Dirigibles Falter at New York Harbor
Wilbur Wright circles the Statue of Liberty while Curtiss and Baldwin test flight from Governors Island. Dirigibles falter toward White Plains as wind and, weather slow the Albany race launch. Wright achieves three flights. Curtiss two short spins, both show advances in heavier than air flight amid crowds and cheers.
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Wrecked balloon expedition and naval parade mix at river event
A chaotic scene follows a balloon voyage with dragnets seized and sailors rescuing the craft while Baldwin ends up in a boat, as a flotilla including Rhode Island and North Carolina planes, launches, and cruisers escort a ceremonial Hudson River celebration. Tomlinson’s flight ends near White Plains after fueling leaks and an explosion scare. officials praise the American navy’s efficiency, sovereignty, and peaceful purpose amid ceremonies at West Point and Yonkers with parades, historical exhibits, and naval displays.
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McCredie Nominated for Cushman Seat in Congress
Judge W W McCredie of Vancouver Imia was nominated as Republican candidate for the Second congressional district in Washington. He seeks election to succeed the late Representative Francis Wo Cushman as of Sept 9 in Olympia.
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