Scientist challenges Cook pole claim with 316 mile discrepancy
A.D. Stockwell argues Cook's data fail to align with astronomical tests for the North Pole, calculating that on April 7 Cook would be about 316 miles farther from the pole than claimed, based on latitudes, solar declination, and midnight sun observations. The paper assumes April 7 as the first midnight sun date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Stockwell
A. M
North Pole
Cook
Lieut
Dr. Cook
Thim
Turtle Races Big Vessel Into New York Harbor
The Lawhill from the Far East with Capt William Jarvis and crew chased a turtle for twenty days across the Atlantic, matching nine knots, before nets and hooks finally captured the animal off the Delaware breakwater and aboard the vessel. The crew jokes about the feat and plans turtle soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Jarvis
Lawhill
Far East
Atlantic
Thomases
Barney Trevor
Turle
Jarvis
Trevor
Turtle
Delaware
Pinesalve Carbolized for emergencies and wounds
In any emergency where salves are required use Pinesalve Carbolized there is nothing better for cuts, burns, and bruises. Sold by C. Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Camp
Mail Confusion Between North Yakima and The Gap
Business men of North Yakima seek changes to stop mail misrouting between North Yakima and Yakima City. The issue, affecting eastern and western residents and postal staff, is under study by the North Yakima Business Men's Association. A committee, with Major W. L. Lemon, postmaster of North Yakima, will pursue remedies to reduce grievances and prevent future ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
North Yakima
Yakima City
Postal Department
Business Men's Association
North
Strrahorn Expands Rail Work at Kenne rwick Barracks
R E Strahorn and associates conduct active railroad operations at Kennewick with a trainload of materials including ties rails and lumber arrived and more shipments expected daily two new officials have also joined the project
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Strahorn
Kennerwick
North Coast Railroad Construction Surges Toward Kennewick
The Kennewick Courier notes quick progress as W. M. Saxton and E. McNamee lead track crews with a conductor awaiting orders. Grade ready to rails to northeast Prosser. steel arrives from Pueblo and passes Billings en route to the line. Standard track laying machine to lay about four miles daily. walk on Seventh Street to Old School house underway with lumber on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Saxton
E. McNamee
Kennewick
Leslie
Spokane
Spirit Lake
Idaho
Prosser
North
Billings
Pueblo Foundry
Seventh Street
Peary Declares Pole Records Complete and Sealed
Commander Peary says his observations would have been finished and records sealed in skins if he fell ill at the pole. He confirms four Eskimos accompanied him and states the priceless package would drift and be opened only after arriving in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Harbor
Peary
Pole
New York
Union Club Banquet Honors Harvey L. Young
Harvey L. Young hosted a 4 pm reception at a Yakima hotel for Union Club members ex members and personal friends. The gathering praised his future happiness and mourned the loss of his bachelor status with songs and speeches from John H. Lynch Pat J. Lynch Jack Hatfield H. W. Hughes Dr. Paul Cooper Bert Witten Ed Doft James Loudon William Bowen George Dunn Fritz Miller Wesley Hare Frank Kuehn Charles Weigel Harry Averill Fred Dixon Hugh Kennedy Harold Doolittle Ed Allen Karl Sinclair Jack Callahan Will Iler and Harry S. Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Young
Yakima
Union Club
Benedicks
Mr. Young
John H. Lynch
Pat J. Lynch
Jack Hatfield
H. W. Hughes
Paul Cooper
Bert Witten
Ed. Doft
James Loudon
William Bowen
George Dunn
Fritz Miller
Wesley Hare
Frank Kuehn
Charles Weigel
Harry Averill
Fred Dixon
Hugh Kennedy
Harold Doolitle
Ed. Allen
Karl Sinclair
Jack Callahan
Will Iler
Harry S. Andrews
Foley's Urine Laxative advertisement claim
Of Interest to Many. For indigestion and all stomach troubles take Foley's Urine Laxative. It gently stimulates the liver, regu lates the bowels, and positively cures habitual constipation and billiousness Clears the complexion of pimples and blotches, and is especially recommend ed for women and children, as it is mild, pleasant and effective. North Yakima Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima
Manf Peary Face to Face Hope at New York Reach
Dr Cook reports Commander Peary remains at Battle Harbor and hopes to meet him in New York. He expects final records and instruments ready within two months for official tests and Copenhagen University, first to recognize the pole discovery, to hold them for expert review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sable Island
Peary
Battle Harbor
Cook
New York
Copenhagen University
Benoit Brothers Open Modern Refrigeration Plant in North Yakima
Benoit brothers complete a five ton daily refrigeration plant in their North Yakima meat market. They near opening their new Benoit building at 11 North First Street after over three months of improvements costing about $6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benoit Brothers
Yakima
Benoit
North First Street
P. L. Serve & Company
Seattle
North
Fred Benoit
Popular couple to wed Laura James and Harvey L Young
At a social function Mr and Mrs H P James announced the coming marriage of their daughter Laura to Harvey L Young. Both are prominent in North Yakima society and have lived here many years. The wedding is set for October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. James
Laura
Harvey L. Young
North Yakima
Taft Praises Minnesota Governor Amid Illness
President Taft visited Minneapolis during a Minnesota tour as Governor Johnson’s serious illness loomed over the day. Taft voiced sympathetic concern and prayed for the governor’s recovery while expressing high regard for Johnson’s abilities and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Taft
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Johnson
St. Paul
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Writ of restitution sought in Noble property suit
Grandview Water Co seeks writ of restitution against T A Noble to recover possession of the Rocky Ford lateral power plant and 4200 feet of pipeline, claimed since June 25. The company seeks $925 in judgments plus $400 alleged loss due to Noble’s possession and $525 from Elza Dean for lost water, land prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Water Company
T. A. Noble
Rocky Ford
Noble
Elza Dean
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Bees Laxative Cough Syrup provides fast cough and cold relief by soothing the throat and covering the bowels. It touts gentle action and pleasant taste, with bolded branding by C. C. Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Camp
Vagrant Gets Money Back From Old July Fine
N B Smith arrested during a vagrancy crackdown by Deputy Lyons near the railroad yards paid a $99 fine or 80 days on the rock pile. Judge Karr later ordered return of the fine, with Prosecuting Attorney Ward ruling the action without jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Smith
Lyons
Northern Pacific
Smith
Justice Karr
Justice Hunt
Nob Hill
Yakima
Irving J. Bounds
Ward
Frees Cow With Train on North Yakima Route
George Vance manager of the North Yakima and Valley railroad pulled a rancher's cow from a muddy right of way by tying rope to the cow and to the rear coach of the Naches Valley Limited. Engineer Shanno stopped the train as the animal struggled. The cow was hauled to safety while the rancher enjoyed milk later that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vance
North Yakima & Valley Railroad
Naches Valley Limited
Fruitvale
Shanno
Vance
Geo. Vance
Teachers Grow Fast in Weight at Gilberts Hospitality
In North Yakima forty plus teachers from High and Summitview schools were weighed after a luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. H M Gilbert. Principal D C Reed gained 40 pounds. others gained five to seventeen. Prizes for gains and looks were awarded, with Miss Brown winning fourth prize for minor gain. Fruit, ice cream, cake, and a warm fire followed the weigh in.
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North
Yakima
Summitview
H. M. Gilbert
D. C. Reed
Mra. Gilbert
Yveranda
George LeVesconte
Manual Training Department
S. F. Smyser
Prof.Smyser
Brown
Gilbert
Dr David Rosser Physician and Surgeon Card
Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon listed with office over Janeck Drug Store and residence at Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 5 p m. Member of Penstos Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lynch
S. Naches
Dr. Weyer
Fourth St
David Rosser
Janeck Drug Store
Chestnut
Penstos Board
A Narrow Escape
Edgar N. Bayliss a Robinsonville Del merchant recalls a two year illness with a persistent cough that nearly resembled consumption. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar for stopping the cough restoring health and prompting a twenty eight pound gain, noting the North Yakima Drug Store as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar N. Bayliss
Robinsonville
Del
Foley
North Yakima
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East River
OLD Town
Strrahorn
Hotel
Copenhagen
Benoits
Laura James
Gov
Mrs. H. M. Gilbert
Redfield
Yakima Avenue
McAulay & Meigs
Attorneys At Law
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditter Elk
DRS. Lynch & Weyer Mullins
Inman & Rose
South Second St
Res
Fred L. Janeck
Polk
Gazetteer
Oregon
Washington
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Seattle, Wash
Quants Wes
Copynicuts &c
Wandeo
Hank
Lurine
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Tarwest
Few York
F &T
Washington, D
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