The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10
He Started on His PerilOus
Journey by Sledge Feb. Is.
THEAMERICAN RECORD
Was Passed March 2 and Pole
Reached April 6.
It Took 90 Days to Get Back
to the Ship.
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NOTICE TO PUBLISHERS.
Commander Peary of his successful yoy,
age to the North Pole was issued by the
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The penalties for violation of this form
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Copyright. 1909, by the New York
(Report of the discovery of the North
Pole, by Robert Peary, commander,
United States Navy. Copyright. 1909. by
the New York Times)
Battle Harbor, Labrador, (via
Wireless Cape Ray, N. F.,) Sept. o.
AS it may be impossible to get my full
story through in time for tomorrow's
paper, partly as a prelude which may
stimulate interest, partly to forestall
possible leaks, I am sending you
brief summary of my voyage to the
North Pole. which is to be printed
exactly as written.
Summary of North Pole expedition
OF the Peary Arctic club:
The steamer Roosevelt left New
York on July 6. 1908; left Sydney on
July 1; arrived at Cape York, Green
land. August 1; left Etah, Greenland.
August 8; arrived Cape Sheridan, at
Grandland, September 1 wintered at
Cape Sheridan.
Trip by SIedge.
The sledge expedition left the
Roosevelt February 15 1909 and
started for the north Arrived at
Cape Columbia, March 1; passed Brit
ish Record March 2, delayed by open
water March and 8, held up by open
parallel April 2; crossed seth paral-
lei April 4, North Pole April 6.
All returning. left North Pole April
z. reached Cape Columbia April %.
arriving on board Roosevelt April 27.
The Roosevelt left Cape York Au-
gust 26: arrived at Indian Harbor
with all members of expedition re-
turning in good health except Prof
Ross G. Marvin, unfortunately drown
ed April 10, when As miles north of
Cape Columbia. returning from S6
degrees north latitude in command of
the supporting party.
(Signed.) ROBERT E. PEARY.
AT Sidney Tomorrow.
Truro. N. s., Sept. 10.-The steam
er Roosevelt, bearing the successful
Peary Arctic expedition is expected to
reach Sidney tomorrow. Commander
Peary and the members of his family
who will meet him at Sidney, will go
to the United States by rail making
only 9 brief stay at Sidney. The
Roosevelt with her crew on board will
proceed for New York later
Mrs. Peary and the members of her
party, including her two children, ar
rived here this morning from Port
land, Me. They will reach Sidney to-
night.
Peary Still at Battle Harbor.
Sidney, N. s., Sept. 10.-A wireless
message received here today declares
that the steamer Roosevelt with Com
mander Peary on board is still at
Battle Harbor, Labrador.
Cook Starts for America.
Copenhagen, Sept. 1O-Dr. Fred
erick A Cook left Copenhagen today
by sea for Chritiansends. where he
will board the steamer Oscar II for
New York. A large crowd bade him
farewell
The Oscar II is due in New York,
20 or 81.