DID HE GET THERE?
MORE PROOF WANTED
[press association.] (Received March 10, 11.15 p.m.) NEW YORK, March 10. A sub-committee of the^ House of Representatives decided against honoring Admiral Peary until he submits proof.
Members questioned the accuracy of Peary's statement that his marches averaged 26 miles from leaving Captain Bartlett to the Pole, and 44 miles daily until he rejoined Bartlett, whereas the greatest speed before and after was nine miles daily.
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 56, 11 March 1910, Page 5
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73DID HE GET THERE? Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 56, 11 March 1910, Page 5
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