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March 1, 1918
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
Northwest Mounted Police encountered explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson wintering on Herschel Island in the Arctic. He reported failed attempt to leave last fall due to schooner Polar Bear grounding on Barter Island. Stefansson was ill with cold and fever, later reported delirious.
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STEFANSSON
IS DELIRIOUS
REPORT SAYS
Northwest Mounted Police Talked to Him While at Herschel Island.
HE WAS SICK AT TIME
After Reaching Fort McPherson They Received a Letter That He Was Worse.
DAWSON, March 1.—The police patrol of the Northwest Mounted Police has returned from its trip to the Arctic Ocean.
The members met Vilhjalmur Stefansson, who is wintering on Herschel Island.
Stefansson said he endeavored to reach the outside last fall. The schooner Polar Bear, however, went ashore on Barter Island, and he was forced to return to Herschel Island.
The explorer was suffering from a bad cold and fever. When the police reached Fort McPherson they received a letter stating that the explorer was worse and was delirious.
IS DELIRIOUS
REPORT SAYS
Northwest Mounted Police Talked to Him While at Herschel Island.
HE WAS SICK AT TIME
After Reaching Fort McPherson They Received a Letter That He Was Worse.
DAWSON, March 1.—The police patrol of the Northwest Mounted Police has returned from its trip to the Arctic Ocean.
The members met Vilhjalmur Stefansson, who is wintering on Herschel Island.
Stefansson said he endeavored to reach the outside last fall. The schooner Polar Bear, however, went ashore on Barter Island, and he was forced to return to Herschel Island.
The explorer was suffering from a bad cold and fever. When the police reached Fort McPherson they received a letter stating that the explorer was worse and was delirious.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Stefansson
Explorer
Herschel Island
Polar Bear Schooner
Barter Island
Delirious
Northwest Mounted Police
What entities or persons were involved?
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Northwest Mounted Police
Where did it happen?
Herschel Island, Arctic Ocean
Story Details
Key Persons
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Northwest Mounted Police
Location
Herschel Island, Arctic Ocean
Event Date
March 1
Story Details
Police met Stefansson on Herschel Island; he failed to leave last fall when schooner Polar Bear grounded on Barter Island; he was ill with cold and fever, later delirious.