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July 12, 1901
Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Tromsoe, Norway, on July 11, passengers on the steamer Auguste Victoria enthusiastically greeted Baldwin's polar expedition vessel America, inviting them to dine aboard and arranging a concert in their honor.
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Baldwin Expedition Entertained.
NEW YORK, July 12.—The Hamburg-American line has received a cablegram from Tromsoe, Norway, dated July 11, from Captain Kaempff of the steamer Auguste Victoria, which sailed from New York June 20 with a full list of Americans for the Land of the Midnight Sun. Captain Kaempff's message reads:
"Met Baldwin's polar vessel America at Tromsoe, which was greeted and cheered with great enthusiasm by the Auguste Victoria's passengers. The members of the polar expedition were invited to dine on board the Auguste Victoria, and a grand concert was arranged in their honor."
NEW YORK, July 12.—The Hamburg-American line has received a cablegram from Tromsoe, Norway, dated July 11, from Captain Kaempff of the steamer Auguste Victoria, which sailed from New York June 20 with a full list of Americans for the Land of the Midnight Sun. Captain Kaempff's message reads:
"Met Baldwin's polar vessel America at Tromsoe, which was greeted and cheered with great enthusiasm by the Auguste Victoria's passengers. The members of the polar expedition were invited to dine on board the Auguste Victoria, and a grand concert was arranged in their honor."
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Baldwin Expedition
Polar Vessel America
Tromsoe Norway
Auguste Victoria
Midnight Sun
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Kaempff
Baldwin
Where did it happen?
Tromsoe, Norway
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Kaempff
Baldwin
Location
Tromsoe, Norway
Event Date
July 11
Story Details
The steamer Auguste Victoria met Baldwin's polar vessel America at Tromsoe, where passengers cheered the expedition enthusiastically, invited them to dine aboard, and arranged a grand concert in their honor.