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April 29, 1907
The Bennington Evening Banner
Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
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Commander Robert E. Peary's planned summer expedition to the North Pole risks abandonment due to a $80,000 funding shortfall. Interviewed in New York on April 29, he expresses determination and appeals for public support through the Peary Arctic Club to refit the ship Roosevelt.
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COMMANDER PEARY HALTED.
Arctic Expedition May Fall For Want of $80,000
NEW YORK, April 29. - Lack of money - about $80,000 - to finance the expedition may mean the abandonment of the dash to the north pole which Commander Robert E. Peary has planned for this summer. The explorer who has earned the distinction of having reached 'the farthest north' and who may truly be said to live for the purpose of revealing to the world the mysteries of the pole itself, is deeply downcast at the possibility that he may not be able to try again.
'This is a work which I must do - work, a great work - for which I was intended,' said Commander Peary when interviewed. He was not boastful, but modest in manner and with the simplicity of speech of a man convinced that he was born for this great purpose and that he must accomplish it. And with a confidence that his work must be helped from somewhere he added: 'The money will come. Somehow I feel certain of that. But if I was only assured now, what a relief it would be and how I could concentrate all my energies on the details of the expedition.'
'Remember, we were but 174 nautical miles from the goal on our last trip. It would be a pity indeed if we could not try again.'
Peary wants to start from New York the latter part of June. His ship, the Roosevelt, which proved her worth on the last expedition, is now being prepared for the next attack on the northern ice fields. But the greater part of the $40,000 already subscribed will be spent in repairing the boat, and $40,000 more will be needed for general expenses. The Peary Arctic club, of which Morris K. Jesup is president, is caring largely for the refitting of the Roosevelt, and it has issued an appeal for contributions from the people of the United States so that a total of $80,000 may be raised. The club feels, as does Commander Peary himself, that the people should share in the next expedition. National and patriotic as it is in character, the undaunted explorer undertakes to say that the practical patriotic impulses of the American people should support him.
Arctic Expedition May Fall For Want of $80,000
NEW YORK, April 29. - Lack of money - about $80,000 - to finance the expedition may mean the abandonment of the dash to the north pole which Commander Robert E. Peary has planned for this summer. The explorer who has earned the distinction of having reached 'the farthest north' and who may truly be said to live for the purpose of revealing to the world the mysteries of the pole itself, is deeply downcast at the possibility that he may not be able to try again.
'This is a work which I must do - work, a great work - for which I was intended,' said Commander Peary when interviewed. He was not boastful, but modest in manner and with the simplicity of speech of a man convinced that he was born for this great purpose and that he must accomplish it. And with a confidence that his work must be helped from somewhere he added: 'The money will come. Somehow I feel certain of that. But if I was only assured now, what a relief it would be and how I could concentrate all my energies on the details of the expedition.'
'Remember, we were but 174 nautical miles from the goal on our last trip. It would be a pity indeed if we could not try again.'
Peary wants to start from New York the latter part of June. His ship, the Roosevelt, which proved her worth on the last expedition, is now being prepared for the next attack on the northern ice fields. But the greater part of the $40,000 already subscribed will be spent in repairing the boat, and $40,000 more will be needed for general expenses. The Peary Arctic club, of which Morris K. Jesup is president, is caring largely for the refitting of the Roosevelt, and it has issued an appeal for contributions from the people of the United States so that a total of $80,000 may be raised. The club feels, as does Commander Peary himself, that the people should share in the next expedition. National and patriotic as it is in character, the undaunted explorer undertakes to say that the practical patriotic impulses of the American people should support him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Arctic Expedition
North Pole
Peary
Funding Shortage
Roosevelt Ship
Peary Arctic Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander Robert E. Peary
Morris K. Jesup
Where did it happen?
New York And The Arctic
Story Details
Key Persons
Commander Robert E. Peary
Morris K. Jesup
Location
New York And The Arctic
Event Date
April 29
Story Details
Commander Peary's North Pole expedition faces potential cancellation due to $80,000 funding shortage; he expresses resolve in interview and calls for public contributions via the Peary Arctic Club to support the national effort.