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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
1
Nineteen reported dead as avalanches sweep the mining camps of Mace and Burke in Idaho. The disaster grows as rescuers search wrecked camp structures for survivors.
Rescuers toil through the night after a three avalanche disaster near Mul jan Idaho. The Mace and Burke towns are devastated with dozens dead and many injured. Survivors tell of cold and fear as crews dig through ruin seeking survivors and remains.
Spokane report lists 88 dead or injured from the Coeur d Alene slide with names including Mateo, H. Pascoe, Addie Pascoe, Inez Pascoe, Mrs Ed Kitrell, Mrs John Fennel, Wes Laird, Richard Moyle, Thompson, Mrs R H Pascoe, Kate Pascoe, Mrs George Hooper, and Paul Edwards. Survivors and victims alike are named among mine workers and local families.
A pair of slides near Wallace and Alluran Idaho killed at least five miners and two women, with others buried or injured. Gus Berglind and John Wend Erick Holm perished in cabins on Carbonate Hill Mining property. Rescue efforts continue as victims are not yet recovered from Dorsey Idaho.
Zoaitho Waan Feb 25. Freezing temperatures in the Cascades have eased danger to Cleveland via western Washington and halted northern transcontinental routes. The Great Northern works to free the Spokane express stalled since Thursday while the fifty one passengers are aided by the company and well supplied with food. The Northern Pacific remains the only line operating through rain and snow. The snowbound passengers are expected to be released within 24 hours.
A severe blizzard in Wyoming disrupts the Union Pacific and Western Pacific routes, delaying trains east and west. Floods near Winnemucca, Nevada hinder Southern Pacific and Western Pacific lines, while the Oregon Short Line reports limited service from Katalarke City. The weather also delays the Chicago Adventist baseball team’s schedule and other travel plans.
The Fox River overflowed its banks in Caly fax causing business and homes to be damaged as water rose to a record level. Authorities report flood depths reaching new highs along the river in February.
Floods washed away a one mile section of the Southern Pacific track near Battle Mountain Nevada. The Reese River rose rapidly causing the line to be unusable and stranding residents. Local population was noted to have increased recently though details are unclear due to the washout.
A chemical accident in Herkimer leads to a district plant shutdown and canal closures. Fifty waterworks plants suspend operations as a safety measure. About 150 homes evacuated as guards patrol boat canals converted from streets. The drinking water supply remains limited for a day.
Pittsburg Pa February 20 Rightrees and a half feet was the river gauge at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers tonight as water rose a half foot per hour. Weather indications predicted a stage of twenty five feet by tomorrow and lasting several days. The danger mark is twenty two feet.
Carnegie Foundation head decries many low grade medical schools and lax laws. He cites U S physicians outnumbering Europe and urges reform to reduce overproduction. He argues better training attracts physicians to urban areas and questions aid to rural regions.
Justice Wright ruled the district supreme court had jurisdiction to order the Joint Committee on Printing to show cause why Valley Paper of Holyoke Massachusetts should not win its bid. The ruling holds that Congress cannot delegate legislative duties to its members and that absence of senators does not halt judicial processes. The decision marks a rare scrutiny of Congressional privileges and the accountability of legislators.
WASHINGTON February 28 The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry resumes with Gifford Pinchot on the stand as debate rages over allowing witnesses to recount conversations with President Taft. Attorneys say calling the president would be undesirable though it could underpin Pinchot charges against Secretary Ballinger. Meanwhile a federal probe into oleomargarine trade leads to a six year sentence for W A Broadwell and a $15000 fine for violations, with other dealers held pending.
President Taft paid tribute to Jewish immigrants who arrived from various lands and became American patriots. He spoke to delegates from the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers at the White House, urging fair immigration laws and noting how immigrants have blended into American society. The speech highlighted the widespread welcome and the distinct American character forged by immigrants.
Washington reports a presidential pardon for Arthur Ji. Bear, cashier of Citizens National Bank of Oberlin Ohio, who served most of a seven year sentence for making free entries. Records indicate a prior deposit linked to Aunt Cassie Chadwick and the case recalls earlier Comele Chadwick operations.
In Kuome City Ma Felch reports the failure of the grand jury to complete a probe of Mrs Logan and lack of deposition from Swope. Prosecutor Conkling said the jury may vote on indictments by Friday or Saturday.
Washington reports the Aldrich bill advancing a civil service commission plan with presidential selection of inspectors, while the post office appropriation bill faced lengthy House debate. In Wittsburo, 24 players signed as contracts, including Edward Abbott.
Philadelphia reports heavy rain aided calm as Philadelphia Rapid Transit officials refuse arbitration and workers return to cars tonight. Mayor Treyburn says conditions improved and peace settlement possible if outsiders stay away. Labor leaders press for arbitration ahead of possible general strike. national labor heads expected to attend a meeting Wednesday night.
A large Albuquerque contingent and the Learnard and Lindemann Band head to Santa Fe for Governor Mills's inauguration amid forecasts of fair weather. Trains bring crowds, with more passengers expected from Las Vegas, and Palace Hotel ready for a grand ball as officials expect record turnout.
Reno businessman Lorton is shot dead on a main street after an altercation with Frank Rogers over alleged attentions to Rogers wife and a borrowed sum. Rogers fired twice, Lorton died, Hogers the alleged shooter is jailed awaiting murder charges.
Martin Korris aged 60 a Tennessee native died at his camp among the Nabesna River head after freezing of both feet during a journey from Tanana crossing. He sought to establish a mission with Bishop Stearne and owned mines in the Cooper River country. one mine was offered at 150000 dollars with two partners.
Hampton Ark February 28 Captain James Lynch aged 90 and last surviving member of the rescue band for Utah Mountain Meadow massacre victims died at his home. He was a veteran of the Mexican War and part of the rescue mission.
Minneapolis firemen and enginemen on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific have completed a strike vote. Reports say about 95 percent favor walking out Tuesday morning unless demands from last November are granted. Details are confidential while negotiations with general managers continue in Chicago and may hinge on Chicago line results.
Piva Italy February 28 A committee of scientists investigates the Leaning Tower stability citing long standing water seeping from the foundation weakening the understructure Peblo February 28 The first train on the Kansas Colorado railroad ran today with about 100 business men riding to the Oceastop on flat cars using a Santa Fe borrowed locomotive
Washington Feb 28 the house commerce committee voted 10 to 8 to create the interstate commerce court a key feature of the Townsend railroad bill The vote split with Mann Adams Richardson Bartlett Russell Sime and Peters against the court and Warner Esch Townsend Kennedy Knowland Hubbard Miller Stafford Cider and Washburn for it
The will of Mrs Julius Fletcher Barnard of Pasadena formerly of Boston was admitted to probate in Los Angeles with letters of administration issued. A custody dispute over her three children followed her death and the estate is valued at 500000 dollars. Also John Pisher Barnard's will was admitted with a bequest of a 250000 dollar estate to her children.
Five earthquake shocks were recorded at St Louis University between 3 30 45 and 8 48 10 this afternoon. The shocks were fine and slow and moved east to west, said Father Goesse the university astronomer, and warned of a potential severe quake later in the southern hemisphere.
Speaker Cannon will be guest of honor at a White House dinner for forty or more covers Thursday night. President Taft will establish a new White House custom in honor of the speaker at this annual function.
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