03 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
1
Walla Walla reports flood danger over as streams recede and weather improves. Umatilla river reaches flood stage but expected minimal damage unless rises notably. Willamette rises but lowlands prepare. O K and N tracks flooded yet service not interrupted. Portand area river levels show no major damage anticipated. Columbia reports steady rise with limited impact.
Cleveland reports about 1000 homeless and thousands displaced as floods recede in some valleys while others remain dangerous. Zanesville records 800 homeless but the worst may be over. Fremont sees 200 houses partly submerged with residents forced to evacuate.
From Reno and Carlin to Battle Mountain and Elko, severe flooding on March 2 reports the Humbolt and Humboldt rivers washing away rail lines. Cestral and Fastern Nevada endure the worst flood in state history with roads and tracks destroyed and city officials warning of ongoing danger. Continuous updates promised on page six.
A light hearted pitch extols a boy who can do stunts and remains truthful and manly. Mrs Jane Hopkins offers Boy-Proof Suits designed to look neat yet wear like iron, priced from 3.50 to 7.50.
The ad extols Hart Schaffner & Marx suits as durable and stylish. It urges local buyers in Eugene and Lane County to invest in higher priced, better made suits that wear longer and look better, arguing eventual savings. It notes all wool fabrics, fine tailoring, perfect fit and Spring stock ready for purchase.
Everett reports sixty lives lost as a Great Northern train was buried in a slide near Drury six miles east of Leavenworth. Rescue efforts face ongoing danger from snow slides while authorities struggle to reach Wellington and recover bodies amid warming, thawing conditions.
Philadelphia March 2 pressure mounts on the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company as workers brace for a general sympathetic labor strike in support of the trolley men and push to submit the dispute to resolution.
Elbert H. Hubbard, a town congressman, publicly dissents from Speaker Cannon's policies. He criticizes the leadership approach and pledges to advocate for alternative measures aligned with his district's interests.
One of the western representatives who have been a thorn in the flesh of Uncle Joe Cannon during the present session is Elbert H Hubbard who represents the seventh Iowa district. He inherits congressional know how as his father served in public life. The threat of a general strike and business paralysis has moved business leaders to push for arbitration to settle the dispute.
Spokane reports two relief committees formed at Wallace to aid Burke avalanche victims. One group handles families in need, the other collects funds. As of noon no new bodies were found. around 150 men continue debris removal on Burke railroad tracks. Residents evacuate danger zone while ongoing funerals occur and care for the injured is emphasized.
Washington on March 2 the senate introduced a bill to incorporate the Rockefeller foundation fund. It is intended to provide a method for John D. Rockefeller to dispose of his vast wealth in a way that benefits mankind.
Washington March 2 Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas was denied the privilege of striking from the records a statement in his testimony before the house committee on public lands that he would receive a large legal fee if the Arkansas Sun lands bill passed.
Paris reports continued rain driving the Seine to 25 feet five inches on March 2, nearly matching the 1882 flood peak while water again overflows into sewer mouths. Weather is improving gradually.
Idaho valleys from Snake River headwaters to the Oregon line face the disaster of the worst flood in state history. Snake tributaries surge, irrigation works at Minidoka Milner risk, rail traffic halted, six passenger trains marooned, and mail service suspended. Caldwell Nampa improving as Indian Creek recedes. Southern Idaho irrigation projects suffer heavy damage.
Spokane March 2 The Oriental Limited the Great Northern finest passenger train eastbound struck a rock at Milan and derailed Flames erupted and the entire train may be consumed Two dead are named as the engineer and a hobo A wrecking train has started from Spokane
Reports say Fred Pope, alleged killer of Adam Hawk and Holt William, is entrenched on a high hill above the Tahola Indian village near the Quinalt reservation. He guards two rifles a revolver and ample ammunition, defying pursuit.
Washington March 2 The senate passed a bill authorizing 30 million dollars in certificates of indebtedness to complete existing litigation projects. The action aims to fund ongoing public works and infrastructure efforts, with support from key committees and lawmakers seeking steady project completion.
Paris reports the French government has replied to Secretary of State Knox regarding a proposal. The official note confirms acceptance and outlines that responses will follow on further details. No additional stipulations were disclosed in the dispatch.
Seth Low, prominent civic leader and former New York City mayor, served as president of the Civic Federation, guiding public policy and community affairs through a era of reform and public service.
The proposal to establish a permanent international court of arbitration and justice is accepted in principle. The French government suggests specific amendments aimed at gaining accord from all other powers.
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