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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
6
A massive Wellington snow slide trapped trains and workers, with one rotary plow gone, four motors buried, and the town nearly wiped out. Officials report 81 dead, many injured, and widespread destruction from the mountain slide near Leavenworth and Chiwaukum.
Mr. C Phipps of Central Washington Securities Co Tacoma says the electric line will be built this year with financing arranged and an Leavenworth office likely opening soon. His firm will handle part of the railroad company's securities.
Western Washington endures three days of snow followed by heavy rain as the Northern Pacific and Great Northern face catastrophic blockages. Two hundred passengers and crews are snowbound in the Cascades with dwindling food, while rescue efforts struggle through massive slides blocking 40 miles of track from Tumwater canyon to the tunnel. Traff ic resumption is not expected before the end of next week, if at all.
Fred Johnson aged about 58, a Great Northern track walker, was killed Tuesday morning when a snow slide struck his box car on a sidetrack at Drury six miles west. The body, wrapped in a blanket, was buried in snow near the scene. burial will occur after canyon conditions ease. Johnson had worked at Adams & Carr’s logging camp last summer. no relatives identified. A separate note mentions a 240 foot leather belt from New York, cost 7200 dollars, made from the hides of 540 steers.
Portland plans the first Pacific Northwest aviation meet March 5 to 7 with aeroplanes from Portland and craft including dirigible balloons. Chas K Hamilton, winner at Los Angeles, headlines as star. four Portland aircraft enter contests with large prizes.
Postmaster J C Davis lists uncalled for mail at the local office dated February 28 1910. Names Banatt Wm Brooks A M Campfield R J Cruickshank John Lukue L J Siple Wm Smith and Mrs Marie Stauffer plus Sidney are identified as advertised.
In Chelan County Washington the administrator A L Mitchell notifies creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Ettie Mitchell deceased to present them with vouchers within one year from the first publication date. The address for service is Leavenworth Washington. Dated February 18 1910. Feb 18 Mar 18.
Bids for the old calaboose behind the Big Rock building on the alley will be received until 6 p.m. March 9. Town Clerk Guy A. Hamilton announces the call for bids.
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