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May 29, 1906
Lewiston Evening Teller
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho
What is this article about?
J. N. McLean delivers telephone pole raft from Ahsahka to Lewiston amid high water on Snake River. Other rafts struggle in eddy above Agatha; Jack McDaniels loses his entirely this season.
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BRINGS DOWN BIG LOG RAFT
The delivery of a raft of telephone poles for the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph company was made yesterday by J. N. McLean, of Ahsahka. The raft was brought from Ahsahka to Lewiston, a distance of 40 miles in six and one-half hours.
Mr. McLean states that a large number of rafts are being brought to the city during the present high water stage and the Lafolette and other mills on the lower Snake river will be supplied during the high water period.
The big eddy above Agatha is very rough and the Larson log raft was milling in the eddy when a crew bringing in logs for the Lewiston Lumber company passed today. The rafts caught in the eddy is sometimes thrown out in a short time but is more frequently held for a period of hours before it is possible to gain the through current and escape the whirl.
The only disaster in the eddy this season was suffered by Jack McDaniels, of Peck, who was caught by the eddy and the raft went to pieces before being thrown out Mr. McDaniels suffered the entire loss of the raft, none of the logs being recovered.
The delivery of a raft of telephone poles for the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph company was made yesterday by J. N. McLean, of Ahsahka. The raft was brought from Ahsahka to Lewiston, a distance of 40 miles in six and one-half hours.
Mr. McLean states that a large number of rafts are being brought to the city during the present high water stage and the Lafolette and other mills on the lower Snake river will be supplied during the high water period.
The big eddy above Agatha is very rough and the Larson log raft was milling in the eddy when a crew bringing in logs for the Lewiston Lumber company passed today. The rafts caught in the eddy is sometimes thrown out in a short time but is more frequently held for a period of hours before it is possible to gain the through current and escape the whirl.
The only disaster in the eddy this season was suffered by Jack McDaniels, of Peck, who was caught by the eddy and the raft went to pieces before being thrown out Mr. McDaniels suffered the entire loss of the raft, none of the logs being recovered.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Log Raft
High Water
Big Eddy
Raft Disaster
What entities or persons were involved?
J. N. Mclean
Jack Mcdaniels
Where did it happen?
Ahsahka To Lewiston, Snake River, Above Agatha
Story Details
Key Persons
J. N. Mclean
Jack Mcdaniels
Location
Ahsahka To Lewiston, Snake River, Above Agatha
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
J. N. McLean delivers raft of telephone poles from Ahsahka to Lewiston in six and one-half hours. Many rafts arrive during high water. Larson log raft mills in big eddy above Agatha. Jack McDaniels loses entire raft in eddy this season.