10 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
1
A devastating flood strikes Clifton and surrounding mills causing widespread destruction. Clifton Manufacturing Company losses include Clifton Mill and Clifton No 1 Mill with heavy damage and thousands displaced. Mills, stores, and homes washed away. over 1000 residents left homeless. bridges ruined and rail lines damaged. emergency aid sought from Union relief efforts.
Terrifying Pacolet River flood devastates Paculet Mills and the surrounding area. Mills No. 1 No. 2 and others collapse as water surges to new highs, destroying cotton stocks, timber and shops. Dozens of workers lose jobs. Clifton Mills and railways suffer severe damage. casualty reports include a drowned man and a missing worker.
A massive cloudburst inundated Spartanburg triggering record rainfall two to three inches per hour. Cotton mills, warehouses, and bridges failed. mills No.1 to No.3 crippled. hundreds of bales of cotton lost. rail and telegraph lines down. hundreds displaced with bodies reported floating in the Pacolet and Tyger rivers as early estimates reach millions in property damage. Residents seek relief while the Piedmont line trains are halted.
An urgent appeal for relief follows a telegram received by the Governor detailing the Cotten HUM disaster in Clifton and surrounding areas. The message notes high loss of life and widespread destruction with thousands displaced and many unemployed, urging immediate aid from states and agencies to feed, clothe, and shelter survivors and support recovery efforts. Local organizers are coordinating efforts with religious and community groups to mobilize funds and supplies.
June reports describe a sudden dam failure near Sapphire North Carolina causing rapid flood waters. Power outages followed as the dam and power house infrastructure were compromised. Residents along the Anderon River faced evacuations while crews assessed damage and containment efforts.
A broad plea for help describes urgent relief needs and appeals to the public to donate through Columbia Bank agent L. U. Globes. Governors and state officials pledge funds as a relief drive forms, with a committee to oversee distribution to victims.
Rev J F McKinnon formerly of Upper Long Cane Presbyterian near Hinelty is called to Central Presbyterian Church Little Rock Arkansas and will begin services next Sunday. Friends expect he may not return to his old post, praised for natural ability and education.
Obituary and early flood report describe the death of Mrs. Sallie Norwood DaPré in Greenville. Her family mourns as two houses were washed away on the Meedy River and the railroad shoulder line faces damage. The community offers sympathy to the Marshall family, her husband, and friends as funeral services were held at the Long Cane cemetery.
A severe flood damaged bridges and mills along the river, with water flooding engine houses and sweeping away mill walls. Reports describe multiple drownings, with Clifton Mill and Pacolet Mills heavily affected and preparations for relief underway. The Tacupau and Valley Falls mills suffered partial or total damage, with hundreds displaced and many unemployed, while officials seek aid and assess losses.
Fragmented OCR note lists several names and times, noting events around 6 p m Sunday and 10 p m Tuesday. Mentions Abbe wry Sy He and Anireville with Hodges, Cartiers, and Robt. Luk. Indicates departures and estimated shares around 70 percent.
The Board of Supervisors of Registration outlines election qualifications and processes. It covers pardon effects on disqualifications, registration timing before elections, issuance of registration certificates, and mandates that voting occur at a designated polling precinct within each precinct.
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