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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
5
Floods sweep Augusta and parts of South Carolina with Broad Street under 4 to 6 feet of water. Three deaths reported. multiple families marooned. bridges destroyed and rail and telegraph service crippled across the region. Crop losses mount as rivers rise, with widespread property damage and halted commerce.
Park Chemical Co announces Texena, a white liquid made from Texas grown vegetables, claimed to cure eczema permanently by penetrating the skin and purifying roots. The ad offers to ship bottles prepaid if druggists won’t supply and urges sending a bill.
Rivers fell to o clock as the Ne al Shoals gauge reached 30 feet above normal and the big power dam near the Union and Buffalo mills flooded to eight feet, forcing at least a two day shutdown. Cheraw bridge valued at twenty thousand dollars washed away at 12 20 pm with extensive flood damage across Peedee river cattle losses and bottom land crops. Cotton losses rise with persistent rain while rail service is halted as trestles wash out and floodwaters push water levels in the Catawba river to twenty six feet affecting mills and the payroll house.
The Printing Pressmens Union nears completion of arrangements for a Friday picnic at Lithia Springs. A special train is chartered and committees have prepared details for the event. Baskets with food will be available, and lunch boxes will be opened at the springs station. The pressmen strike continues with no quick resolution.
The Engleart Heating Company name change petition was filed with the superior court clerk. A series of prosecutions and arrests are noted including a Prohibition offense, a case about a man accused of drugging and choking, Hicks revival meetings on State and Emmatt streets, and a domestic incident involving a man accused of threatening his wife. Names include Harmonie Smith, Englenart-uirehead, Andrew Vailawiten, and others.
Twin Falls Idaho August 28 F Tupper and his nine year old son drowned in the Snake River while fishing near here. A fish pulled the boy into the water and the father leaped in after him.
East St. Louis reports a balletmaker Robert Caulefield suffering from clamor mania after swallowing two ounces of lodoform at Belleville jail following a streetcar confrontation with a policeman. He was moved to St Marys hospital with slight recovery chances. the incident occurred during a violent struggle on the car, ending with his transfer to county custody.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle and wife Jala Kutner Earle seek reconciliation after his arrest for wife beating in Monroe New Jersey. Guards watched Kutner Earle after a sleepless night in a Goshru fall as she reportedly offered forgiveness while Earle may avoid trial. The couple previously clashed over Earle prohibiting his wife from visiting New York and pursuing divorce to wed his claimed "affinity" Julie Kuttnar.
New Orleans August 20. Birmingham players rush from Mobile to meet the Pelicans in a scheduled double header. Atlanta travels with an off day, Billy Smith comments on New Orleans life, Ralph Downer and Crackers secretary, Gills the Tulane pitcher, all set for Birmingham tryouts tomorrow.
In Washington DC August 25 reports from yesterday's Democratic primary show Governor Ansel likely reelected over V L Bieasa by no less than 16000 votes. Senate race very close among B D B Smith J G Evans and R G Rhett. Smith and Evans likely face second primary. Contested districts Aiken Patterson Finley appear victorious. Ellerbee and Hodges face second primary to resolve contests.
A fragmented transcription describes a proposed amendment to the state constitution, detailing leasing authority and funding. It notes a public works aim including roads and hackways, with fiscal mechanisms tied to special taxes and bond proceeds. The text references board actions, upcoming meetings, and procedural steps for adoption.
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