Flood Devastates South Carolina Railways Bridges and Crops
Floods across South Carolina wash away bridges and trestles, suspend rail service, and devastate cotton and corn crops. Columbia reports losses near 300000 dollars in Laurens and extensive private property damage statewide. Several bridges and trestles on the Southern, Seaboard, and Columbia Newberry Laurens lines fail. trains halted and perishable freight refused. Authorities warn recovery will take time as rivers rise and power plants near Columbia flood.
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Flood Devastates Augusta Region With Million Dollar Losses
Flood waters reached 40 feet in Augusta driving widespread damage across stock, property, bridges, mills, and rail lines. The disaster affected power, roads, and water service while fires destroyed multiple buildings. Losses include thousands idle, missing residents, and extensive agricultural and railroad impacts as recovery efforts begin.
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Mail Backlog Cleared as East Postal Freight Arrives
Post Office in Atlanta confronts a mountain of mail from the East after two days of rail delays due to heavy rain and washouts. By morning, letters, packages, and papers for Tuesday through Friday will flood the carriers, with priority given to urgent items and morning deliveries resuming on schedule.
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Flood disrupts Augusta phone service restored later
Flooding cut power to the Southern Bell exchange in Augusta at night. A gasoline engine wagon was sent from Atlanta to generate current but was abandoned as water rose. An engine shipped from Atlanta will be boated in to restore service. Operators remained on duty with meals and lodging prepared. Toll circuits were restored but commercial use was limited.
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Augustans in Atlanta anxious to get home
A group of prominent Augustans traveling from the North Carolina mountains reached Atlanta amid flood news. They faced no trains and uncertain routes as Charleston and Western Carolina railroad service was disrupted. After hours of delays they began a late-night journey toward Augusta, expecting to arrive Friday morning. Passengers included Mrs Charles Phinizy, Miss Vary Lon Phiniz, Miss Marie Phiniz, F B Pope, G C Hayne, W E Bush, J CC Black Jr, A C Hetch, Charisa Crawford and J H Milligan.
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J H Milligan
Change of venue argued in murder trial at Jackson Ky
Lively court discussion followed the Beech Hargis murder case venue motion as attorneys clashed over the change. Witness K Kash Horst testified, with the hearing suggesting several days for ruling. In Miami Fla, the German steamer Aureole ran aground near Faery Rock light, carrying creosote in bulk from Emden to New Orleans. Captain plans to pump cargo to refloat at high tide with good weather.
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Georgia Rail Road rate case blocks passenger fare raise
The Georgia Rail Road Company petitioned to raise passenger rates from 2 to 2.5 cents per mile but the railroad commission denied the request. The decision keeps the Griffin to Bremen line on a single daily train for six months while the commission reviews whether to continue the new schedule.
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Sympathy of Atlanta Extends Help to Augusta
Acting Major Charles VI Roverta sent a telegram to Augusta mayor offering financial assistance after a disaster. The Augusta editor notes Atlanta’s sympathy and requests outside relief, quoting City Councilman J Wo Rent and Mayor Charles M Roberts. The message is dated August 87, 1908.
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Brown and Co to Contest Bankruptcy Proceedings
In New York on August 27 A C Brown & Co announced its plan to contest the bankruptcy petition filed by Frank V Strauss and others. Edward F Buchanan, a member of the suspended brokerage, said books show assets far above liabilities but losses from firm operations drained funds. Attorneys for petitioners say claims total about 200 000 dollars. The note also reports the German steamer Roon departing Fremantle with a large consignment of Australian gold for Germany.
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Relief urged for Augusta flood victims gets $100 from The Constitution
Officials report Augusta citizens face urgent distress after the flood. The Constitution contributes $100 to the relief fund and urges subscriptions, to be sent to Mayor Dunbar. Governor Smith telegram indicates willingness to aid and notes legislature can authorize funds if extended.
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Flood Devastation In Augusta As River Rises Rapidly
The Savannah river floods Augusta and surrounding towns with water six to eight feet deep, causing looting, power outages, and widespread property damage. Police set temporary headquarters, telegraph service falters, and many residents abandon homes for higher ground as boats crowd streets and aid is scarce.
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Postal Employees to Meet in Louisville August 27
The National Association of Supervisors employees of the Post Office Department will hold its first meeting in Louisville September 7 and 8. Delegates from major post offices will discuss uniformity of business methods and seek to improve postal service while advancing the status of the represented employees. The association could reach about 7,000 members.
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Excursion to Jacksonville and Macon Draws Large Crowd
A Georgia Southern and Florida railway excursion party left Macon on August 27 bound for Jacksonville. Officials organized two train sections and several hundred people joined the trip as part of a special outing.
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Macon Candidate Hart Denies Political Love for Office
Macon Georgia August 27 Special Jesse B Hart a prospective mayoral candidate said there would be no love of politics for him. Hart notes his prior public service and his standing as a popular citizen and business man in Macon.
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