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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
5
The notice urges Atlanta residents to contribute to relief for Augusta sufferers and lists donors and subscriptions. It references Major Dunbar and local figures organizing a relief effort with subscriptions and gifts to assist displaced people and merchants in Augusta.
Telegraph companies, including Western Union, report restoration of east and flood section service to normal, with lines previously damaged now ready. Despite previous outages, the company states lines were never without adequate capacity to Augusta, though some telegrams could only be carried by boat during flood conditions.
The Augusta flood relief fund receives a 500 appropriation from the Atlanta General Council. Acting Mayor Charles M Roberta urges citizens to donate and council agrees to increase aid if needed. Messages from Mayor Dunbar and others express sympathy and support for Augusta’s distressed citizens.
Dr Sam Chadwick and Mrs Chadwick of Leeus Frylend, formerly from 1498 beer supplying Dr Jen G Broughton, were honored at a farewell meeting by the Baptist Tabernacle Mercons. Refreshments, served after the program by Vice Addie Baker and assistants, pleased attendees. Present were Rex, Dr W A Nelson, and many deacons including H A Etheridge, J W Awbry, W Hatcher, EB H Peacock, and others.
Augusta Ga August 28 Special The city faces a two million dollar loss with damage ranging up to two million dollars. Fire, flood, and infrastructure destruction strain water and power supplies while aid pours in from Atlanta and local effort. Officials vow strict conservation and rapid restoration as hospitals, rail, and telegraph networks reel from the disaster.
The Bijou opens its season with a Monday afternoon benefit performance featuring The Sere naders and comedian Arn, pledging fifty cents of each ticket to the Augusta fund. Organizers Wells and Arnold urge big support as theater groups plan to help the sister city, Atlanta, amid relief needs. A separate report notes George Wilson, 28, white, run over by a streetcar at Grant Park, sustaining leg injuries and hospitalized.
The American Atlantic battleship Meet under Rear Admiral Sperry anchored in Fort Philip Bay after a voyage from Sydney. The ceremony featured Governor Sir Reginald Tarbett and high officials as the Connecticut and accompanying ships arrived, drawing a large welcome.
Lincoln Nebraska August 28 Bryan our candidate for president and his party returned after a week away delivering speeches in Iowa Indiana Kansas and holding conferences in Chicago St Louis and Kansas City His stay at Fairview will be short with a three day speaking tour starting at the fair grounds between St Paul and Minneapolis then Fargo Grand Forks North Dakota Sioux City Iowa and a Nebraska State fair speech in Lincoln Also in New York David B Hill former Democratic leader urged support for Bryan and was to assist National Chairman Norman Mack after arriving from Europe acting in good health and ready to aid the campaign
Police and witnesses offer conflicting statements as the investigation into a masked robber and a shooting escalates. A suspect, Mrs. Willis, links to the crime while details about a chair, a fan, and a man named Robert drive the inquiry forward amid unsettled questions.
York August 28 Captain P CT Hains Jr and his brother Torenkin Hains were held without bail for grand jury today on four counts of the murder of William E Annis. Witnesses testified for the prosecution including Patrolman Charles W Walker and Rayside Yacht Club members. The coroner described twenty four wounds likely fatal. no defense testimony was offered.
General Passenger Agent Joseph P Billups announces new schedules effective Sunday September 6 on West Point and Southern rails. Key changes affect through NY to New Orleans trains with revised departure and arrival times, shortening trips by hours, and adjustments to No 37 and 38 sleeping car service.
Southern official announces restoration of trains to former timetable with careful operation to deliver best service. The move aims to quicken passenger schedules between the east southeast and west, pleasing travelers and agents amid the rail network’s recovery after river flooding. Meanwhile Fayetteville floods leave 3,000 homeless in a city of 12,000 on Cape Fear River, prompting urgent relief appeals.
Describes city flood damage with 22 dead reported and institutions crippled by canal breaks and water shortage. Mayors and merchants in Atlanta and Augusta appeal for aid while officials warn cash donations preferred for immediate relief. several buildings collapse and power, gas, and water services face delays.
In Savannah on August 28 three men were shot after car thieves killed merchant Litchfield and runner Joseph Kranis and wounded Town Marshal Suleman. A posse pursued the thieves to a woods edge where Litchfield died within hours and Kranis died later. The assailants fled into a swamp as a large posse hunted them.
Partly cloudy to fair weather dominates Georgia as Narmer Saturdays Sunday see light to fresh northeast winds. Temperatures remain mild with no significant precipitation expected across the state.
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