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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
4
The Chattahoochee River near Columbus Georgia rose to seventeen feet one inch by 1 am and climbed to twenty one feet five inches by 3 pm as trains use Central Tracks. Bridges and trestles washed away and mills, rails, and streets flooded. No lives reported but property losses mount.
Flood waters rose along Gilmer Street in West Point Georgia with several inches of standing water and the level still rising on February 13 as rains battered the area and caused damage. Local residents reported saturation and disruption to traffic and daily routines amid continuing wet weather.
Free trial offer from Dr W S Rice 395 Main St Adams NY promises self cure of ruptures at home without pain or surgery. Includes testimonial from M K Lyman of Delray Fla praising rapid improvement and cure in three weeks. Sir signals letters to request the free method and stresses curing before spring work begins.
More than seven inches of rain has fallen since last Thursday night. The Chat tahoochee River is higher than in years and farms along its banks are submerged up to ten feet. Country roads are impassable and some smaller bridges have been swept away. Two river steamers are tied up unable to pass under the bridges as waters rise.
Macon Georgia February 13 river waters surged past 1886 levels and flooded lower East Macon. Southern railway tracks eight miles from the city submerged forcing trains to reroute via Stevens pipe works. Five thousand acres of oats along the river flooded total loss. Bridges threatened with debris and some houses washed away on the East Macon side.
Griffin Ga February 13 Special. Heavy rainfall disrupted service on the Southern from Atlanta to Columbus with washouts and cave-ins leaving no trains for two days. Damaged rail spur near Rushton mills washed away by Lyndon lake dam break while nearby Tom Moore’s dam failure and washed lands affected areas. Bridge over Heads Creek washed out. Local residents from Fayett and Union districts must detour via Lizzie Miles’ place.
The district reports widespread flood impacts. The Melo tosh church route is washed, Yarbrough mill dam nearby is gone, bottom lands flood over. Cabin creek rises beyond the Griffin and Jackson road. Flint River bridges Reeves and Pyron washed away, Champion’s Bridge vanished. Turkey creek trestle near Newnan failed, Captain Littleton’s train limited to two trips today.
Montgomery February 12. Three spans of the Tallassee and Montgomery railroad bridge across the Alabama River were washed away last night. The river runs high after heavy rains and substantial damage is anticipated from the flooding.
The Alabama river at Selma is rising rapidly and sits one foot below high water. If it continues, the new Selma Baseball Association park, costing 800 dollars, may be flooded and burned. Residents on the south side and eastern city areas have been warned to prepare for flooding.
In Quitman Georgia a bakery wagon horse bolted and ran away injuring Miss Kate Oglesby who was cut across the forehead and throat and injured her back while Miss Agney Oglesby suffered injuries. Messrs. B. H. Wade and West and the wagon driver escaped with minor harm as the horses calmed after the fright. A doctor treated Miss Oglesby at once.
In Columbus Georgia on February 13 cotton sold around 12 cents, but few sales occurred as merchants found 8? cents hard to obtain and reflected New York's jump. A leading buyer said 8 1/2 cents was nearly impossible to secure, signaling wary demand amid optimism.
In Columbia on February 13 lawmakers handled matters of broad statewide interest. Representative Cosgrove of Charleston withdrew his bill to exempt cities over 10 000 residents from the dispensary law. A new dispensary measure was debated to test its effect on Charleston county’s $50 000 deficit, while Charleston’s tax rate remained at 29 mills. The broad tire bill passed in the Senate was killed in the House. The biennial session amendment bill, supported in the House, failed in the Senate by one vote short of a two thirds majority.
Emery numbers among its students a renowned hypnotist, Walter G. Slappey of Plains Georgia. President Dowman gave the psychology hour to Slappey to display his talents. He kept several students under his control for the hour. Dr Julius Magath visits Atlanta to finalize plans for a party including Emory students to the Paris exposition.
The annual meeting of the Savannah Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope railway elected directors including George Parsons J H Fall J D Weed and Henry Parsons Savannah. Officers named President George Parsons first vice president J H Fall second vice president Henry Parsons treasurer J H Johnston and secretary E J Thomas Jr A committee was appointed to study providing a park for colored people.
In Athens Georgia February 13 the exlusion of Macon C. Johnson from First Baptist church remains hotly debated. Local leaders including Methodist superintendent Edward R Houdgson and others defend or critique the church action while Johnson’s status and the dispensary’s record as liquor regulation are scrutinized.
Bob Fitzsimmons posted a 5000 dollar forfeit to bind a match with Jim Jeffries and issued an open challenge to any fighter. He will allow Jeffries first crack if he signs articles within a week or face Sharkey with a side bet. If Sharkey balks, McCoy or another middleweight could fight.
New Orleans February 13 track conditions were poor with heavy surface as Dr Walmsley Ed Gartland II and George B Cox prevailed in selling and handicap races. Winners included Right Bower Dr Walmsley Teutons Ed Gurtland II and George Cox with tight finishes and multiple runners listed for entries today.
Sailor Tom Sharkey defeated barrier champion Joe Goddard in a four round bout at Industrial Hall. Goddard was saved from knockout when his trainer Jack Dougherty threw up the sponge in the fourth round. The event contrasted rising boxing action with Goddard’s clear mismatch.
The ad promotes Wheat Hearts in ISCA packages claiming they heal wounded hearts and lift moods. It touts life preserver value and urges purchases at 1214 per pound, framing the product as a heart restoring treat.
Macon Ga February 13 Special Rev R J Willingham of Richmond Va files petition against Willie Sumner Co to stop opening a barroom on Poplar Street The firm rented the store for two years from Willingham who opposed the plan claiming breach of lease terms Sumner Co argues no specified use was tied to rent and vows to fight the matter through the courts
In Macon Georgia February 14 special the cases against loan companies for license violations will be heard in the recorder's court on the 15th The York Loan Company case recently tried in superior court resulted in a $90 fine Judge Felton ruled the city may set any license charge and the attorneys plan to carry the matter to the supreme court
Augusta Ge February 13 special the Merrymakers Association held a meeting for officers for the ensuing year Bowdre Phinizy elected president Tracy J Hickman J W Walker H J Porter vice presidents C O Simpson treasurer W E B Lattimer secretary added to board P H Rice B S B Plicher J Willig Levy The association will begin work on the annual celebration An Augusta Game Preserve Club charter sought capital 14000 in shares of 4 each Two ladies thrown from buggy near cemetery Col Charles Long and Miss Lucy Brown injured Nettie Kirven 15 died this morning
The Griffin Georgia sixth district republican convention elected R T Locke of Macon and I D Wood of Butts county as delegates to the national convention. W H Johnson H A Rucker Judson W Lyons and H L Johnson were endorsed as delegates from the state at large. Resolutions endorse President McKinley and his Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines policies.
Detectives Sanford and Kimpatrick arrested Claude and P H McMillan, itinerant watchmakers, for aging business without license while investigating missing watches. Officers found old watches, jewelry, and pawn tickets at their residence and shop on Woodward avenue. The brothers, who had operated on Decatur street, said they lived in Atlanta years and faced a $25 fine or license. they were sentenced to a month in the city chain gang.
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