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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Georgia and neighboring states describe significant damage attributed to the figure Tenju Hah. Observers note widespread effects on communities, infrastructure, and local economies as authorities assess the event and coordinate relief. Additional details remain limited.
Floods along the Chattahoochee River wash away the Fourteenth Street bridge to Phenix City and Girard. No one was hurt as it sank at 5 PM after failing near the Georgia shore. Wires and water pipes on the span were broken, leaving Columbus without water for a time. A steel bridge is planned to replace it, with trains disrupted and multiple washouts halting service. The river rose to within feet of the lower wagon bridge by 11 PM, threatening further isolation of Phenix City and Girard residents.
Atlanta and Georgia endured the heaviest rainfall in fourteen hours since 1878, with 3.60 inches recorded. Flooded streets, halted streetcars, and rising Chattahoochee river threatened the city water works plant. officials prepared to build a protective bank if the rain persists and the river nears 30 feet.
A Washington memorial ceremony honored a deceased statesman with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay present. Diplomatic corps entered in somber dress as General Miles and Prince Henry of Prussia arrived to a solemn, ceremonial scene in the great hall. The procession included the cabinet, supreme court justices, and military officers. The moment reflected a century of diplomatic tradition amid a formal tribute.
A damaged fragment reports a crumbling pier at the Fourteenth Street Bridge discovered this afternoon just before it failed. Authorities cleared the bridge and closed the entrance to travel to prevent a collapse.
Merchants in West Point Georgia hurried to move goods as unprecedented rain swelled the river. Lower city stock removed to higher platforms while safeguards failed against flood risk. All-night vigil and preparations continued as water threatened to flood streets and warehouses.
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt is unlikely to visit the Charleston exposition due to recent Tilman McLaurie controversy. Rabid South Carolina sentiment fears loss of the president’s presence, while Lt Governor Tilman defends his actions as not authorized.
Forecast notes rain Friday with a fair Saturday and brisk south winds on the coast turning southwest. Past day rainfall leader in Atlanta. river rise threatens Chattahoochee area. Local oblique items include Dr J M Kelly’s near drowning, Ben Fuller’s arrest scene in Calhoun, and Daughters of the American Revolution day highlights in Charleston with Admiral Schier Hobson addresses.
Washington February 27 special. During a brief senate session the Tillman McLaurin case dominated debates as Frye reversed a prior action and sought senate approval. Contempt references and protest references sparked arguments over whether expulsion or formal censure is the proper remedy, with Republicans and Democrats clashing on authority and procedure.
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