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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
4
Incoming Southern trains ground to a halt as several feet of water covered tracks. The flood swept across multiple counties, causing widespread traffic disruption. Water began to recede by evening, but damage to stock and property remains uncertain and the city faced swift relief efforts.
Flood conditions along the Chattahoochee and nearby waterways worsen as rain and high water flood Main Street and threaten homes. Firemen battle blazes near submerged structures while gas supply is cut. Authorities report rising river levels, imminent danger, and ongoing efforts to move supplies and crews to safety.
A historical note discusses the link between heart disease and digestion, noting organic heart trouble is curable in some cases but difficult to ease in most. It highlights the interrelation of heart and stomach issues and references a widespread medical approach of the time.
A garbled report describes stomach gas formation and pressure affecting the heart with symptoms of palpitation and shortness of breath. It mentions digestion, regular use, and potential organic factors, but the text is incoherent and heavy with incomplete phrases and stray terms.
The Savannah river rose above its banks opposite Augusta on the Carolina side delaying travel on the lowland wagon road to the old city bridge. Several teams drove into deep water. a 14 year old boy named John Watson drowned while others were rescued.
The Alabama River is rising at a rapid rate with the crest not expected until tomorrow. Trains on the Western Railway of Alabama east of Montgomery remain annulled while a local to Atlanta is due to depart tomorrow afternoon. The Louisville and Nashville resumes normal service. Tallassee remains cut off. the Tallapoosa is a raging torrent hindering crossings. Stock losses reported. crops spared. Tallassee dam officials lack further information. The Talladega branch line washed out. trains halted.
Chattanooga Tenn December 41 The Tennessee river reached 40 feet tonight and is rising likely to 42 by tomorrow noon. Several factories in low ground shut down and workers forced to evacuate homes while basements flood. River falling above Kingston and rising below Chattanooga. prompt warning limited damage.
Floods disrupt mail between east and southwest with lines at Atlanta to West Point halted and through service to New Orleans affected. Texas and Mexico mail rerouted via East St Louis. Wreck near Lynchburg yields recovered pouches. twelve pouches and twenty five sacks reported lost earlier. Paducah reports high water destroying property and cattle on the Tennessee River. Clyde sent to rescue displaced families as rising water threatens to reach Street by Sunday. Forty feet danger line cited.
The Chase river rose to 32 feet at noon, causing extensive property damage across Ronlé Ga. Electric car service is practically suspended as rural malls remain cut off and military relief roads face flooding.
The Chattahoochee River is subsiding slowly after a high flood that forced several mills to close. Columbus streets were illuminated again tonight for the first time in several nights as the river receded.
Raleigh December 11 A special report shows 1902 appropriations exceeding 1900 by 581000 while revenue will hardly top 370000. State treasurer warns funding gaps, council of state to discuss, legislature expected to confront optimistic revenue forecasts. Key institutional budgets listed for 1903 include insane hospitals Raleigh Morranton Goingsboro and others.
A catalog of woman’s undergarments features pants and chemises in cambric and longcloth. Styles include tucked ruffles, embroidery, hemstitched edges, and lace trims with prices and variations across garments such as pants, chemises, and corset covers.
The text outlines muslin gowns in bishop and square necks with embroidery and hemstitching, nainsook gowns with tuck panels and embroidered yokes, and gowns with low necks and long sleeves. It notes bishop style, square and V necks, hemstitching, and lace or ribbon trimming.
Domestic and plain untrimmed cambric skirts offered with muslin ruffles and hemstitched embroidery. Many designs feature open work, tucks, lace, or oak leaf motifs, with prices around 1.50 to 3.00. Some skirts show double ruffles, rose bud embroidery, and ornate lace edges.
Oxford Mississippi December 31 grand jury returned true bills against Will Mathis Orlando Lester Whit Owens and Bill Jackson for the murder of two deputy U S marshals the four indicted with Mathis Mrs Mathis testifies that Lester fired the shots while her husband held a lamp in another room.
Savannah Georgia December 31 Special Judge Robert Falligant is believed to be dying tonight after months of poor health. He has presided over the circuit's superior court for years and is widely loved in Savannah. He also serves as president of the Confederate Veterans Association, active since its organization.
In Augusta Georgia crowds attend negro churches at midnight to welcome the new year with a walk Egypt and shouts as old year ends. The sunny calm atmosphere and balmy weather mark a bright transition. In Macon Georgia the Elks plan a minstrel show January VW with top local talent rehearsing to outdo recent city performances.
James Freeman, badly injured in a Central railroad wreck in Macon last week, has recovered enough to return to his Greenville, Georgia home to spend the holidays with relatives. He will resume active duties in his office tomorrow.
An unclear notice discusses a fine amount deemed excessive and references a court action. The fragment mentions parties and potential dates but is heavily garbled. The readable pieces imply a legal matter awaiting decision or enforcement within a short period.
John Anderson, long missing from Calhoun Street in Macon, Ga, has been found in Dublin, Ga. Police traced him to Dublin where he was repairing a house in preparation to move his family there. His disappearance had caused much worry among relatives.
Savannah bank clearings for 1901 totaled 92 153 349, surpassing all years except 1900 when the figure reached a record high in Savannah and Georgia banking. The report notes the era as unusually strong, with April figures and comparisons to prior years showing notable growth.
In Macon Georgia on December 31 presiding judge J M Bass brought orphan children to be placed in the Industrial Home connected with the tile total charity. The tale follows a prosperous farmer near Unadilla who faced repeated tragedy, the death of his wife and the birth of many children as he tied his fate to the marriage band.
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