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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
2
A severe storm with heavy rain and strong winds struck the region near Pettus Kentucky causing extensive damage. Structures were toppled, fences wrecked, and cattle scattered as the storm moved through at high speed. Local reports describe multiple wrecks and widespread debris with casualties confirmed.
A murky report from an unsettled university scene notes GUNNELLS is in charge amid a leadership reshuffle. Abercrombie also named to a top post as the faculty and administration debate vacancies and promotions. The piece mentions a special meeting, a new superintendent, and ongoing efforts to restore stability and appetite for progress.
June 30 Special from Eminence Kentucky reports farmer John Filson living seven miles south of Eminence fathered forty four chicks in a curious experiment. His wife placed eggs under his bed to use his body heat as incubator while he was feverish straining family finances. After four weeks the experiment produced many hatchlings though some eggs failed. Filson’s health improved as the brood crowed.
Confederate Veterans hold mass meetings across counties to recommend pension examining boards to the boards of supervisors under a new amended plan. Reports will be filed at next Monday’s meetings. Officials expect a modest rise in pension rolls despite a larger appropriation.
In Mississippi, the past week failed to improve crop conditions as weather stayed largely unfavorable. Delta areas show fair crop stability while moisture is desperately needed in several counties, especially for corn, with hot winds and drought continuing to damage vegetation across north and eastern regions.
Defense in the Rush embezzlement case fights a demurrer and plea in abatement as Judge Powell overrules both. Arraignment complete, defense seeks time to summon witnesses out of town. Judge signals a lengthy trial with proceedings to continue Thursday morning and may extend for a year if needed.
R. E. Boho, famed Mississippi bear hunter who will accompany President Roosevelt on the delta bear hunt, is in Chicago after cancer surgery. Hospital physicians expect him to recover in time to lead the presidential party. Boho reportedly has slain over 500 bears in the delta, a quaint figure who fits the president’s interests.
Huntsville Ala June 30 Special News reached here today of the killing of John Bird a farmer at Monrovia Bird had been drawing water from a well on Robert Johnsons place and recently told him to move Johnson and his brother in law Fred Stevens opened fire Bird was slain and his wife who rode with him was shot Johnson and Stevens are held on 1000 bond each
Central of Georgia railway and connections sell round trip tickets to New York Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia via Savannah with steamship passages at low rates. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. For details contact any Central of Georgia agent or W H Fogg T P A Wall St Atlanta Ga.
In Columbia South Carolina on June 30 1900 for the first time all city preachers delivered sermons against gambling criticizing city and state laws and police inaction after the acquittal of W B Smith for a September 1900 gambling house murder. Clergy urged enforcement of ordinances and laws near the South Carolina College and condemned social clubs gambling. Dr S M Smith and Dr Mark J Carlisle led sermons urging youth protection and accountability by mayor council police and citizens. The report notes ongoing gambling on Main Street with no raids despite repeated newspaper attention.
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