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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
4
Storiland forces strike Southland in decisive engagement. The clash, described as bold, triggers emergency briefs as authorities call for rapid defense measures and humanitarian assurances amid rising tensions. Local leaders urge calm and international observers monitor the flood of reports.
A cyclone swept Monroe, Upson and Crawford counties injuring and killing residents. Cicera Tharpe’s residence collapsed, leaving families homeless as Montpelier Springs, an old college settlement, suffered extensive damage including two brick houses and a frame dwelling. The storm followed a path similar to the 1970 catastrophe.
Heavier rains in twenty four hours than in six years flood Deady County towns. Seaboard Air Line washouts stop westbound trains four hours. City bridges in new places washed away and water rises six inches to two feet in yards. Several colored houses deserted as cloudy weather lingers with more rain likely.
Heavy rains in Albany Georgia caused the Flint River and nearby creeks to flood beyond bank, delaying Plant system trains to Thomasville and Central of Georgia lines west of Albany. A field four miles south saw a wagon swept by floodwater, a man escaping as mules drowned. rainfall over three days nears 12 inches.
Savannah Ga March 14 Special The fields of rice planters on the Savannah river are flooded by high waters sweeping across fields prepared for planting. The early crop will be delayed four or five weeks. Considerable damage has been done and planters feel discouraged. They note the waters enrich soil only slightly against the delay and loss of work already done.
Heavy rains in Muscogee County caused washouts blocking rail travel to Williamson and delaying the Mobile and Girard line by five hours. The Chattahoochee River ran about twelve feet above normal but is not expected to rise to February’s flood peak, though the river remains near flood stage.
Heavy rains in LaGrange Georgia caused a large culvert on Main Street to cave in under the town branch. Turner Dozier, a black man, was swept into the water and carried downstream before he could grasp a tree and be rescued. Bridges in the county were washed away by the freshet and await replacement.
In Birmingham Alabama Hamp Bryant and Charles Sentell white men were shot and seriously injured in a fight with Peter Durrett African American. Durrett retrieved a pistol from his home, Sentell seized it then fired wounding Bryant. Durrett returned home and fired buckshot into Sentell’s legs. All participants were arrested.
Heavy rains flood Brunswick GA and surrounding areas causing rail standstill. Train movement blocked on Brunswick Birmingham line and Buffalo swamp track. Plant System isolation possible. Southern Railway washout near Everett City delays travel. Morgan and Baker parties affected. departures planned for tomorrow.
A severe washout at Shoal creek on the Pensacola and Atlantic division of the Louisville and Nashville road, caused by two days of heavy rain, blocks passenger trains and delays mail. The Jacksonville mail due last night failed to arrive. the Jacksonville bound train left but returned after finding the washout impassable. Passengers will be sent around via Montgomery, and mail bound for east and south Florida will follow the same route until repairs are made.
A cyclone struck Piper in Bibb county Alabama this morning wrecking forty houses and damaging thirty five. Ea Turner colored was killed and John Allen his wife and three children were severely injured. The storm also damaged Guernee Junction and Belle Ellen. Mines in the area flooded and inoperable for days. A flood warning system for the Tennessee river was activated predicting a rise of 12 to 18 feet. The system aims to save thousands of dollars in property ahead of floods.
Seaboard Air Line trains are indefinitely annulled after last night’s rains. A bridge and extensive track damage near Hartsboro in Russell County prompted the suspension, with repairs and possible detours over alternate lines expected for several days.
A severe rainstorm drenched Wilkes Washington Georgia beginning yesterday afternoon and lasting until noon today. Farmers report delays to planting and field work as the downpour continues to slow agricultural tasks.
The State board of entomology adjourned after a two day session in Macon Georgia. The annual report by State Entomologist Scott highlighted nursery treatment pruning diseased trees importation inspection of nurseries and orchards and insecticide and fungicide investigations. State Commissioner Stevens attended throughout the sessions.
In Savannah March 16, special. Abram J. Hose of New York, who defended Carter and the fugitives, is here to represent B. D. Greene and John F. Gaynor. The United States court will call the case against Greene and the Gaynors tomorrow, but no trial is planned as they jumped bonds and shifted activity to Canada. Ed H. Gaynor and W. T. Gaynor report to the U.S. marshal twice daily. Marion Erwin in Washington pursues extradition from Canada.
Edwin F. Birdsong of Mayfield Georgia dies at age 94 born Hancock County January 24 1808. Known as Uncle Ed he left a large family including eight surviving children from his first marriage and three from a second union. A farmer and citizen, he was described as upright loving and loyal a devoted Christian and a revered local pioneer.
In Savannah Georgia on March 16 three men Chauncey Groves 28 Joe Waters 13 and E H Mahlay 18 were jailed on a conspiracy charge for planning to sandbag and rob Frank C Dieter a city market butcher. Mahlay confessed detailing the plot to waylay Dieter on the Ogeechee road after Saturday market hours. The plan aimed to seize money Dieter earned that day but was postponed. Detectives stopped the scheme and arrested the trio.
In Albany on Broad Street a man named Matthew Lewis was shot and killed by his 18 year old son Will Lewis after allegedly whipping his wife Anna. Will remonstrated during the attack, seized a shotgun, and shot his father, who died almost instantly. Will surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Godwin.
Macon Georgia March 16 Special The Macon Hibernian Society will celebrate St Patrick Day tomorrow with a banquet and interesting exercises to be held at the Floyd Rides armory.
Hall County politics heat up as Col W A Charters seeks reelection as solicitor general with no opposition. Judge Estes retires from northeastern circuit race. ex Judge Kimsey enters. Candidates for state senator, representative, clerk, sheriff, tax collector and public school bonds are listed amid debates on a new central school building and a whisky crackdown. A fire damaged Judge Winburn's West Washington home, with rain causing extra damage and partial insurance recovery.
Cuthbert Ga March 16 Special The executive committee of the eleventh senatorial district met in Cuthbert with W W Dews Randolph J C McAlister Clay and E L Rainey Terrell present Under the rotation system Terrell names the senator and the county committee of Terrell is to order an early primary to select her man The nominee then appoints delegates from all three counties and a convention completes the nomination This plan makes Terrell's nomination effectively an election Race for county offices adds two aspirants Mizelie for clerk and Powell for collector among eighteen candidates.
Alabama stirred by a reform wave targeting the pay system for officers. Miss Mary Johnston, author of Audrey and To Have and To Hold, recovering in Johns Hopkins infirmary after nerves of the head were treated by surgery. Local charges allege high officer salaries, with plans to form a citizens club to purify ballot and politics. reports claim few negroes gain voting certificates under the new constitution.
Covington Ga March 16 Special Newton county has secured an up to date rural mail service through the efforts of Congressman L F Livingston. The county will have door to door delivery with eighteen carriers, all mail distributed from Covington head office. The system will replace small offices and improve service for rural residents.
Ten thousand spectators, mostly Americans, watched a bloody bull fight at Juarez across the river from Dallas. Matadors Fuentes and Mazzantini led the event as six bulls were slain and five horses were fatally gored. The pair then planned to proceed to Spain for a tour of seventy performances.
Macon Ga March 16 Special It is very probable that Hon L J Kilburn of Macon may be elected president of the State Federation of Labor at the annual convention in Savannah This veteran labor man as president of the Central Labor Union of Macon has built a strong prosperous union Kilburns Bibb county seat represents the legislature and seeks reelection Labor groups across Bibb will support his continued service in the Bibb delegation
Dalton Ga March 16 Special politics are warming in Whitfield with candidates and friends taking interest. Judge Fite’s withdrawal leaves the congress race with Maddox unsettled, Merritt visits from Wakiosta for state school commissioner, and a lively legislative contest between Shumate and Glenn. County races include sheriff Johnson challenging Quilliar, Bryant vs Bowen for tax collector, Richardson vs Catloway for treasurer, and Thomson vs Thompson for tax receiver. Former Judge Rutherford of Fort Smith dies amid catalysis.
In Quebec, Colonel John Gaynor and Captain Benjamin Greene, charged in Savannah with defrauding the U S government, remain at the Chateau Frontenac. No arrest has been attempted and extradition seems unlikely, with Gaynor hinting at voluntary return. The pair are seen strolling the city while discussing general matters, avoiding comments on their case.
Macon Georgia March 16 special I L P Hillyer cashier of the American national bank of Macon is in New York attending the Bankers Money Order Association meeting to perfect a system for banks to issue money orders in competition with express companies and the post office. Hillyer secretary of the Georgia Bankers Association and a progressive southern banker organized the Macon bank, among the state’s most successful financial institutions. He is well known in banking circles nationwide.
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