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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
44
Floods in Middle Tennessee cause over one million dollars in damages with bridges on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis and Louisville and Nashville lines destroyed. Rivers rise sharply flooding towns from Murfreesboro to Mount Pleasant, with lives lost and factories and mills submerged.
An advertising pitch touts Paris Medicated Crayon as a home remedy for prostate bladder and urinary ailments. It claims direct application yields best results, promises cure of long standing cases, and offers a book with illustrated guidance. Readership is invited to request trial treatment and avoid private prescriptions.
Heavy rains battered west of Selma Alabama causing washouts on the Southern railway line cutting access to Meridian and Marion Junction. Cahaba River flood waters washed out about a mile of track near Selma while other sections reported Memphis division suspensions and farm destruction across Mississippi and Alabama including a cyclone at Darlington Russellville.
Decatur Alabama March 29 Special No trains left here today for the north. Overland traffic suspended from Nashville to Birmingham. A train to Birmingham left at 5 p m but passengers and mail to be transferred at Bangor due to a washed out track. A wreck on a bridge may block passage. Southern trains reach only as far west as Tuscumbia. The Southern Newsboy is stuck between washouts west of Corinth. At Lynnville Tennessee several hundred feet of track washed out or underwater and a bridge gone. Two railroad men were in a tree since last night including conductor Pat Connelly and flagman barely escaped by swimming. Rescue attempts from shore by boats were futile at dark. Widespread flood and lightning damage reported.
Rome Ga March 29 Special The Georgia Baptist convention wrapped up a session marked by Prof P D Pollock Mercer university urging Christian education for the coming generation He pressed federation of Baptist schools under the Mercer system and lauded Mercer’s impact The convention reported large sums for the Orphans Home Mercer Monroe College and federation plans with final thanks to participating churches and delegates
A damaged 19th century style ad urges readers to test morning urine for kidney disease signs and promote Warner's Safe Cure as a cure. It lists symptoms such as back ache chills fatigue and loss of appetite and claims the medicine treats Bright's disease diabetes bladder inflammation and other ailments tied to kidney problems. It offers free analysis of urine samples and asserts guaranteed cures.
Judge T A McMahon of 738 Farragut Ave Chicago suffered kidney and liver trouble for ten years hindering duties and walking with pain. He credits Warner’s Safe Cure with complete relief after eight bottles, a sample among thousands of unsolicited cure letters from prominent figures.
Nellie Jones, president of the Mamphie Friday Club at 193 Vance Street in Memphis Tennessee, reports suffering cold in kidneys stomach and back for weeks before taking Warners Safe Cure which she credits with a complete cure after other medicines failed. testimonial dated November 9 1901 and filed as unsolicited.
Hon. Alex M. Garber announces his candidacy for attorney general of Alabama at Talladega on March 3. The announcement signals a formal bid for the office, highlighting his intent to run in the upcoming election.
An advertisement promotes Dr Blosser's Catarrh Cure a vegetable remedy claimed to reach all nasal throat and bronchial areas via smoking in a pipe. It is described as antiseptic and curative for catarrh asthma bronchitis and related conditions with free trial samples and a paid one month option by mail from Dr J W Blosser & Son Atlanta GA.
Severe floods near Florence Alabama sweep bridges away cutting off towns. Creeks swell beyond records with water rising feet above previous highs. At Shoal creek pumping station water runs above high mark. The home of Patrahen, a colored man, was swept away and seven family members drowned.
Five days into a midpratria lake isolation, Bismarck North Dakota is cut off from mail and rail service. A work train and passengers remain at the scene as a landing platform is built for launches to transfer people. Residents demand a bridge or crossing to resume travel, with weeks of possible disruption ahead.
Colonel Garber, a leading Talladega attorney and longtime Democratic activist, pursues the state Democratic convention. A University of Alabama and University of Virginia law graduate, he has served as Talladega city court solicitor, led the Talladega Rifles, and already has strong county endorsements. He travels the state campaigning in support of the new constitution and aims to secure votes pledged to him.
At the State Medical College session closing in Augusta March 29, only five graduates failed to pass. Forty-six received degrees and honors went to R V Lamar, W R Houston, F E Williams, G P Edwards, and Hiram Dird. Turnbull and Adams were named next in class after the honors. Commencement will be held Tuesday night with E E Williams as valedictorian.
Indianapolis March 29 United Mine Workers plan a contest with the United States circuit court of Virginia. Judge at Lynesburg found John Haglow of Iowa and W H Webber of Illinois guilty of contempt for attempting to unionize miners despite an injunction. Secretary Wilson says top counsel will be hired if needed. national executive board meets in April to decide next steps.
Philadelphia March 29 Tommie White bantamweight pugilist is at point of death after sparring with Tom Markle at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. White was knocked unconscious in the fifth round by a jaw blow. Missouri at Charleston St Louis March M O purchase Exposition Company arrange joint celebration at South Carolina exposition Charleston SAEs ma ore stopping Missouri irchase Exposition day on pital wil 24
The funeral of W Riley Brown former president of Columbus Iron Works Company was one of the most imposing in Columbus. 200 to 300 iron works employees formed the escort from residence to Linwood cemetery as the grave service featured the Trinity Episcopal boy choir singing two selections and a large morale tribute reading Our President.
Washington report notes HH Wood United States attorney for the second division of Alaska has resigned from his post while serving a four term prison sentence for contempt of court tied to the Noyes case. The department had planned action in his case when the resignation arrived.
Washington March 29 Congress debated a bill to increase revenue cutter service efficiency. Speaker Sherman opened. supporters Minor Wisconsin Smith Michigan and opponents Richardson Alabama Little Arkansas Cochran Missouri Mann Illinois spoke. H C Smith accused navy leaders of social aristocracy and misuse of the marine corps. The house adjourned at 4 15 p m without final action.
Fierce wind swept Danielsville Georgia last night with no reported damage nearby. After the gusts ceased an ice rainfall followed. Streams ran low and roads were washed, delaying farm work as partners fear losses from the weather conditions.
English observers note J Pierpont Morgan paid $500000 for Raphael’s Madonna of St Anthony of Padua now on loan to the National Gallery in London for six months. Commentary recalls Britain once refused £100000 for the work, and many think it will stay in Morgan’s English home after display ends.
The secret service announces a new five dollar National Bank note in circulation. The deceptive face is a photographic print on two papers with fiber between, bearing the Union National Bank of New Orleans.
Governor General Wood arrived in Havana after a stay in the United States. Meanwhile in Gane Town on March 20, about fifteen thousand people viewed the corpse of Ceall Rhodes at Grooteschuur with an uninterrupted crowd passing by the casket for hours.
Mrs McKinley Washington March 29 Chairman Sul Joway of the house committee on Invatt pensions is preparing a report on the bill granting two pensions of 5.0 dollars annually to the widow of President McKinley and will present it next week. The bill has been unanimously recommended by the full committee.
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