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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for nervous weakness and stomach irritation. It claims to strengthen the stomach, nourish the nerves, and purify the blood, noting the product contains no alcohol. A testimonial from a user describes improved nerves and daily work after using the remedy.
Li Hung Chang received imperial edict granting extraordinary powers for a complete settlement of the Chinese troubles. The credential allows terms to be made for peace and is understood to satisfy American and European governments. Reports from London and other capitals indicate similar powers conferred on Chinese ministers abroad.
Galveston faced a catastrophic cyclone with widespread ruin and casualties. Early estimates place dead and missing between 1,500 and 10,000, with $20,000,000 in losses reported. Water flooded streets, collapsed buildings, and ships wrecked as rescue parties work amid scenes of desolation and mass displacement.
Braymont Tex Sept 10 News from Sabine Pass and Port Arthur reports say both towns escaped major destruction after Saturday's storm. Port Arthur saw water cover the town site but not deep enough to reach key structures while Sabine Pass recorded about three feet of inundation with only small buildings affected nearby.
Never before in the history of this department we offer a varied and handsome collection of dress fabrics at prices to win approval. Golf suitings debut tomorrow at 1.25 to 2.00 a yard along with hair novelty camel’s hair stripes. Extraordinary value includes Homespuns and Cheviotts at 50c. Venitian Cloths and English Covert Cloths in new shades sold from 85c to 1.50 a yard. Pebble Chevrotts, Granite Cloths, Serges, Henriettas also featured.
The storm wrecked Richmond and surrounding towns with entire towns destroyed. Reports list eight lives lost across Cotas B. Gocuff and Albert Dear ge, Letitia wiped out, and destruction extending to Booth, Bbasley, Bernard, and East Bernard as churches, depots, and homes were demolished. Wheat losses reported in Omicaco and other damages cited.
London reports Boer forces shelled Lydenburg after evacuating the town as British entered it. Meanwhile Khgroer’s position unclear amid Orange River Colony tensions. A separate dispatch notes new plague cases and totals in Glasnow. Also included is an old Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertisement with testimonials and price.
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