Collision sinks excursion steamer Colombia at Montevideo
In a morning storm the Argentine steamer Colombia and the North German Lloyd ship Schlesien collided at Montevideo harbor. The Colombia sank immediately, with 150 to 200 dead or drowned, many women and children. About 70 survivors were brought ashore as rescue efforts continued amid rough seas and ongoing communications disruption.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Colombia
Schlessen
Bremen
Buenos Ayres
Schlesien
Custom House
Snake mail service teased in Winsted ad
In Winsted Connecticut on August 23 a notice seeks two large racer snakes broken to carry mail. Stage driver Mr Hall plans a snake delivery idea after city girls complain of slow missives, claiming black snakes could beat autos or airships without speeding tickets.
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Winsted
Conn
Hall
Berkshires
Two admonitions on abuse and flattery
A compact reflection notes that abuse and flattery both deserve skepticism. The statement contrasts harm from abuse with inaction from flattery, urging prudent judgment in handling both.
Assault prevented by bullet at Florida garden
Bart Faircloth shot and killed Steve Brown in Bronson Florida after Brown attacked Becky Snowden at her home attempting a criminal assault. Snowden fought for her life as Brown pressed her throat and arms. Faircloth intervened firing three times, killing Brown instantly. Snowden wounded but alive.
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Bart Faircloth
Mrs. Snowden
Faircloth
Taking Time by the Forelock in Busy City Life
A busy man interrupted his work to arrange theater tickets for John Drew. He calls his wife to inform about two tickets for tonight and plans to arrive before the first act ends, while his secretary ferries the message and Mrs. Blank answers with calm humor.
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Lippincott’s
Mary
John
Barker
John Drew
Mr. Blank
Large Whiskey Seizure Reported by City Constables
Chief Constable Bateman and a patrol raided the Ten Mile Hill area, seizing 197 1 2 gallons of whiskey. The raid began around 2 am, with no immediate details on the seizure location or destination, and a wagon was summoned to Charleston.
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Bateman
Ten-Mile Hill
Society Street
Charleston
Charleston Evening Post
Church run shop causes court clash in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Aug 23 Magistrate Tibble heard the case of the Church of God against the former pastor's wife Mrs Williams. The church administered an ice cream and millinery business inside the church with Mrs Williams taking a share. After dissension she was ordered to leave and was ousted by Justice Tibble.
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Cincinnati
Tibble
Church of God
Learning From a Negro on Cotton Prices and Bagging
A Raleigh North Carolina farmer notes a well dressed, neatly bagged bale of cotton sells for higher price. The old negro who cannot read or write explains that good bagging and dry storage attract better offers, a claim supported by his observed market outcome.
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Darkey
Raleigh
N.C
Throw on the Light
Public relations call urging businesses to promote merits and focus messaging on buyers. Emphasizes keeping talking points before the public to gain favorable publicity and highlight ability, goods, and service.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed for Back Pain Relief
Georgetown resident Mrs H A Wickman praises Doan's Kidney Pills from Iseman Drug Co for relief of dull backache and nocturnal distress. She notes improved rest after one box and urges others to use this remedy sold nationwide for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
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Georgetown
H. A. Wickman
Wood St
S.C
Dean
Iseman Drug Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Deoan
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Montevideo Harbor
J. G. Hall
Florida
Phenix
Han
People’s Furniture Co
Che Man
the People’s Bank
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