Vessel City of Savannah wrecked off St Helena shoals
The City of Savannah, 1877 built Ocean Steamship Company vessel, wrecked near St Helena lighthouse after Sunday storms. All aboard were rescued by the City of Birmingham with assistance from her crew. Passengers and crew of Savannah faced loss of belongings. Captain Savage praised for saving lives. The Birmingham guided wrecked Savannah survivors to Cof fin Point and then to Savannah. No casualty figures reported beyond total loss of the Savannah.
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G. W. Lamar
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Dward Piron
C. Cooper
Ellen Wade
Sh. A. Todd
Nathan Darrows
Darrows
J. M. Donald
John Norman
Annie Love
George Darlow
John W. Armstrong
John Wade
Savannah
Boston
Savage
Oficer
Dr. Lamar
Bond
Coffin Point
St. Telena Ishind
Don Cameron
Birmingham
New York
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Jonakon
Anderson
Ocean Steamship Company
Ocean Steamship Fleet
Chester Va
John Roach & Sons
Fatal shooting follows tardy case in Kentucky court
In Staunton Kentucky Robert Hardwick shot lawyer Averett after Hardwick warned of killing him. Averett then drew a pistol as Hardwick fired buckshot striking Averett in the chest. Wettit fetched a Winchester and shot Hardwick. Jardwick was wounded and may die. Tensions rise as relatives threaten Pettitt.
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Averelt
United States Mints to Fully Use Gold Bullion Stock
Secretary Carlisle orders Philadelphia and San Francisco mints to operate at full capacity to coin gold bullion. Treasury raises gold reserves from 85 million to 300 million, converting vast bullion into $10, $5 and $2.50 pieces with priority to the first two. Philadelphia holds 20 million in reserve, with 15 years untouched in one vault. Acting Director Preston approves immediate start. nation seeks more gold as old coin circulates nationwide.
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Carlisle
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Philadelphia
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Treasury Department
Preston
Bosbyshell
Port Royal Storm Claims Hundreds of Lives
A Port Royal report states about 100 people drowned across Port Royal Beaufort and nearby areas with over twenty five seen by a correspondent. Most victims were Black, many killed as they stayed in mibsias seeking safety. Losses include Coosaw Mining Company at 250 000 and total damages around 500 000 with boats and vessels sunk or wrecked.
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ATL Toe Phosphate
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Washington tariff bill hearings set for September 4 to 20
Illearines will be given by the committee on Ways and Means to persons interested in the preparation of the tariff bill beginning next Monday September 4 and closing on the 20th of that month. The committee held a brief special session this morning to determine this matter. There was not a full attendance but the matter having been discussed yesterday it was decided to formally enter the order today. The Republican members of the committee pressed to extend the period but their efforts were defeated along party lines.
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Denweal
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Batley
Texas
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Miaparihy
South Carolina College Alumni Association plan outlined
A five man committee at the South Carolina College alumni meeting in Columbia on May 21 proposed organizing county alumni associations to strengthen support for the college. They urged a statewide address to rally funds for beneficiary scholarships and emphasized the college’s central, nonsectarian role for all South Carolinians.
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Salsorde
Annals of
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Carolina
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Commonwealth
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P. Tromas
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W. A. Clark
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Will A. Bdatnen
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Pro longed Senate votes on repeal amid silver clash
The August session reports a tense Senate day as the House bill to repeal the purchasing clause and Sherman Act faced protracted divisions. Key votes on coinage ratios and the 20 to 1 proposal dominated the roll calls while Cockrell proposals were debated without resolution. The day closed with the bill ordered to a third reading and a looming committee decision.
Proclamation Calls State Aid for Hurricane Victims
Governor Tillman orders statewide relief after J N Averill reports a hurricane devastates Beaufort and Port Royal islands. About 7 000 destitute and at least 50 dead expected, with 7 000 on islands needing provisions. appeals for money food clothing through Bank of Beaufort and Park Royal headquarters with rail shipments planned.
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Yemassee
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Park Royal
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Averill
Congress urged to act on cotton relief and stay law
The McCall Alliance calls for U.S. Congress relief and a stay law by September if cotton prices fall further. A gubernatorial extra session is urged to secure action. In Chicago a large fire left 250 families homeless, with relief organized by committees and churches supplying immediate clothing and shelter.
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Yellow fever toll rises in Dranswieck area report
Savannah reports Peter Harris, second yellow fever victim at Dranswieck, died at midnight and was buried at six this morning after a sixty hour illness. The Cox child moved six miles away with surgeon Stutton noting improvement and favorable recovery odds. No new or suspicious cases in the last forty eight hours, board of health bulletin says.
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Cox
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