20 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1903
Page
1
A German cruiser Panther shelled a fort identified in reports as the fort of that name, with observers noting bombardment techniques and potential damage to coastal defenses. No immediate casualties were confirmed.
Fort San Carlos at the entrance to Lake Maracaibo was shelled for an hour by the German cruiser Panther. The fort fired with four guns, Panther withdrew toward Curacao, three men wounded but no serious damage reported. Local demonstrations followed the attack.
In Mazatlan Mexico 107 deaths from the plague are recorded since January 1. Seven deaths on January 15 and many new cases are reported. 106 wooden houses have been burned. Two plague coaches will be burned. A young worker’s mother died at home and inspectors took the corpse. His wife and sister fled, fearing the lazareto, one woman later found dead. The man has not been attacked but has lost his mind.
Berlin reports a Prussian exhibit for the St Louis Exposition includes an aesthesiometer. The device measures skin sensitivity linked to fatigue, noting sensitivity declines as mental fatigue grows.
Atlanta manager Abner Powell returned to New Orleans after arranging with architects and railway managers for the coming season. He has signed Hurlburt Kennedy as catchers and a full infield outfield and pitching staff including Henley Wilson Vitter Coley Stafford Bannon Bennett Taylor Winters Crozier Lauzon.
A Virginia resident marks Natal Day in honor of a renowned Confederate general, reflecting on his legacy and role in regional history. The observance highlights local memory of Civil War era figures and their impact on commemorations.
In Atlanta and Mobile on January 19, public and private schools banks and courts closed in observance of General Robert E. Lee's birthday. Special programs at the state capitol and local Confederate veterans groups marked the occasion with patriotic events and public participation.
In Jacksonville Florida on January 19 banks and offices closed for the day as the birth anniversary of General R E B was broadly observed across the state with widespread closures and ceremonies.
Greenville Texas reports several houses burglarized with jewelry and money totaling about 1000 dollars taken. Authorities pursue leads as residents assess losses from the theft spree.
Fire destroyed two adjoining apartment houses near Euclid Avenue and Andrews Street in East Cleveland on January 19. At least two residents died including Mrs. Guy Norton and Mrs. Die widow. several others were injured and many residents were awakened in night clothes. The total loss is estimated around $60,000 with partial insurance.
Ardmore I T January 19 A negro farmer named Richard Gaines was shot and killed near Marietta.
Dallas received twelve carloads of hogs on the fifteenth. A fracas near Bramwell, West Virginia left a woman and two men dead. San Francisco planned National Association of Retail Grocers convention. Faurote of Dallas won high average in El Paso carnival shoot. Mrs. M. C. Mitchell died from burns in Waco. Oklahoma City to host sale for court house and jail funds. Texas fireman Michael Madden killed near Arlington. Governor Jelks urges clean election laws to Alabama legislature. Two men tied to the Wilson murder arrested in Terrell.
Philadelphia January hearing shows low turnout with eightteen spectators, few lawyers in attendance. Colonel Phillips, general superintendent of the mining department for Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway, was the first witness called after the session opened.
New York reports that the London correspondent says the licensing act is meeting quick success. The liquor crowd, touched by the law, is abandoning drink with notable alacrity, suggesting virtue in the so called grandmotherly legislation.
Had investments totaling nearly a million dollars in Montana enterprises. The deceased ex mayor Hewitt helped promote the Great Falls smelter later merged with East Helena works into United Smelting and Refining Co where he served as manager and long time director.
Four men burned to death in the Spooner hotel fire started by a lamp overturn in the barroom. Four others are missing and feared dead. The hotel leased by A Johnson housed coal miners and prospectors. the proprietor woke guests who mostly escaped in night clothes.
Oklahoma City officials announce that subcontracts for building the Texas and Oklahoma railway from Oklahoma City to Coalgate are awarded. The Katy project carries a total cost of 3 million dollars and marks a major transportation development in Indian Territory.
On January 19 in Indianapolis President Mitchell arrived to a warm welcome and delivered an address to the Mime workers' union.
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