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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
4
A weekly bulletin reports 20 new fever cases and five deaths in Laredo as total cases reach 755 with 77 deaths. At Minera and Cannel coal mines two additional cases and two more deaths push totals. A separate fatal grass fire incident claims Mrs Meyers near Brenham.
San Marcos Texas November 11 Charles Linz a noted architect and contractor long time resident was found dead five miles from town on the San Antonio road He was thrown from his buggy his clothing caught in the wheels and his head mangled He leaves a wife. Sour Lake Texas November 11 John E Sparks was knocked unconscious and robbed of 160 His pocketbook was taken in the heart of the city Aden Arabia November 11 Eight British infantrymen and one Sepoy were wounded in a clash with the tribe The tribe suffered heavy losses including four officers killed
The acting Adjutant General Hall's annual army report outlines the October 15 1908 strength at 3681 officers and 55500 enlisted men, with 29279 men lost in the year ending June 30 1903. It credits military attaches for valuable semi diplomatic intelligence and discusses militia inspections and opposition to militia law across states including Virginia Georgia and Louisiana.
In Washington on November 11 the House swore in new members C. C. Reed Minor Wallace and T. B. Kyle of Ohio after prayers. The Senate began work by receiving numerous petitions and bills, including protests against Senator Smoot of Utah remaining in the Senate.
Washington November 11 The Republican Senate caucus authorized Senator Allison as chairman to appoint a committee to reorganize the senate committees. Denver November 11 The Overland Cotton Mills closed for lack of coal during the strike. Four hundred workers lost their jobs.
J A Thurman a farmer twelve miles north of Austin surrendered to officers after allegedly shooting and killing Antonio Santone a Mexican on his farm over the latter's alleged attention to Thurmans fifteen year old daughter. The report appears in a newspape r brief from Austin dated November 11. The piece also covers state treasurer funds warrants penitentiary board actions and a Hall County land case.
Tyler Texas November 11 The court of criminal appeals remanded Mike Hor nan to custody and held the act prohibiting betting wagering buying and selling pools on horse races constitutional in every particular The preamble covers all subject matter and there is no variance with the act nor violation of the fourteenth amendment.
Representatives of the powers decided to limit dealings to the legally established government of San Domingo. General Paul Gabreral with 1000 revolutionists and artillery arrived before the city with a treasure chest of $4000 as warships' presence becomes urgently needed amid the crisis.
New Haven Conn Nov 11 William J Bryan has given his counsel power of attorney to perfect an appeal to the superior court from probate judge Cleavelands ruling that a sealed letter mentioned in Philo S Bennett will and providing a 50000 gift to Mr Bryan was not part of the will At a prior probate hearing the widow’s annual allowance was set at 7500 dollars.
Denver reports indicate coal miners on strike are keeping order as peace authorities receive strong support from union leaders. Trinidad union HQ requests 500 men and Iowa 150, likely to be supplied immediately. Colorado Fuel and Iron officials note more miners at work in the southern field though striking miners in the region are conservatively estimated at 7000.
U S Minister Beaupre cable from Bogotá reports large crowds crying Down with Marroquin and demanding a change of government. A mass meeting near the palace called for the president’s resignation, troops dispersed the crowd, several wounded but no fatalities, martial law in place, U S legation protected, residence of Lorenzo Marroquin attacked with stones.
La Prensa in Buenos Aires denounces U S support for Panama revolutionists as a warning to South America that treaties with powerful nations have dangerous consequences. Berlin denies German interference rumors and supports U S efforts to stabilize the isthmus.
Miss Douglass Calhoun a social figure from an aristocratic Memphis family was killed on Union Street near Hernando. She was thrown from a horse when it reared as a street car approached, landing in the car's path and dying instantly. Her companion witnessed the tragedy.
Jimmy Britt of California defeats Charlie Sieger of New York by decision after twenty rounds of hard fighting in San Francisco on November 11.
In Cincinnati news from November 11, the wound from Emperor William's operation is reported to be healing well with ongoing improvement. The national Woman's Christian Temperance Union executive board convened in preparation for the upcoming national convention, with Mrs. Stevens of Portland, Maine, and all national officers present along with forty state presidents and other officials.
Abbreviated land titles listing multiple properties in Brazos County. Various houses from six to nine rooms, several lots, and acreage near town and school. Prices range from 500 to 4250 dollars with descriptions of location, improvements, wells, cisterns, rents, and adjacency to Allen Academy, courthouse, and other landmarks.
Kodol accelerates the action of the glands and tones the digestive organs. It relieves an overworked stomach and promotes heart action, nourishes the nervous system, and feeds the brain. Ekodol helps many sick people become well and strengthens weak bodies with nourishment from food. Bottles $1.00, trial size 50c. Prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicagoa
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