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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
4
Rev. Felis Lepore of Mount Carmel Catholic Church died after a shooting by Joseph Sorice of Pittsburg following a card game dispute in the priest’s apartments behind the church. Investigators note possible money matters tied to the altercation. Sorice died of wounds days later.
In a letter from Ohio and nationwide political notes, James A. Hanna declines pursuit of the Republican nomination. He states no personal ambition for the presidency and asks friends not to place him in an awkward spot amid the party’s recent victory and policies.
A blaze that began near Vera Cruz on Wednesday noon destroyed seven blocks of dwellings in the port city. About 1500 people, mostly the poor, are left homeless as four hours of effort by firemen, troops, citizens and harbor crews failed to stop the rapid spread. The loss is not yet estimated but likely not large, since most structures were huts. The fire crossed railway sections, affecting multiple blocks.
A unidentified man carried to Paris Hospital died before regaining consciousness. Identified as John W. Blair a stockman from Timpson Valley near Antlers IT. Body prepared and shipped to Antlers.
Guthrie Okla Nov 20 Rev C L Berry pastor of El Reno Baptist church secures a temporary injunction in Canadian county court blocking officers and trustees of his church from trying him as an ecclesiastical body for alleged irregularities in his ministerial career. Injunction holds until district judge may act.
In Houston on November 20 a five year old girl, Josie Genicambo, sat in a pile of embers. Her clothing ignited and she was burned to death.
San Antonio reports the death of Mrs Elizabeth Ogden aged eighty six mother of Judge Charles W Ogden. She was a pioneer resident of the city and her passing was announced on November 20.
Complete city primary returns show Patrick A. Collins re nominated by Democrats for mayor with a 19 474 plurality over Frederick G Gore George N Swallow wins the Republican nomination by a 3164 margin over Michael J Murray and a 3802 edge over Dr E H Geersey in a three way contest.
Youngstown Ohio November 20 seven workers were buried when a sewer on Wilson avenue caved in. Six men were recovered dead and one was saved. The disaster occurred during routine construction work in the city street.
Trainloads of people arrive in San Antonio as a major oil tank fire devastates 3500 barrels at Sour Lake. Tex Arkana Opera House treasurer N Wilson dies in El Paso. Lamar County Truck Growers' association plans to plant 250 acres of cantaloupes.
Panama delegates led by M. Philippe Buneau Varilla met Secretary Hay in Washington. Informal cordial talks in English ended with Dr Amador declaring satisfaction with the Hay Buneau Varilla treaty and promising no delay in Panama ratifying the terms.
Fire razed the old Masonic temple at Fourth and Jefferson in Louisville. The Hopkins theater on the third floor burned out, with several shops and offices damaged. Loss estimated at $200,000.
Lebaudy airship on a descent near Meudon balconies struck a tree and blew up. The entire airship was destroyed but the pilot and engineer were uninjured. Mr. Lebaudy was not aboard. In Washington the comptroller of the currency issued a call on banks for the close of business November 17.
J W Batts real estate agent advertises abstract books for Brazos County with several properties. Includes a 6 room house and two lots priced at 100, a 6 room brick home four blocks from Main Street at 1260, a half block near Allen Academy at 500, about 13 acres with a 4 room house at 1000, a 4 room house with cistern and outbuildings at 650 four blocks from the courthouse renting for 9 a month, the Joe B Reed home at 4250, and a half block adjoining the DC DeMaret place at 500.
New Orleans November 20 L W Lyons on trial for the murder of District Attorney J Ward Gurley was given the death penalty.
Washington reports the house adjourned until Tuesday after administering the oath to Representative Claude Kitchen of North Carolina.
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