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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1903
Page
4
A fragment urges securing an accident policy at a small cost, praising major U.S. accident companies and recommending John A. Moore as a contact for suitable coverage. The text references railroads in town and out and asks readers to consider prudent insurance amid frequent accidents.
In Washington on November 27 Robert J Hale a government printer kills his wife in their apartment then takes his own life. Authorities report a domestic tragedy ending in a double death at their residence.
New York reports Corplains Charles Threshon charged with writing letters to President Roosevelt claiming an electric battery on the soles of his feet keeps him from seeing the president. He is sent to Bellevue for sanity evaluation amid prior arrests and similar notes to Cleveland and McKinley. Kalmon Fogessy, a Budapest native watchmaker, also arrested after rambling letters to Roosevelt.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on November 27 John Pope a deputy United States Marshal based in Monroe Louisiana received a threatening anonymous letter. The note warns him to move his residence out of the state or face consequences due to his role in peonage cases. Pope says he will not be run out for doing his duty.
In Austin on November 27 a court record in transit to a higher court was misplaced during the Pacific Express company strike. A lawyer had been using the document to brief his side of the controversy, and its loss affects the ongoing dispute.
Laredo Texas rejoices as Thursday marks the first day with no new yellow fever cases since the outbreak. Officials tally one new death for 99 fatalities and 1022 total cases, hoping continued dry weather will stamp out the epidemic.
John Goson, famed 22 year old big boy weighing 500 pounds, dies at his Antelope County home near Jacksboro Texas. He had been exhibited in Texas and other states. Local authorities report the death occurred at home on November 27.
Taylor Texas November 27 S W Sanders a grocery drummer for an Austin firm was killed while hunting with friends by an accidental gun discharge. He leaves a wife a son and a newborn baby.
A street car track section was dynamited on Thursday in San Antonio. A female passenger on a car was violently jolted and bled from the ears mouth and nose.
The American society in London held a banquet at the Hotel Cecil with over 400 guests. William Jennings Bryan attended as guest of honor and thanked English hosts while exchanging light repartee with Ambassador Choate. Bryan praised Roosevelt and noted a bank incident involving Kenneth Grahame.
Reports from Nov 27 in Petersburg indicate stalled talks on sanctions and open ports. Japan seeks recognition of influence in Korea and Yongampho port access while Russia resists Yongampho due to Manchuria fears, with US involvement and Port Arthur troop movements adding pressure.
The American colony celebrated Thanksgiving with a Thursday ball at Orrin's theater in Mexico City. Ambassador Clayton and a committee greeted President Diaz on arrival. President Stillwell of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway reported work advancing at three line points and 325 miles of track in operation. The road, largely graded, will join the Hamburg American steamship route to Asia.
A disastrous November fire at Paul Brougsard's saloon in Gueydan La destroyed twelve business houses and nearly half a square of buildings in Abbeville parish. In Marshall Oklahoma two young children perished after their clothing caught fire the eight year old girl and six month old baby.
Officials report inflammation of the czarina’s ear failing to respond to treatment in St Petersburg on November 27. Worry rises that an operation may be needed, though no further illness details are released in official bulletins.
Reports from marine inspectors at San Rafael California say the Francois Coppee is a total loss and Captain Jorgensen’s life saving crew has found no bodies. Eleven men remain missing as the vessel breaks up rapidly near Point Reyes.
Congressman Richardson of Tennessee fell from a moving street car in Washington on November 27. He sprained his right hip and was severely shaken but not seriously hurt.
Washington reports the house adjourned on Friday until Thursday next while the senate sat about twenty minutes. Lawmakers used the short session to introduce new bills and consider pending measures.
6 room house and two lots in east town with new improvements priced at 1000. A 1¼ acre year school area site with a small cottage tenant peace and well priced at 750. A 4 room house with pantry hall and two galleries with tub cistern well and garden four blocks from courthouse rents 9 per month price 650. Joe B Reed home place quarter block with 9 room two story frame dwelling 4250. Half block adjoining DC DeMaret place priced at 500.
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