13 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
1
Officials project total losses at two million dollars with eighteen additional cases adding to the tally. The figures stem from ongoing investigations into the financial impact across sectors, highlighting growing economic strain.
Flooded Paterson New Jersey reports two wards under water since Friday with thousands of workers unable to reach mills and factories. Estimated losses reach about 2 million dollars. rescues continue as health officials warn of potential outbreaks. Nearby Passaic and Trenton report millions in flood damage and closed mills. Manila and Laredo briefs note Ladroni executions, robberies, and yellow fever updates with Dr. Tabor appealing for crude oil donations to aid sanitation efforts.
The Official Messenger and Journal de St. Petersburg print the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger dispatch on the Russian fleet move and the concurrent landing of Russian and Japanese troops in Korea. Several newspapers publish reviews of Japanese military and naval strength. Cancellation of the czar’s planned Rome visit is linked to Italian socialist press and social deputies.
Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister to Great Britain denies rumors of a Japanese ultimatum to Russia. He says no information exists of such a move and that if Japan had taken action the Anglo Japanese treaty would require immediate notification to inform the British government.
In Andover Massachusetts on October 12 Edward Doheny a Pittsburgh NL pitcher attacked nurse Oberlin Howarth with a stove poker striking her on the head and then held off neighbors and police for over an hour before being subdued. Doctors declared him insane and he was committed to Danvers asylum. Howarth was seriously hurt but expected to recover. Doheny had shown early signs of insanity weeks before the attack while with the Pittsburgh club and deserting during labor.
In Ardmore Oklahoma Territory on October 12 officials reported major cattle sales at Chickasha. Moore of Ardmore bought a large lot of steers totaling about 390000 dollars in value. The deal highlights one of the era's largest regional cattle transactions and involves substantial headcount.
Snippets report a baby saved from a carbolic acid incident in Hennessey Oklahoma, author Hicha Savage injured in New York after a wagon accident, and tax values in Dallas totaling around 38.6 million dollars. Other items note evangelist Mrs. Dwight Moody’s death, a Venita Oklahoma grand jury decision, and agricultural condition reports for September. A pear-like gem found near Pecan Ban in Angelo Texas is described as pink and beautiful.
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