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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
1
A dynamite blast at San Andres de la Sierra mine in Mexico City devastates the Powder House with 909 cases exploding. At least 26 dead and 15 injured are reported, with many more feared buried as wives and children arrive at the wreckage.
In Chicago on Wednesday night two West Side car hold ups led to a fight and the capture of two robbers by car crew and passengers. A second incident on West Fortieth avenue ended with the driver fleeing as shots rang out. Police took the captured men to Union park area, while a crowd threatened further violence during the pursuit.
Montgomery December 5 189? In Alabama the president of the senate Jo Jelks acted as governor at the start of the governor elect W J Samford’s term due to Samford’s illness Brights disease. Upon the governor elect’s death Jelks will become governor in fact. Jelks has run a daily at Eufaula for years.
News arrives from Ennis Texas that Harry Neal, railroad man, was crushed at Rice and died in a Houston hospital. The incident follows continuous dispatches as evacuees with their outfits head toward settlements 175 miles southwest.
In Platte Center Nebraska on December 6 W G Gentleman a wealthy stockman held the town at bay and shot four men Henry Tanger was shot near the spine and may die Pat Hayes the city marshal was shot in the back Robert Wilson was seriously wounded and Harry Olsen had his right arm shattered and thumb shot off Gentleman attacked Martin Burns then shot Olsen and fired into the crowd before being subdued and jailed The motive cited is a cattle suit from months earlier.
In Hot, Texas a gun partner J E Lynch died instantly when a pin loosened a screw block fell crushing his head and breaking his arm. In Richmond Virginia Judge William Wirt Henry son of Patrick Henry and noted lawyer died there at age.
Washington reports the Army will probe hazing at West Point linked to the death of Cadet Booz as of December 6. The investigation aims to determine responsibilities and possible reforms.
Sofia dispatch reports the Bulgarian cabinet has resigned due to ministerial differences. The move follows disputes among ministers and prompts a reshuffle or formation of a new administration as the government seeks to restore unity.
New York December 6 reports Lieutenant Hobson remains very ill with no change in condition. A large crowd gathered as officials provided updates on his health status.
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