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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
1
Chinese imperial edict announces resignation of emperor to the Dowager Empress. Kang Yumei flees. Li Hung Chang likely to be reinstated, expanding Russian influence. Coup aimed at blocking Ito mission. palace access limited and ministers ordered to report to the empress.
In Ennis Texas on September 23 George Jackson, about 18 and claiming California residence, became involved with Jim Callahan, a Nichols grocery delivery driver, over a pistol cartridge. Callahan was shot through the bowels and is seriously if not fatally hurt.
A mob of about 40 to 50 black workers attacked Houston negroes at Mallory wharf in Galveston. Gunfire wounded one man, another died en route to hospital. a suspected accidental death followed the clash near the shed as guards and workers fled behind crates and barrels.
Washington reports the navy has ordered forgings for naval rifles from four to 12 inches to equip new battleships. The 12 inch gun will match the 13 inch in range and striking force, but weigh less and fire at about 3000 feet per second. Other items note damages suits in Waco and a fatal timber creek accident near Bonham.
During a Manila battle replica on the Allegheny River near the exposition building a fatal explosion injured participants. James Wilson a colored saloon porter was shot in the bowels and left barely alive. R L Johnson a young lawyer surrendered his pistol and was bailed. Nine freight cars wrecked at Grand Saline with no injuries. J D Russell's Liberty Hill store burned with estimated value and insurance.
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