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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
1
A violent race clash erupted on Saturday involving White and Black participants. Police reported multiple injuries as confrontations spilled into nearby streets. Investigators reviewed footage and interviewed witnesses to determine the events leading to the riot.
A race riot in Somerville Texas after a boycott of Negro brakemen led to three men wounded, including Conductor O'Brien. The clash started when conductors refused to move trains with Black crew, sparking days of tension and a two hour battle until Brenham citizens restored order. O'Brien was hospitalized with serious wounds but not believed fatal.
Austin Sept 24 The house, after committee work, reports the appropriation bill with about 18 000 trimmed from the finance panel plan The main cut removes the supreme courts reports item while other reductions are minor The bill now totals 6 018 000 The house also strikes out old ranger claims and Clarke Courts claim against the state and denies J S Hogg a 45 000 commission on an old claim
A London cable reports Judge Pleasant G Wood of Birmingham died from pneumonia after attending the ecumenical conference replacing the late Governor Samford. In Corsicana George Beavers died from a Sept 18 gunshot wound. Amos Dovell in jail and not seeking an examining trial as the grand jury meets. In Norfolk the city asylum for the insane burned down with three inmates believed burned alive. property loss estimated at 800000 dollars.
In San Francisco on September 24, President Hays of the Southern Pacific company will end his one year in office in December. His family is already preparing to return to the East.
Washington notes the sudden death of Judge Jeremiah Wilson senior counsel for Admiral Schley. The Schley court adjourned for the day after his death announced by Isidor Raynor. In New York Prof Laemlein Buttenwieser dies after two weeks illness born Bavaria 76 years ago.
Londoners fear a smallpox spread in a few metropolitan districts as officials seek vaccination checks in schools. Vaccination is voluntary by law, and critics blame the non compulsory policy for the outbreak while parents consent remains a hurdle. In ports, English Salvation Army marches honor President McKinley with solemn requiems. Chicago considers reviving boxing oversight with a five member committee and a 10 percent tax on gross receipts for charged shows.
A Chicago fire on September 24 left one firefighter dead and several others seriously injured as crews battled flames. The incident prompted a large emergency response and investigations into the cause.
A fire at Freund Brothers oil varnish plant on South Canal street caused $50,900 in damage. Charles L. Corey died after being trapped by falling wall debris while en route to Mercy hospital. Henry D. O Halloran, engine company No 5 driver, suffered a broken back from the collapse.
Canton reports no change in the condition of Mrs. McKinley. James Smunken, banker of Decatur Illinois, has donated 350000 to Lincoln College contingent on Lincoln citizens subscribing 25000 for a new building. Henry M Furman orders mourning badges worn by Masons in the Indian Territory to honor the deceased.
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