William Cowper Brann

William Cowper Brann (1855-1898) was an American journalist. Brann was born in Illinois and died in Waco, Texas.

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1855 - 1898 - Journalist - Waco, Texas

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Brann was a highly opinionated, colorful writer. At the time of his death, Brann edited the Iconoclast in Waco, Texas.

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He was also noted for his virulently racist views, writing approvingly of horrific murders of black citizens.

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One of his targets was Baylor University, a prominent Baptist institution in Waco. Brann revealed that Baylor officials had been importing South American children recruited by missionaries and making house-servants out of them. Brann was shot in the back by Tom Davis, a Baylor supporter. Brann wheeled, drew his pistol, and killed Davis. Brann was helped home by his friends, and died there of his wounds.

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Baylor University - Baptist

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