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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
1
A midnight cloudburst over the mountains west of Folsom, New Mexico, triggered a flood that claimed eleven lives and left two survivors as rescue teams searched the area on August 28. The report also notes the sinking of the British steamer Duncarn off Kiuhiu Island with most of its fifty crew lost on August 26.
Miss Mary Field Verne, aged 21, walked into Lake Michigan at Fifty sixth Street in Chicago, dying by her own hand amid illness she believed would prevent marriage to George Mansfield of El Paso Texas. Relatives note repeated threats to drown if not recovered to wed. she had recently moved between El Paso Louisville Richmond and Chicago seeking relief from psychiatric distress.
Captain H. C. Hains Jr and T Jenkins Hains were held without bail after Grand Jury action on the killing of William E. Annis at Bayside. T Jenkins accused of being accessory. Captain Hains named principal. Defense may include insanity and sensational claims about the captain's wife. The brothers were brought from Queens jail in handcuffs to Magistrate Gilroy's court in Long Island City.
A. R. Pearson, deputy game warden, was mortally wounded near Beaumont at China, with officials reporting the shooting may have been accidental. Governor Campbell will miss the Labor Day address in Houston due to duties, while the Agriculture Department reports heavy demand for corn bulletins, planning to distribute more than 25 000 copies.
Atlanta reports a near frost point as floods leave five dead and crops damaged. Augusta says streets are clearing and flood debris being removed while telegraph service slowly returns. Spartanburg notes bridge destruction valued around 200000 dollars and widespread crop losses as floodwaters subside and power remains limited.
Floods damage foundations in Augusta Georgia. The central grammar school collapsed and walls of the National Biscuit Company gave way. Port Royal bridge underpinning has been washed away.
The Canal Zone census reports a total population of 50 003 with 25 000 employed by the Isthmian Canal Commission and the Panama Railroad. Americans number 6 863 among residents. Dole Retains Title in New Orleans Wrestling Victory.
Governor Fort declares he will stand on his proclamation and not escalate to militia. He asserts no intimidation by threats and notes support from a summer cabinet and legislators who would back a special session if called.
The governor seeks legislative power to enforce laws at Atlantic City including possible troop patrols and martial rule. A proclamation and threat of a special session followed. Acknowledge that removal of nonperforming officers remains denied. Expect continued defiance and openness next Sunday.
Pensacola Florida records the death of Charles H. Hill a Wisconsin native who held ranks from first lieutenant to captain in the Brazilian navy served as rear admiral in the Chilean navy skippered a volunteer unit in the Spanish American war and earned a captain’s commission in the Boer army under General Cronje before dying reportedly near poverty.
Three strangers arrested in Jackson Mississippi on suspicion of involvement in the murder of showman Dries bach in Lexington Kentucky. One man matches the Lexington police description of Harold Lamble. The trio named Walter Warren McClure Harry Adams claim Boston as home. Photographs sent to Lexington.
Jackson Miss Aug 28 J L Collins state business agent of the Farmers' union reports success in obtaining cotton bagging. Mills at Wesson Miss have contracted to supply the bagging and are producing it in seventy yard rolls. He congratulates the union and urges all members to use it.
Atlantic City reports the shooting of Charles B. Roberts a Baltimore financial and clubman remains a mystery. Mrs Williams says a masked man pressed a pistol to Roberts side and fired while they were seated. The incident causes a big sensation with interest from Baltimore and awaited developments.
Eight hundred barrels of beer valued at 8000 dollars were emptied into a sewer in Oklahoma City. State Dispensary Agent Rosser and Revenue Collector Howard witnessed the incident at the local brewery.
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