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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
Seattle reports a colossal tidal bore in the Yahgiseniang River at Hang Kow washing away hundreds of boats and thousands of sleeping Chinese along riverside huts. The 26 foot wave swamped sampans junks and river steamers leaving ghastly scenes of death and debris along the banks.
Ray Lamphere denied making any confession or promising Amy to Rev EB A Schell or others. Laporte officials planned bank transactions review by First National Laporte Citizens Saving Bank and State Bank of Indiana to aid investigations. Prosecutor Smith aims to use the lists to obtain valuable information on the murder case.
Baltimore May 13 Rev Dr E A Schell of Laporte Ind attending the Methodist general conference said Lamphere did not help kill the Gunness children and he took no part in slain the men except Helgelein He claimed Lamphere's statements to him are privileged and will remain secret unless Lamphere speaks to the prosecuting attorney Schell also said he believes Mrs Gunness may be alive but has no knowledge of the fact
At the Texas Knights of Columbus annual meeting a resolution urged Congress to establish a national holiday to honor the discovery of America. Corpus Christi was chosen as the next meeting place. Officers named include State Deputy Frank X. Alvey and Secretary Ed F. O’Hern, with delegates to the national council and alternates listed.
The Texas Volunteer Firemen's association opened in Waco with about 3800 delegates and 150 guests. Vice President Andrews led the session in President Bledsoe’s absence. A parade injury to C. Schmits of Shiner and a fatal shooting in El Paso were reported. deputy Hawkins surrendered after the incident.
Washington May 13 1000 cape jasmines from Alvin Texas will be distributed daily during the governors conference as a ceremonial gesture. The arrangement reflects hospitality and regional produce ties to the event.
Denison on May 13 reports Jim Bush fatally stabbed. Police say W. M. Butler was arrested in connection with the incident.
Bolivar Tennessee May 13 A cyclone tore through Hardeman county killing a team of unidentified individuals and causing damage across fields and residences. Local authorities began rescue and recovery efforts as residents surveyed the destruction.
A posse in Welch West Virginia killed John Gibson after he attacked a black woman and beat her. Gibson tried to flee. he was shot when he resisted arrest and died in the hills. In Texas, Insurance Commissioner Love will not renew the Independent Order of Puritans certificate of authority for 1908 and the group has withdrawn from the state pending resolution.
William Matlock, 28, in failing health, traveled from San Angelo to Texarkana to be with his wife and children on a farm. He changed trains in Fort Worth with a policeman's help, bought presents and fruit, and declared he would celebrate Christmas as his final one, continuing his journey for health in San Angelo.
In Big Sandy Tennessee on May 13 Will Brewer was killed during a fight near the town. His brother Yancey is in critical condition.
Walter Laveke of Galveston Texas attempted to cross Dowd s creek on horseback at Fayette Mississippi. Both rider and horse were drowned in the mishap reported May 13.
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