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Laredo Daily Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1926

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iMember of The Associated Press Guidance Note

The text outlines that iMember of The Associated Press provides news exclusively for publication and lists advertising representatives and city offices in Chicago New York Boston San Francisco and other locations. It mentions copies of The Daily Times are on file in major offices and welcomes visitors.

Associated Press Prudden, King & Prudden Chicago E. Jackson Bivd New York Madison Ave Boston—Globe San Francisco Montgomery Beattie, Wash Leary Los Angeles

Subscription Rates By Carrier and Mail for Texas and U S

Rate table lists one year daily pricing 7.80 within Texas and 9.00 for U S and possessions Canada. Six months 3.90 Texas and 4.50 elsewhere. Three months 2.26 and one month 0.65 within Texas. 0.75 outside. Notices declare second class matter at Laredo post office and include Spanish legality lines dated 1926.

Mail Texas United States I Possessions Canada Ares Laredo Correos de Nuevo Laredo

Oar and Paper: Subscribers Reminded of Missing Issues

A notice to readers urges subscribers to call 43 if they do not receive their newspaper due to accident or other reasons and a copy will be sent. The message uses a nautical metaphor about the oar and rocking the boat.

Atlephone 43 Special

Public Forum Questions Water Franchise Rates

Laredo community leaders urge the Chamber of Commerce and Daily Times to scrutinize a proposed ordinance transferring the Laredo Water Co. franchise to Texas Central Power Co. They warn the price schedule is not reasonable with higher rates for larger uses and call for city review before approval on December 7.

Laredo Chamber of Commerce c Laredo Daily Times

Teapot Dome Oil Case Heads to Trial

The Supreme Court refused relief for Harry F. Sinclair and Albert B. Full in the ongoing Teapot Dome criminal conspiracy case. The action mirrors the Fall and Doheny proceedings with the same lease issue linking Sinclair interests to Teapot Dome. The lower courts upheld the indictments, and the Supreme Court today affirmed, sending the case to trial.

Washington Supreme Court Harry F. Sinclair Albert B Fall Howard L. Doheny Sinclair Teapot Dome Department of Justice Court of Appeals

City Water Rates Agreement and Plant Progress Review

A reader submits notes on a 1912 to 1920 water rate schedule tied to city growth. It details 12 000 gallon blocks, 32.00 per M up to 499 000 gallons, then higher rates over 500 000 gallons, plus 6 additional, and argues for rate reform tied to plant modernization and efficiency. The letter references Judge McLane’s original plant, additions since 1914, and compares settling tank capacity and alum use, urging cost-based rates and a postponed ordinance until an improved, modern plant can be evaluated.

Chamber of Commerce Judge McLane Everett Jove New Liredo

Laredo Lodge Thanks Citizens After Successful Odd Fellows Meet

The Grande Lodge extends gratitude to Laredo residents for hosting and entertaining visitors at the Southwest Texas Odd Fellows Association gathering. Special praise to The Laredo Daily Times for publicity and to the Lsks Club for use of their hall, service, and welcoming words. Secretary J N Worseitam signs the notice.

Centlemen Southwest Texas Odd Fellows Assoecaation Laredo Grande Lodge Laredo Daily Times Isiks Club

Laredo Delegates Shine At Texas High School Press Session

Laredo High School Journal and La Pitahaya won top honors in divisions for schools over 500 and under 200, with Radcliffe Killam elected to the T. WS. PLA Executive board. The convention at Baylor College hosted over 200 delegates and featured notable speakers from Fort Worth, Tyler, and Chicago.

Laredo Texas High School Press Association Laredo High School Journal Brackenridge Times la Pituhaya Ernntal Radcliffe Killam Varedo Wre T. WS. Pla Brackenridge High School San Antonio Ind Laredo High School Main Avenue High School San Marcos Palestine Mineral Wells Avenuve Kluisadhe Main Avenue Laredo Iigh School Journal Brackenridge “Times of Brackenridge High School San Antony Daisy Chain Vraco Sigh Schansl Waco Service Engraving Co Southwestern Engraving Co Ryan Colier Taylor Baylor College Belton Texas Texans J. M. ‘North, Jr Fort, Worth Star- Telegram Terank Kialdwin Waco News Tribune Therese Lindsey Tyler Texas Mhebe K. Warner John Howard Playne Llauston Press Claude Aniol The

Galveston Grants Six Million to Aid Cotton Market

Galveston bankers estimate the city will contribute about 6 million dollars to support cotton marketing and help growers hold for higher prices. In addition to these advances, about 1.5 million dollars is being spent to expand cotton warehousing facilities.

Galveston

Ford contest promises big prizes on December 8

A promotional note urges participation in a December 8 gas milbagh contest with substantial prizes. The fragment emphasizes readiness and high stakes for contestants.

Missouri Pacific President Ill in St Louis

C C NN Whitehead president of the Missouri Wisconsin and Texas Railroad returned to St Louis for medical treatment for a nervous disorder. He was taken ill at his winter home near Miami Florida several days ago. Associates said the seriousness had been determined but he was not in immediate danger.

ST. Louis NN Whitehead Missouri Wiacosas Texas Miami Via Whitehead

Zulu Chief Takes Fortieth Wife in Love Match

Jotiannissburg reports King Solomon of the Zulu Nation has married his fortieth wife. At the ceremony he declared it his last wedding, calling it a true love match.

Jotiannissburg King Solomon

Rail Attorney's Funeral Today

Funeral services for Wolfgang Alatrac, 56, railroad attorney for the Santa Fe, were held in Houston after his death at home on Sunday. The body was sent to Belleville for interment. George T. Worden, a Houston attorney, died suddenly at his hotel room in Houston on Monday.

Houston Dec Wolfgang Alatrach Santa Fee Railroad Belleville George T. Worden Shy Roynt Manmay

Saddlery Founder G J Schoelkopf Dies in Dallas

G J Schoelkopf founder of a major saddlery and harness firm died in Dallas of pneumonia. Born in Germany on September 24, 1829, he came to the United States at age 14 and moved to New York before pursuing leather trade ventures.

Dallas G. J. Schoelkopf Schoelkopf Germany United States New York

Royal Theater interior work speeds up in Laredo progress hoped to credit city

The Town Ht FH Viliter & Sons push rapid interior renovations at the Royal Theater while stressing the project will showcase Laredo’s future. Local business activity includes Sonora News displays and La Victoria closing out sale with bargains in dry goods and shoes. Notables like Hon. Robert Lee Bobbitt and Dr. John Hassell back baseball efforts to attract Des Moines Demons and develop Gulf Coast League presence.

Viliter & Sons Royal Theater Laredo la Victoria Shape & Frelch Shirps & Prelich la Moderna Robert Lee Bobbitt Des Moines Demons

Fire sale opens at Franklin Bros Dia Estrela store

Tomorrow the grand fire sale starts at Franklin Bros Dia Estrela store with marked down goods and quick removal forecasts. Attorneys rk. c. Healy of Touston and A. N. Bransford of Dallas arrived in Cotulla tied to a $7,000,000 irrigation project for Lat Lallg county.

Frankin Bros Dia, Estrela Rk. c. Healy Touston A. N. Bransford Dallas Cotulla Lat Lallg County

Song “Me to Sleep” Won Fortunes in Ten Minutes

A popular song titled Sing Me to Sleep earned its composer a fortune after only ten minutes of work. The brief creation led to widespread acclaim and substantial earnings for the writer.

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