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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
5
President's Message Reflects Economic and Military Priorities
Arthur Brisbane notes the President ignores the World Court and focuses on farmers and Muscle Shoals for cheap fertilizer. He urges stronger agricultural agencies, enforcement of prohibition, coal supply safeguards, and expanded military and air power. The president seeks to refund excess funds to taxpayers and press Congress for action.
Retiring Senator of Tilmois Dies
Senator William L. Meck Kinley of Tilmoils dies after a four month battle with prostatic cancer. He passed away at 4:10 PM and will be laid to rest in Champaign with funeral services planned for Sunday. Kinley's 20 year congressional career ended after last May's renomination defeat to Colonel Frank T. Smith of Dwight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Wiliam L. Meck Kinley
Tilmoils
Champaign
Senate
Frank T. Smith
Dwight
House of Representatives
Akers Convicted in Trving State Bank Robbery
J Madison Akers was found guilty of robbing the Trving State Bank in August and received a 35 year prison sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. Madison Akers
Trving State Bank
Pact in Balkans draws Yugoslavs into shifting foreign policy
Belgrade reports a surge of public excitement over Italy and Albania signing a friendship pact with rumored secret military terms. The cabinet crisis ends as Premier Ouzounovitch seeks a new government. Vita Markinkovis may replace Ninchiteh as foreign minister, signaling a potential foreign policy shift including possible recognition of the Russian Soviet government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hapsburg Dynasty
Austria
Hungary
Ouzounovitch
Vita Markinkovis
Ninchiteh
M. V Ninchiteh
Railway to connect Del Rio and San Angelo for wool country
James Cornell of Sonora, attorney for sheep men, proposes a Del Rio to San Angelo railway to serve the wool country in the sheep and goat raisers magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
del Rio
San Angelo
James Cornell
Sonora
Mexico Recognizes Nicaraguan Sacasa Government
Mexico withholds Managua representation while recognizing the Sacasa administration in Nicaragua as restoring constitutional order after Chamorro’s 1927 coup. Foreign Minister Baenz cites adherence to justice and the aim to resume traditional friendly relations with legitimate Nicaraguan authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Hiberal
Nicaragua
Puerto
Cabezas
Juan Sacasa
Solorzano
Mexico
Sacasa
Chamorro
Soloriano
Sebastian Virza
Congress
Adolfo Diaz
Baenz
Saensa
Mex
Ico
Managua
Garner Presents Tax Cut Measure in House
Representative Garner of Texas introduced a Democratic tax reduction bill in the House today. The measure seeks an $835,000 cut this session, as stated by Garner's spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Washington
Congress
Representative Garner
Texas
Tintnelal
Laredo Wins 1927 Hotel Convention Bid
A 1927 Dallas to Laredo hotel convention bid victory is reported via a telegram from Charles Mumm of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. Delegates celebrated with Mexican sombreros and pamphlets, while Liuti ment backed Laredo from day one. Charles Mangold, Jefferson Hotel Dallas proprietor, plans a post convention interior Mexico side trip. Local Dallas papers promote the race track project and continued publicity for Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mumm
Laredo
Charles Mangold
Jefferson Hotel
Dallas
Old Mexico
N National Association
Dallas News
Dallas Times-Herald
Dallas Craftsman Editor Attacks Cotton Surplus Plan
William Riley of the Dallas Craftsman urged farm labor delegates at the state convention to oppose retirement plans for the cotton surplus, calling them selfish and motivated by personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
William Riley
The
Dallas Craftsman
Farm Labor Union
Farmers Endorse Equalization Fee for Farm Relief
The American Farm Bureau resolutions committee presented a resolution endorsing the equalization fee as a feature of national farm relief legislation in Chicago on December 8. The endorsement positions the fee as a key component of relief efforts supported by farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Farm Bureau
Resolutions Committee
18 Million Bales Of Cotton Likely
Washington December eight. A United States cotton crop of 18 618 000 bales of 600 pounds gross weight is estimated for this year by the department of agriculture in its preliminary report today based on conditions as of December 1. A fortnight ago 18 399 000 bales were indicated. Last year’s crop was 16 108 679 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Mussolini Suggests Yugoslavia Duplicate Pact With Albania
reports from Belgrade say Mussolini urged the Yugoslav minister in Rome to copy the Italian Albania treaty. Yugoslavia reportedly favors the idea, creating an organic whole named the triple alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Belgrade
Mussolini
Jugo Slavian
Rome
Jugo-Slavia
Albania
Officer Turner Fights Mexican Bandit in Shootout
Houston officer Dave Turner exchanged fire with a Mexican hold-up man, wounding him in the jaw. Police records identify the suspect as Manuel Aguirre, an escaped convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Dave Turner
Manuel Aguirre
McDermott Change Of Venue Refused in Murder Case
Canton court overruled motion for change of venue in Patrick Eugene Mc Dermott murder case of Don R Meffett. Judge Dieh overruled. court adjourned until Thursday for new venire to be summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Don R. Meffett
W. Dieh
L.o Glock
Weather Forecast For West and East Texas
West Texas sees rain tonight with snow possible in the north. Thursday will be mostly cloudy and colder. East Texas expects rain tonight with cloudy skies Thursday and a drop in temperature in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
East
Grass on railroad right of way sparks Texas damage suit
Abilene Texas Dec 8 Johnson grass growing on the Wichita Valley Railway right of way north of Abilene is the subject of a $22 875 damage suit filed in district court by Ss Pr Smith Jr and Meltibell Jones against the railway company They allege negligence allowed the grass to spread over 447 acres reducing market value by 50 per acre
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilenis
Texas
Johnson
Wichita Valley
Here
Ss. Pr. Smith Jr
Meltibell Jones
Thaintiffs
Ormiilway 9 Company
Fire in Sagerton claims life and injures two
One man, Clarence Pitley, 26, was killed when a wall collapsed during a blaze at Bagerton, Sod ofeloek. Tom Park and Milton Steina were severely burned, with two others injured as property valued at about $50,000 was damaged and three buildings were demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessas
Dee
Bagerton
Denby Takes Onus For Fall's Policy
Edwin Denby then secretary of the navy testifies on oil leasing policy linked to Albert Fall and Edward Doheny. He describes suggesting moving naval oil reserves to the interior department to avoid draining by adjacent wells and notes Harding’s transfer order signed in 1921. The testimony covers the shift toward storage and fuel oil plans initiated in the navy department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dew
Edwin
Denby
Wee
Lilgary
Interior
Albert B. Fall
Edward L. Doheny
Doheny
Tillla Lanse
Naval
Navy
Interior Department
Stegar
Fall
Urding
Harding
Pearl Harbor
Trawnail
Navy Department
Navy Office
Crash Kills Man in Wichita Falls
Weyland 66 of Penneburg died after being struck crossing a street at 8:90 PM Tuesday. He died at a local hospital early Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Wichheea Gales
Esas
Dee
Doh Weyland
Penneburg
Driller Killed In Train Crash At Nocona Texas
A driller died in a train crash near Nocona Texas early today when his automobile collided with a train. Officials say the victim was 24 and employed in local drilling operations. Police and railroad crews are investigating the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driller
Nocona
Texas
Dee
Daomes Leonean
Pia
Locomotive Gift Planned for A M College Lab
A stem locomotive will be presented to the A M College School of Engineering laboratory on December 1 by the Missouri Missouri Pacific Wines company. The gesture supports equipment needs and marks a collaboration between the university and the donor organization.
Ferdinand Undergoes Second Operation Today
Ferdinand underwent a second operation today with doctors reporting success. Peetors say the procedure aimed to address ongoing health issues and improve condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bactiaris
Dee
AY Khing Ferdinand
Peetors
El Paso group raises 405000 to back new enterprises
A public spirit committee in El Paso quickly raised 405000 within thirty minutes to invest in legitimate ventures aimed at creating local opportunities. The piece urges Laredo to emulate the move to attract business and grow regional wealth, signaling a favorable view from the business world toward Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnmy
Hi Paso
el Paso
Laredo
March
Cards Hurler Acquires Five Building Lots
Arthur C. Reinhart, star pitcher for the St. Louis varginals, bought five building sites in Mackin addition near the golf links through South Texas Realty Co for about 4400. He visited Laredo and praised its climate and prospects, noting Tex Rickard plans a winter resort in Nueva Laredo. Reinhart bets Laredo real estate will rise and envisions the Cult Coast League fueling future talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Reinhart
St. Louis Varginals
Toredo
Nueva Taredo
Laredo
Retohart
Laredo Oilers
Mumin Boosting Race Track Plans
Charles Muinin of Laredo chamber of commerce says Tex Rickard and New York capitalists have a concession from the Mexican government to build a racing park and track near Nuevo Laredo. He expects completion in 1927 with a Mexican derby as the annual feature and an investment around 9 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Charles Muinin
Chamber of Commerce of
Golf Heads List of Senate Race
Washington AP reports an investigation into a $100,000 payment by Senator Gould of Maine to Canadian officers over a railroad contract. The probe is to be carried by subcommittees of the Senate elections committee led by Senator Golf of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton, Dee
Gould
Maine
Benite Elections Committee
Golf
Republican
West Virginia
Grandma Killer Is Refused Bail
Nusbaum and Winn were convicted in Chicago for murdering Albert Nusbaum on December 29 1926. The supreme court denied a writ of supersedeas and bail, leaving Nusbaum to imprisonment while Winn faced a death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springevild
Dee
Chadma Waa
Nusbaum
Chicago
John Walton Winn
Albert Nusbaum
Supreme Court
Winn
Reed Sues House Mover for 10000 After Injury
A. G. Reed sues G. W. Bird in district court claiming injury when a house being moved on rollers ran over his arm. Reed alleges employment with Bird as of September 20 and seeks $10,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Dec
A. G. Reed
G. W. Bird
Bird
Reed
Clubs Endorse Landis Regime For Baseball Commissioner
The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convened in Asheville on December 8 and unanimously endorsed Landis for re election as baseball commissioner. His seven year term expires December 16 with no curtailment of authority requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
KK. M. Land
Luandia
Federals defeat two Mexican rebel bands in decisive clashes
The war department announced heavy casualties in two engagements. Eulogio Ortiz led one group defeated at Salitre Zacatecas while Tirso Gurrolu faced defeat at Santiago Bayagocorn in Durango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Eulogio Ortiz
Salitre
Zacatecas
Tirso Gurrolu
Santiaga Bayagocorn
Durango
Winter Vegetable Shipments Rise From Laredo District
Freight shipments from the Laredo district on the T C road totaled several carloads of greens and root vegetables including beets carrots spinach and broccoli with green beans mustard greens romaine and mixed truck. Tomato shipments are expected to begin within days as farmers prepare to expand exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
T.C
Express
Europeans Scout Balkan War Idea
In Paris officials gauge Italy and Yugoslavia tension over the Italo Albanian treaty but no informed authority foresees immediate war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Diplomatice Alleles
Italy
Yugo- Slavia
Woolworth Declares 50 Percent Stock Dividend
In New York on December 8 the Woolworth directors announce a 50 percent dividend on the 64 million dollar outstanding capital stock. The payout is payable February 1 to holders of record January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
FF. W. Woolworth Company
First Woman Secretary to Convene Texas Legislature
Mrs. Fimmar Grigsby Meaharg will become the first woman secretary of state to convene Texas lawmakers. She will call together the fortieth session of the new makers on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fimmar Grigsby Meaharg
Texas
Nwmakers
Solons Move Washington to Face Grim Budget Realities
Washington reports the new congressional session shifts from greeting to confronting the fiscal plan. President Coolidge sends a budget of 4 014 627 124 dollars for the next year, an increase driven by veterans needs and postal service expansion. Congress debates tax policy, post office and treasury funding, and coast guard and prohibition efforts amid a partisan tax cut push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Coolidge
House
Treasury
Senate
Post Office
Treasury Departments
Dynastic Crisis in Romania Divides Power and Plans
Fresh reports from Paris outline a Romanian dynastic clash with two rival schemes. One favors Crown Prince Carol seizing power through a coup and a fascist style government under a peasant party. The other envisions a regency followed by crown rule to a British prince. The army faces upheaval as Premier Averescu reshapes forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rumania
Ferdinand
Carol
Chirene
Tarinist
Caadoniad-peasant
Vullo Manula
Ixoa
Tonel Bratiano
Vintiha
Averescu
Land Purchasers Come to Laredo for Valley Showings
Land buyers visit Laredo twice a month to tour irrigated lands south of Medina Lake and discuss climate and crops. A dinner in Nuevo Laredo follows the tour at Jonnie Willison’s Shamrock Winter Cardenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mettina Valley Irritation Farm 1 Company
Medina Lake
San Antonio
Laredo
Jonnie Willison
Shamrock
Race track seizure halts Pari Mutuel betting
Officials at the Paso del Duarez track seized prize money at the Pari Mutuel machines halting bets before all entries could be processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso—Duarez
First Supply Bill for Treasury and Post Office Reported
The appropriations committee reported the first annual supply bill covering the treasury and post office departments for the year starting July 1. It proposes 754,848,483,000 for the postal service and 187,?71,000 for the treasury, including 27,840,000 for prohibition enforcement. Prohibition unit would get 11,100,000 and coast guard anti liquor activities 16,349,000. Treasury funds are about 12,000,000 below current, and 2,000,000 below the 1928 budget. Post office funding exceeds last year but trails the budget. No funds are provided for new public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiliington
Treasury
Post Office
House
Appropriations Committee
DIN
Postal Service
Prohibition
Coast Guard
Protective Pact Denied By Italy and Albania
Rome reports an official denial of a pact between Italy and Albania. The denial states no secret clause granting Albania a protectorate or any hidden terms. Authorities emphasize the treaty’s public nature and reject claims of covert arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ital
Albania
Railway moves headquarters to McCgomery
San Angelo reported The Railway has relocated its headquarters from Fort to Montgomery and will establish a new branch near the railway yards. Local officials confirmed the move and expect job opportunities for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Fort
McCgmoy
Ata On & New Raundhause
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucy Gray
Arthur Brisbane
World Court
Lttle
England
Tilmois
Balkans
Peinhart
St. Pouis Cardinals
Jets
Mackin
South Texas Realty Company
Rreinhart
Sagerton
Onus
Cards Hurler
Mumin
Landis
Federals
Woolworth
P. C
Solons
Italis
Aan
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