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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1926
Page
4
Latimer reports Diaz government routed by rebels in Nicaragua backed by the United States. Borah seeks to uncover why the U S meddles there while Butler warns of a costly navy buildup. The piece notes Britain and Japan expanding fleets and laments U S naval cuts and policy.
Leo Halterman pleaded guilty to a short degree murder charge for the killing of his brother Charles Halterman and sister-in-law at their farm home near Washington Court House Ohio last week.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas review shows Texas eleventh district weathering cotton slump with resilient wholesale and retail activity. Oil output hit a November high while crude production surpassed 20 million barrels, and construction slowed amid labor surplus.
The Bartlett Trust Company, among St Joseph’s oldest banks, closed today by order of its directors and the state finance commissioner has been asked to take charge.
Farwell Texas December 28 George J Hassell farmer admitted in a signed statement to county attorney J D Thomas and Sheriff Jim Martin that he killed his wife and eight stepchildren in Farwell and, in 1915, killed a woman and three children in California The statement was made from a county hospital bed where Hassell recuperates from knife wounds He recounted a life of crime starting with his father’s poisoning in 1906 and said he considered killing his entire family with a gun but spared them when he hesitated.
County Tax Collector Amedee Ligarde warns that automobile and truck licenses must be renewed before January 1 1927. Penalties of 25 percent of the license cost apply for driving with an old plate after the deadline. Only about 650 of 4000 plus cars and under 100 of 750 trucks in Laredo Webb County had renewed by noon, signaling a last minute rush.
Police discover liquor concealed in a coffin during a case involving the remains identified as John Barleycorn. Investigators report the covert stash was placed inside the casket as the body lay in repose.
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Thirteen people died in floods across Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee and Kentucky with about 4000 homeless and property losses exceeding one million dollars. In Nashville Cumberland river floods displaced 3000 residents as corn crops suffered widespread damage across Kentucky and Indiana amid forecast rain and disrupted rail service.
Promoter quoted says Tunney has agreed to defend his heavyweight title against Jack Delaney, 175 pounds, at Polo Grounds next summer. The talks followed news that the bout would be staged in New York.
Howard MacNutt, 67, a renowned alienist and lecturer based in New York, died in Florida on December 28. The obituary notes his prominence in medical and academic circles and his long career as a speaker and educator.
Fragmentary text mentions Dr Zapeda and Dr Sacana heading to Mexico City, with references to liber facto and reports by Whitt ner. The snippet is unclear but suggests a briefing or visitation note involving these individuals and a land report.
Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo plans a February event under President Matiag de Llano. A key meeting will appoint committees and launch fund subscriptions from local and Nuevo Laredo promoters to fund a three to four day celebration surpassing all prior editions.
Washington dispatch reports Frank L. Smith is expected to take his seat in the Senate after the holidays through the Illinois governor's appointment. A Senate vote on barring him over campaign expenditures is to come within ten days, under an understanding between parties.
Louis Versal, 61, distinguished composer and teacher at Kidd-Key Conservatory, died in Sherman Tuesday after pneumonia. He had taught at the college for 25 years and counted pupils who achieved distinction in star and European musical circles.
Emperor Hirohito held his first formal audience today in Tokyo receiving about 400 court and government officials. He enunciated principles for leaders to base actions on simplicity, originality over display, progressiveness, national harmony, and beneficence for all, and international friendship.
The Marylebone Cricket Club has landed in South America for an exhibition tour visiting Argentina and Chile. The team will play matches in two nations as part of a goodwill series.
A U S government letter from President Coolidge to Mexican President Calles expresses warmth and support for the Pan American flight visiting Vera Cruz. Major Herbert A. Dargue is noted as the U S commander arranging the official reception and aviators’ visit to foster better understanding between the two nations.
Abelardo Garza Gongora of Laredo, 35, nephew of Dr. J M Gongora, was stabbed to death outside a Nuevo saloon at 12:30 this morning. The attacker is unknown. Two dagger thrusts struck near the heart as he faced the doorway.
Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior who arrived in El Paso from Washington on Sunday woke this morning saying I feel better He rested well through the night and seemed much improved at 6 a m according to his daughter Mrs C C Chase Fall was stricken with pneumonia on arrival and recovering in El Paso Texas December 28.
New York reports Thomas F. Manville Jr. and his wife have separated after disputes over temperament. He states he will not be responsible for her debts while continuing monthly payments of 1000 dollars. She previously served as a secretary for her ill father.
The Fort Worth case involves city manager Marvin Simpson and attorney Frank Norris facing a murder charge and a $160,000 suit connected to a dispute. The text records a confrontation and a notarized contention preceding a court action.
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