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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
1
A Laredo telephone complaint about poor service follows a city repairs update by Gordon Underwood who cites storm damage. Readers discuss streetcar track removal on Santa Maria avenue to become a boulevard and the need for an auditorium amid a civic progress push.
Mexico City June 1 Prominent citizens in military and civil life face arrest as police widen a smuggling probe The case centers on General Jose Alvarez former chief of staff to President Calles who may be tried by a military board to determine his fitness for service He is held at police headquarters amid a broad investigation with arrests expected as authorities extend the net in search of data and accomplices
London reporters describe George Wilson a 40 year old man who attacked police by tearing a officer’s trousers and kicking another while intoxicated. He was fined about eight dollars.
In New York on June 1 the Senate Presidential funds committee subpoened George Olvany leader of Tammany Hall and Jersey City's Mayor Frank Hague as part of a probe into campaign expenditures.
Governor Dan Moody reaches 85 in Austin on June 1 as reports note he planned no ceremony beyond continuing office duties, showing steady routine in public service.
In Lancaster on June 1 a woman who evaded a fare fifty years ago sent a $10 check to the Conestoga Traction Company saying she did it for peace of mind. She explained the payment was conscience money.
General Chang Tso Lin told the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace that he would remain in Peking pending a decisive battle about 36 miles northwest. He assured he would arrange protection for foreigners and continue doing so in the near term regardless of personal risk.
A June 1 dispatch from Peking via the Japanese press agency reports Marshall Chang Tso Juin informing foreign representatives he will evacuate Peking soon.
In Covert Kansas on June 1 Alfred Kayser his wife and six children perished in a farmhouse fire of undetermined origin. The blaze gutted the home as neighbors fought to control it. Charred bodies of the parents and most children were found in the ruins with two younger children burned beyond recognition.
Magnolia Petroleum Company’s Yeager-Strohman No. 2 well near Albercas Grant Las Animas, spudded May 22, reached 2171 feet and produced 800 barrels per day oil, oil flowing to derrick top before settling to a steady head flow by Thursday noon.
Laredo club women gather Saturday at 10 at the Chamber of Commerce to plan a visitors fete for the State Federation contingent. Mia W. R. Potter, president, will head activities with souvenirs for attendees and a city drive during the visit.
Ray Leeman manager reports South Texas Chamber of Commerce aims to host a major convention in Corpus Christi with 8000 to 10000 delegates, linking chambers from Laredo and Monterrey inviting broader Mexico participation. Killam, new president, urged strong local support to advance freight, migration and tax concerns across Southwest Texas.
Wichita June 1 Amos F R Bryan sues for divorce asserting extreme cruelty by wife Annie L Bryan. He details years of abuse including curses threats to kill and a gun incident years ago at Monroe Louisiana. The case highlights ongoing marital strife and legal action.
Bea Keith and Bud Bagwell will represent West Texan State Teachers College Canyon in preliminary Olympic track tryouts in Dallas on June 2. Texas participants in the national qualifying meet will be selected from this elimination competition.
Fragmented OCR text from Youngstown offers no clear event, date, or accountable entities. Readable parts mention June, occupations, and a vacation but lack coherent facts or names to summarize meaningfully.
Thirteen or more crew members of the freighter Kershaw were believed drowned after the Boston bound Dollar Maer rammed and sank it near Vinyards Haven Massachusetts in clear seas. Thirty crew members including Captain Brooks were rescued after they abandoned ship.
Stockholm reports Sweden authorizes aviation chief to equip three seaplanes for Spitsbergen search for the missing Italia airship. New York says Lincoln Ellsworth, who flew with Amundsen in Norge, cabled Amundsen offering aid in the Italia search.
In Austin on June 1 hearings before the State Railroad Commission, counsel for major motor bus lines protested the applications of 83 Mexicans dubbed Wildcat Service Drivers for special permits to run irregular routes into and beyond Texas. Most routes would originate in Southwest Texas with Thoman H. Ward of Laredo representing several applicants.
Advertising man A A King of the San Antonio Express is in Laredo to assemble a special South Texas edition. He plans interviews with prominent citizens next week to highlight agriculture oil and international opportunities in the region.
Saturday afternoon at Manadas Creek four miles north of Laredo, 12 year old Bill Benner rescued his classmate Robert Leyendecker from a deep water hole. Bill sprang into action, pulling Robert to safety with no aid.
Honolulu crowds greet the Southern Cross crew after the monoplane completed the Oakland to Australia leg flying the Pacific. The four man crew reported losing bearings, then regaining contact with the U S S Richmond before sighting land near Hawaii. Radio battery trouble was noted. Art Goebel and Martin Jensen attended the Wheeler Field welcome.
Lawrence Davenport of Houston was electrocuted at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the slaying of Oscar Foster of Houston. Davenport maintained his innocence as Foster, trying to protect a companion from an assault by a negro, was shot. Warden Colonel W A McDaniel, newly appointed, operated the electric chair.
In GQUTHRIM Oklahoma on June 1 authorities say the dandelion, a common lawn weed, is being targeted as a nuisance. Ralph Davis reports an editorial urging residents to join a community clean up to rid the town of this noxious plant.
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