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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
4
Former president Coolidge visits a naval display featuring warships as part of a national tour. He inspects ships and discusses military readiness amid a year of automotive industry milestones and finance topics shaping public interest.
Arthur Brisbane surveys Che Chamberlain Bellanca flight with Levine as passenger and ponders modern air fleets, war power, and presidential implications. He notes Detroit car plans, Ford, GM strategies, and subway finance while critiquing labor and propaganda amid a broad economic panorama.
The Fourth Infantry artillery band will begin weekly concerts tomorrow night at 7 45 in Jarvis Field. Colonel Voy hopes the performances will enhance Taredo’s weeknight entertainment. The program includes Sure Wire Hungarian Lustpiel Navatine from the Barber of Seville Palse Serenade Toaster Sweetheart and German Patrol among others.
New York reports designer Giuseppe Bellanca announced a Rome flight from New York in a single motor plane likely in October. He did not reveal the pilot navigator or backer at this time.
A broad rainstorm moved through the region Sunday night with 1.05 inches in Laredo and heavier totals to the east. Aguilares recorded about two inches while areas between Aguilares and Laredo saw one to one and a half inches. Thunder and lightning preceded the rain which began around 8 30 p.m. and continued steadily for over thirty minutes before light showers followed. The morning reports show widespread rainfall across Webb LaSalle Zapata and Jim Hogg counties breaking a prolonged dry spell.
Bournemouth June 6 P Fight Lieutenant W H Longton a renowned Royal Air Force pilot died when his plane collided in mid air with one piloted by L P Openshaw who also perished in the crash both men burned to death in the incident reported today
Two New York women Mrs. Clarence J. Chamberlin and Mrs. Charles Levine prepared to sail for Berlin to join their husbands who flew to Germany aboard the Rebanesa plane Columbia. They awaited word of the flight’s arrival and planned to reach Berlin by Hamburg American liner Resolute, awaiting official plans.
The Texas Senate defeated a resolution by Senator Tom Love to appoint five Senators to probe campaign expenditures before the 1928 primary. The plan would have required four pre election meetings and paid $5 daily with expenses, while Ferguson's Forum urged subscribers to fund opposition to government enemies. Senator Eugene Milley denounced the move as an attempt to reuse a costly house inquiry with little result.
Brownsville residents approve a 360000 bond for a new two story high school with 24 classrooms offices cafeteria and an auditorium for 1200. The project will connect with the existing junior high to form a three building unit in a Spanish Coronial style.
In Omaha a moment of relief followed Clarence Chamberlin's non stop flight ending near Wisleben. His parents BE Chamberlin and wife anxiously awaited word from the automatic reports as the craft landed safely. The father exclaimed at the Berlin distance and urged news to be spread to relatives including their Denison Iowa daughter.
Battery E under Captain Cheatham reaches Cotulla on its way to Fort McIntosh and is due June 10 morning. The unit stayed at Camp Stanley in April to test a new artillery gun before a final army decision.
Perry Townsdale reports two youths from Perry were killed when a plane owned by Paul Ingles of Powea City Oklahoma and piloted by Ralph Pav cuut of Des Moines crashed here. Investigators say the youths requested stunt flights. one became frightened and caused the aircraft to dive.
In Jackson Mississippi a Black man confessed to killing two white women at a dairy farm last Friday. He detailed the attack to officers after national guardsmen escorted him through mob incidents. The suspect, previously employed at the dairy, said he shot Mrs Rees and Miss Marthaes then ransacked the house and fled in a teak automobile.
A Sunday storm dumped heavy rain across Angelo County and nearby towns. Record rainfall reached multiple communities including Indios, Sweetwater, Lawton, Christoval, and Colorado, with amounts varying from light showers to over an inch in some locales.
Final judgment made this morning in district court against Be M Stephens and sureties for a $2,000 bond. Stephens faced charges of unlawful possession of intoxicants and failed to appear, resulting in bond forfeiture.
Grady Stevens, 30, a Southern Pacific brakeman, was struck by a switching train in Jacksonville Texas on Monday. He suffered the loss of both legs and an arm and is in a hospital in critical condition with survival considered uncertain.
San Diego police hunted for Charles Ta Jotte a 30 year aviator who allegedly kidnapped Miss Noreen Burke at Ryan Flying Field after charming her with promises of a pleasure ride The pair vanished over the California desert as frantic searches spread through Southern California and Arizona with no sign of the missing couple
In St Cloud on June 4, Hovides defeated William T. Heiden of the United States and Seniority Min De Alvarez 6 4 2 6 6 2 to win the international hard court titles. The match featured a tight first set and recovered momentum by Hovides to secure the victory.
Two robbers robbed a southside Chicago jewelry store, tying up David Nelson and his son David. They took about 16000 dollars worth of diamonds from display trays and escaped in a automobile.
Detroit on June 1 Frank Lockhart won the 100 mile dirt track race at the local speedway with an average speed near the reported figure. Cliff Woodbury finished second Ira Wall was third Bruce Miller fourth and Shorty Chintion fifth. George Bonders winner of the 100 mile race at Indianapolis broke a cylinder head in the 42nd lap.
Washington June 6. Chamberlin and Levine credited with a 3,505 mile flight by the Geological Survey measuring Roosevelt Field to Hiseleben. Survey figures for Lindbergh flight listed at 3,610 miles. Computation requested by Carl J. Schory secretary of the aeronautical association.
A Berlin crowd gathers as Lufthansa officials rate the arrival of Chamberlin and Levine amid cheers. A small flag is hoisted on the mall but replacement flags follow a delayed plan after the Columbian suffers a propeller break seventy miles southeast.
Oklahoma outlaw Matthew Kimes was spotted in Grand Rapids and fled in a car after four bullets disabled it. He commandeered a ranch vehicle near the fairgrounds and eluded pursuers toward Tulsi, with Red Carter briefly restrained as officers avoided harming him.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a special act cannot authorize forming a new district from part of an existing one with bonded debt and tax levies without a majority vote. The decision affects several districts statewide and voids the challenged district’s tax collections.
In Austin on June 6 the house debated a resolution to appropriate $1,000 for hotel and traveling expenses of the legislature's investigating committees. The move aims to defend Frank O'Roke, former secretary of the commission, amid libel allegations.
Mrs. Laura Hatch Morrill aged 94, longtime resident and prominent figure in Waco Texas, died Monday. She was known as the city’s oldest woman and an active member of the community, with ties to local church and civic life.
Mexico City reports Ambassador James R. Sheffield left for a vacation in the United States. Official notes say the trip is a vacation but there is widespread speculation about its purpose and outcomes.
The Bellannen monoplane Columbia, piloted by Chabertin and Bert Acosta, set a 3790 mile long distance mark from Roosevelt Field to Fishers Island area, surpassing Lindbergh's 3810 mile record. The voyage, lasting about 21 hours, followed a southerly Atlantic route and drew global celebrations and plans for receptions in New York and Petersboro.
A total of 171,000 Webb country bonds are now owned by the Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World Omaha Nebraska. The $90,000 special bond at 4 percent was purchased by W O on December 14 1926. Giveulay letters to Laredo Woodmen members report the organization bought bonds issued by the community to show confidence in the locality and state.
A telegram from the President congratulates Clare Chamberlin on her high flight, sent today in Washington. The note expresses good wishes from the executive office.
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