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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1927
Page
2
commentary on Lindbergh and Chamberlin flights and the threat of air power to the U.S. defense. references to Coolidge era policy, projections of enemy air raids, and opinions from Cyrus Curtis era papers. notes on aviation milestones, Luther anecdote, and a hospital case of Ada Sawyer Garrett.
Reuben H. Gross, president of a New York state society, announced Rochester New Mexico shops now offer women’s shoes up to size seven and three eighths without losing customers. The report notes the average women’s foot size has risen from four and a half to six.
American Ambassador James R. Sheffield departed Vera Cruz aboard the Monterrey for Washington after denying reports he would resign. He traveled with baggage valued at about 20 000 dollars and was accompanied by his family, prompting renewed rumors. Counselor R B Arthur Schenfeld of the Embassy saw him off as Mexican authorities assisted embarkation.
W F Neblett Jr announces Kiwanis Club will award the most valuable Oiler player from the last four games of the closing season at Saturday's game. The committee of luncheon club members and team management has chosen the winner but will withhold the name until presentation.
Mrs R E Essing and two children arrived home Monday after visiting her mother Mrs A A Boubel in Eagle Pass.
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine landed the Columbia at Tempehofer field Germany on June 7 completing their interrupted flight from Roosevelt New York. Ambassador Jacob Schurman greeted them as a symbol of goodwill and friendship from Americans to Germans. Thousands watched as the crowd pressed closer and cheered with American songs and waving handkerchiefs.
Miles Cogley president of the Texas-Mexican Railroad denied a Spanish weekly story claiming Mexico would sell its stake. He said no sale is in progress and noted only offers from Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific two years ago.
Charles Lindbergh returns to the United States with a sea and air welcome planned by a large host of military and civilian groups. President Coolidge will present the Distinguished Flying Cross as the Langley Medal honors are bestowed by the Smithsonian. A massive escort of army and navy planes will greet him along the Potomac and at the navy yard, with broadcast coverage nationwide.
A Minnehoma oil well in Borger north part caught fire yesterday afternoon and blazed all night. Thousands watched the blaze. no one was injured.
Reports say outlaw Matthew Kimes, armed with two automatic pistols, vanished into the tangled Oxdgo hills after a dramatic roadside encounter near Pawhuska. Authorities searched the ravines all night, hoping to detain him on a murder charge. The fugitive’s movements remained elusive as dawn broke over the rugged terrain.
WARSAW Poland June 7 The Soviet minister to Poland M Wolkoff was assassinated at the Warsaw central railway station by Borys Kowarda a young Russian student The minister had met A P Rosenгольз former chargé d affaires en route to Moscow after leaving London due to deteriorating Soviet British relations During a train wait Kowarda fired six shots at close range after coffee and a walk on the platform London June 7 The Evening News Rothmere’s paper calls Volkoff a chief perpetrator of historic murders and alleges his fate reflects retribution for the Romanoff killings in Ekaterinburg centuries ago.
Tampa six victims linked to Levins who admits involvement in the Merrell family killings and three Rowell household deaths. Police say a full confession outlines duties and timelines, naming Leonard Temgon and others tied to the Morrell case.
Mexican workers plan to drop tools for fifteen minutes as the body of Sefiara Calles arrives in Mexico City. Delegations from labor groups will attend Chapultepec Palace ceremonies and funeral activities organized by government and business leaders.
Austin June 7 The Senate refused confirmation of Wilford Harrison of Wichita County to the state board of pharmacy after an hour long executive session. All other nominees were approved including R H Baker Houston Lee Simmons Grayson A H Carrigat Wichita W M Odell Tarrant Joe Weardan Goliad Texas University regents Exd Crane Dallas B G Williams Elis More Regents College of Industrial Arts Mrs P Turner Dallas Ed Mays Nolan Kester W Denman Angelina Industrial Commission Curl Pool Grayson C Kingsley Bexar Stripling Tarrant M J Moran El Paso Harley Spencer N N Rosenquest Eastland Drs I H Blankmeyer Seay Patricio H C Morrow Travis Board of Pharmacy nominees Holt Russell Webb Edwin Joseph Travis Paul Morrell Bowie John A Yeeks Runnels Williford Jarrisson Wichita County
Detroit June 7 Evangeline Lindbergh mother of Charles Lindbergh said she will attend the Washington reception for her son alone. When asked who would accompany her she replied Nobody I’m going alone.
In San Francisco on June 7 Judge Graham granted Mrs. Mabel Walls an interlocutory divorce from Ray Walls. Mrs Walls testified her husband enforced a strict dress code, requiring black cotton stockings long skirts and other gauze hosiery.
The Weather Bureau warned floods on the Mississippi and in the Tensas and Atelt federal basins will linger into July. Lower areas may remain waterlogged beyond July while some lands already drained should not flood again. Forecasters expect a continued rise in the upper Tensas basin near Cabin Teele and Winter Quarters crevasse areas.
Paul Jones of Houston prepares for a title bout against Joe Stecher in Los Angeles California. The Texan claims a body line that no wrestler has broken in eight months as Stecher trains in secret for the big match set for tomorrow night. Both fighters travel to the venue today to finalize preparations.
In Kottbus Germany on June 7 American aviators Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine were made honorary citizens amid a large crowd. Local officials awarded the honor after their transatlantic flight, with celebrations in the market square and joyous reactions from about 5 000 residents.
President Calvin Coolidge plans to confer with Senator Reed Smoot about calling Congress into a special session before the regular December opening to address food relief and flood control legislation. The move follows discussions on urgent national needs and fiscal priorities.
The text reports on William Gibbs McAdoo declaring a prohibition issue during a 1924 presidential run, framing it as a Democratic stance. It notes his warning against efforts to undermine the government and suggests opponents’ reactions to his position.
Amador Sanchez of the Transcontinental Petroleum Company in Tampico denies any responsibility for Cecilio Velasco’s deportation from Mexico. He calls Velasco’s claim of $100,000 paid to Tampico’s district attorney ridiculous and malicious, stating Velasco was a court-appointed receiver in a related case and that his company is not concerned with the case’s outcome.
In Austin on June 2 lawmakers labored through a chaotic final day of a special session. The Senate debated key bills including school aid and conference reports while filibuster stalled the rural education appropriation. Adjournment was expected tonight or Tuesday noon.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local result or name blur with references to Bligent, Nash, and a boy from an unnamed place possibly in Ontario or Salvador, but details are unclear and not verifiable.
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