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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1927
Page
5
Payne Whitney report highlights 21 billions on credit as Monly notes prompt payment and economic lessons from Berlin. The column emphasizes global financial scale and the need for disciplined budgeting across nations.
Arthur Brisbane reports on European tensions Balkans Russia and Poland risk of conflict. He notes British French financial strains and warns Americans to prepare against hostile fliers while citing Payne Whitney gifts and stock market optimism.
Petrovicis Solo from Russia argues Shakespeare’s line about stealing purses being trash fails in Nuevo Laredo. Solo reports his purse, containing one hundred dollar bills, was stolen on arrival from Mexico City. He filed a complaint with Arnulfo de los Santos, commander of police, seeking restitution.
Rising waters in Arkansas Missouri and Illinois drive hundreds to leave homes and seek refuge. Red Cross reports 1100 refugees in Marianna Arkansas with more pouring from the St Frances valley near Forest City as over 1000 families face displacement. Disaster officials caution on unknown scope of the new disaster.
Habeas corpus proceedings filed in district court by Fred Simmons and MMty Shafer, agents for a Los Angeles Bonding Company, after Dallas officers arrived with warrants for arrest on kidnapping charges. Compton, a California fugitive, and Harry Springate were held in Brownwood at the Dallas sheriff’s request.
Washington June 8 Congress will be called into a special session in October after a conference with President Coolidge. Senator Smoot of Utah said the President was convinced of the session’s wisdom and that closing issues such as the deficiency bill tax reduction and election contest settlements must be addressed early along with flood control measures.
Soviet Minister to Mexico Mme Alexandra Kollantai arrived on the Rio Fantico but was again denied permission to land in Havana. She declined interviews aboard but told officials she was recalled not at the President's request and returned to report on her Mexico work.
County Judge J V Navarro said Zapata County Courthouse is being fixed with a new tin roof and is delayed due to a lack of criminal cases. the building is used for social gatherings while operations resume.
Clarence Chamberlin and Charley Levine were greeted in Berlin with ceremonies at Tempelhofer airfield. President Hindenburg hosted autographed portraits and expressed hope for closer American German ties. The airmen, guests of the American embassy, spoke of beer supplied by the Czechoslovak minister, and mentioned plans to meet the press before continuing their visit with possible trips to Vienna.
Mexico City June 8 The funeral train carrying Mrs. Calles arrived this morning accompanied by a special train for President Calles and a military escort. The president met the body yesterday at Ruiz in Nayarit, then followed the hearse to Chapultepec Castle for a brief service before interment at Dolores Cemetery. American embassy staff and officials attended, with praise for U S sympathy and respect.
Two adults were found shot to death in Youngstown Ohio. Police identified the victims as Michael Ay Me Ildot and Mrs Re 8. Investigators are examining the scene for motives and possible suspects.
Moscow brands the June killing of M. Volkoff as part of a capitalistic campaign against the Soviet Union. Poland protests through Maxim Litvinov, pledging a full investigation and punishments. London papers warn of heightened Soviet Poland tension amid Briti sh involvement theories.
Fragmentary OCR text references Uncle Sam and mail to Lindy, with scattered names and phrases about congratulations and an Atlantic arrival. The readable bits imply a wartime or celebratory public notice about sending mail to Lindbergh or a similar figure, though many words are garbled fragments.
City council orders a July 4 election to levy a one mill tax per dollar of property value for schools. The plan required legal notices and recalls the prior election after an Attorney General ruling. A August date was set to comply with election law amid precautions to avoid technicalities. Twenty property owners signed the petition for the tax election.
In Moscow a bombing at a business club during a debate by the Communist Party left 26 people seriously injured and damaged the premises. Police and investigators inspected the scene as authorities pursued suspects.
Dr. Manuel Calicia Fermoaxko moves to a new workspace in the Serna building confirming a consolidated location for patient care and consultations in the city.
In Silanghat China on June 8 an American lawyer W Worthington and two companions Samuel Chalet and an Italian Jovino were arrested by International Settlement police for alleged arms dealing. They allegedly met a Chinese General who owns a detective to seal a sale of army ammunition. Two foreign detectives observed the meeting and the trio produced two novusers and 2000 rounds of ammunition before arrest.
The American legation and presidency are unlikely to withdraw from Peking soon, with Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler in command of about 1,800 Marines recently landed at Tientsin to guard the port in case of unforeseen emergencies.
Pernambucan aviation story about Joao De Harrods, a Brazilian pilot, who flew solo from Genoa to Pernambuco in eight months. He departed Italy last October amid multiple mishaps and complications before reaching his destination.
A federal judge sentences Hart Carroll to one year and no day in prison for perjury after his collapse on a train. He is transported from Greenville to Atlanta where he is admitted to a penitentiary hospital. Carroll’s release from his long legal fight ends as he begins serving the term.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed three life sentences and one 45 year term. Defendants include W. M. Hoover of Wichita County for murder linked to the Katie Goodman case on November 10, 1926. Matthew Thomas, convicted in Travis County on a venue change from Bastrop, for an attack on Minnie Carlow in March 1923, 99 years. Randall County case for Armstrong murder. J. Newberry Lyte Huffman, 41, year sentence from Wilbarger County for robbery connected to the hold-up of Dewey Marsh and theft of 7606 from him around December 19, 1926.
A World War veteran died in a Dallas fire. Authorities are investigating the cause as neighbors report smoke and flames engulfing the residence. The victim’s identity and service details have not been released.
A rough record cites a proposal to create a fund linked to Charles A. Lindbergh. It mentions critics and supporters debating the plan in Washington with reference to wartime reflections and personal tragedies tied to the era.
Disrupted Texas border traffic reports indicate a bridge near Laredo on the line to Mexico City was burned by an engine. Officials say the blaze interrupted service about 146 miles south, with track crews working to restore the route.
County officials set to begin immediate construction after formal approval and signing of a resolution. J Rodiguez named as county elect official and lead on the project with oversight by the court.
A June 82 report from Austin outlines appropriations and revenue matters. It notes Moody's blue print and legislative actions at 11:90 o'clock with about 44,000.0 in general revenue and related committees expressing concerns about proprieties and allocations.
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