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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
5
A brief note indicates Japan seeks a ship and Ok Industries may assist. The source mentions S. O. of Indiana in connection with the plan.
Arthur Brisbane notes New York’s massive welcome to Lindbergh and compares city pride to future aviation plans. He warns nations like Japan seek more cruisers, urges exploiting domestic industry for airpower, and highlights Standard Oil and Ford roles in aviation fuel and aircraft development.
Rio de Janeiro Brazil June 14 The whereabouts of Major Sarmento Beires a Portuguese aviator who took off from Para Brazil for Georgetown British Guiana last Tuesday on his return flight to Lisbon is still unknown says a dispatch from Para. Other messages from Paramaribo report that nothing has been heard there concerning the flier.
The Census Bureau reports May cotton use at 633,024 bales of lint and 73,766 bales of linters, up from 619,140 lint and 66,957 linters in April and from 616,876 lint and 66,199 linters in May last year.
In Texarkana a healthy man over thirty thousand residents has never heard of Charles Lindbergh. A customer asks who he is and what he did, admitting he has little time to read the papers. The storekeeper notes the gap in public knowledge.
TARIS June 14 French long distance aviator Pelletier Daisy and her companion took off for Karachi India at 4 PM their plane crashed minutes later into a burning mass but both escaped death in the near disaster.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, in New York to thank pilots and crew who aided his transatlantic flight, makes a three hour automobile visit to Mitchel Field and Curtiss Field. He greets Major Davidson and other aviation staff, autographs the Spirit of St Louis fuel funnel, and plans a newspaper club luncheon and Commodore dinner with his mother.
Reported sighting of flares in northern Quebec tied to Naparsser and Colt was discounted. They reportedly departed Lebourgat field on a Trans-Atlantis attempt, leaving flares behind as evidence.
Salin June 14. Charles A. Levine, who accompanied Clarence PD. Chamberlin on the Trans Atlantic flight, faces seizure of his monoplane Columbia after a claim by Dr Puppe, a German promoter, that Levine owes him a commission for promoting a loan with German steel mills two years ago.
Three of the seven convicts who killed Deputy Warden Klein during Joliet break escape attempts remain jailed after being sentenced to hanging. One captive died in the clash, another was wounded, and two more were killed during a third bid. Walter Stulsky and Charles Duschowski were among the injured and beaten respectively as guards repelled the escape attempt. Robert Torrez did not join yesterday’s uprising.
Radio stations facing new frequency adjustments set by the Federal Radio Commission must comply by 3 A.M. tomorrow or risk license revocation. The rule aims to enforce orderly use of airwaves and prevent interference nationwide.
Hal Brennan, chairman, says the board will meet all State Education requirements except voting the $1.00 tax per $100 of property value. The district secured an extension to hold the election, leaving the outcome to voters. Austin report notes conditions to keep Laredo on the list or be removed.
Police in Houston pursue escapees from Blue Ridge state prison farm after 21 Mexican district convicts fled Monday night amid a supper break. Officers comb woods near the facility while other inmates were secured in the yard. A steward reportedly warned guards as several convicts slipped away through the break.
Charles A. Lindbergh flew a Curtiss plane to an airport near New York then returned, announcing he had definitively given up the idea of flying to Washington.
Stock prices fell sharply on the New York exchange amid heavy selling after a reported rise of more than 66 million dollars in brokers loans last week. High priced issues like Baldwin, Dupont, General Motors, Houston Oil, Louisville and Nashville, and South Puerto Rico Sugar faced declines of six or more points from last week’s quotations.
Mrs O Hull of Kansas City Mississippi Valley women's golf champion was five up on Mia G Texarkana after nine holes in the first round of the tournament at Kansas City.
General rain pats over southwest Texas with San Antonio and vicinity recording 0.31 inches overnight. Del Rio reports three quarters of an inch as precipitation remains widespread in the region.
The first photograph shows Signalman J. D. Wilson arriving in the United States after his actions during the siege of Nanking. He reportedly climbed to the consulate and helped save foreigners by signaling ships under fire.
Municipal secretary Francisco Bain of Nuevo Laredo says telephone service will unite Taredo and Mexico City. Wires extend to Villaldaimau 274 idle meters south of Nuevo Laredo and completion is expected soon per Mr Basan.
Washington June 11 Postmaster General announced bids open July for four new air mail routes. Albany New York to Cleveland Dallas to San Antonio and New Orleans Havana significant routes included.
A small dog reportedly saved William P. Pierce near Oregon, Wisconsin, by attacking a bull that attacked the 60 year old farmer, drawing the bull away and allowing rescue. Pierce was dragged by neighbors to safety. doctors believed he might live.
Brownwood Texas June 24 a lone masked bandit robbed the First State Bank at Zephyr near here at 1 o clock this morning of about 1200 dollars. A companion waited outside in a small burning car as they escaped toward Mullin. D A Johnston assistant cashier hid part of the cash beneath books. The bandit wore an overcoat and a face handkerchief. authorities have not yet completed the cash tally.
Reports from Ztapataw County indicate that inches of rain fell within a few hours late Monday into Monday night. Initial fears of flood damage eased as tanks held water and crops were not seriously harmed, though minor washouts were noted.
In New York and Toccoa authorities report arrests after a mob attacked a woman early Sunday, beating her into unconsciousness and injuring her son. Principal Acres and foreman Lowry were arrested with two other men, warrants issued. six miles from town, the assault followed a claim of “sassiness.”
Baltimore residents hid behind locked doors as a suburban roundup turned violent. Twenty four steers escaped a packing pen and were shot by cowboys issuing a shoot to kill order, with five steers killed and a man fleeing through trees. The roundup was later concluded.
Jerome K Jerome, noted British author, dies at a Northampton hospital today from a cerebral hemorrhage. June 14. He was a prominent writer known for humorous works and had been hospitalized after a stroke.
Magnolia Mississippi June 14 AP General WW MM Wroten 80 year old commander in chief of United Confederate Veterans listed in serious condition at his home after a combined attack of indigestion and erayslpelaa family at bedside death expected at any time
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered suspension of proposed railroad rate increases for sugar shipments to Texas and Arkansas. The five-state test aimed to evaluate Louisiana sugar refining interests against higher tariffs, with schedules incorporating the railroad-proposed increases suspended today.
J. Gomes of the Nuevo Laredo Lions club addressed the Laredo Lions at their weekly luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel. A. Martinez, Deputy District Governor, discussed Spreading Lionism in Mexico and thanked guests including Judge Lt. Ramirez Angulana and TE. S. Cerdan.
MARSSTALL Texas June county attorney John Taylor said he would locate and return W A Straps and his family, missing after a masked band attacked two homes. Straps wife and three children disappeared Sunday. federal and local investigators expand search with rangers and a land jury session likely.
Beaumon Texas June 14 Eighth annual convention of the Texas real estate boards closes this afternoon with officers elected and guests to be entertained this evening Tunquet tour of Sabine area planned under guidance of Orange and Port Arthur boards CG Hientz of Chicago president of the National association addressed the session urging strong attendance for the Seattle convention next year
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Dallas Texas incident dated June 14 involving violence and arrests near Wilmer. The text references Ku Klux Klan themes, black residents, and law enforcement, but the details are garbled and incomplete.
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