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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
5
A historic column argues Lindbergh’s solo feat shows individual courage outshines group efforts and urges rapid American aviation progress. It critiques complacent defense planning, praises Levine and Chamberlin, and predicts wireless power could transform long distance flight and military logistics. It references international competition and national pride in aviation progress.
In Winnepeg Manitoba a man known as the gorilla man was recaptured after escaping a double locked cell fifteen minutes after lodging on suspicion of killing women and children in the United States and Canada. Chief detective George Smith of Winnipeg identified him as the likely killer of Mrs Emily Patterson and Lota Cowan in the recent days.
George E. Neu publisher of the Brenham Banner was elected president of the Texas Press Association at its forty eighth annual convention in El Paso. Neu, then sent to Sweetwater hospital after paralysis on a train, was honored unanimously as the first business of the meeting.
Mrs. O. S. Hill of Kansas City opened strong in the third round of the trans Missis sippi women’s golf tournament and stood five up at the end of the first nine. Hill posted 41 at the turn while Mrs. Hynes of St. Louis was 46 after nine holes.
Moscow reports no further death sentences in Odessen city since the June 4 execution of alleged monarchist members. Officials confirmed the sentencing and stated no additional executions have occurred.
Construction on Laredo's latest store and office at Wieres and Hidalgo Streets progressed after Charles M. Schoenfeld of San Antonio secured the bid. Judge John A. Wills owns the project, which will be a two story, five proof, modern facility anticipated to be among the city's best.
Pacifico Montarde, proclaimed emperor, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Bakod court for his role in the revolt. Twenty three other leaders received 20 years to six months. seven were acquitted. Fifty one complaints were filed, twenty remain pending. Montarde is in an asylum.
San Francisco June 16 delegates to the National Congress of the Protestant Episcopal Church weighed liberal arguments on sex, marriage and religion. Rev William Norman Guthrie attacked traditionalism while Rev Henry Lewis urged a tolerant view of unmarried unions and criticized companionate marriage as a solution to promiscuity among college students.
Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo landed at Osatin near Rome at six this afternoon completing a sensational four continent flight. He was greeted by cheering crowds and officially welcomed by Premier Mussolini and other dignitaries.
Abilene Tex June 10 three year old Billy Stephens son of George A Stephens a telephone lineman drowned at Clyde near here Wednesday afternoon in a shallow tank
Fred C Simmons and Milton T Shiifer, agents with a California bond company from Dallas, indicted for abduction in Compton, offered to plead guilty and pay 600 dollars each. District Attorney Robert Hurt refused the offer saying it must be approved by Willans Mera Je out and the city.
In London a foreign warning against Soviet propaganda abroad is noted as European powers seek a united front. In Warsaw Boris Sowieledy is condemned to life imprisonment for the assassination of Soviet minister Peter Volkoff, with a petition to commute to fifteen years. In Moscow Commander Koelpikoff is sentenced to death for espionage against Britain.
Henderson county sheriff reports a 30 year old farmer Georere Verrett killed his mother in law Mrs James Fdnelish at their home near Henderson then shot at his wife and child before killing himself. Verrett died seven hours later at English Eveme and his body lies in Henderson.
The Miami group won the Shriners convention for next year, outbidding Cleveland and other bidders in Atlantic City. The decision was announced today amid the convention proceedings with other potential hosts noted.
President Coolidge begins a two month sojourn at a state game lodge in the Black Hills South Dakota. Surrounded by pine forests and mountain streams the site offers a peaceful retreat after weeks of national duties.
A rumor that aviators Nungosser and Coll were found on the Shipshaw River was discredited. A caller claimed their safety via telephone, but officials and firms found no confirmation. They suspect flare sightings northeast of the Saguenay river rather than a rescue.
A man named Flivzoner, before Mayor Mado, faced charges of drunkenness after a Thursday incident. He claimed seven drinks justified his state, while the defense noted a dollar per drink and disputed the accusation.
On June 20 the Mor Laredo city ordinance requires dogs to be registered to stay free. Unregistered dogs will be seized and kept in the city dog pound for four days. if not reclaimed, they will be put to death. Police Chief Gan deliario Mendiola announced the measure.
A blaze at the old customs warehouse at McGill and Canan Street destroyed the building and ruined about 2,000,000 worth of liquor stock. Additionally 600,000 worth of seized heroin reportedly burned in the fire.
Prankfort dispatch reports American aviators Lawrence Chamberlin and Charles Levine departing for Hanover after touring Karlsruhe Friedenshafen and Frankfort. They will join their wives in London tomorrow, as the wives travel from New York on the liner Berlin.
Charles Lindbergh flew to Washington to retrieve his Spirit of St Louis. He returned at dawn, departed again for New York, then planned a late night return to St Louis to reach home by 4 PM. He dodged reporters and flew in borrowed gear, racing to keep a packed day’s schedule.
Allen Higgins Flodes potentate of Emataya Temple El Paso Texas and president of the Two Republic Life Insurance Co died suddenly of a heart attack in his hotel room during the Shriners convention in Atlantic City on June 10.
A chaotic incident in Times Square features a young woman embracing a man, his head and shoulders were shaken, and a disruption followed as onlookers observed the scene. The fragment suggests a disturbance involving a prom age girl and a man, with unclear motive.
A survey shows rapid growth with the Trimilton Motel and new two story store building under way. John Walls begins work on the modern retail structure as the Central Power and Light Company rushes a new facility, totaling about $600,000. Residential activity includes about 65 homes valued from 8000 to 16000 dollars, plus other urban projects.
Del Rio Texas saw the Valve Video Wool and Mohair Company ship 300000 pounds of short wool at 34 1 2 cents per pound in a Thursday sale.
Marsivali Texas Rangers prepare to arrest two floggers after a city disturbance. Two families clashed last week and a grand jury will convene Friday to investigate the whippings.
Wardo de Leon president of the Nuevo Sanredo Chamber of Commerce is enroute to Mexico on a business trip to Mexled Gily.
Five members of the Whippel family aged 40 to 193 are reported killed when their car was struck by a passenger train near Sunmaln Indiana late last night. The victims include Frank Whippel and Mary Whippel with Roxmilda Melvin and Wilson Whippel among the deceased.
OAEMONT Pa June 16 Bobby Jones hopes to defend the American open golf title dimmed as his round collapsed late. Ey Bimd sank back after a string of miscues costing him several strokes and leaving leader Harry Cooper of Los Angeles with a six stroke advantage.
A mysterious explosion last night killed one man and injured several others at an industrial site. Authorities report a charred body identified as 19 year old worker Starke among the ruins while three witnesses escaped unharmed as rescue crews searched the scene in the aftermath.
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