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Newspaper
Laredo Daily Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
4
The article critiques Washington's stance on naval arms talks with Japan and Britain, arguing forceful balance is needed. It notes comets and celestial events, then discusses social issues from an elderly woman abused on the street to medical cautions and Sweden's Lutheran Church history.
Huntsville Texas June 23 With 20 of 35 convicts at liberty posses and dogs spent yesterday recapturing 15 of them and prepared to resume the hunt. Seven dog packs used and expected to be used again heavy rains hinder progress as most fugitives remain at large and a recent prison break freed 24 Mexicans.
English sportswoman Betty Carstairs will drive a speedboat in the Detroit river regatta in September. She faces American, French, German, and Canadian male rivals in the event.
Flood warnings issued as waters from the San Juan and Salado Rivers threaten lowland areas around Rio Grande City. Levees are expected to hold except in some sections where damage could be small. Highways remain open and rail lines in operation as officials monitor flood stages and floodway readiness.
In a Northside alley a trio is killed after a car theft incident. Sergeant Thomas Kehoe and Officer James Marley die. police suspect a robber shot by reserves and a mystery woman fled the scene. Dan Leathers is named among the wounded and dead.
Chicago June 23 William Milla Dawes and nephew of Vice President Dawes sues for divorce from Nancy Keenan Dawes in Parkersburg West Virginia alleging desertion and abandonment amid a pending arm arrest.
The Laredo Kiwanis Club at a Hamilton Hotel luncheon agreed to aid the Milk and Ice Fund for local children. Col John H Zachry presided and named Rev J W Black W T Neblett and Miles Hanchett to coordinate the effort. New members Col W I Morrison B Nox and William Lowry Jr joined and guest B M Lewis attended.
Eighteen people were arrested Wednesday in Sherman Denison and nearby towns on liquor law violations after raids by county officers. A large quantity of intoxicants and related merchandise were confiscated and held as evidence. Beers were reportedly served with meals at a Gunter hotel during the operation, with arrests based on warrants obtained over the prior three weeks by officers' agents.
At Geneva on June 29 Lord Robert Cecil and Hugh S. Bison led a private session on naval arms proposals. No agreement emerged, but Gibson and Dulles said Americans, Britons, and Japanese seek a basis for accord. They stressed patience and goodwill despite mutual criticisms.
Washington June 23 A free scholarship to the Michigan College of Mining and Technology is available for eligible Laredo students. The Bureau of Education says the scholarship covers tuition and matriculation but requires competitive entrance. Recipients must be well recommended by school officials and come from the United States or neighboring regions.
Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey signed a contract to box at Yankee Stadium on July 21. Dempsey to receive 60 percent and Sharkey 40 percent of receipts under the terms, with a forfeit of 27 dollars per e?
Philadelphia reports Tyrus Cobb warned against using a mysterious item found by customs in Galveston Texas. The incident involved labeled wine bottles and unclear motives behind the delivery to Cobb.
Fragmented OCR text shows a focus on rapid growth, references to Pontoltica and Bal Rubenstein, and mentions leading tax queue offices. The readable parts hint at an administrative or economic report highlighting expansion and prominent offices. Specific facts are sparse due to damaged source.
In Lansing Kansas 328 inmates barricaded themselves and guards in the coal mine and held out after more than 48 hours of captivity. A reach for concessions failed as prisoners refused contact with wives of guards and demanded no cigarettes. Authorities debated final action while guards remained safe.
Fraulein Cecilia Russom won her case amid jubilant cheers. She appeared frightened by the cheering crowd yet tearful with pleasure as a representative of Cormany received the occasion.
Roosavelt New York June 28 The motor monoplane Amelia Earhart will be moved from its hangar to the runway tonight for a 4 o clock hop off. Commander Richard E Byrd said weather delays may force a postponement but preparations are underway and a launch is planned if conditions improve.
Chicago June 23 Samuel F Arnot chairman of the Chicago board of trade cotton committee says the board aims to aid Texas crop marketing and strengthen Chicago Southwest ties. Texans including Gov Dan Moody hear about the cotton market and note Texas crop variety and demand. The delegation tours the cotton market and receives explanations from cotton officials before moving on to Cleveland. Dublin Ireland June 23 William Cosgrave reelected president of the Free State executive council as Dail session opens without Eamon de Valera and other Plain People deputies who refuse oath of allegiance to the King. De Valera and deputies are later denied admission to the Dail chamber.
A courtroom ruling blocks a contractor from operating a new telephone building at night due to nightly disturbances in Dallas. The decision cites safety and noise concerns and impacts the ongoing project schedule.
Vienna report says Clarence D. Chamberlin, American transatlantic flyer, declined a beer upon return from Budapest. Officials say the refusal stemmed from breweries in Munich and Vienna printing false statements about their products.
The Navy Department announced the promotion of eleven officers to rear admiral rank after presidential approval. Named were Captain Henry S. Campbell, Wal Prank Abshe, Ridley Reeves, and others, following the selection board process.
In Tiflis and the Caucasus region a radio device was denounced by Muslim priests as harmful to faith and publicly hurled from a cliff, illustrating a clash between modern technology and religious tradition amid tensions in the area.
In Duncan Oklahoma farmer Arch Gilbreath killed the man alleged to have attacked his daughter in a district court area. Bond set at 10000 with ten friends signing. Gilbreath freed on bond as preliminary hearing proceeded and trial date set for October.
A Texas performer identified as Edward Millette died suddenly in New Haven during a Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey show run. The incident occurred on June 23 and is being investigated by circus officials. details remain scarce.
A federal habeas corpus petition was sent to Judge Ben C. Dawhne in Monroe for Robert and Byron Dunn as their death sentences near execution. The petition seeks relief in the federal court after state cases.
In Medford Oregon PTL district attorney Ne rt Chaney and Roy De accel say they will confess to charges filed after their arrests in a local case. The public statement came Tuesday as authorities outline the alleged crime and impending confessions.
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