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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1926

Page

11

Proclamation of Election in Laredo Set for April Vote

Mayor I L Villegas proclaims a general city election in Laredo Webb County Texas for April 6 1926. Voters will decide a charter amendment and polling places Ward 1 to Ward 4 are listed with presiding and associate judges. Officers empowered to appoint clerks and ballots to read YES or NO on the amendment.

City of Laredo I. L. Villegas Webb County Texas City of Laredo A. D Laredo Daily Times Francisco Sanchez Garza Iturbide Street Ike Hirsch L. Marulanda J. F. Dougherty Matamoros Street G. P. Farias E. C. Benavides B. A. Puig A. R. Garcia Lincoln Street P. Floyd D. H. Sanchez Jos. Netzer L. J. Christen Main and Farragut Streets L. L. Leyendecker E. B Brewster Aaron Moser State of L. Villegas

Election Proclamation for Four Trustees in Laredo ISD

I Hal L Brennan president of the Laredo ISD school board orders a one day election on April 3 1926 to elect four trustees. Polling places are Precinct 1 307 Iturbide St officers Ike Hirsch L Marulanda J E Doherty Precinct 2 Central School A C Puig D Garcia E C Bena vides Precinct 3 1114 Lincoln St P Floyd H E Garcia A J Bruni Precinct 4 Urbahn School L L Leyendecker E B Brewster Guy Trout. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm under Texas General Laws.

I. Hal L. Brennan Independent Laredo Texas Iturbide Street Ike Hirsch L. Marulanda J. E. Doherty Central School House A. C. Puig D. Garcia E. C. Benavides A. R. Garcia Lincoln Street P. Floyd H. E. Garcia A. J. Bruni Urbahn School House L. L. Leyendecker E. B. Brewster Guy Trout State of A. D H. L. Brennan

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor

Violet S Oberfeldt, society editor, is listed with telephone No 70 in the society pages.

Violet S. Oberfeldt

Parish Guild Meeting on Wednesday at Rectory

Social calendar item notes the Parish Guild gathering at the Rectory on Wednesday at 3 30 PM. The record preserves the time and location with a concise notice aimed at readers.

Poems and People Amid Holy Week Social Notes

Readable fragments show a Christian Science poem by Sarah Wilson Middleton and a stream of society notices. Highlights include mentions of Mr and Mrs St R Weaver and daughters returning from a trip, Arch Morris visiting from Devine, Mrs Ehlman returning from Pearsall for a funeral, and others visiting San Antonio Brownsville and Austin. Parish Guild set a dance for April 9 while Holy Week activities pause meetings.

Mae Murray Designs Costumes Shine in The Merry Widow

Mae Murray's lavish and original costumes set fashion trends in film and stage. Her home wardrobe favors simple, restful dress including pajama-inspired Chinese brocade outfits. The Merry Widow film, adapted from Lehar and produced by Savage, features her most renowned wardrobe.

Mae Murray America Goldwyn Mayer Eric von Stroheim Royal Theatre Merry Widow Victor Leon Leo Stein Franz Lehar Henry W. Savage Erich von Stroheim Benjamin Glazer

Will Issue Special Laredo Section

S. F. Stone special representative of the Tulsa Daily World arrived last Monday to plan a special Laredo section of the Tulsa World to appear Sunday April 11. He is assisted by Charles Mumm secretary of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce gathering data and advertisements.

Laredo S. F. Stone Tulsa Daily World Tulsa Oklahoma Tulsa World Stone Charles Mumm

Charges of Evil Intent Shock Plussia Officials

The report names commissioners Plussia Broussard Baldwin and chairman Prete amid accusations of unfair conduct. Dennis is cited as involved, with claims of an obsession over tariff questions and alleged evil intent.

Associated Prete Plussia Broussard Baldwin Dennis

Robbery Probe Ties Five in San Antonio Bank Heist

Five persons are held for questioning after the San Antonio National Bank was robbed of 19000 dollars. Laredo authorities are alert for two suspected accomplices believed to be en route to Laredo from the crime scene.

San Antonio Tex

Rob Roy Coolidge’s canine boss at the White House

President Coolidge embraces Rob Roy a white collie who has become a beloved companion in the White House. The dog lounges by the fireplace and watches squirrels on the lawn while Prudence Prim, another collie from Wisconsin, joins the household and earns Mrs. Coolidge’s favor.

Associated Press Washington President Coolidge Rob Roy Laddie Boy White House Executive Swampscott Paul Pry Wisconsin Prudence Prim

Five Stores Burned in St. Joe Fire

Five business concerns in St. Joe, 36 miles west of Gainesville, were destroyed by fire early today. The aggregate loss is about 50000 dollars. The origin of the fire is undetermined.

Gaineaville Tex St. Joe Here

Today’s notable anniversaries and events in New York

The item notes the centenary birth of Alexander Brown Mott, Pope Pius XI entering his seventieth year, Col John Coolidge’s hypothetical age, the Madison Square Garden circus season opening, a Mexico clergy property sequestration seventy years ago, and an open Volstead Act modification meeting by the House Committee.

Alexander Brown Mott Bellevue Hospital Medical College Pope Pius XI St. Peter Col John Coolidge Skinnay Madison Square Garden Mexico House Committee For

Silence Follows Blair Freighter to New York

Naval communications received word that Blair a freighter owned by American Export Lines left Spain bound for New York on March 20. The message noted only silence from the vessel which departed March 20.

Associated Prays New York Naval Communications Blair The American Export Lines Spain

Governors Conference Set For July 26 In Cheyenne

A message to Governor Nellie Ross from Maine Governor Brewster announces the annual governors conference will be held in Cheyenne on July 26.

Cheyenne Wyo Nellie Ross Brewster Maine

Mexico uses radio to teach in native languages

Mexico's Department of Education broadcasts in Aztec and other indigenous languages from CZ station in Mexico City. The program uses receiving sets in Indian villages, with talks in Maya Otomi Matlanuca Zapoteca Mexteca and Aztec plus Spanish addresses. Musician concerts join the educational talks for broader reach.

Mexico City Mexico Department of Education Cortez Republic CZ Station

Fragments point to weather and crop impacts in Texas

Disjointed notes mention sunshine followed by a storm in Dallas Texas. References to frost damage and rainfall affect crops per an ANG report.

Dallas Texas Texas Ang Cropa

American reservations at Geneva conference cause doubt

Officials have yet to decide if an American delegation will attend the Geneva conference. The United States is expected to state that its reservations speak for themselves and cannot be part of any discussion or interpretation.

Iby Associated Press Washington Geneva Dourt States

United States Formally Invited to Court Talks

A formal invitation was extended for the United States to appoint a delegation to meet with world court signatories. The invitation, dated in March and sent to Secretary of State Kellogg, notes conditions due to American reservations and potential adherence requirements.

Geneva United States Kellogg

Women Pack House Gallery Amid Impeachment Debate

Washington March 31 The House pressed impeachment charges against Federal Judge Huglish of Illinois with prospects for a vote fading. Women predominated among spectators as debate continued despite warnings about listening to floor debates at own risk.

Associated Press Washington Dabala Huglish of Ulinois

Grain and Cotton Futures Bill Favored by Senate Committee

Washington March 31 Sha Car a way bill to prohibit futures transactions except by those who affirm they own or will own grain or cotton for delivery when required was favorably reported today by the senate agriculture committee.

Associated Press Washington Senate Agriculture Committed

Railroad Time Table Highlights for Texas-Mexican and Connecting Lines

Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 08 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 35 p m International and Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis departs 8 46 a m arrives 8 60 p m Night Train leaves 11 30 p m arrives 4 20 a m

Corpus Christi

Neff and King Seek Habeas Corpus in Texas

Former Governor Neff of Waco and George King of Houston appear before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin seeking bail for HP Fall of McGregor McLennan County. They request release while a murder charge related to the slaying of Mr and Mrs Camden Sanborn is addressed. case ties to Matagorda Bay City jail.

Austin Texas Neff Waco King Houston Court of Criminal Appeals McGregor McLennan County Matagorda County Bay City Camden ‘Sanborn

Chicago Faces Prolonged Blizzard Struggle

Ongoing blizzard disrupts travel and daily life in Chicago area with heavy snowfall and nearly impassable roads. Officials urge caution as visibility remains low and cleanup crews work to clear main routes.

Chicago Seountry

Storm Strands Midland Valley Trains With Passengers Amid Snow

In Foraker Oklahoma and Pawhuska smoke and snow trap Midland Valley railroad trains. A passenger train with 36 people is marooned since 11 o clock yesterday morning. A relief train and another train were stuck in the drift. Two more trains on the Chicago and Rock Island line stalled nearby.

Pawhuska Okla Oftleldla Midland Valley Bondig Foraker Plisdeniger Chicago Rock Island Inid

Tornado devastates towns in Terrell and Lee counties

Two Negro men were killed and property destroyed as a powerful tornado struck through Terrell and Lee counties last night. Homes were demolished and trees uprooted, with damage estimated around $200,000.

Dawson Marc Dan Terrell and Lee Dormollshad Trdan

Beer Tonic May Now Be Sold As Beer

Washington March 3L The sale of the now 3.75 per cent beer tonic was defended today by Assistant Secretary Andrews in charge of prohibition enforcement as practicable and reasonable. The permit for preparation has been called a mistake by the Anti Saloon League and illegal by the Volstead Act’s author, General Andrews stated the product is permissible and cannot be regarded as beer.

Associated Press Washington Andrews Anti-Saloon League

Special Bargain in La Salle County 320 Acres

Special bargain listing for 320 acres near Encinal La Salle County located along highway and railroad. Address owner P O Box 1514 San Antonio Texas date 3 26 41. Includes ownership contact details for potential buyers and property location references.

la Salle County Encinal P. O. Box San Antonio Texas

Air bumpitis claims pilots on transcontinental mail route

In Cheyenne Wyoming a new ailment among air mail pilots traversing the Rocky Mountains is described as air bumpitis. The condition causes bruises and sprains to the back and limbs after rough weather across the Continental Divide. Pilots report resting after severe bumpy flights, noting the Rocky Mountains intensify the effects more than other sections of the route.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyo Air Mail ‘Service Rocky Mountains Continental Divide Rocky” ‘Mountains

Train Schedules Between Rio Grande and Eagle Pass

Train No. 1 departs Laredo at 6:86 a.m. and reaches Dolores at 10:60 a.m. except Sundays. Train No. 2 leaves Dolores at 1:30 p.m. and arrives Laredo at 3:06 p.m. except Sundays.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Dolores

Shop opens near Strand Theater clarifies ownership

Notice to the public states a new shop has opened next to the Strand Theater and is not connected with the Economy Shop. The owner asks friends and customers to note it is not a branch store of theirs.

Strand Theater

Ambiguous Note Sparks Unclear Report of $560000 Found

A fragment mentions Austin Teka and a $560 000 sum with unclear context and no verifiable details. The text lacks coherent 사건 or authorities and provides no concrete outcome or location.

Austin Teka Mandamie

Machinery for bombs reported in Dublin stable scene

A report from Dublin describes a stable scene tied to bomb making. The owner Mauri Fallot is noted as having escaped earlier, with authorities investigating the improvised machinery.

Associated Presa Dublin Ireland Mauri Fallot

Worrying Politician in Japan Cited by Report

A garbled text fragment references a Japanese politician and a report noting concern. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to specify the incident or its context. The item reads as a damaged OCR excerpt from a broader political news item.

Also Mentioned on This Page

JOH Leyendecker Sarah Wilson Middleton Christian Science Monitor St. R. Weaver Arch Morris of Devine C. F. Smith Mrs. Farriss S. A. Lindsay Ruby Campbell Berne, S Mrs. Perez Mrs. Garza Miss Luz Garza Brownsville Miss Luz Mary Paul Goldman Mrs. A. Goldman Barney Anderson Tebbronville City O. W. Wheatley Lockhart Chester Nye Carrizo Springs North Laredo W. F. Galbraith Wm. Galbraith R. R. Hospital Palestine Christ Church Elks Hall Ladies of the Missionary Society of the Christian Church Rob Roy Coolidge Y Associated Press Poe Co Eo Dorricks Selves Thedford Traine Imagination GOULD Japan Dent
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