Surprising Extradition Bid Aged Sheriff Case Stirs Debate
A 91-year-old New York sheriff is linked to a 45 year old alleged horse theft in New Jersey. Governor Moore may decline extradition, citing the long lapse and local respect for the elderly physician. The incident reads like fiction yet raises questions about justice, age, and public sentiment.
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Binghampton
New York
New Jersey
Moore
New York State
Dvi
Kipling
A Love of Beauty Across Cultures and Nations
The New York World cites Americans’ national passion for flowers as evidence of an aesthetic inclination. It contrasts American practical arts with Japanese tradition where floral beauty is tied to ritual form taught from childhood, noting an instinctive human love of beauty amid diverse expressions.
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New York
The
World
Salvation Army Advocates Equal Roles for Women Worldwide
Captain Milton Atkins cites The Salvation Army as leading in elevating women to equal spheres and top ranks. The article notes officers and pioneers, including Eliza Shirley and Commonwealth leaders, showing women hold physician, nurse, teacher, and minister roles across missions worldwide.
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Salvation Army
Milton Atkins
Salvation Army Corps
Army
Fvangeling Booth
America
Lucy Booth- Hellberg
Norway
Mary Youth
Germany
United States
Eliza Shirley
Ngland
Shirley
Symmonds
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Birthday Milestones for Political and Academic Figures
On March 30, Joseph Calllaux a former French premier marks 63 years since birth. Dr Alexander C Humphreys president Stevens Institute of Technology born Edinburgh celebrates 75 years. Dr Ales Herdlicka head American Anthropological Association born Bohemia age 57. De Wolf Hopper veteran American stage comedian born New York City age 48.
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Joseph Calllaux
Frech
Alexander C. Humphreys
Stevens Institute of Technology
Edinburgh
Ales Herdlicka
American Anthropological Association
Bohemia
de Wolf Hopper
New York City
Treasures of the Vatican film at Royal Strand
One of the era's great art films will screen at the Royal and Strand Theaters Sunday and Monday with no price increase. The film presents vast Renaissance masterpieces from the Sistine Chapel and Vatican museums, inclining viewers to marvel at Botticelli Michelangelo and Roselli.
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Royal Strand
Royal and Strand
Sistine Chapel
Rosselli
Red Sea
Botticelli
Christ
Michelangelo
Rome
Vatican
Pathe
The
Coud
Guyler Promoted to Assist General Manager at Eagle Pass Lumber
W L Guyler is named vice president and assistant general manager of the Eagle Pass Lumber Co and leaves Laredo where he served as local manager for eight years. He previously worked at Floresville for Alamo Lumber Co and chaired several local groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary.
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W. L. Guyler
Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass Lumber Co
Concord
Laredo
Guyler
Floresville
Alamo Lumber Co
Chamber of Commerce
Shop opens near Strand Theater disavows link to Economy Shop
The owner informs friends and customers that the new shop beside the Strand Theater is not connected with the Economy Shop. He notes a mistaken belief that it is his branch, clarifying the separation of businesses.
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Strand Theater
Notice of no liability for road 32-A work Webb County
Nothags states no liability for debts by any person or firm performing labor on road 32 A in Webb County Texas except under a written order signed by M H B Zachary.
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Webb County
Texas
Ma H
Zachary
Eight-year-old struck by streetcar in Heights tragedy
An eight year old boy Jose Villareal was hit by a streetcar near the Arroyo Zacate bridge between Verduzco and Finnegan warehouse last evening. He suffered skull fracture a broken leg and shoulder bruising and was rushed to the hospital in deteriorating condition. Witnesses said the boy darted from behind a parked car as the streetcar neared. The motorman tried to stop but could not prevent the injury. The piece ends with a general plea about street safety for children on public streets.
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Laredo
Europe
Chicago
New York
Arroyo Zacate
Verduzco & Sons
Finnegan
Jose Villareal
Times
Arroyo Zacate Bridge
Helen Holmes Explains Thrill in Perils of Otherw
In the Strand play Perils of Otherworld, Helen Holmes defines a thrill as an intensely exciting moment split into careful preparation frenzied anticipation and final realization. She notes a human element is essential to avoid a mechanical thrill and says audiences crave danger to share the kick.
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Helen Holmes
Strand
Helen Dolmes
Laredo Air Messengers Preparations for Regional Tour
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce launches a seven month advertising flight with two new planes bound for Austin to promote Laredo district across ten to twelve states. E G Clingenpeel accompanies the tour while civic groups join a 5 PM program at the old Aviation Field. A public send off includes a mass photo at 6 15 PM and christening by two Laredo women as officials aim to distribute 250000 booklets about Laredo’s opportunities.
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Laredo
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis
Lions
Citiers
Woman Charged With Theft Granted Two Years In Penitentiary
Zeferina Gutierrez was convicted of theft over fifty dollars and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Other defendants Dan H. Daugherty J. H. Cobb Robert Harrison and Zeferina Luna were fined fifty dollars and costs for driving automobiles while under the influence. The jury in Jesus Garcia transporting intoxicating liquors case was deliberating at noon and could report soon.
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Dan H. Daugherty
J. H. Cobb
Robert Harrison
Zeferina Luna
Zeferina Gutierrez
Jesus Garcia
Mayor suggests certificates for residents to cross border
In Laredo Texas Mayor Villegas proposes residents prepare self on their business or personal stationery a certificate reading that the holder has been a resident of Laredo Webb county for more than one year to facilitate Mexican Immigration Service permit processing.
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Mexicain Immigration Service
Laredo
Webb County
Nuevo Laredo
Villegas
Texas
City of Laredo Mayor Offers Free Certificate Help
The message urges residents to take a form to Mayor Villegas who will fill and sign it at no cost. It notes a law requiring certificates takes effect April 1 and advises presenting the certificate to the mayor promptly.
End of School Census Imminent in Laredo District
The scholastic census for the Laredo Independent School District ends tomorrow evening March 31. Parents should notify City Superintendent L J Christen of any overlooked children to ensure enrollment and proper funding for the district. Call promptly with any missing names to secure a complete census.
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Laredo Independent School District
Laredo
L. J. Christen
First Carload of Bermuda Onions Ships From Laredo
The first carload of Bermuda onions from Texas leaves Laredo this evening. Grown by J. P. Bradbury on the Wilkes Brennan Corrigan farm near Calton Gardens in North Laredo, the 560 crates sold at 3.50 per crate fob Laredo. The shipment, handled by the Association of South Texas Onion Shippers, goes directly to New York City.
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Bermuda
Texas
Laredo
J. P. Bradbury
Wilkes, Brennan & Corrigan
Calton Gardens
North Laredo
New Home Sites to Be Opened in Mackin Subdivisions
The South Texas Realty Company and Mr. Sam Mackin announce replatting and sale of two Mackin Subdivisions. Subdivision No. 1 along Seymour Avenue will offer finished blocks with light water and gas. No. 2 includes the old Aviation field and Polo grounds and will wait for sale until improvements, including a temporary golf link, are completed.
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South Texas Realty Company
Sam Mackin
Clingenpeel
Seymour Avenue
Ambrose Johnson
Mooreland Place
Mackin
Airplane publicity campaign and street safety notes in Laredo
The column mentions two decorated airplanes launching an Laredo publicity drive on April 1 across multiple states. It also urges safer streets with recommendations for trams stopping at corners and cautions against skating on thoroughfares. A note reports The Big Cole No 17 in Cole Field yielding gas-rich oil production after a strong showing.
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Deutz & Brother
Laredo
Union
Cole No. 17
Cole Field
New Style Passport To Replace Engraved Passports
The State Department will stop issuing old style engraved passports and within a month publish a neatly printed vest pocket substitute. The change aims at safety and economy with embossing and color sealing by machinery and periodic updates to prevent counterfeiting.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Tiffany
Aversion to Green Upset Spring Dress Plans
London reports superstition keeps green from dominating Spring fashion. English people avoid emerald shades fearing bad luck and the need for a black mourning outfit later. The belief echoes Victorian times with Burne Jones and Disraeli cited as green avoidance examples.
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Associated Presse
London
Burne Jones
Royal Academian
Disraeli
Downing Street
Miners Wives Act to Prevent May Strike in England
English mining communities prepare to avert a general strike as government subsidies end in May. Wives plan to press coal owners to initiate talks with workers, while railway officials arrange for 40,000 women to travel to London for an April 17 demonstration.
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Sy Associated Press
Durham
England
London
Royal Linen From Romanoff Family Sells Fast in U S
Royal napkins and tablecloths from the Romanoff family are in huge demand in the United States. New linen bearing Emperor Nicholas coat of arms has been sold by the State to American buyers who send pieces home as gifts. Napkins are Holland linen and cost seventy five cents each.
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Associated Press
Leningrad
Romanoff
United States
Nicholas
Unbobbing May Queen Chooses Knutsford Queen
In Knutsford England on March 30 scarcity of unshorn maidens endangers the town's sixty year old May festival. All but one candidate wears bobbed or shingled hair, the May Queen to be chosen from those whose hair has never been cut.
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Associated Press
Knutsford
Eng
England
World's Fair Representative Plans for Women's World’s Fair
Forty nations will be represented in the second annual Women's World’s Fair April 17 to 24 in Chicago. Women of diverse races will participate with foreign dancers and songs, garden concessions featuring foreign entertainers, and major women's organizations driving the event. Mrs Medill McCormick heads the fair with proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Protective Association. A ten percent space sale already promised financial success.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ten Garden
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Juvenile Protective Association
19 000 Silk Worms Craft Spring Japanese Outfit
Tokyo reports Dr. Iwajiro Hoda of the Tokyo Sericultural school says a Spring outfit for a Japanese woman requires 19 000 silkworms. Higher class women spend more on a single costume than foreign women, though they typically own fewer outfits.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Iwajiro Hoda
Tokyo Sericultural School
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