American-made autos surge in Mexico export growth through Laredo
A Brennan Corrigan report shows 172 carloads totaling about 41 204 American automobiles shipped to Mexico via Laredo in March, down from February’s 188. The 1926 annual export record for U S cars to Mexico is expected to exceed 9 000 from 1925, with about 3 500 already sent in Q1 and a projected 10 000 for the year through Laredo. American cars are rapidly replacing French Italian and English makes as dealers ship ready-to-drive units after top removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan & Corrigan
Mexico
Laredo
Publication Citation in Webb County Court
Public notice commands Sheriff or Constable to summon Oscar Iniguez by weekly publication for four weeks prior to May 10 1926 in Webb County Texas. The suit No 7650 filed Feb 9 1926 by Thelma Dowling Iniguez seeks abandonment relief in the Webb County District Court at Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Webb County
Oscar Constantino Iniguez
49Th Judicial District
Laredo
A. D
Thelma Dowling Iniguez
Joe R. Davis
District Court
Liverpool seeks fragment of Tom Paine tombstone
The Society of Lovers of Old Liverpool searches for a fragment of Tom Paine’s tombstone to restore it to America. J M Dow notes Paine fled the French Revolution, lived in London, and faced vandalism after his death in 1818, with William Cobbett once returning a larger fragment to Edward Rushton in Liverpool. The stone’s current whereabouts are unknown after a 20 year gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Liverpool
Society of Lovers of
Old Liverpool
Tom Paine
America
J. M. Dow
London
United States
Congress
New Rochelle
New York State
William Cobbett
Paine
Edward Rushton
Three Ward Line Crewmembers Held Over Hidden Cartridges
Three members of the Ward line freighter Cauto were arrested in New York after 20 000 cartridges were found hidden aboard. The men are charged with violating the president’s proclamation banning arms and ammunition exports to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Associated Press
New York
United States
Mexico
Ward Line
Cauto
State road suit against Hoff Imaging Construction delayed
Austin April 1 The states 420000 road suit against the Hoff Imag Construction Company of East land was not called today in district court Indications are that the case may go over until the May term because of a crowded docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Hoffimag Construction Company
Eastland
Chapman Appeals for Stay of Execution
An appeal for a stay of execution for Gerald Chapman the mail bandit, set for April 6, will be made to the U S Supreme Court. Ray Wiley of Springfield Mass, counsel for Chapman, arrived in Washington to argue the appeal after the murder of a New Britain policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Associated Press
Washington
Gerald Chapman
New Britain
Vonn
Supreme Court
Ray Wiley
Springfield
Mass
Chapman
Dallas Banker Found Dying After Bravery Decorated
R B L Knight Jr assistant cashier at American Exchange National Bank and son of prominent Dallas attorney R B Knight was found mortally wounded in his parents home with a pistol nearby. He died two hours later in New York where his wife was touring with a theater stock company. Knight had served in World War I and earned a French decoration for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
R. B. L. Knight, Jr
American Exchange National Bank
Li Knight
Knuight
New York
Tom Knight
Knight
France
Well Known Lecturer Coming from Col Archer Arrives for Sanitation Talk
Col. W. G. Archer a nationally known sanitation lecturer will arrive next Tuesday April 6 and speak under Lions Club auspices. civic groups city council master plumbers and sanitation enthusiasts are invited. Jos Netzer Sanitary engineer helped bring him to Laredo. Archer will discuss civilization and sanitation comparing less civilized communities with poorer facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
W. G. Archer
Lions Club
Jos. Netzer
Laredo
Col. Archer
Mexican general Angel Flores Dies in Mexico
Nogales Arizona April 1 General Angel Flores a Mexican statesman and military leader died yesterday in Culiacan Sinaloa Mexico of pneumonia He opposed President Calles for the presidency in the 1924 election and was noted as a key political figure in Mexican affairs
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Nogales
Arizona
Angel Flores
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Mexico
Calles
Ed Sewell Dies at 61 Founder of Texas Museum
Dallas obituary reports Ed Sewell aged 61 died last night of pneumonia after illness since March 22. He directed the Texas Museum of Natural History and was among its founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Ed Sewell
Texas Museum of Natural History
Adlerika Relief Promises Easy Eating for Mrs. Howard
A testimonial from Mrs. A. Howard says Adlerika eliminates stomach trouble and gas. She claims she can eat normally again and feels happy and hungry after use. The ad promotes Adlerika as a remedy for constipation and bloating, sold at City Drug Co. and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Howard
City Drug Co
Dr Groner to Speak at Baptist Church Friday Evening
The Times reports the Texas missions secretary Dr F S Groner will speak at the Baptist church Friday at 8 pm. He is regarded as one of the denomination's best speakers and is expected to draw many local attendees. The weather forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight and showers Friday with a high near 73 and a low around 44. The wind direction is south and the outlook is clear after the shower chance.
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the Times
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Fort McIntosh
Groner
F. S. Groner
Missions For
Texas
The
Baptist Church
Fletcher Smith
Corpus Christi
Mercy Hospital
Two and a Garden and a Promise of Spring
Fragments from a 1926 community page describe Mrs. Violets and a playful couplet about two and a garden. Mentions of Mrs. A D Smith, Fletcher Smith, and Mercy Hospital note a local injury recovery. Social items include musical pupils hosted by Mrs. J W Black with a program of songs and dances and refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole. Lytton Coxtra
P. K. Mullen
Doctor Nye Comes to Royal as Idle Tongues Film
Lincoln fans at the Royal Theatre can view Idle Tongues tomorrow and Saturday adapting Doctor Nye to the screen. The cast features Percy Marmont Donia Kenyon Claude Gillingwater David Torrence and others while the story explores Cape Cod townspeople and the romance surrounding Katherine Minot and Cyrenus Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lincoln
Royal
Joseph C. Lincoln
New England
Cape Cod
Lincoln
Doctor Nye
First National Pictures
Royal Theatre
Katherine Minot
Daniel Webster Copeland
Cyrenus Stone
Faith Copeland
Captain J. A. Herring Dies Suddenly in Houston
Houston Texas April 1 Captain J A Herring chairman of the Texas prison commission died suddenly at his home He had chaired the commission for three years and previously served five years as United States marshal for the district He is survived by two sons and two daughters all of Houston
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Associated ‘Press
Houston
Texas
J. A. Herring
Texas Prison Commission
Prisen ’ Commission
United
United States
Cuban Bandits Strike Near Velasco Report
Havana reports describe bandits robbing households near Velasco in western Camaguey province. Two men were killed and two injured when attackers raided their homes. A separate body was found hanging from a tree as authorities tally deaths and wounds in a two week period.
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Associated Press
Havana
Camaguey
Velasco
Yosterday
Rangers Aid Moonshiner Hunt In Fort Worth Visit
Ranger Captain Tom Hickman and Sergeants Stewart Stanley and Cumming formed a deputation stopping in Fort Worth on the way from Austin to Glenrose. They responded to Sheriff Dodson's request for help pursuing moonshiners who yesterday ambushed and shot Deputy Sheriff Palmer.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Tom Hickman
Stewart Stanley
Sergeant Cumming
Austin
Glenrose
Dodson
Palmer
Arrest Expected After Moonshine Gunfight in Glenrose
In Glenrose Texas an arrest is expected today for a gunfight between officers and moonshiners near the town yesterday Deputy Sheriff J R Palmer was wounded Two stills were captured by officers and a pursuit followed the firefight
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Glenrose
Texas
J. R. Palmer
Birthday anniversaries of Mary Miles Minter Laurette Taylor and others
Mary Miles Minter born in Shreveport Louisiana 24 years ago today is honored along with Laurette Taylor born in New York City 89 years ago and Dr George Norlin president of the University of Colorado born in Concordia Kansas 65 years ago and Mrs Aurelia H Rulhnardt Mills College president born in San Francisco 49 years ago today
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Mary Miles Minter
Shreveport
George Norlin
University of Colorado
Concordia, Kay
Laurette Taylor
New York City
Aurelia H. Rulnhardt
Mills College
San Francisco
British Scheme Armament Aims Prompted by Government
The Associated Press reports London April details that the British government plans to participate fully in international disarmament measures. Lord Coll wil Ganeva and Arthur Ponsonby, among Ramsay Macdonald's ministry, pressed for clear official action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britissh
Alana
Cooll Wil Ganeva
Arthur Ponsonby
Ramsay’ Macdonald
G. Hor
Near fight averted in House impeachment debate
An attempted clash between Rep Milly of New York and Rep Rankin of Mississippi over impeachment procedure nearly erupted. The two confronted each other after Rankin demanded a quorum, forcing onlookers to intervene as lawmakers feared a physical altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milly
Rapud- Mean
New York
Rankin
Missiappi
English
ilMnola
Milla
Wis
Maundy Thursday Observances Mark Holy Week
Today features Maundy Thursday church ceremonies noted as among the oldest Holy Week rites. April Fools Day and All Fools Day memories mix with historical milestones including the start of Massachusetts first steam railroad construction and the centenary birth of Edward Southern famed stage actor Dundreary in Our American Cousin.
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Tor
Massachusetts
Edward A. Sothern
England
Traveling freight car axle movement reported
A freight train incident notes movement of an axle on a freight car during transit. No injuries are reported and authorities are noting the event as a routine equipment issue affecting rail operations. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Still marooned in the Pueedug area
Fragmentary OCR notes depict a stranded passenger scenario with unclear location and ambiguous terms. The readable bits reference marooned status and a probable passenger situation, but lack concrete names, dates, or organizations to specify.
Weather Bulletin Notes Snow Before Nightfall
Fragmentary report indicates cold bureau sources noting a lone snow indication before night. No clear location or time is given.
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Pedro Garcia
Dallas Banker
Diers
ED Sewel
J. L. Hill
la Bella Jardinera
Mrs. Violets
Oberteiat
Bungalow
Mary Carolyn Davis
Saturday Evening Post
A. D. Smith
Mr. Fletcher Smith
R. G. Tonkin
San Antonio
S. E. Leonard
Frank Earnest
Cétulla
Miss. Frank Earnest
F. H Earnest
Karnes City
C. W. Fish
Mexico City
St. Louis, Mo
PF. H. Chapa
BE. H. Sauvignet
J. W. Black
Hidalgo Street
Robin
Spaulding
Hope Craven
Jane Ima
Tschaikowsky
Lillian Elis
Englemann
Evelyn Ward
Cram Louise Killam
Frances Black
Violet Beaman
Lieurance Margaret Black
Bama Lee Bradley
Jeese Rolfe
Miss Studney
Capt. Herring
Rangers
Texas Outlaws
Sheriff
Mississippi
Annodated Press
Bee ‘Press
Pueedug
Oan Ih
Gece Ei
le ‘Oni
Gulf
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