The Life of the Bandit Chapman Ends in Prison and Death
Wednesday's Daily recalls Gerald Chapman the bandit whose career spanned 16 years in which he spent most of his life in prison. He died at 38 in ex action of a murder. The piece condemns his glamorized image and notes his crimes, captures, and final fate with a hard moral tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Chapman
Lower East Side
New York
Chaym
Atlanta
Henes
New Britain
Dick Turpin
Jesse James
Hla
City Council Resolution of Sympathy for Pope Family
The City Council of Laredo expresses heartfelt sympathy to John A. Pope and his family on the death of his son Douglas. The resolution directs the message to be furnished to the family, entered in minutes, and sent to the press. Committee members R. K. Mims Thos A Leyendecker L. Villegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
John A. Pope
Laredo
American poetry gains rank says Chicago editor
Miss Harriet Monroe editor and founder of Poetry declares American poetry superior to any other. The piece traces her 15 year campaign to fund a magazine and elevate poets, citing early support from Chicago leaders, the magazine’s role in publishing notable poets, and Monroe’s influence on American verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Chicago
Harriett Wunese
Dobart
Chatfield-Taylor
America
Tmagist School
Felna Ss
Vincent Millay
Amy Lowell Sara Teasdale
Edgar Lee Masters
TLS
Monroe Hopkins Promotes New Comedy Drama in Laredo
An audience filled the tent for a performance of The Man From Mesxtco starring Monroe Hopkins. The review praises the new play, the cast, and describes the intermission specialties and the orchestra as among the best to visit Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe H Hopkins Phivers
Mesxtco
Monroe Hopkins
Laredo
Duco Dupont
City Council Transacts Much Business in Regular Session
The Laredo city council met at 7:29 PM with Mayor L. Villegas and eight aldermen. Election returns from April 6 1926 were canvassed showing multiple offices with 1024 votes for several incumbents and newly elected officials. Amendments to city charter sections 45 and 56 were shown as approved. Section 46 amendment declared sustained by voters. Warrant authorized to pay election expenses. Petitions replatting blocks and various property deeds were discussed and referred to mayor, city attorney, or committees for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Villegas
Cluck
Leonard
Henry
Leyendecker
Martin
Salinas
Mims
Brennan
Albert Martin
A. R. Garcia
Jno
A. Pope
Hugh&. Cluck
S. E. Leonard
Joe Henry
T. A. Leyendecker
B. G. Salinas
D. M. Valdez
W. M. Brennan
R. K Mims
Laredo
Texas
P. Medellin
Texas Moexican Oil Refining Co
A. Johnson
Logan Avenue
Market Street
Lane
Plpl Leyendecker
Mann, Neal
Penty
Ambrosio R. Rodriguez
Mann Neale & Mann
Partle
Gaid Blok
McLane
Leotard
Wilmer Threadgill
E. D
Laredo City Council action on land deeds and paving contracts
City council grants petitions to repeat blocks, replat 17 blocks, and issue quit claims. An ordinance for street upkeep payments by commercial vehicles shifts to January 1 1927 with clarifications on exclusions. The Madlem paving contract for Guadalupe Street is approved with liens upheld, and ordinances read by suspension. A condolence resolution for Deiazlngs Pope is adopted. All city bills await finance committee approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
R. L. Muller
Laredo
Leyendecker
City of
Laredoe
F. D. Molina
Esther A. Howard
Brennean
The
Laredo Development Co
W B. Hamilton
Alderman Salinas
Mann, Neel & Mann
Francisco Cardenas
W. D
Alterman Mims
City of Laredo
A. J. Madlem
Guadalupe Street
Urther
Leonard
Suainas
Deiazlngs Pope
Brennan
A. R Garcia
Notice to Laredo Parents Warn Skating Dangers
Notice warns mothers and fathers in Laredo to cease skating on streets and sidewalks and to avoid holding onto moving cars or riding behind bicycles. It urges parental heed and enforcement assistance to uphold the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Valiliren
Hail Flood Damages Bermuda Onion Crops in South Laredo
A severe storm struck South Laredo on Tuesday afternoon with record hail depths from one inch to two feet, packing into solid white surfaces. The blow hit Bermuda onions on 1,273 acres across farms like Wormser Brothers and S. N. Johnson, with only 5–10 percent salvage expected, totaling a catastrophic loss for the district. North Laredo reported no hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Zapata Highway
Chacon Creek
Arroyo Chacon Bridge
San Rafael Farm
Chacon Bridge
South Laredo
Roy Campbell
Wormser Brothers
S. N. Johnson
W. J. Sames
H. E. Watson
Mrs. Moon
C. E. Richter
H. N. Clark
Frank Masterson
John Johnson
H. G. Samuels
Will McKendrick
Santa Rosa
National Cash Register Co. Rep Lancaster Address
The National Cash Register Company and A. L. Lancaster represent a contact at 1207 Farragut Street.
Beauty Contest Winners at Royal Theatre For The Auction Block
Hobart Henley presents The Auction Block at the Royal Theatre today and tomorrow. Eleanor Boardman leads the cast as the national beauty contest winner, with Charles Ray and a notable ensemble in the MGM production adapted from Rex Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Royal Theatre
Hobart Henley
Henley
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Eleanor Boardman
Eleanor
Miss Boardman
Robert B. McIntyre
M-G-M
Culver City
Charles Ray
Sally O'Neil
Ernest Gillen
Charles Clary
David Torrence
James Corrigan
Forrest Seabury
Ned Sparkes
Frederic
Fanny Hatton
Rex Beach
Witselman No 27 Gusher in Henne Field Promises Large Output
The Witselman St Albans No 27 well on Block 40 Section 11 Las Animas grant Jim Hogg county drilled to 2137 feet and blew a gold stream of oil. Initial production was estimated at 5000 barrels per day or more, but early today its flow eased to about 1500 barrels daily into the Magnolia pipeline in Henne Winch Fariss Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witselman & St. Albans No
Las Animas Grant
Jim Hogg County
Magnolia
Henne, Winch & Fariss
Laredo
Kitselman & St.Albans No
Las Animas Ranch
Exportations to Mexico Show Rapid Increase through Laredo Port
Mexican Consul Vasquez reports through January to March 1926 a rising trend in US exports to Mexico via Laredo. March value reaches 3,704,040 dollars with duties of 155,102. The quarter totals 9,979,930 dollars in exports and 498,996.50 in duties, signaling strong demand for American goods in Mexico and growth over 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vasquez
United States
Mexico
Laredo
Vasquez
District Court Clears Criminal Docket In Morning Session
Jose Maria Calderon received a suspended two year sentence after a theft over $50 charge. Juan N. Garza’s theft case was dismissed after prior punishment in a companion case. Clara Garcia Ruperto Garcia and Angelina Garcia remain on the docket for keeping a bawdy house with promises of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Maria Calderon
State
Juan N. Garza
Companio
Clara Garcia
Ruperto Garza
Angelina Garcia
Eve's Lover at Strand Theater stars Irene Rich and Bert Lytell
Irene Rich portrays a millionaire businesswoman in Warner Brothers photoplay Eve's Lover opening tomorrow at the Strand. Bert Lytell plays the charming Baron Maddox, with Clara Bow as the tigerish siren and Willard Louis sharing in the comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Irene Rich
Warner Brothers
Strand Theatre
Maddox
Bert Lytell
Bye
Womman
Clara Bow
Willard Louis
Rabbitt
Another Rabbitt
Easter Dance at Elks Hall Friday Night
See information about the Easter dance at Elks Hall Friday at 8:30. Includes venue, time and contact details for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Deutz & Brother
Elks Hall
Fuller Brushes Mail-Order Request Seen in Public Notice
Public notice invites residents to call 262 with street and house number to receive Fuller Brushes from The Puller Brush Agent. Agent will call back to take the order and provide service.
Telephones Restored After Rain Storm Troubles
Telephones were out of service last evening after a heavy rain and hill storm. This morning Manager Underwood had crews repairing lines and restoring communication to those temporarily disadvantaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
McKeon Cigar and News Stand Opens Shine Parlor Ad
A brief ad notes a shine parlor for ladies and gentlemen at 613 Salinas Avenue and mentions magazines available by calling 1341 from McKeon Cigar and News Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeon Cigar and News
Salinas Avenue
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Cardus
M. Brennan
Bellans
Bellans Hot Water
Zeard
Bermuda
UNION
District Court
Fort Worth
E. T. Lestarjette
Grant Street
ED. Gonzalez
Serrano
Farragut
North Laredo
Kodak
Hidalgo Street
Crockett
Green
the Florist
Broadway
8Th St
San Antonio
Laredo Drug Co
W. Y. Bono
Nuevo Laredo
Christ Church Guild
ABC Care
Laredo Times
Farragut Street
Laredo Electrica Railway Company
Geo. Lake
Tarvers
Chihuahas St
Legion Park
Border Gas Co
Alianza
Will W. Gregg
Notary Public
Times Office
Corpus Christi Street
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