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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1926
Page
11
Wednesday’s Daily notes Viscount Lascelles on his Portumna Castle estate naming bulls after Greek and Trojan heroes such as Arammanon Achilles Ajax Aeneas and others. The piece emphasizes the aristocrat’s unusual breeding hobby and chosen nomenclature.
London report finds artists may starve but longevity defies hardship. Sir Joseph Duveen notes poverty risk while aging painters endure long lives with figures such as Sir Luke Fildes 82 and Claude Monet 85. Historical masters Titian 96 cited for precedent.
A brief note in rustic slang describes tight shoes that must be worn a few times before they fit, with the speaker expressing frustration at the discomfort.
Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination marked in 1866 and the 40th anniversary of the Sauk Rapids St. Cloud tornado. The National League of Women Voters holds its seventh annual convention in St Louis for a week. Bramwell Booth arrives in New York for Salvation Army conferences. Coastal stations observe five minutes of silence for sea operators. A Portland conference focuses on forest fire prevention with Weather Bureau and Forest Service. Bankers from Maryland Virginia West Virginia the Carolinas and DC meet in Richmond to discuss Federal Reserve issues.
A daily history lesson lists events from 1849 when Louis Kogguth was named governor of Hungary to 1924 when German state premiers accepted the Dawes plan and McKtenna reports. It notes Lincoln's 1865 assassination, a 1869 prohibition party move in Maine, a Lincoln statue unveiling in 1876, Knights of Labor action in 1886, Zebulon Vance's 1894 death, and Vaselaw Brozik's 1901 death with birthplaces.
Earl of Athlone born in London 52 years ago today. Princess Beatrice aunt of King George and mother of the Queen of Spain born 69 years ago today. Martin G. Brumbaugh former governor of Pennsylvania born in Huntingdon county 67 years ago. Elmer Dover former Treasury official born at McConnelsville 63? years ago. James Branch Cabell author born in Richmond 47 years ago today.
John J. Carty turns 65 today celebrated as an internationally known telephone engineer. He served for many years as chief engineer at American Telephone and Telegraph Company and began his career in Cambridge Massachusetts where he grew up. His career rose through invention and physics leading to high honors from technical societies worldwide and a decoration from the Emperor of Japan.
Mrs Lulu Ferguson of Dallas recounts avoiding a dangerous operation by using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and the Golden Medical Discovery. She credits the tonics with restoring her health and urges other women with feminine troubles to seek the same treatment.
Wednesday events include the Parish Guild of Christ Church at the Rectory 8 30 PM and the Married Ladies Social Club at Mrs H L W Johnston. The Woman's Missionary Society meets with Mrs M A Harper at 3 30 PM. Mrs J S Comparer returns to San Antonio after a three week visit, as do Mr and Mrs Chas Wolcott from the Rotary Convention.
In Indiana Harbor two armed men hijacked a mail truck loading at a post office forcing driver Frank Watson to load sacks into their car and flee with him. The sacks reportedly contained bank notes from the Federal Reserve. Separate heists in Miami Florida saw three masked men rob the Seybold Baking Company paymaster and guard, escaping with cash and checks.
In San Diego on April 14 the Williams court martial resumed with Commander B C White of Balboa Park naval hospital testifying. The defense notes Brig General Butler's dental problems may have caused visual impressions during the incident as witnesses allege Williams appeared intoxicated.
Chairman Ben Hooper of Tennessee and Samuel Higgins of New York were renominated for the railroad labor board today by President Coolidge.
In Newport News Virginia today April 14 two men died in an airplane crash near King and Queen Courthouse. The victims were Sergt Nolill Abbott of Rochester New York and Clarence Mix of Durand Michigan, both affiliated with the Marine base at Quantico Virginia.
The dirt gible Norge arrived in Oslo on April 14 after a flight from Pulham England for the Amundsen Ellsworth Polar expedition.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes the Southern Pacific company to acquire control of the Dayton & Cloese Greek railway by purchasing its capital stock and approves leasing the road to the Texas & New Orleans railroad.
Adeociated Press reports Herrin Illinois faced renewed turmoil as officials move to investigate a fresh Klan and anti Iran factional clash. The municipal election yesterday left six dead and over twenty injured, with a coroner's inquest expected to begin today.
The U S census bureau reports March cotton consumption at 634,503 bales of upland and 60,632 bales of linters, compared with 583,407 bales of lint and 68,821 bales of linters last year.
New York report notes Atlantic coast clubs scored most National and American League pennants over five years. Only Pittsburgh broke eastern streak in a league location nuance. Chicago leads Western flags with eleven NL and five AL. St Louis remains pennantless among current major league cities.
Cairo reports ceaseless British aviation search for missing Spanish flyer Captain Hustevez and his mechanic. They vanished Sunday after their plane attempting a flight from Spain to the Philippines forced down in the desert. A note was found on the wreckage and the aviators started walking to the next village. two other planes in the mission continue their course.
A recent poll summary shows votes on modifying prohibition rules. Dr William Robey of Boston City Hospital reports admissions of alcoholics rising in recent years. The figures indicate seizures and related trends, with figures from 1921 and later years cited.
Washington April 14 President Coolidge approved a reorganization program and an extra appropriation to supplement the $11 million already voted for next year. An additional $8 thousand was set for enforcement next year and $10 million was appropriated for the canal guard defending the borders from smugglers.
General Calderon, Mr Mustiales, and his daughter Mise Pilar Mustieles were traveling to San Antonio when their car overturned near Cotulla. They sustained injuries, not serious, and were brought to Morey Hospital in Laredo for treatment of severe burns.
The piece notes PJ’s candidate O’Reilly defeating Mike’s O’Toole and sparks banter about hypothetical gains. Pat and Mike exchange quips on where O’Reilly would stand if O’Toole had not lost, reflecting lingering electoral tensions.
Newcastle Pa April 14 Frank Robi 64 a wealthy merchant killed a friend then drove to a country road and killed himself a bullet in the head found today The victim was Mollie Harris aged ?
Dallas April 14 a street car jumped the track crashing into a downtown furniture store wall collapsed trapping operator Harrison for about an hour. Foreman Hitta freed him from the wreck as rescue crews worked.
Sunday morning disturbance at a church involving Mrs. McFadden searching for her prayer book. The janitor reports loud swearing, caused by the missing item and presumably church attendance.
London readers note how pleating in women’s gowns drives up yardage and cost. Husbands feel the burden of richer outfits, while manufacturers cheer the extra material, even as shorter skirts grow in vogue.
In April Harlaburg sees visiting Americans and Japanese foresters. An exchange of tree seeds and plants is planned between the Pennsylvania department of forests and waters and Professor M Fujioka of Fukuoka Japan, following his study of state nurseries and plantations last year.
A report from Floyd County cites charges against Dan Shipley aged 63 and another Shipley aged 30 along with a Snodgrass relative. No formal statement was provided by any of the three men. The Shipley and Snodgrass families have lived in the county for over 30 years.
An Associated Press report lists a Brownell resident from Galveston among the dead and missing in a disaster at Port Arthur. Officials described a chaotic scene with several casualties and ongoing searches.
Fragmented text suggests London braces for visitors with a focus on jewelry displays. References to diamonds, antique shops, and American tourists indicate a tourism lead, though details are garbled.
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