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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1926

Page

8

Love Pirates of Hawaii at Shamrock and Royal Theatre ads

Local notices promote showings of Love Pirates of Hawaii at H.5 Auditorium April 16 and 17 with pretty ukulele ladies and Charleston contest details. Also ads urge Charleston contest at Shamrock Winter Garden April 14 21 and Royal Theatre feature The Pair of Jacks for Laredo audiences.

A. Neutz & Brother Hawaii S. Auditorium Mexico Shamrock Winter Garden Times Shamrock Royal Theater Laredo the Royal the Shamrock Iry

Sixty first anniversary Lincoln death observed today

The state marks the sixty first anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death with ceremonies as Arbor Day events occur across Utah and other national observances listed.

Abraham Lincoln Utah Bliss Carman Chicago-St. Louis New York City America Kansas Kansa State Agricultural College Manhattan Alabama Charles S. McDowell

The Pair of Jacks Arrive For Four Day Radio Stand

Report from The Times describes Jack Davis and Jack Bell, known as The Pair of Jacks, touring Abilene and broadcasting from Station WIAA at the Baker Hotel Studio. The piece notes a large studio, 250 seat reception, and thousands of listeners and letters reflecting radio’s popularity and signs it may be fading or evolving.

Radio Cracle Jack Davis Jack Bell America WIAA Baker Hotel Jacks The Times Royal Theatre Davis WPAA WFAA Baker Motel Abilene New York Helena Timbuctoo Wfriaa

Society notes from Mrs. Violet S Oberfeldt

Society page blurb notes Mrs. Violet S Oberfeldt as society editor with telephone 70 and mentions local events and community circles.

Violet S. Oberfeldt

Ladies Club Meetings This Thursday and Friday

Thursday events include the Married Ladies Social Club meeting with Mrs H W Johnston and the Womens Missionary Society of the Christian Church gathering with Mrs M A Harper at 3 30 p m A dining room shower honoring Miss Esther Penn hosted by Mrs C M de la Garza and Mrs J A Rodriguez at 3 45 p m Friday features Mrs Huberich hosting the Friday Bridge Club at 3 30 p m

Married Ladies H. W. Johnston Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church M. A Harper C. M. de la Garza J. A. *Rodriguez Esther Penn

Interstate rates on bricks declared unreasonable by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission found the rates on bricks and other clay products from Texas Arkansas Oklahoma and Kansas to destinations in those states and Louisiana unjustified. Memphis rates from Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma to southern Missouri were also deemed unjustified.

Associated Preps Washington Interstate Commerce, Commission Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana Memphis Missouri

Poem Fragments and Local Social Notes From Chicago Tribune Mention

A literary fragment opens with George Carroll's verse. The rest lists social happenings in Chicago and San Antonio, Rotary Convention attendees, upcoming bridge and charity events, parish guild meetings, and a press note on Atlanta grand opera with notable stars and performances.

Texas issues disease control proclamations on imports

Associated Press reports on April 16 Austin authorities including the state annual livestock commission and Governor Ferguson issuing proclamations to regulate foreign party ships and cattle imports from Mexico to prevent foot and mouth disease and cattle diseases from spreading.

Associated. Press Austin Texas State Annuary Livestock Commission Ferguson Mexico

Senate committee dismisses Minnesota senatorial contest

The senate elections committee on April 16 voted unanimously to dismiss the Minnesota senatorial contest brought by Magnus Johnson former Farmer Labor senator against Republican Senator Schall.

Associated Press Washington Senate Elections Committee Today Minnesota Magnus Johnson Farmer Labor Schall

Prohibition Debate Prompted by Maryland Liquor Bill

Fragmentary notice outlines a debate on prohibition and temperance. It mentions a Maryland measure permitting non intoxicating wine manufacture and a representative from New Jersey urging a public vote to decide whether prohibition should prevail. The wording is garbled but centers on the prohibition question and citizen decision.

Maryland Sonite Liquo Mmitte Getlon Mary Norton Democrat New ‘Jersey

Governor Ferguson Endorses Texas Playground Movement

Dallas April 15 governor Ferguson pledged support for parks and playgrounds during the annual conference of the Playground Recreation Association of America. The talk highlighted growing interest in playground activity across Texas Arkansas Louisiana Texas and South Kansas, noting the movement remains in a pioneer stage.

Associated Press Dallas Texas State of Texas Today Ferguson Southwast Ton

Railroad timetable for Texse Mexican and I G N trains

Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 10 95 p m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 p m Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 8 45 a m and arrives at 60 p m Night Train leaves at 11 30 p m and arrives at 120 a m

Corpus Christi

Train Timetable Rilo Grande and Eagle Pass Route

Train No 1 runs Laredo to Dolores leaving 8 30 p m and arriving 10 p m except Sundays Train No 2 leaves Dolores at 1 20 a m and reaches Laredo at 3 00 a m Notes indicate service aligns with local schedule in Rilo Grande and Eagle Pass area.

Rilo Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Dolores

Money Makers at Times Want £08 1

The note lists a cryptic appeal titled Money Makers at Times Want £08 1 with unclear context and no verifiable entities or events readable.

Butler Denies Using Pressure in Court Martial

Brigadier General Butler, a key prosecution witness, denied attempting to browbeat subordinates into testifying against Colonel Alexander Williams. He admitted summoning Captain Clinton Gates and other officers to upbraid them for their equivocal statements about a hotel party.

Associated Preae San Diego Cal Butler Alexander Williams Gen. Butler Clinton Gates

Ku Klux Klan Leader Smith Plans Herrin Exit

Herrin April 16 John Smith a Klan leader in Herrin announced he would leave town after disposing of his business He said he would sue the city and county for alleged failure to protect him He owned the garage where seven men were killed in August 1924 and which was attacked in Tuesday's shooting rampage.

Associated Press Herrin John Smith Herrins Smith

Notable notes on early 20th century sports

A roundup of sports highlights noting the growth of golf clubs in the U S to nearly 6000, early cross country boat races between California and Washington, amateur gymnastic nationals in Philadelphia, Francois Ward as a rising tennis champion, the Junior Organizations season opener in April, Lipton's America Cup bids, Johnny Harding joining the Pittsburgh nine after college, Yankees prospects, Quantico Marines no hit no run feats, and NL pennant dominance by Eastern clubs.

United States California Washington Amateur Athletic Union Philadelphia Francois Ward Thomas Lipton New York Giants Johnny Harding University of Pittsburgh New York Yankees Quantico Marines Bucknell College

Prohibition Hearing Sparks Call for Resignation

Mrs Peabody led a women’s delegation supporting the Volstead act and criticized the conduct of a Senate hearing. General Lincoln Andrews, in charge of enforcement, was urged to resign if the law was not supported. Maas and Winsor commented on the situation.

Boston Maas Lincoln Andrews Peabody National’ Committee Winsormont

Senate Debate Sparks Prohibition War Rhetoric

Reading from Washington on April 15, a wartime debate over prohibition grows tense as Senator Borah rebukes opponents of the Volstead Act. The modificationists plan to renew arguments for change while Lt Wolf reports on yesterday’s Senate floor speech.

Washington Gertain Senate Wolf Borah Adibo

Members suspended after prolonged parliamentary obstruction

Neville Chamberlain named thirteen able members of the House who were suspended for wilfully obstructing business during an all night writing of Parliament. The motion passed 163 to 76, and the members withdrew from the House.

Cove London House of Neville’ ‘Chamberlain

Evacuation of Peking Under National Army Command

The National army which has controlled Peking began evacuating the city today and concentrated forces to the north. The move follows days of military action as authorities execute withdrawal plans.

Associated Preas Peking National Army

Nolo Contendere Plea in Free Love Colony Case

Allentown Pa April 16 Charles Sarland head of the April Farm free love colony near Coopersburg entered a plea of nolo contendere to adultery and was sentenced to 60 days in Lehigh county jail plus a $50 fine and costs.

Associated Press Allentown Charles Sarland Free Love Coopersburg Lehigh County

Franc hits new low against dollar in Paris

Paris reports the French franc sank to a historic low today, quoted at 20.01 to the dollar.

Associated Press Paris

Inquest Planned Over Herrin Polling Place Shootings

A Williamson county jury will begin an inquest in Herrin Wisconsin on April 15 into killings near a polling place last Tuesday. The fatal shootings involved three Klansmen and three anti Klansmen.

Herrin Williamson County

Nine Women Enroll in Architecture Course at University

Urbana April 16 Associated Press reports nine women join the University of Haols architecture course. They pursue the same curricula as men and aim for a Bachelor of Science degree. Instructors see strong future opportunities for women, especially in domestic architecture.

Associated Presa Urbana University of Haols Clas

Texas road bonds face court ruling impact in Texas

Austin April 16 Texas district road bonds jeopardized by a United States Supreme Court decision in the Archer county case cannot be validated by the districts issuing them State Senator Waller Woodward of Coleman county doubts the legislature can validate the outstanding bonds locally, raising questions about legal authority and funding.

Associated Press Austin Texas Texas District Road United States Supreme Court Archer County Waller Woodward Coleman County

Arcadia Civic Clubs Push Post Office Project

Civic clubs of Arcadia aim to build a government post office in the city. The drive was started after members complained about the failure to secure federal funds for a new post office building.

Associated Press Arcadia Tia

Watch The Timms Everyday For Opportunities

A brief notice notes opportunities from The Timms brand with a stated 600 per month earning potential. It reads like a promotional update encouraging consistent daily engagement to unlock monthly income.

Trail fragment hints at further inquiry

A fragmentary OCR item mentions a trail or path with unclear context and missing details. No clear date person or organization is identifiable from the available text.

Farm Relief Bill Moves Through Federal Board Action

Associated Press reports on the farm relief bill advancing in Washington. Details indicate a federal farm board debate and potential policy outcomes impacting farmers nationwide.

Associated, Press Inolleltn Federal Farm’ Board Pincher ‘Itepunilesi Sae

Harem music recalled in Constantinople amid public uproar

Fragmentary garbled text recalls a case of music being taken down or recalled in Constantinople. It mentions a saxophone and violin and public reaction, with unclear references to April and a frivaal.

Constantinople Gether Mendie Vatter

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