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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1926

Page

9

Gen Bramwell Booth to Lead Salvation Army Congresses

Gen Bramwell Booth of London head of the Salvation Army arrives in New York this week to oversee two territorial congresses in the United States. The first convenes in Chicago next week, the second in New York at the end of April. He marks his seventieth birthday and is the son of founder William Booth.

Associated Press New York Bramwell Booth London Salvation Army United States Chicago Booth William Booth The Gen Bernard Wycliffe Gen. Booth Evangeline

American Kiss Speed Baffles Hungarian Playwright Ernest Vajda

Hollywood April 13 Ernest Vajda the Hungarian playwright working at Famous Players Lasky is puzzled by the fast pace of American affection he observes. He notes men driving with one hand and kissing at thirty miles an hour, and husbands kissing on the fly at breakfast and at railroad stations with acrobatic timing.

Associated Press Hollywood Cal Ernest Vajda Famous Players-Lasky Motion Picture Studio United States Kises

Barking Guard Delays Home Invasion Duo

Pat and Mike hesitate at a gate to a home they plan to rob as a dog barks. Pat dismisses the threat saying a barking dog never bites while Mike cautions that the dog does not share that belief adding that it might bite.

Pat Mike

Today in History and Politics Across the Nation

The entry notes Washington and the American army reaching New York from Cambridge 150 years ago, marks the 80th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Jefferson’s birthday observances at the University of Virginia, Illinois primary elections, Senator McKinley seeking renomination, the consecration of Shirley Hall Nicholson as missionary bishop of Kyoto, a Jefferson birthday event in Washington, and an international conference in New York with engineers and scientists from fourteen nations.

Washington New York Cambridge Pennsylvania Railroad Company Thomas Jefferson University of Virginia Illinois William B. McKinley Shirley Hall Nicholson Episcopal Kyoto Japan Holy Trinity Church Tomas Jefferson

Social calendar bridge and card parties

Tuesday at 2 45 Mrs W E Lucas hosts a bridge party at the Hamilton Hotel for friends. St Anne s Society hosts a card party in their hall in the evening. Wednesday Christ Church Parish Guild meets at the Rectory at 3 30 in the afternoon.

W. E. Lucas Hamilton St. Anne’s Society Guild of ‘Christ Church

Flowers While I Live and Other Local Notices

Poem by Judita Beretta Buttron is highlighted with many society items. Local visits include John T. Halsell Jr returning home, Mrs. Buenz, Mrs. Borchers and Dorothy to be in the city, and travelers from Sacramento, San Antonio, and Baytown. Community groups meet for missionary notes, D A R, Bougainvillea Club, and a High School banquet with a flower garden theme.

Judita Beretta Buttron Times John T. Halsell, Jr Mrs J. T. Halsell

Prisoner Angrily Renounces Magazines Ahead of Hange Day

A prisoner in a cell hurled magazines in disgust and cursed, vowing that only continued stories keep him occupied while predicting his hanging next Tuesday.

Senate committee approves farm relief bill as rider

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm relief plan as a rider to the cooperative marketing bill. It would levy a fee on wheat cattle and hogs to stabilize surplus. The cotton provision is withheld until further congressional authorization. The full senate vote will first tackle the surplus bill then the cooperative measure.

Associated Press Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Congress Senate House

Canzee Trial Moves Toward Verdict In Texas Homicide Case

San Antonio April 13 The case of William Canzee charged with negligent homicide in the death of five year old George Harris is due for jury deliberations this afternoon The boy was found dead by an electrified wire fence near his home last summer as the trial began yesterday

San Antonio Texas William Canzee George Harris

Los Angeles on Cruise Prep After Shenandoah Loss

Los Angeles dirigible taken from hangar at Lakhhurat New Jersey for a trial flight after Shenandoah disaster. After hours at the mooring mast she will cruise nearby and return before nightfall.

Los Angeles Associated Press Lakhhurat N. J Thi

Women to discuss world relations at league convention

In St Louis the National League of Women Voters opens a week long convention with talks on international relations and peace promotion. Notable speakers include Carrie Chapman Catt Woodrow Park Chester Rowell James T Shotwell Mabel Walker Willebrandt Paul Goode and Marie Wing. Truth Morgan leads the peace sessions.

Associated Press St. Louis League of Women Voters Carrie Chapman Catt League Molah Temple Wood Park Washington, D. C National Organization Chester Rowell California James T. Shotwell Columbia University Odeon Theatre Rowell World Court Professor Shotwell Mabel Walker Willebrandt United States Paul Goode Illinois General Assembly Marie Wing Cleveland

Claims to Office by Women at League Convention

The League of Women Voters plans its April conference to argue women enter public offices on qualification not spoils. It asserts women have higher idealism and are not yet disillusioned, stressing proper political training to shape a political force.

Associated Press St. Laws League of Women Voters League

Woman Killed In Utopia After Insane Man Rampage

Sabinal Texas April 13 Mrs Will Jones killed and the school building burned when a 40 year old man suddenly ran amuck He fired at Will Jones home striking Mrs Jones then killed the children He was found near death at a farm home after an all night search He died a few hours later and is said to have admitted the crime Mrs Jones mother of five children.

Ay Associated Press Sabinal Tex Will Jones Schooli Mra. Jones Mas Jones

Naval Surgeon on Stand in Williams Court Martial

Defense testimony opened in the Williams court martial with Commander Harold Willatt saying he spoke to Colonel Williams at a hotel that night. The surgeon said he did not smell liquor on Williams’s breath nor observe anything to justify labeling him intoxicated.

Bn Associated Press San Diego Cal Alexander Williama Idou‘gnant Harold Willatt Williams

Twenty Die in Gulf Oil Tanker Explosion

An official investigation began in Port Arthur Texas into Sunday's explosion aboard the Gulf Refining Company tanker Gulf of Venezuela. Casualties stood at 20 dead and 9 injured with 14 bodies still unidentified. if not identified by Thursday they will be buried by the Gulf Company.

Associated Fresh Port Arthur Texas Gulf Gulf of Venezuela Gulf Company

Cummins Bill Reported Favorable By Senate Panel

The Cummins bill to enforce railroad consolidation after the experimental period was reported favorably today by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Cummins Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

What a Princess Should Wear at Olympia

London April 13 Four year old Pearl Hay insists a princess needs a white gown and crown. She presents a bouquet to Princess Marie Louise at the Ideal Home Exposition opening. The princess laughs and says the gown and crown only show at night.

Associated Press London Pearl Hay Princess Marie Louise Olympia Marie Louise

Senate approves referendum on Volstead act amendment

Albany April 13 The senate passed the Earle bill calling for a nationwide referendum next fall on urging Congress to amend the Volstead act to let each state set its own definition of intoxicating liquor.

Associated Press Albany Senate Today Congress

New York Representative Reports Missing Liquor Under Court Order

Representative LaGuardia of New York said Attorney General Sargent advised that 820 cases of liquor under a court order have disappeared. The Department of Justice is investigating the matter.

Washington LaGuardia New York Sargent Amarahal Indianapolis Department of Justice

Rotary district conference opens with Bobbitt address in San Antonio

About 1,000 business leaders gather at the first annual conference of the 47th District Rotary Clubs in San Antonio. Robert L. Bobbitt of Laredo delivers a talk on educating the public about Rotary and outlines topics for discussion including Denver convention lessons, student loan funds, and youth programs. Credentials and nominating committees begin work for district governor candidates.

Asher R. Smith Lucy Meriwether Daughters of the American Revolution Clarence Jefferies Clyde Lucas San Antonio 8. E. Woods Harry B. James Amar Penn Margaret MacGregor Gerald Sielski Associated Texas Rotary Clubs South Capar City Robert

Tribute to Jefferson Highlighted in House Duet

Representative Boylan of New York paid tribute to Thomas Jefferson in the House on Jefferson's birthday anniversary. He praised Jefferson as a champion of personal liberty far ahead of his time and urged a future Thomas Jefferson to speak for the rights of the common people.

Washington Thomas Jefferson Representative Boylan New York Democratic Party Boylan

Dog Rescues Owner In War Era Streets

Oakland resident G F Ruff saved his dachshund Moues from a crowd that stoned the friendly dog during wartime fervor. Now Ruff risks losing his sight as Moues leads him through the streets, a living reminder of the pet’s loyal aid.

Associated Press Oakland Calif G. F. Ruff Ruff Moues

Partial OCR fragments on corporate actions and directors

The readable bits reference banking actions and penalties against a corporation's directors. The text is garbled but indicates legal or regulatory actions involving an unnamed bank or entity and its board. The exact names, dates, and outcomes are not clear from the fragment.

Peggy Engaged Again Announcement

In a Chicago society note an engagement is reported involving a prominent family. The brief item references Peggy and a Chicago family in a customary society column style.

Peggy

Polish Girls Hair Trends Slowly Change in Warsaw

In Warsaw during April polishes discuss young women's hair, noting a shift from boyish cuts to longer styles. Observers describe trained imitators and lingering rouge, with many girls keeping varied lengths as they experiment with trends.

Associated Press Warsaw

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