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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1926
Page
4
Laredo Times announces daily publication except Sundays with mail and carrier delivery across United States Mexico and Canada. Rates: one month 60 cents. one year 6.00. weekly Sundays postpaid 1.04 yearly option. six months 3.55. three months 66 cents. Subscriptions due in advance.
The article argues that Oriental practices favor swift executions of captives, notes Boxer era mass executions, contrasts Christian mercy with Asiatic tradition, and speculates Chang’s actions will provoke protests from Europe, America, and Japan while reflecting Chinese sentiment and fatalism.
The piece weighs Italy debt appeals for 25 lire per person against critiques of patriotism over ability to pay. It recalls France 1871 when citizens funded victory debts, noting Italians may oversubcribe while some cannot pay, and contrasts France’s steadiness with Britain and the United States.
In the Matter of Alberto Vela a bankruptcy proceeding No 66 notice is given that Vela was adjudged bankrupt on September 17 1925 and his petition for discharge will be heard January 9 1926 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in the James Moore Building Laredo Texas 215 216. Creditors and others in interest may appear and show cause.
The Laredo area reports a severe cold spell the coldest since February 11 1917 with 22 degrees at dusk and light sleet then snow by morning. Farmers fear crop damage unless temperatures ease slowly and rain follows, with oranges and produce affected but cabbage and onions safe.
60 foot Fate Class front available in the heart of the business district at 200.00 per month. BE J. DRYDEN is the listing agent. Date 12 28 41.
The Times reports the United States Weather Bureau forecast via the Chamber of Commerce. Tonight and Tuesday show unsettled conditions with a slowly rising temperature. Maximum 55 degrees, minimum 26 degrees. North winds. Cloudy skies.
Advertisement offers two dandy business lots on Jarvislaza priced to move. Call or visit Justo 8S Penn at the Laredo Times Office for immediate sale. Date line appears as 12-1-1f.
Guadalupe Martinez aged 71 a native of Guerrero Tamaulipas Mexico and longtime employee of A M Bruni on his ranches in this section died at his home in the city Sunday morning. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with burial in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children. Bruni recalls him as a faithful trusted worker dependably meeting entrusted tasks.
Corinne Griffith headlines the First National film Classified at the Royal Theater with Jack Mulhall and Charles Murray. Despite a cold day and poor weather, crowds flocked for matinee and evening showings praising Griffith's versatile performance and the film’s warm, cautionary message.
Notice of the annual meeting of the Merchants State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo to be held in the banking room on Tuesday January 12 1926 for the election of directors and other legal business. Secretary Luis R. Martinez.
Captain Allen Walker faced trial in district court on liquor transportation charges after an indictment. He did not appear when the case was called, and his $1,000 bond was declared forfeited.
City marshal warns drivers to display 1926 license numbers on all vehicles by January 1 1926 or face arrest. Police ordered to enforce the new plates. December 17 1912.
Eva Novak and William Fairbanks star in a Perfection Pictures feature at the Strand tomorrow and Wednesday. Novak plays a jockey in an emergency winning a decisive race that changes her family's fortune. The tale offers clean drama with horses and people and promises a long successful run.
Dr. Joan T. Halsell announces relocation of offices from the Richter Building to the third floor of the Symes Moore building at the East end. Notice dated December 1.
Public warning forbids cannon crackers and firearms during the holiday season and warns that violators will be arrested and punished to the full extent of the law.
The White Horse Cafe in Nuevo Laredo across from Laredo was destroyed by a morning fire around 3 o clock as sleet and cold hindered access. Owned by M Cipriano the dancing pavilion and furnishings were consumed with the cause reported as a gas stove explosion. loss valued not yet estimated.
Holders of the First State Bank and Trust Company of Laredo will meet in the bank’s banking rooms on Tuesday January 12 1926 at 3 p m for the election of directors and other lawful business.
Dr Be H Sauvignet announces relocation of office from the Wilcox building to the James-Moore building room 307. Effective immediately the new contact space is provided for patient appointments and correspondence.
The death notice for Mrs. Tutwiler in Saturday’s issue omitted two sisters Mrs. O. T. Hitchkiss of Port Arthur and Mrs. Foxhall A. Parker of Houston who could not attend the funeral.
Notice announces the Guin Co relocation from the Alexander Building to the Warden Buranpeve Agency office at Samus Moore Building ground floor. Indicates contact phone 1410 and references date 12-16-14t.
Percy Tyrrell a prominent San Antonio hotelier and lessee of the Robert E Lea Hotel arrived in Laredo to inspect finishing work and advance plans for the grand opening set for February 1 at the new hostelry.
In a note dated November 30, Dr Holcombe M of Austin reports progress on construction with the Richter structure now rising to the third floor of the James Moore building.
To avoid arrest you must procure your auto license before January 1st. In applying for your license you are required to show a certificate not over thirty days old covering your light testing. I am now ready to issue receipts and numbers, Office hours: 9 to 12 and 2 to 6.
Texas-Mexican Train No 1 departs for Corpus Christi at 10 08 am Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 3 36 pm International and Great Northern Through fast train to St Louis leaves 8 45 am arrives 3 50 pm Night Train leaves 11 30 pm arrives 6 30 am
Train No. 1 departs Laredo at 8:80 m from Laredo and reaches Dolores at 10:00 m except Sundays. Train No. 2 leaves Dolores at 1:20 p m and arrives Laredo at 3:00 p m except Sundays.
Readers report snow and sleet transforming Laredo streets while festive notices advertise Christmas dinners plants holly wreaths and floral orders. Classifieds list real estate office moves and local services from heat relief to dressmaking and honey delivery.
The De Marco Harp Ensemble is booked for January 5 at the Royal Opera House in Laredo. The program features three harps with cello and violin, plus trio and quartet arrangements, with proceeds aiding the Laredo Rotary Club Children's Playground Fund.
Humble No. 4 well in the Noreda Field near Benavides Duval county begins shipping 1320 barrels per day of oil into tank cars via a three inch pipe. Seventeen car loads already sent with plans for five to seven carloads daily. loading racks to follow. Oil analysis shows 441 gravity composition with 50 percent gasoline and 25 percent kerosene. A large drilling and lease boom is anticipated in DeWitt county as Noreda Field development accelerates.
Advertisement touts Lavoptilk eye wash with camphor hydrastis witchhazel claiming relief for sore weak or strained eyes. Free aluminum eye cup offered. (City Drug Co.)
General Eduardo Garcia resigns from the Mexican army after leading the Nuevo Laredo zone and plans to campaign for governor of Sonora. Effective January 1 the Nuevo Laredo zone is abolished and merged into the Northeastern Mexico Zone with headquarters at Monterey under General Juan Andrew Almazan.
Notice to all persons desiring to use paved city streets for passenger and freight for hire. Obtain a license on or before January 1, 1926 or be subject to penalties under an ordinance passed October 6, 1925.
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