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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1926
Page
2
The article discusses long rumored Osage County killings linked to a plan to obtain Indian property worth millions. A Leavenworth confession implicates others in bomb deaths and murders. The grand jury will hear cases, with fears Indian witnesses face and calls to punish murder rings.
The Boston Post argues that crowds reveal national tastes in sport and notes cross cultural misunderstandings. It compares Moscow crowds at chess with Russian fans at football or baseball, citing broad, sometimes hostile examples of how nations differ in sport and politics.
In the matter of the estate of J R Flores bankrupt No 70 creditors of J R Flores of redo Texas in Webb County and district aforesaid a bankrupt notice is given that on December 28 1925 the widow J R Flores was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held in Laredo Texas 215 216 James Moore Building on January 14 1926 at 10:00 a m at which time creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business as may properly come before the meeting Laredo Texas Dec 28 1925 THOS H WARD Referee in Bankruptcy
The Third Annual Southwestern Circuit Mid Winter Polo Tournament, sponsored by San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and conducted under the auspices of the Fort Worth Corps Area, runs January 7 to February 7, 1980. Army teams from posts in the Fifth Corps area and civilian squads from Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Ponca City are invited to enter. Defending champion Fort Bliss and other former entrants are expected to return, with possible entries from Fort Ringgold Fort McIntosh Fort Huachuca and Fort Reno Oklahoma.
Physicians J. A. Simpson and F. A. Bass announce a change of address from the Joseph Rofildine to the 4th floor James-Moore building effective November 26 1925.
The Laredo city council met at 7:30 pm with eight aldermen present. They approved minutes, referred tax refund and quit-claim petitions to mayor and city attorney, addressed water service in Montrose addition, passed a salaries ordinance after suspending readings, and granted or considered several business permits including Sterling Grocery and a meat market proposal.
The city council referred the rate question to the paying committee to discuss with Mr. Madlem and Mr. Huffman and report back. Alderman Brennan moved to have the mayor ask Laredo Water and Corder Gas to revise rate schedules and inform the council of their decision. Mayor Villegas reported on Washington's Birthday planning and asked for Park Street grading, with full city collaboration. The council also authorized uniform provision for the Police Department and ordered all city bills paid on finance committee recommendation. The meeting adjourned with A. R. Garcia as City Secretary.
In the Matter of L. G. Cantu bankrupt No. 67 notice is given that Cantu was declared bankrupt on September 19 1925 and petition for discharge will be heard January 1926 at 10 oclock forenoon in the James Moore building Laredo Texas 216 216. Creditors and interested persons may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Thos H Ward December 12 1925.
A small crowd at the Royal Theater attended a Laredo Rotary Club benefit for the Children's Playground Fund to hear the De Marco Harp Ensemble. The program featured three harps, cello, violin, and piano in duo, trio, and quartet pieces, with praise for Miss Elena DeMarco as director and arranger.
Thomas Alexander Austin aged sixty two died peacefully at dawn on Mata Moros Street after months of illness. Born May 20 1863 in Galt Canada he lived in Laredo since 1883 with wife Eva Darrow and three children Thomas Will and Eva who died earlier. Funeral at ten tomorrow with Masonic services at the cemetery.
Despite the Illustrated Booklet of Laredo issued last May many copies have been distributed globally yet there is little food demand for the booklet. It contains city and county data and statistics, and remains available at two copies for 25 cents with envelopes.
The funeral of the late Thomas A Andstin will be held from the family residence at 1807 Matantoros Street tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Family friends are invited to attend.
The assembly is requested at the Asylum at 3 30 a m Thursday to act as escort for the funeral of Sir Knight Thomas Austin. All escorts must wear full uniform.
The county clerk issued licenses to Manuel Trevino and Nieves Giarza Gongora Nicolas de Leon and Maria Velasquez Jose Avelardo Reyes and Anita Garza Juan Vasquez and Ventura Rodriguez Hieriberto Benavides and Orfj ra Hernandez Rufino Ruizaniss Severiana Lopez Jesus Conzah and Xochitl Patillo Francisco Jen Digla Jr and Angelita Tiruillo Clemente Garza and Petra Perez.
Daily meetings of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association committees aim to publish a tentative four day program for the 1926 event. President Matias de Llano and officers coordinate with long established committees to finalize big features and attract more visitors to Laredo and nearby Nuevo Laredo.
Laredo Lodge No 11 AL BL & AL Moat calls a communication at 9 a.m. January 7 to attend the funeral of Brother T A Austin. All members and visiting Masons are invited to attend. J L Crawford W M.
Viola Upshaw a 28 year old Black woman was tried in county court this morning on lunacy charges and adjudged insane. An application will be made immediately for admission to the state lunatic asylum for negroes at Austin.
First National presents The Splendid Road set during the California gold boom of 1849. Anna Q. Nilsson Lionel Barrymore and Robert Frazer star under Frank Lloyd with Winsie E Roe’s novel adaptation. Extravagant scenes aboard the Colonial Dame and in Sacramento recreate historic details. viewing at the Royal Theatre today.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of Merchants State Bank & Trust Company of Laredo will be held in the banking room of the institution on Tuesday January 12 1926 for the election of directors and other business legally brought before it. Luis F Martinez secretary.
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