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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1926
Page
8
In a New York laboratory, specialists test burglary countermeasures against thieves. Underwriters Laboratories helps set standards and test devices from jewelers shutters to alarm systems. Experts nicknamed the Omaha Kid and Red Hogan are described as the safest burglars in business.
On January 7 a series of birthday notes mark notable figures born this day. Sir Gordon Mewart in England, Viscount Peel in Britain, Lyman Poore Duff in Ontario, Dr. Lotus D. Coffman in Indiana, and Charles Harold Davis in Massachusetts are listed with ages from 56 to 70.
Social calendar notes a meeting of the Missionary Society of the Christian Church with Mrs G H Candlin at 3 PM Thursday.
First National's "Bluebeard's Seven Wives" debuts at the Royal Theatre for tomorrow and Saturday star Ben Lyon with Blanche Sweet and Lois Wilson leading a seven-woman cast. The bank clerk to film idol plot offers backstage peeks and four characterizations by Lyon including Shakespearean scenes.
Weekend notices list Mr and Mrs 8 B DeWolf visiting Georgia relatives. Mrs J O Buenz returns from San Antonio and statewide trips. Frank Capra of Baltimore visits his mother M Capra. R Stock of San Antonio on business. Mrs G C Weber and son depart to Corpus Christi after holidays with Westbrook family. Miss Cynthia Dress returns to Mason to teach Spanish and shorthand. Holands arrive from the East planning their new home. Mrs Slider and her niece Virginia return from San Antonio. Charla Watts and Virginia Deere spend holidays away. others travel to San Antonio and Havana.
The American embassy filed a protest with the Turkish government against legislation taxing goods imported from the United States eight times more than the duties on merchandise from nations with Turkish trade treaties.
The senate judiciary committee postponed its probe into the Justice Department’s failure to pursue contempt against the Aluminum Company of America amid a dispute. Secretary Melion holds substantial stock in the firm.
A suspect was captured after a chase starting near Ny Avenue in Fort Worth Texas on January 7. The incident involved a vehicle overturn on a sharp turn and a second man fleeing toward an abandoned building, with authorities pursuing the possible perpetrators.
Washington reports General William Kaesper, army commander of the Cana Zone, is suggested as a neutral head to replace General Pershing if needed during his trip. The plan covers dental and facial treatment provisions in the event of a substitute carrying on the Arica work.
A fragmentary report notes a person drank a substance on Tuesday and did not face a fatal outcome. The damaged text references names and places but lacks clear context or verifiable details for a full summary.
Wahnefon January 7. A military committee rejected housing facts before deliberations. Solitary Davis urged authorizing the sale of certain military reservations, with proceeds aimed at funding permanent building construction for health and life protection.
A long standing Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Co. versus State case advances in a division headquarters roundhouse and shop dispute. The matter has been ongoing for more than a decade with continued instigation and procedural steps outlined.
Avein Texas officials announce a go slow spending policy tying beltway funds to a formal review of department assets and liabilities. Chairman Moseley states the completed audit will guide cautious fiscal action and project funding.
Miss Anna Shelton of Fort Worth was named state director of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs at the executive board meeting in Dallas on January 7. She will represent the Texas Federation at the national meeting of the American Federation of Women's Clubs in Atlantic City next May.
Nocona Texas Jan 7 trainmen report two robbers held up the Hutghetta rail road telegraph operator last night. He was locked in a box car and robbed of a small amount of cash.
John H. Puelicher of Milwaukee named chairman of the board of trustees for the Educational Foundation of the American Bankers Association. A former ABA president, he has long led in banking and economics education. He served as Wisconsin State Director for War Savings Stamps and was Government Director of Savings for the Seventh Federal Reserve District in 1919.
Hollywood report notes the gag man’s rise from a helper in slapstick to a valued contributor in serious film drama. Once a quick fix for laughs, he now shapes scenes to blend humor with human interest while guiding the production from script to final cut.
Chicago report notes Ty Cobb repeatedly extended major league records during the 1923 season. He surpassed his own record for most games played and added marks for at bats, runs scored, and lifetime batting average while extending his consecutive 300 hitting streak beyond Cap Anson’s. Cobb also held and extended other all time records for hits in a season and runs, with notable activity in stolen bases and overall totals.
A severe earth tremor was felt on January 7 across eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The quake caused shaking reported by residents, with no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Local officials urged calm as investigations continued.
George Beckelhyrmer, a long-term Laredo resident, claims no single contractor has a monopoly on cement curbs gutters or walks. He offers better workmanship at lower prices with a two year guarantee and terms, contact 434 J. e742.
Fragmentary report cites a presidential figure and a planned trip blocked by political tensions. The source mentions Wilson’s birthday and a late connection but provides few verifiable details.
In Mexico City on January 7 the government maintains its iron hand policy against uprisings. Former Colonel Manual Gomez has been captured and summarily executed at Tala in Jaliscos. Joaquin Medina and Serafin Leon were shot in Michoacan after a skirmish with federal troops near La NorIa.
Despatch from Mukden claims Manchurian warlord Marshal Chang Weifu plans retirement. The foreign office has not confirmed the report though a spokesman said it was believed probable.
John Thompson, wealthy St. Louis contractor, fights his transfer to Leavenworth on grounds it endangers his life due to a chronic heart condition. The circuit court of appeals at Chicago affirmed Thompson and Col. Charles Forbes's convictions and two-year sentences in the bureau fraud and conspiracy case. Thompson is in Palm Beach Florida, where his physician says relocation could bring serious danger.
Havana January 7 report that the extradition treaty between Cuba and the United States will be signed by Saturday. Major General Crowder the American ambassador and Premier Cespedes are named as signers.
Train No. 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 10 08 a m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christi at 2 36 p m International and Great Northern through fast train for St Louis leaves 9 46 a m arrives 8 60 p m Night Train leaves 11 30 p m arrives at 6 39 mi
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Dolores leaving 8 30 am arriving 10 00 am except Sundays. Train No 2 runs from Dolores to Laredo leaving 1 20 pm arriving 8 00 pm except Sundays.
The Associated Press reports wide international interest in radio as 1025 ends. The United States exported AB 036,505 worth of radio goods in the final 11 months, expanding radio exports to 12 percent of foreign electrical trade.
Paris reports the Seine climbing rapidly last night and this morning reaching within eight feet of the 1910 flood level. The peak is expected Saturday as upper valley waters arrive. Hundreds of suburban families evacuate to higher ground.
A heavy snowstorm near blizzard conditions struck northwest Nebraska yesterday, disrupting traffic and halting trains. The storm extended into northwestern Wyoming, blocking the Northwestern Railroad division and delaying freight movements.
Snow and freezing temperatures were reported across the Panhandle and West Plains with Dallas area seeing cold conditions as North Texas recorded freezing weather overnight.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a grocer and partner arguing over a counterfeit bill. The grocer laments lacking real money to discern fake currency, while the partner questions how the counterfeit passed.
The Guthrie grand jury met to examine deaths connected to a murder inquiry. Witnesses were questioned about the investigation as executives from Washington observed the proceedings.
Fragmented notes from Williamsburgh in January discuss banning Charleston style dances at a college program. The item references Beaty and Grace and questions the style's fit with school events, noting controversy over preserving or discarding qualities.
Notice announces the Ward Insurance Agency and Guinn Real Estate Co merging under new direct management. J W Ward leads the insurance arm and O H Guinn runs the real estate business. They pledge improved service and gratefulness for past patronage.
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