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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1926
Page
9
The Dai Nippon Japanese daily in Chicago is printed by hand with a 50 000 character old Japanese alphabet and 20 000 in the simplified vocabulary. Most news uses complex characters, while ads are largely pre printed. Printing requires eight to twelve hours daily.
The American League played 616 games in 1925 with the Washington Senators as pennant winners arranging the fewest contests. Several games were tied and later not played off due to bad weather, while weather conditions reduced postponements compared with prior seasons. Detroit and New York totaled 156 games each, Boston had weather related cancellations, and two Chicago games were postponed.
Marathon Texas reports a local plant turning out one ton of rubber daily from the guayule shrub. The bark holds latex used to make rubber pressed in pebble mills. Water, wells and $40 per ton supply the process, with sheets three inches thick and 30 by 15 inches in size.
Bacteriologists declare the Father of Waters is suffering severe pollution from Twin Cities sewers. Engineers estimate a cure will cost about 25 900 000 dollars, with a plan for intercepting sewers and a single large disposal tank. La Crosse and others along the river echo concerns.
London reports Sir Hugh Percy Allen of the Royal College of Music argues that people should be compelled by law to sing when young and continue as adults. He says singing disciplines, builds courage and humility, and that society talks and listens too much while not singing enough.
Iona Ray Circle led by Mrs J P Ince meets at 3 30 PM inviting all members. Tuesday Music and Literature Clap convenes at the High School Auditorium at 4 PM. Parish Guild gathers at the Rectory at 8 30 PM on Wednesday.
A long verse extols the burden and value of hard work and struggle, declaring nothing worthwhile comes without effort and pain, set among assorted local society notices of visitors, gatherings, and club activities. It mentions Folger McKinsey and various residents visiting or hosting events in Baltimore and nearby areas.
Martin Behrman longtime mayor of New Orleans dies at age 61 after an extended illness. Heart trouble listed as the cause.
Six persons perished when the two story home of Mrs. Tanquay in Clarkstown burned today. Mrs Tanquay escaped by leaping from an upstairs window.
The report from Anchorage and the railroad belt notes many residents still wear summer clothing as temperatures stay above freezing in midwinter. Old timers recall 21 years ago when similar conditions sparked theories the Japanese current had changed its course.
Fifty alleged international spies were arrested by the political police in Leningrad. The group was described as well organized and well funded, with private individuals also charged for aiding them. Trials are to be held immediately.
New York announces creation of Florida Power & Light Company to own nine utilities in Florida with aggregate assets of 80 million dollars. American Power & Light will own the stock of the new firm.
By Associated Press in Paris on January 12 the court found the divorce charge by Mrs. Rudolph Valentino well founded noting the decision is reserved for final decree. If following precedent a decree in her favor may be issued within a few days.
A compilation of athletic minutiae and biographical notes featuring Stanislaus Zbyszko, Bob Fitzsimmons, Battling Nelson, Johnny Weissmuller, Harry Greb, Edmund Lamy, Rudolf Frolik, Bil Tilden, Exeter Academy, the Boston A A meet, Babe Muth, Dan Mcleod, Floyd Jamison, Walter Johnson, and a Toronto boxing bout between Greb and Roland Todd.
A fragmentary report notes confessions were scrambled and plans for a long injury case. The jury is to reconvene tomorrow and any remaining matters will be presented to a federal grand jury next Monday in Oklahoma City. Rumors of ties to a $25,000 insured claim and Osage murders surface amid indictments.
Natchez Miss a Jan 12 Six bodies recovered from the Johnson Hotel ruins Ferriday La along with adjacent structures destroyed by fire today. Others reported as missing include hotel guests raising fears of higher death toll. The loss is estimated over 76000 with nine injured from jumps. Identified victims include Keene father and son J W Roberts planter Deer Park La Hastings Ferriday mail carrier.
Dallas today confirmed the skull found in the Arizona desert matches John Knight a prominent Dallas businessman missing since July 21. Dentist Dr Harrison Cave identified Knight by dental work. skull arrived yesterday with no signs of violence.
Assistant Attorney General Donovan testified that the Aluminum Company of America agreed to a full examination of its books by the Department of Justice. The disclosure came as he resumed testimony before the senate judiciary committee about the department’s role in the case and why contempt proceedings were not instituted after the FTC accused the company of trade practice violations.
January 12 reports Gov Jonathan M. Davis of Kansas and his senator were arrested on charges of accepting a bribe in return for a pardon. The case alleges officials conspired to trade clemency for money.
A salesman at Good Hardware pitches easy payments for a motorcycle with the phrase pay for it on installments, while the buyer warns he is a slow rider.
President Coolidge remains hopeful that the Mexico City government will fulfill its obligations regarding United States interests in new land and petroleum law. The White House says the administration aims to help Mexico while respecting its sovereign domestic matters, though retroactive Mexican laws affecting American holdings will be noted by Washington.
Associated Press report from Leningrad on January 12 states the city endures its coldest spell in 186 years with temperatures at minus 2 below zero. Many residents in the suburbs have perished from the cold.
Ralph Laird aged 26 of Goose Creek died in Baytown hospital from a hip wound. Deputy Sheriff A T Hamilton of Goose Creek faces a murder charge from a loan-sharped lobby shooting at Goose Creek bank. Family troubles cited by Hamilton through his attorney.
Today marks the birth centenaries and anniversaries of notable figures and events. Rear Admiral James G C de Krafft celebrates 100 years since birth after a 46 year U S Navy career. The New Harmony socialistic colony finds its 100th anniversary linked to Owen. Marshal Joffre enters his 76th year, and Jack London would be 50. The League of Nations Codification Committee meeting in Geneva includes George W Wickersham.
President Coolidge heard that farmers need government aid to dispose of surplus crops. Hy Richeson of the National Corn Growers Association urged support for a cooperative approach seen as successful in citrus, cotton, and tobacco marketing.
A report by the special committee investigating the Internal Revenue Bureau found tax free deductions totaling 210,065,360 dollars for amortization of war facilities by manufacturers and miners. Presented to the Finance Committee, the report urges corrective provisions to be incorporated in the pending revenue bill.
A light earthquake struck Santa Barbara California at 2 30 this morning lasting about three seconds. No damage reported and no injuries noted. The tremor was felt across the city and reported by local residents.
January birthday notices recall Marshal Joffre chief commander of French armies in World War I and Robert Underwood Johnson editor and ambassador to Italy. The item lists ages and locations with scattered details from a historical calendar.
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