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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1926
Page
2
Nearly a year of brutal assaults in Toledo leaves investigators baffled as a masked killer strikes women from behind, binds victims, and vanishes. Police exhausted, citizens demand action while analysts note insanity and the vast city area complicates tracking.
The article traces the use of fighting nicknames from Athos to modern pugilists, noting Ikey Cohen as Batthog Murphy and Giuseppe Colombino as Micky the Terror. It discusses social origins and forms of disguise in boxing, from aristocratic pretenders to working class, with references to Kathleen Mavourneen and Wiener schnitzel during celebrations.
Universal Pictures elevates Norman Kerry to star status with Lorraine of the Lions. Patsy Ruth Miller co stars with Kerry while Edward Sedewick directs this lavish production featuring elaborate sets and jungle scenes. The Strand advertises the film for tomorrow and Friday.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast shows unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with occasional rain and cooler air. A cold wave is expected with a maximum near 38 degrees and a Monday high around 64 degrees, with southwest winds and partly cloudy skies.
The Laredo city council held a 7:20 p m meeting with a quorum. Actions included quit claim dealings for Lots in Blocks 292 and 29, estate clarifications for the Garcias and Salinas families, tax refunds for Block 937, and a plan to issue $100,000 in school bonds plus charter amendments to permit an election. Discussions covered health cooperation with the U S Public Health Service and a proposed public meat market permit.
The Laredo city council, led by Alder man Martin, moves to notify residents of a charter amendment vote. It discusses pole removal on Market street, water service improvements, street clearing on Water street, and a survey for a wooden bridge over Zacate Creek to serve the San Leonardo area and Mata moros Street access.
Four steel vessels will bring California redwood timber to Finkbine Guild Transportations mills at Wiggins and (IYL). Logs arrive natural or squared and will be shipped via Panama Canal with return cargo. Two ships start spring with Gulfport California routes every 17 days. total log intake projected at 4 train loads every other day, stockpiling for 60 years.
The City Council of Laredo announces an amendment to Section 56 of the city charter to be considered by qualified voters in a March 2, 1926 election. The measure limits bonded debt, requires voter approval for new debt, and sets a 10 percent cap on bonded debt, with published notice to precede passage by at least twenty days.
Laredo plans an aerial ad campaign using two five passenger airships to tour fifteen states. The ships will promote Laredo as the gateway to Mexico and Corpus Christi as the gateway to the sea, delivering booklets and literature. Stops include Houston Dallas Wichita Falls Oklahoma City and more.
The National Lines of Railway of Mexico board met in Mexico City on January 12 to discuss selling the Texas Mexican railway between Laredo and Corpus Christi. No buyer was named, and Laredo awaits further information on the possible sale.
The Washington Birthday Celebration Association chaired by B M Alexander begins a $10 000 public subscription drive to fund an elaborate Laredo event expected to attract thousands of visitors. Robert L Bobbitt leads the program committee drafting a tentative lineup with features from last year and new spectacles to debut in Texas. Railroads offer cut rate round trips from Mexico City to Corpus Christi and Dallas, with several thousand autos also anticipated.
Circular notice states a spare tire and rim were stolen from a Chrysler on Miranda road. A liberal reward is offered for return to this office. Date 1-18-31.
Notice to interested persons in the estate of James Patrick Hickey deceased Kate L Hickey has filed in Webb County Court for probate of the will and letters of administration to be heard February 15 1926 at the Webb County Court House Laredo. Contest permitted with penalties for nonappearance. Clerk J A Rodriguez signs the writ.
A brief classified notice advertises opportunities to work with THE TIMES, offering compensation of 600 per month. The item reads like a promotional posting and lacks further details on duties or eligibility.
The Laredo Cotton Exchange established in the Hamilton Hotel building by Whitaker & Co. offers market quotation facilities equal to larger cities. F. M. Jones now runs the exchange with A. M. Brock as operator, serving locals and visitors with latest quotations as telegraph ticker reports flow in.
Laredo Kiwanis Club joins 1450 Kiwanis International clubs to mark the 11th anniversary during January 17 to 23. President M W Brennan says programs on Kiwanis Education will be featured nationwide as 95 000 Kiwanians celebrate two decades of achievements. E G Clingenport attends Texas-Oklahoma District trustee meeting in Dallas this week.
The Office of Deputy Collector of Customs at Port of Laredo Texas announces seizure on January 3 1926 for violation of the Tariff Act. The Studebaker touring car Motor 12045 2 License 278 101 is held and claims must be filed within twenty days. If unclaimed the car will be sold at public auction January 28 1926 at 10 A M in front of the Post Office. Deputy Collector A R Kahn signs the notice.
Readers are urged that pimples and blotches are worse pests than bold advances. The ad promotes Black and White Ointment and Soap as fast, affordable cures and notes the larger ointment size offers three times the amount for the price.
Gasei Takatori, a Japanese artist, finishes a 30 foot scroll depicting the great accession ceremonies of the present Emperor after ten years of work. The work features over 1,000 human figures and will be presented to the Emperor and Empress.
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