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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1926
Page
8
A writer denounces inheritance tax as despotic confiscation of private property upon death. The article argues the state lacks moral right to seize estates, condemns the policy as driven by cash needs and political oppression, and cites constitutional limits and inequities between estates and heirs.
In a January 25 1926 Laredo Times letter Hon Lon A Smith State Executive Campaign Chairman Austin reports rapid quota uptake across Texas for the Stone Mountain Memorial Coin drive. He urges full Laredo participation and honors Southern leaders while condemning slavery yet praising the commemorative effort. Non Carlos El Tejano signs as an ex rebel.
On January 21 a series of birthday notes mark James J. Storrow born in Boston 62 years ago today, Harriet Backer born in Holmegstrand Norway 81 years ago today, Rt Rev Frank W. Sterrett born in Middleport New York 41 years ago today, Oscar J E Bradfute born near Cedarville Ohio 64 years ago today, and Senator Ralph B. Howell born in Adrian Michigan 62 years ago today.
Thursday Mrs G W Derby will entertain the Married Ladies Social Club at 1 PM. Friday Christ Church School older girls meet at the Rectory at 4 PM. The Peter Pan Players will meet with Mrs Robert Munro in the afternoon.
A column blends poetry by Harry Varley with local society news. It reports visitors and events in Austin and San Antonio, church activities at Christ Church, Pan-American Round Table meetings, and upcoming monthly gatherings with hostesses and leaders named.
The Home Missions Council and Council of Women for Home Missions opened in St. Louis with a national conference and annual meeting lasting through Monday. Twenty seven denominations are represented in home missions boards and twenty one in the women's council, reflecting broad denominational participation.
The leader gave a paper on Guatemala showing her travel and understanding of Latin American countries. Miss Rosalie Wormser sang two beautiful selections to everyone's enjoyment. Next meeting led by Mrs Harry Sames will discuss Hayti on Saturday.
Washington Jan 21 supporters of the world court reached no definite dates for votes on tax reduction or the court. Senator Curtis Republican leader said an agreement would likely come before day’s end. Opponents signaled they would extend debate until a roll call is secured.
Coast Guard captures the ocean-going tug Rescue off Sandy Hook after a chase and exchange of gunfire. Crew flees as officers board the vessel found carrying over 25,000 cases of assorted liquor valued at more than 600000 dollars.
Winnipeg Manitoba January 21 the Manitoba Legislative Assembly convened for its regular session and opened with throne speech noting a comparatively light legislative program. Officials forecast a shorter session due to last year’s appropriations covering until end of April.
The Diario Oficial publishes the new alien land law, constituting official promulgation and putting the measure into effect in Mexico City on January 21.
A chronology notes events and births from 1824 to 1924 including Gen Thomas J Stonewall Jackson born in 1824 and died in 1863 Elisha Gray born 1835 died 1901 Henry M Stanley expedition 1887 and other highlights the entry cites various places and figures across American and world history.
New York January 21 reports say the executive committee of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad is negotiating for control of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad according to Wall Street today.
In Stephenville Texas on January 21 authorities prepare to complete a jury for the murder trial of F M Snow charged with killing his stepmother wife and mother in law. A third venire of 300 men was ordered to report today.
Dr. Allen Heard of Houston dies at his home at age 44. He was a UT medical college graduate and served as assistant professor of medicine until 1919. The obituary notes his prominence in Houston medical circles.
In Belgrade on January 21 authorities say over 200 suspects have been arrested as raids expand nationwide after the alleged plot to overthrow the government. Hundreds of houses are being searched for evidence.
Classified brief notes a Money Makers item listed as 9 8 in the Times Want Ads. No additional context or names provided in readable text.
In Urbana Illinois on January 21 the Secretary of Agriculture backed a farmer controlled agency to manage agricultural merchandising and attack the farm surplus problem constructively. He spoke at the Illinois Agricultural Association annual meeting outlining a possible board or commission structure.
The body of a woman matching the clothes and jewelry of Miss Victoria Edwards, missing from Beckenham since December 19, was found in woods near Farnborough. An empty poison bottle lay nearby. Edwards had arrived in England last June to recover from illness and showed moments of low spirits.
Washington January 21 Chairman Norris of the senate agriculture committee said gossiped reports claim one or two large manufacturing interests seek a new grab at Muscle Shoals. He accused friends of manufacturers of backing a house resolution to form a joint congressional committee to accept bids and said an offer was drafted awaiting resolution adoption.
In Alliance Ohio a fire destroyed the Karevich home 10 miles west of town. Mrs Mary Karevich and three children died in the blaze while the father and four other children escaped. The blaze began when she tried to light a stove with kerosene.
For over forty years Walls Catarrhal Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. The preparation includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood to reduce mucous membrane inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
A large and representative attendance marked the opening here today of the annual conference of the American Society of Landscape Architects in Chicago Mil The sessions will continue over tomorrow and Saturday.
Associated press reports a severe cold wave sweeping the Rocky Mountain area. Temperatures fell to 20 degrees below zero in Amarillo with snow. Wichita Falls and Leadville also logged subzero lows. The cold extended southward into northwestern Texas and the Panhandle as wind chills worsened conditions.
In Chicago on January 21, Bert Sullivan village blacksmith from Cornell wid Minnig, his wife, and their daughter Inma 18 year old blonde were present to take her back home after she eloped with a handsome stranger. They believed the man was a bond salesman named Conley.
Preliminary figures from Texas Comptroller Terrell show wealth increased by 183 million 125 thousand 268 dollars in 1926 compared with 1924. The report summarizes property assessed for taxes and lists 1924 valuations, reflecting statewide fiscal data.
An Associated report hints at vast economies and notable financial gains. The piece references remarkable improvements and potential impacts on costs and operations, signaling a strong positive shift in the subject’s economic outlook.
Austin Texas January 21 The specifications for Hoffman surfacing contracts are not standard and differ from years past, according to R J Wank former state highway engineer who testified in the state’s case against the construction company.
Kellog Idaho reports an 86 inch highway magnet sweeper gathered 160 pounds of nail and scrap iron over five miles of road with some metal worn to needle sharpness. A separate seven mile stretch collected 603 pounds. A half mile of eighteen foot pavement yielded fifteen pounds of nails and gutter debris.
A fragment from an advertisement notes a claim of connection with prominent families and uses the phrase good hardware, suggesting a marketing pitch about reputation and quality. The readable text hints at a sales pitch or social assertion rather than a full news item.
W D Warriss of Ennis presidents the Texas Farm Bureau Federation as delegates open their annual convention in Dallas. He warns farmers face a possibly perilous time though not an alarmist, saying relief lies with country bankers.
A self help style notice promotes facial care for blemish prone skin. It touts a three item beauty regimen using Black Ointment and Soap, claiming quick improvements and broad appeal. The ad mentions two product sizes and widespread availability through all dealers.
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