Ward case sparks calls for state led justice not federal
A New York column questions why Walter Ward’s shooting case could expose private interests and alleged accomplices before police. It argues for state led justice, criticizes using the Peters family attorney to influence testimony, and cautions against federal overreach in auto theft enforcement.
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Walter &. Ward
Ita
Charley Ross
Jack the Speeder
New York
Yellow Press
Ward
Qiay
Auburn
Sing Sing
Peters
Wa Tt
Uncle Sam
Washington
Federal auto theft law would require vehicle registration
A proposed federal bill to curb theft would levy a $2 per car tax and require all motor vehicles using federal aid highways to register with the district court clerk. It would stamp a permanent federal house number on engine and body and mandate recording transfers and mortgages, with penalties for altering numbers and for unlicensed vehicles leading to possible confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States District Court
Laredo Gossip Snapshots Local Wit and Words
Brief humor column notes idle chatter in Laredo about pride in work age in marriage and everyday social quirks. Jokes feature a Bell telephone agent a street car ticket trick and a modest dressed Laredo girl reflecting local sensibilities. Louise the stenographer quips on gossip.
Incoherent exchange prompts distrustful reply
A puzzled speaker asks Bill for dating advice while Bill responds with a garbled curt remark. The fragment hints at a misheard dialogue or OCR error and lacks clear players or actions. The readable names imply a conversation between a speaker and Bill, but details are unclear.
Sarazan Mascho Co Acquires 30,000 Acres in Webb County Laredo District
Sarazan-Masche Co of Dallas has sealed leases on about 100,000 acres in Webb county near Laredo to start extensive oil operations. G. W. Ratliff says five wells will be drilled within sixty days including a long planned 11,000 acre tract on the L. & Ortiz ranch eight miles northwest of Laredo. A Laredo branch office will open to manage drilling across multiple sites and new derricks will be moved from Bor-Tex units.
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Laredo Oil District
Webb County
Sarazan-Masche Co
Texas
Dallas
G. W.ratlitt
Saragan-Masche Co
Laredo All District
Ratliff
Bar-Tex
Mexia
Saragan- Mascho Co
Laredo
Local Color in Laredo Promotes St Tlaquepaque Art Store
The piece highlights a new show place and Mexican handicraft business aiming to be a top Laredo attraction. It invites locals and visitors to visit St Tlaquepaque Art Store opposite Milame National Bank to view and share the regional craft display.
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Laredo
St. Tlaquepaque Art Store
Milme National Bank
Wanas
Tlaquepaqne
Milmo National ‘Bank
Legion and Milmos Players Shine in Memorial Day Victory
Chio the Milmos twirler shut out the American Legion 7 to 0 in a clean Memorial Day contest at Laredo. The Legion fought hard but could not reach home as Milmos provided strong defense and timely hits to secure the win.
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Legion
Chio
Milmos
Laredo
American Legion
Expert Cleaner ad fragment with cleaning service
A fragmentary cleaning ad notes expert cleaner services with hand sponged and pressed items at 40c. It mentions contact by telephone 227 and a brief exchange about booking or returning calls. The text is partially garbled with misspellings and incomplete phrases.
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Iturbe
Boy Scouts Set for Seaside Summer Camp Trip
The Boy Scouts Council of Laredo will depart by regular Texas-Mexican line tomorrow at 10 a.m. with three coaches and a baggage car carrying about 200 members and gear for a ten day encampment at Corpus Christi bay. The site on the old country club grounds will offer surf swimming and aquatic activities as Corpus Christi plans a permanent seaside camp for scouts from across the state.
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Boy Scouts Council of
Sap
Old Country Club
Corpus Christi Bay
Corpus Christi
Epworth League
Laredo
Corpus Bay
Corpus
The Red Peacock at Strand starring Pola Negri
Pola Negri stars in The Red Peacock a new Paramount photoplay at the Strand Theatre today. The European setting and strong supporting company highlight what critics call a major emotional release with Negri in notable works such as Passion Gypsy Blood and The Last Payment cited as past successes.
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Strand
Paramount
Pola Negri
Strand Theatre
Miss Negrits
Sarah Bernhardt
Europe
Paul Stein
Spence Resigns Webb County Highway Engineer Post
T. R. Spence of Dallas tendered his resignation as Webb County highway engineer after seventeen months. The departure, effective June 6, follows a notice accepted by the county commissioners court. He will join the Texas Highway Commission as division highway engineer based in San Antonio.
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T. Reese Spence
Dallas
Webb County
San Antonio
Spence
County Commissioners’ Court
Crecillius
Texas Highway Commission
Rio Grande
Summer piano classes opening in June and fall sessions
Mrs Elisabeth Reed announces summer piano classes starting June 1 and fall classes starting September 1. For details on schedules and rates call 468 or visit 1716 Farraget Street. Other local notices include weather notes, a Legion Park event, and various business ads.
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Elisabeth Reed
Farraget Street
Anthony Beauty Parlor
Ugarte Building
May Weather Stuns Laredo With Rain and Storms
May in Laredo saw near eight inches of rain the wettest in three years. A severe storm hit May 12 with heavy hail up to two inches long, shattering panes and damaging crops. May 13 and a later week brought the strongest thunderstorms and lightning in years.
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Laredo
Lions Club Meeting At Hamilton Cafe Attended By Guests
The Lions Club held its weekly meeting at the Hamilton Cafe yesterday with three guests. Short talks were given by President 3. L. Dannelley, Harry Pohleringer, and Frank Hill. The club agreed to send Paul Hill as delegate to the national convention in Hot Springs on June 18.
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Lions Club
Hamilton Cafe
3. L. Dannelley
Harry Pohleringer
Frank Hill
Paul Hill
June bridezilla: couples receive marriage licenses
Yesterday and today the county clerk issued licenses to Natalio Cardoza and Mise Leonila Martinez, Sotero Cardenas and Miss Maria de Jesus Garcia, and Octavio Manuel Sanchez and Miss Maria Abraham Gonzalez.
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Dan Cupid
Natalio Cardoza
Mise Leonila Martinez
Sotero Cardenas
Maria de Jesus Garcia
Octavio Manuel Sanchez
Maria Abraham Gonzalez
Zane Grey's The Last Trail Shown At Royal Theatre
The Royal Theatre schedules two day showings of The Last Trail a William Fox production based on Zane Grey's novel directed by Emmett J Flynn The film centers on an outlaw who terrorizes the countryside with daring and ruthless nerve readers recall the Grey mystery in the book and film promises a thrilling staging for patrons.
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Zane Grey
Royal Theatre
William Fox
Emmett J. Flynn
Shart
Funeral This Afternoon for Ferdinand Vermeer
The remains of Ferdinand Vermeer, who died in San Antonio after a long illness, arrived in Laredo this morning with his two sons Alphonse and Marius, and will be laid to rest this afternoon with Rabbi Rosen officiating at the Austin temple.
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Ferdinand Vermeer
San Antonio
Laredo
Alphanse
Marius
Rosen
Austin
Rae
Address to Graduates by A C Hamilton at Commencement
A C Hamilton delivers a commencement address praising hard work and discipline. He reflects on school days as foundations for future study, urges continued learning, and commends equality and intellectual power of women. He warns against believing careers come easily and cites Shakespeare for lasting friendship.
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A. C. Hamilton
Laredo
San Francisco
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Abner
Flere
Louise
Bill
Daily Digest
Larevo
Bortex
Sarazan-Mascho CO. OF
BOY Scouts
T. R. Spence
Webb
Mexico
Karlic
Ixtle
San Bernardo Avenue
Carrizo
Zapata County
G. Juarez
Philadelphia
Diamond Grid
Lincoln’ Street
Wormser Brothers
Lions
Michel Cantu
Saft's
Simply Delicious
Kelloggs
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Shakespeare
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