Mystery Surrounding McPherson Abduction Sparks Search
The tale of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance near Ocean Park and the desert trek to Agua Prieta remains baffling. Authorities and reporters chased leads as she described an abduction by two women and a man, with a possible cross into Mexico and a cabin still unfound after sixty miles of desert exploration.
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
McPherson
Ocean Park
Canada
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Douglas
Arizona
Cline
Mexico
el Paso
United States
Orange
Santa Anna
SicPhergon
Auto gang arrives in town on vacation run
A Ford coupe rolled into Laredo just after noon with two theater managers as passengers. Jack Rowley, manager of the Royal and Strand Theaters, was returning from a three week vacation, with Maurice Vaughan, manager of the Hillsboro Theater of the RR. B. R. Amusement Co. Also present, they stopped in Laredo and Jack said he enjoyed his vacation and is ready to work again.
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Laredo
Jack Rowley
Royal and Strand
Maurice Vaughan
Hillsboro
RR. B. R. Amusement Co
Laredo Sanitation Praised by State Health Inspector
W. M. Ehlers of the Texas state department of health praised Laredo's general sanitary conditions as equal to the best in the nation after a two day inspection with city officials. He lauded the sewer system and septic tank, noted the sludge as prime fertilizer, and urged mandatory connections for properties within the sewer district. He called for future industrial zoning and improvements to the tourist camp and city cleanliness, and predicted a flattering report to Austin.
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Laredo
W. M. Ehlers
Texas State Department of Health
Jack F. Doherty
H. M. Austin
Mrr
Ehler
City of
Ehlers
Times
Ihlers
State Health Department
Withal
Austin
Motion for New Trial in Huntley Case to Be Held Soon
A district court in Webb and Zapata counties will hear a motion for a new trial in the murder case of Herminia Garza Williams and Cruz Martinez who received the death penalty for killing geologist Sterling Huntley near San Ignacio on May 26. Reportedly, the court term will adjourn after eight weeks or sixteen weeks depending on sessions, with a possible appeal to the criminal appeals court if the motion is denied.
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District Court of
Forty Ninth Judicial District
Webb County
District Court
Herminia Garza Wiliams
Cruz Martinez
Border Patrol
Sid Martin
Condret
Navarra
Court of Criminalal Appeals
Jwiya
Webb and
Zapata
Laredo Oilers Fall in Third Game of Series with Victoria
The Laredo Oilers lost 8 to 2 to the Victoria Rosebuds in the third game, ending their five series winning streak on the road. Pitcher Perez held Laredo to two runs as Victoria built a lead with six runs by the middle innings. The Oilers hope to rebound in a four game set with the Kingsville Jerseys starting this afternoon.
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Laredo Oilers
Victoria Rosebuds
Oilers
Corpus
Victoria
Perez
Rosebuds
Watson
Pacheco
Kingsville
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Robert BE. Lee
Ramon Gonzalez
L. Volpe
Olga Ferrara
L. Farias
Lilia de la Garza
Maria Henry
Fan Tan
Irene Sanchez
Leonor de la Garza
Randado Basin Extends as Two New Producers Come In
The Randado Basin in Jim Hogg county shows two new Simms Oil Co. producers on Block 7 Survey 143 Leyendecker ranch and Jonas Weil ranch Survey 81. The 143 well yields excellent crude after four days, while the 81 well, north of the Simms gasser, proves gas not confined to the north. This marks the area's biggest recent development amid a drilling boom in the Laredo district.
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Randado
Jim Hogg County
Simms Oil Co
Leyendecker
Jonas Weil
Jonas Well
Tie Simms Gasser
Pippin
Magnolia
Randado Basin
Laredo
Officer stabbed as three drunks attacked on footbridge
Police officer Hernandez was stabbed three times by a trio of drunks near the international footbridge after they were stopped. Deputies Mooneyham and West captured the three and jailed them. Hernandez remains at home with non life threatening injuries and a 3:30 pm hearing before Justice Slaughter is set for the assailant.
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International Footbridge
Tlernandes
Iernandez
Ffoneyman
West
Hernandez
Justice of the Peace
Fourth of July Excursion From Laredo to Corpus Christi
Hundreds of Laredo residents plan trips to Corpus Christi for the July Fourth celebration with a Texas Mexican Railway Co. special train departing July 4 at 8 a.m. for three dollars round trip. Banks and many local businesses close Monday July 5 to allow employees to take the excursion and return by daybreak July 6.
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Laredo
Corpus Christi
Corpus” Christy
Texas- Mexican Ry. Co
Texas-Mexican Railway Co
L. W. Hansen
Charles Galbraith
Richter’s
el Precio Fijo
United Tailoring Co
Sterling Grocery Co
R. D. Gonzalez
Border Gag Co
la Ribera
Antonio Gonzalez
Stowers Furniture Co
Piggly Wiggly
A. la Granoff
Milton & Brewer Jewelry Co
Barry Granoff
Shapa & Frelich
A. Siros
el Nuevo Mundo
the Davis Furniture Co
C. O. D. Grocery Co., Inc
E. Salinas & Bro
Laredo Music & Jewelry Co
L. Daiches, Sanitary Grocery Co
James Moore Company
Collins Company
Cantrell & Co
F. W. Woolworth Co
la Universal
Southern Plumbing Co
L. Nelson Grocery Co
Walker-Morrow Company
A. Deutz & Brother
Notice of sale of interest in M. L. Hanchett Company
On June 23 1926 Miles L Hanchett sold his interest in M L Hanchett Company to Nathan A Beard who will assume all accounts payable and collect all accounts due the company. Signed Miles L Hanchett June 24 1931.
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M. L. Hanchett Company
Nathan, A. Beard
Miles L. Hanchett
Four Blocks in Montrose Offer for Sale at 4000
Property owned by J Armengol offers four blocks in Montrose with no building deadline. Buy a whole block for 4000 dollars with one quarter cash and the balance due over 1 2 or 3 years at eight percent interest. You may buy a neighbor block in tandem. E J Dryden, agent.
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J. Armengol
E. J. Dryden
Laredo Baseball Schedule and Local Market Notes
Local items note Sanitary Bakery hours from 6 am to 7 pm and hot rolls with coffee. Baseball: Laredo Oilers vs Kingsville Jerseys at 10 am and 4 pm tomorrow. Corpus excursion train to surf and old-time Coast League games July 3 4 5. Market reports say watermelons and cantaloupes plentiful at attractive prices.
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Sanitary Bakery
Laredo Oilers
Kingsville
Hidalgo
Sanitary
Laredo
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Church and Club Events
Miss Aurora Zertuche hosts a 3 30 bridge party for Club Alpha at Mrs Robert Zufiiga's home. Benham hosts a 7 30 supper party for friends. Sunday activities include Presbyterian Christian Endeavor at 6 45, B Y P U at 6 30, Christian Church meeting at 6 46, Young People's Service League at 6 30, Epworth League at 6 45, and Monday church auxiliary meetings at 4.
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Aurora Zertuche
Robert Zufiiga
Benham
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Young People’s Service League
Society notices and social events in Chicago Tribune excerpt
Local clubs urged to submit weekly society reports to the Society Editor at No. 70 and phone announcements to keep the daily calendar accurate. The column features personal updates from numerous residents, weddings, parties, and baptisms with several named individuals and Texas travel notes.
Found cabin in Sonora desert holds abducted evangelist
The shack where Almee McPherson said she was held by three abductors was found 20 miles southeast of Agua Prieta Sonora. A photographer accompanied the posse to photograph the cabin for Mrs McPherson in Los Angeles. Constable Ash led the search and had sighted the cabin. the evangelist believed the posse was on the right trail.
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Associated “Press
Douglas
Arizona
Almee
McPherson
Agua Prieta
Sonori
Los Angeles
O. A. Ash
Inspector identifies suspect in Tucson train sighting
B H Greenwood city building inspector boarded the train in Tucson on June 26 and named Aimee McPhergon as a woman seen in the city four weeks earlier.
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Tucson
Arizona
B. H. Greenwood
Aimee McPhergon
Hatcher Assails Jim Ferguson Ungrateful and Inconsistent
Dallas State Treasurer Hatcher accuses James Ferguson of ingratitude and inconsistency while on the campaign trail in Madisonville Texas He says Ferguson seeks a second term for Mrs Ferguson while opposing his own bid for re election The dispute centers on fiscal policy and cooperation with reserve banks following a $2600900 borrowing claim
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Associated Press
Madisonville
Texas
Hatcher
Dallas
James Ferguson
Ferguson
Kahanamoku Warns Against Automobiles After Olympic Loss
Duke Kahanamoku, famed Hawaiian swimmer, urges avoidance of driving citing his 1924 Olympic 100 meter defeat to Johnny Wiesmuller. He explains pedal muscle use weakened his legs during the race and notes he developed shin muscles from driving. Now 16 years of competition behind him and pursuing film work.
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Los Angeles
Duke Kahanamoku
Johnny Wesmuller
Kahanamoka
United States
Honolulu
Wiesmuller
Kahanamoku
Tiger Flowers Adopts Unusual Roadside Pets
Associated Press reports Tiger Flowers the negro middleweight champion is traveling in a roadster from Hot Springs to his training camp near Atlanta. En route, he makes several stops to pick up shellback terrapins known locally as tinkin Jims, focusing first on the safety of his pets during the journey.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Tiger Flowers
Hot Springs
Ark
Here
Children's festival at Theater delights local audience
A colorful children’s festival at the Theater featured prepared performances and a parade of playful characters. Organizers praised families for participation and community spirit as kids enjoyed interactive activities.
Death of Edmundo Vargas in Nuevo Laredo
Edmundo Alfonso Vargas son of the late Flavio Vargas and Mrs Vargas died in Nuevo Laredo after a months long illness in the 19th year of his age. Funeral will be tomorrow morning from 315 Seymour Avenue. He was formerly employed by Brendan and Corrigan and had many friends in Laredo. The family expresses deep sympathy in this irreparable loss.
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Edmundo Alfonso Vargas
Flavio Vargas
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Elisa Garza
Evagelist
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