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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1926

Page

11

Notable American Pianist Phillip Gordon To Play In Laredo

Wednesday's Daily notes Phillip Gordon the young American pianist will perform a recital in Laredo on March 6 under the Tuesday Music and Literature Club. Born in Cincinnati and trained in New York with Joseffy and abroad with Ernst von Dohnanyi, Gordon has appeared across the United States and has earned critical and public praise for his extensive repertoire and concert standard. He is recognized for natural gift tempered by intense study and work.

Phillip Gordon Laredo Gordon United States Mr. Gordon Cincinnati Ohio New York Joseffy Ernst von Dohnanyl Metropolis

Reward Offered for Arrest of Two Assault Robbers

A. M. Bruni offers a $400 reward for the arrest and conviction of two men who assaulted and robbed his uncle, John Bruni, with the notice dated March 1, 1931. The appeal seeks lawful action and accountability.

John Bruni

Income tax in a nut shell ends filing period March 15 1926

Incomes for single filers must be 1600 net or 6000 gross and for married couples 3500 net or 5000 gross. Files at the Collector of Internal Revenue first district of Texas Austin Texas. Form 1040A 1040 instructions plus law. Tax rates 1.5 percent on the first 4000 over exemptions credits 3 percent on next 4900 5 percent on the balance and a surtax on net income over 10000.

Internal Revenue First District of Texas Austin Texas

Your Income Tax No 4 Exemption Rules and Dependents Credit

The 1926 revenue act bases taxpayer exemptions on months as single, married, or head of a family. Example: a couple married Sept 30 1926 gets 9-12 of 1500 for the husband and 9-12 of 1500 for the wife plus 3-12 of 3500 for the married period. If head of family ceases mid year, exemption adjusts to 2500. The $400 dependent credit depends on status as of year end. support cessation removes the credit.

Fascist regime limits songs with approved national music

Rome dispatch reports that under Fascist rule free speech is restricted and music must be performed in officially approved forms. The party anthem Giovinezza and Balilla songs now require authorization from the national directorate to be played or sung.

Associated Press Rome Mar

Old Ironsides to go on tour note of restoration

The U S S Constitution will be rebuilt before voyaging to lake river and sea ports. Funds of about 500000 are sought in public schools as part of a restoration plan to display relics and revive historic pride. The ship’s launch year 1797 and War of 1812 record are highlighted to rally support.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Constitution United States Navy Boston United States New York Congress Gail Java Guane Levant Old England

Ancient Salt Mines and Sandals Found at Nevada City

Archaeologists in Nevada report vivid finds at Pueblo Grande de Nevada including caverns with rock salt walls and floors preserved for about 2,000 years. Gov Scrugham notes salt mining sites and ornaments unearthed alongside a deer hide sandal with cotton cords, while turquoise remains are scarce.

Associated Press Los Angeles Pueblo Grande de Nevada Nevada Scrugham Singham

Heights Civic Club Meeting At Mrs Gates Home

Wednesday afternoon the Heights Civic Club will meet at the home of Mrs Ai E Gates. Thursday the Missionary Society of the Christian Church will gather in the church parlor at 3 o clock in the afternoon. The W M U in the Baptist Church will hold an all day meeting starting at 10 in the morning for a week of prayer for Home Missions.

the Heights Ai E Gates Society of the "Christian Church Tha Baptist Church

Sir Sidney Lee Dies in London Shake speare Authority

Sir Sidney Lee, renowned as a Shakespeare authority, died in London on March 3. He was celebrated for his scholarship and contributions to literary criticism and bibliography.

Associated Press London Sidney Lee Shakespeare

Railroads press new combinations amid market sway

AP reports talks on consolidating railways including Kansas City Southern Missouri Texas St Louis Southwestern and Santa Fe connections. Stocks show a sharp loss from a Nickel Plate decision yet high grade issues hold above prior levels as trading progresses.

Associated Press New York Vane ‘Sweringen Ayatem Kansas City Missouri Kshsne E ‘Exas St. Louis

Rumor Links Alfonso to Flight to South America

Madrid circles report an unconfirmed claim that King Alfonso plans a South American flight guided by Commander Franco who recently piloted from Palos to Buenos Aires. No official confirmation has been issued as of March.

Associated Press Madrid Alfonso South America Franco Palos Buénos Aires

Counterfeiters Arrested in Major New York Bust

Ten alleged counterfeiters were arrested in New York with a broader roundup in Philadelphia Syracuse Detroit and other cites. U S secret service chief Joseph Palma announced the operation targeting spurious currency and a group of about 30 passengers involved.

Associated Press New York Philadelphia Byracuse Detroit Joseph Palma United States’ Secret Service

Decisive Defeats Reported in Civil War Fronts

Peking reports decisive defeats for the Kuominchan or National People's army on two fronts. The losses signal rapid developments in the civil war and potential new matters reaching Peking, which is controlled by the Kuominchun under Marshal Feng.

Associated Press Peking Kuominchan People’s Army Kuominchun Marshal Feng

Dallas Rep Irwin to Launch Attorney General Campaign in Huntsville

Representative T. K. Irwin of Dallas, noted for leading prison reform efforts, announced on March 3 that he will begin his bid for attorney general with a campaign kick in Huntsville on March 27.

Associated Press Dallas Texas T. K. Irwin Huntsville

Notes of Sport and Sporting Hints Across Disciplines

Ty Cobb’s best batting season was 191, archery and lawn bowling are long standing Brit ish outdoor sports. A British Empire amateur billiards championship opens in London on April 12. The British women’s open golf championship occurs May 10–16 at Royal St David’s Harlech. Jack Dempsey claims mixed ancestry. American blood includes Indian. New York spring fans focus on Giants and Yankees world series doubts. Helen Wills turns 21 on October 6 as tennis prospects rise. Golle Miethe Petri pace six day race plans at Madison Square Garden March 6. Lenglen Wills tennis rivalry boosts women’s game on both sides of the Atlantic. English heavyweight Sayers once considered toe-cap brass studs for recognition.

London Royal St. David's Harlech Jack Dempsey New York Giants Yankees Helen Wills Richard Golle Werner Miethe Otto Petri Germany Madison Square Cardeon

Petroleum Refiners Report Sharp Reduction in Losses

The Associated Press notes major U.S. refiners cutting losses in gasoline production with reduced costs and improved methods. Industry leaders in the midwestern and western regions report efficiencies cutting expenses by about half versus prior periods, signaling a turning point for profitability.

Associated ‘Press Fort Worth Exis Mare Ludwig Ebaudh Petroleum Western Petroleum

President Coolidge Hopes Farm Relief Will Pass Congress

President Coolidge told a delegation of farmers and lawmakers that he hopes legislation providing effective agricultural relief will be enacted this session. He discussed the agricultural situation for a half hour with members of the house and senate and representatives of the agricultural conference held in December.

Associated Washington Coolidge Une Central States Congress Hia House Senate Deg Mojneg

Smallpox Closes Sunset High School in Dallas

Nine new smallpox cases reported to health officials today in Dallas Texas. Sunset High School where a case was found is closed as students cannot show vaccination scars. About 400 students may be kept out for three weeks until vaccination status is established.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Sunset High School

Secret reasons kept for Karolyi exclusion from United States

Secretary Kellogg refused to tell the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, even in secret, why Countess Karolyi was barred from entering the United States. He also declined to discuss the similar case of Countess Cathcart, noting he preferred not to address the matter at this time.

Associated Press Washington Kellogg Senate Foreign Relations Committee Karolyi Countess Cathcart Johnson California

Hydro Power Project Opens in Opolu

Associated Press reports Samton completes its first hydro electric project. The dam above Robert L. Stevenson’s swimming pool channels water via spiral piers to a stream bed. Power houses at Sprigon supply electricity to homes and schools in Opolu with an 80 foot drop.

Associated Press Apia Samons Mar

Charleston Lodge and Wife Dances Named

Fragmentary text mentions the lodge and wife dances in Charleston with unclear context and scattered phrases about an altar and a man, suggesting a cryptic or incomplete report without clear outcomes or identities.

Estate left in trust by wife will build art gallery

Associated Press report from Kangad City dated March 8 states Mrs Laura Nelson Kirkwood dies in Baltimore and leaves a trust of 2 000 000 dollars to fund a building for the William R Nelson Gallery of Art, with proceeds to be expended to house the gallery, probate filed today.

Associated Press Kangad City Wirkwood The Kansas City Star Fe Jett Wits Laura Nelsan Kirkwood Baltimore Kirkwood William R. Nelson

Centenary Echoes in US Museum and Schools Births

centenary marks milestones across institutions. Joseph Wharton founder of the Wharton School is celebrated in Philadelphia. United States Bureau of Standards reaches 25 years since its congress founded status. Massachusetts observances echo national education and veterans home anniversaries.

Joseph Wharton Wharton School of Finance University of Pennsylvania United. States Congress Massachusetts Boston Washington

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