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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1926
Page
2
Weary senators and representatives push for a capital reform as Congress reshapes the electorate. Proponents argue the plan would enable quicker lawmaking and benefit citizens, while critics warn of delays and political risk.
The piece notes Henry Rhoidensias as author of a literary charade and a mock Nobel prize in 1906. The film adaptation of Que Vadie stars Kru Jannings as Nero with Lilling Stall Travis as Lyte and a Christian hostage, shot in Rome. It hints at themes of tyranny softened by love and faith in Peter the Apostle.
The text outlines efforts by Wel Comm Cope and Gherterst to advance civic projects and a noted president candidate Peeck 7. It references Seamer EE and the Laiva'es City dreamer role, plus a push by Mr Breacherr and Mr Pitch Fach toward development. It documents troop enrollments numbered from 1 through 8, with various percentages and statuses, and notes incomplete charter enrollments and pending formations.
Fragmented OCR describes concern over girls wearing clothes due to alleged Eugenia, rank, ter, sxervlule or a breaking out. It mentions products Hiwsk White Ointment and Been as pricey remedies for skin issues. References Olenize Olit and Gealery size options appear.
Fragmentary OCR describes a murder linked to bootleggers, with Deputy Sherri Siegron and other officers near a Pertifa paneck. It mentions Hamdin county and a man awaiting trial, but many names and places are garbled, leaving key details uncertain.
Dr. and Mrs. Applewhite mourn the death of their father Dee Stephen M Applewhite 74 a longtime San Antonio physician who died at a local hospital after a ten day illness He had practiced in San Antonio since 1875 except for years in Mexico survived by his wife two sons in Texas and California and five daughters The funeral was held in San Antonio and relatives attended from several cities.
The First Baptist Church begins a revival meeting next Sunday at 7 45 P M Rev Calvin Nelson of San Antonio will preach and Grady Helm of Fort Worth will lead the singing All are urged to attend Rev J Twill Pastor.
The council approved election managers and polling places for four wards to be held April 6 1926 and adopted related amendments to the city charter. It granted Vincent Battaglia permission to open a sweat market at 61 Washington Street and discussed gas line replacements by Border Gas Co. and a Rotary Club playground handover. An ordinance amending the city charter was read and passed, with reports on fire safety and insurance credits.
Rotary Club’s playground project in Laredo, led by Matias de Llano, is turned over to the city with ongoing supervision. The effort, aided by fundraisers and performances, aims to keep youths off streets and boost civic pride. The city notes 1925 fire losses and the 1926 premium credit, saving over $18,000 in fire insurance costs due to a low fire loss ratio.
Removal notice states Henry Abstract Co has shifted to new offices at 1211 Matamoros Street beside the James Moore Building. The item is marked 2-27-6t.
Ken Maynard promotes Tarzan the horse as co star in the Western drama 350 000 Reward from the Davis Distributing Division Inc. The horse performs many stunts and is credited with half the success in trick riding. Maynard trained Tarzan for cinema work and aims to evoke classic western action on screen.
In Jim Hogg County district court at Hebbronville Judge Mullally convened the Forty-ninth Judicial District grand jury. After about three hours they returned a bill of indictment against Pedro Garza for cattle theft and were discharged. Garza had been jailed weeks earlier by Captain William Ryan and state rangers. Court proceedings continued on civil matters with adjournment hoped by week’s end.
Emilio de Leon was arrested by the sheriff's department yesterday on unlawful carrying of concealed weapons. He received an examining hearing this morning and was bound over to the next grand jury in bond of 2060 dollars.
By order of the County Court of Bexar County the Moran Piano Company sues against K Garza and H B de Garza and obtains judgment for 300 dollars with 6 percent interest. A sheriff sale is set for the third Tuesday in March 1928 at Webb County Court House to satisfy the judgment and costs with the proceeds applied. The property listed is a Concord Piano Style S E Mach No 64048. A J Condren Sheriff and J L Fierros Deputy conduct the sale in Laredo Texas March 2 1926.
Pedro Olivo was arrested yesterday with fifteen bottles of Mexican liquor in his possession. He appeared at an examining hearing this morning, was bound over to the next grand jury, and held in the county jail in lieu of a $500 bond which he could not furnish.
A jumble of classifieds and public ads from Laredo appears, listing library offerings, florists, stenographers, housing, auto services, and job notices. Entries mention book loans, home beautification, vegetable plots, and public works with dates and contact numbers. notes reference local businesses and utility matters.
City Marshal Mike Brennan learns his son Lee Brennan died suddenly in St Louis Mo He was a member of Troop K First Texas Cavalry from Laredo during the Spanish American War Married with two children and had worked in a general produce business in St Louis Funeral details unavailable by noon within the article.
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