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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1926
Page
3
Publisher details and pricing for daily and weekly editions. Rates list: monthly, yearly, and six month options for United States Mexico and Canada mail delivery. Subscription due in advance. Entered as second class matter at the Laredo Texas post office.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP dispatched and non credited news in this paper and its local news sections.
A Saturday Washington conference between Secretary Kellogg and Charles Warren aims to untangle the Mexico retroactive law dispute. Warren, a veteran diplomat, helped secure Mexican promises to protect foreign lives and property and avoid retroactive legislation. Recent Mexican actions threaten friendly relations, but Kellogg hopes for a peaceful adjustment through careful diplomacy rather than forceful rhetoric.
An octogenarian was attacked and robbed by two strangers in his store breaking a long run of crime-free days. Citizens warn that any future robbery attempt may be met with deadly force as merchants and peace officers prepare to act.
The situation shifts via negotiations rather than force, and Mr. Warren has been summoned to confer with a strong likelihood of accreditation as a special envoy to secure an overall settlement of the matter.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce has compiled 20 merchant responses from a territory including Webb to Zavalla and parts of northern Mexico. They urge concerted action, road improvements, broader advertising, local stock emphasis, and boosting population to expand trade. A meeting will set a campaign and a committee to plan further steps.
A $400 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of two men who assaulted and robbed John Brunt, seeking tips leading to charges.
March brings a surge in agriculture with thousands of citrus trees being planted in Laredo and surrounding areas. The Laredo Fruit Growers Association forms to organize growers for market benefits as shipments shift from Bermuda onions to citrus in the coming years.
Official figures show Mirando City shipments in February at 828 carloads, up 137 from January, with 611 east to Corpus Christi and 217 west to Laredo. Noreda field declines to 93 fewer than January from the Humble-Walsh No. 1. Overall, February total 921 carloads vs 817 in January, with March expected to beat February.
Important business meeting of the Catholic Daughters of America at the K C Hall on Tuesday March 2 at 7 45 p m All visiting members invited to attend C DALLMER G R 3 1 2
The Laredo Products Exhibit at Washington's Birthday Celebration closed with over 25 000 visitors amid displays from Humble Oil and other firms. Plans target permanent feature status and future international displays, with praise for Lions Club leadership and Chamber of Commerce support.
First National presents a massive film version of Henryk Sienkiewicz's Quo Vadis shot on actual Roman locales. Emil Jennings stars as Nero with 20 000 extras. the production stages scenes at Nero's era centers and returns to the Royal Theater for showings Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Brennan Corrigan the Laredo customs brokers report 118 carloads of American made automobiles exported to Mexico through the port of Laredo in February. The movement totals about 600 automobiles shipped to Mexico via this port in the period referenced.
The note mentions springtime lingering beyond Chacon and delays its 1926 debut amid fair and colder forecasts. It also references library readings, new books, and a district court session in Hebbrowville with a grand jury due to meet, signaling county courthouse activity. It ends noting comfort and the use of electric lights and fans.
Webb County sheriff auctions the interest of B H Flores and co owners in Lots 9 and 10, Block 93, Western Division, Laredo, on April 6 1926 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Webb County Courthouse in compliance with a 1924 judgment lien. The sale follows a February 1926 levy under cause 6976 in Wilmer Threadgill vs Flores et al. and the 10 percent interest accruing from March 19 1924.
City Street Commissioner Christen oversaw scarifying on Meadow Avenue from Market Street to the viaduct. The street is now as good as an earth road can be, expected to last until speeding cars create ruts necessitating further scarifying.
The March term of the Forty-ninth Judicial District convened in Hebbronville this morning with Judge J F Mullally presiding. District Attorney John A Walls and Court Reporter Seth S Wilcox accompanied the judge, traveling from Hebbronville over the Texas Mexican railway. With little business expected, the term may conclude by week’s end.
Eddie Shahady of Laredo earns a claim to face Jack Dempsey after a UT gym bout where Shahady edged McCarroll in a close three-round fight. The Texas match report notes Shahady's short punches inside the guard and a decisive final round comeback earning the championship claim.
A Culver City tennis club adopts slow motion film to coach players. Harvey Snodgrays, a 1925 ranking singles player, introduces the method at Palomar Tennis club. A photographer films beginners and coaches point out defects, then players retrain on the court.
The Weather Report describes tonight as fair and colder with Tuesday fair skies. Max temperature 82 degrees, min 50, wind mainly from the south, with clear conditions reported by the Fort McIntosh station and United States Weather Bureau forecast.
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