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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1926
Page
6
The author argues for uniform traffic regulations and examinations across states to reduce confusion for drivers. He notes wide local differences in speed limits and rules, compares to railroad uniformity, and urges federal guidance to standardize licenses and signals for safer roads.
A Kentucky town hanged a man for an atrocious crime drawing officials and many spectators to the courthouse yard. Reporters and others attended, reflecting on the grisly fascination some feel for death and public punishment.
The Webb County commissioners court will convene next Monday morning at the county judge’s office to transact routine and special business. Highway engineer Huffman says the Santa Maria gap will get hard surfacing only after gravel packs from traffic or rain aids the work and a solid foundation will be laid for topping. Citrus growers were disappointed as last night’s rain failed to materialize and the citrus meeting at the Chamber of Commerce drew only five attendees. A new oil producer is expected to be brought in Sunday or Monday near Cole Wield, with Moody Seagraves No 1 awaiting results northeast of the Con Tex producer.
Onion growers in the Laredo district expect the first Bermuda onion carload to depart within two weeks though the shippers for that initial load remain undecided. The marketing committee will oversee shipping once the first thousand carloads have moved to market.
Photographs capture the Johnson DeTray No 2 gasser on the Vela tract in Webb County showing a February 14 event where gas reached 80 to 100 million cubic feet and a crater formed. By March 1 the crater rose fifty feet and machinery was salvaged as mud and gas burst from the ground.
Regular meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 1018 B P O Elks Tuesday evening March 9 includes election of officers and installation. All members urged to attend.
M. L. Dale a renowned figure who once published the Robstown Record and the Raymondville Record visited Laredo today. He has moved his plant to Hebrewville where he will issue a weekly newspaper and participate in regional publicity and development efforts.
The Mexican Consul Y M Vasquez reports U S exports to Mexico via Laredo in February totaled 3 227164 dollars with consular duties of 16135820. January exports were 3 050726 dollars with 15253630 in duties. The February increase over January was 176488 dollars and duties rose 8421 90. Mexico’s demand for mining rail road and agricultural machinery plus autos radios boosts March outlook.
Laredo Mayor I Villegas proclaims a general city election on April 6 1926. A charter amendment will be proposed to voters at designated ward polling places with named presiding and associate judges. Official ballot will present yes or no options for the charter amendment.
Laredo Lodge No. 2018 B P O D B plans a boxing match wrestling bout and a royal contest at its Tuesday meeting March 9. Fort McIntosh Athletic Club will present the events. Officers for the coming year, Texas State Association delegates, and a class initiation of 18 to 20 candidates will follow along with a smoker.
A small turnout at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce delayed citrus grower plans. Frank Whitman of the I G N Ry advised inspection and expert guidance, urging members to unite for the industry’s benefit and promising a future meeting with his address.
The remains of Mrs. Atlee Brooks wife of Boyd Brooks of Corpus Christi arrived from Mexico City after dying from pneumonia. She was visiting sister Edwina when struck down. Funeral is set for 2:30 Sunday from the family home in Corpus Christi. Mrs Brooks mother and relatives accompanied the body. Her daughter is recovering from illness.
A premier at the Royal Theatre features Wiret Na tional’s Fine Clothes with Lewis S. Stone Percy Marmont Raymond Griffith and William Mong. Stone portrays the Earl of Denham in this Franz Molnar adaptation produced by John M. Stahl for Louis B. Mayer. Alma Rubens and Eileen Percy lead the female roles.
Tom Mix stars in The Everlasting Whisper a two day Strand engagement. Screen's western tale by Jackson Gregory features Alice Calhoun as a society girl amid rugged Northwest wilderness with Robert Cain as a hateable villain and a supporting cast including George Berrell Noble Johnson Virginia Madison and Karl Dane.
Sunday evening gatherings include the Christian Endeavor at 6 45 at the Presbyterian Church B Y P U at 6 30 at the Baptist Church and the Christian Church at 6 46 P M Young People's Service League at the Rectory 6 20 and Epworth League at the Methodist Church parlors 6 46 Hall. Monday events include the W M S business meeting at 4 and St Anne's Society at 3 with hostess Mrs Maher and Mrs Martin.
Clubs and societies should send weekly reports to the Society Editor and phone meeting announcements to No. 70. To maintain the daily society calendar, volunteers should call in dates and contributions for the column. Copy must be typewritten and submitted promptly.
A lyric verse by Margaret Widdemer reflects on spending and memory as coins tiny and gold fade yet keep value. Local society notes report David Shelby’s San Diego visit, Mrs. Ernest Buent’s Texas trip, Miss Florence Newbold and Miss Pratt en route to Mexico City, and Mrs. Oscar Johnson hosting a Les Piques party.
A blue bonnet decor themed gathering featured a two course luncheon and a bridge session. Mrs. Carlos Richter won the high score club prize with Mrs. Horace Weimer taking the high score guest award. Mrs. N. A. Brewer had the low score. Attendees included club members Mesdames Richter Brewer Rex Shanks Knox Patton Roy Jackson W. K. Young J. J. Richter Hackenjes and guests Mesdames Hal Brennan Weimer J. P. Graven Frank Groesbeck N. R. Thomas L. W. Beckham Miss Odette Bunn and the hostess.
Mrs Virginia Canaday was granted a divorce from Roscoe Canaday Sr a New York manufacturer after she had taken their five year old son Roscoe to San Antonio last summer custody dispute resolved in Texas court.
The famous Stratford on Avon theater, a landmark for visitors to Shakespeare's birthplace, was virtually destroyed by a fire today.
In Mt Belvieu Texas on March 6 Justice of the Peace Morgan ruled murder and death by own action as the verdict in the deaths of Hugh Wilburn 47 a Chambers county farmer and his wife 20 found dead in their home early yesterday no cause for the shooting has been advanced
Washington March 6 Senator Robinson of Arkansas the Democratic flood leader proposed a Senate investigation into the tariff commission. The resolution calls for a formal inquiry and examination of the commission's operations and decisions.
In Omaha on March 6 John and William Daly packing house workers died when fire partially destroyed the Commercial Hotel at South Omaha.
Gerald Chapman awaiting Supreme Court review of his death sentence for the policeman's murder in Connecticut. Proceedings delayed by agreement of counsel, with execution scheduled for April 4 after three reprieves.
Rioting closed the Catholic seminary at Oaxaca yesterday. Federal troops fired into the air to disperse the crowd. several injured but none seriously. Despatches report the unrest marked the seminary's closing.
Austin Texas March 6 Governor Ferguson offered two hundred fifty dollar reward for the capture and conviction of those responsible for the death of W G Paddock January 4 at Peterole a village ten miles south of Pecos Reeves county
Galveston Texas March 6 flags at half mast as John Sealy banker and philanthropist is laid to rest after his body returned from France for burial he died February 19 the day prior.
Tommy Milton of Beverly Hills California, a famed racing driver, today announced his retirement from the track in Miami Florida on March 6.
The Dowager Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Victoria remains a lonely figure in royal life. She has refused King George’s urging to stay at Sandringham House, choosing instead to establish her own household separate from royal routine and daily life after the late Queen’s passing.
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