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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1926
Page
10
Miss Maria Antonia Wield of Monterey invites King Alfonso to visit her 1824-built California home during his U S stay. She previously hosted the Duke of Alba during his visit, as the king plans a U S tour next year.
Babe Ruth argues his value as a versatile baseball player beyond hitting. He recalls beginning as a catcher at St Mary’s Baltimore and notes he has filled pitcher and first base roles. Ruth cites his work with the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox where he first gained fame before his home run feats.
Today marks the deadline for filing federal income tax returns. Sir William Ramsay is 75. Ten years ago Pershing led U.S. forces into Mexico to pursue Villa. National First Aid Week begins, National Association of Retail Druggists sponsor. The International Flower Show opens in New York’s Grand Central Palace for a week. An industrial conference opens in Memphis under the American Mining Congress. Chicago sets up a new Traffic Court to start operating. An international wedding in Washington unites Miss Crosby Sewell and Geoffrey Harrington Thompson.
London march 16 the Associated Press reports the great race to be rowed march 27 from Putney to Mortlake. Oxford and Cambridge eights spar on still waters with Oxford on the Isis and Cambridge on the Cam. Oxford appears heavier and well distributed in the shell. Captain Wills leads Cambridge while Campbell Douglas coaches Oxford.
The Methodist Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and the Society will convene in their Hall at 3 o'clock. Various announcements cover parish activities, members traveling, and upcoming events including a St Patrick’s Day party and memorial service at Masonic Hall.
Plymouth V I March one a bulletin from the Coolidge home today said the colonel spent a comfortable night and his condition was better if anything He was brighter than usual.
Ferguson opened the annual assembly of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Austin Texas with an address of welcome. More than 1500 delegates registered for the convention.
A mother Mrs Mittie Towner aged 44 and four children John 12 Leonard 10 Clinton 6 and George 2 perished when the home of Samuel Towner at Simpson near Kane burned today. The father and three other children were seriously injured.
Mexico City March 15 The department of the interior reports that 200 foreign clergymen have been expelled from Mexico under the rule that only native born ministers may officiate in church services. The majority expelled were Catholics.
Tokyo officials report the Municipal Employment Bureau finds servant girls in the capital supply less than a tenth of demand. They blame employers and say domestic workers now claim rights and prefer field labor on daylight schedules over housework.
A westbound freight train sideswiped an eastbound train near Geddes Michigan. The impact wrecked thirty freight cars and halted traffic for hours. The fireman on the westbound train was slightly injured.
Sir Ernest Wild the Old Bailey recorder commends women jurors saying they have greatly aided criminal law. He notes that out of twenty three women called none asked to be excused and contrasts with men who would likely avoid service.
American baseball football and other games will be introduced in Russia for the first time as the International Sporting Congress opens in Baku with participants from Russia Persia Turkey Afghanistan and China. The program will include East characteristic games such as sword throwing and dagger dancing. A first chess tournament of the Eastern Nations is also planned patterned after Moscow’s recent event.
Geneva March 15 A supreme council report notes Brazil opposes the German membership in the League of Nations and a permanent penalty in the council is being addressed to that government by the association president.
Federal grand jury returns what may be the longest indictment in history, charging 112 individuals including millionaires, real estate men, manufacturers, railroad workers and government employees with conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws through illegal buying, hauling and storing illicit alcohol.
Charles Yorkes former director of the Wat rins Burout and John Thompson a St Louis contractor were convicted in Chicago of conspiracy in hospital contracts. The supreme court denied their review. Yorkes faces two years in Leavenworth and a $10000 fine.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local notice with unclear place names and activity. readable elements mention Birmingham and possible property or bank related terms amid garbled text.
Report from Austin Texas notes excellent prospects for tomato and fruit crops this season. Local growers anticipate strong yields with favorable weather and steady markets as planning begins for harvest timelines.
In Pawhuska Oklahoma March preliminary trial of Hale and Ramsey heard Max Billingsley testify he helped arrange a meeting between Al Spencer and Hale. Spencer was killed about two years ago by federal agents following a spectacular train robbery at Okesa.
A California report notes a process to convert thousands of gallons of bonded wine into jelly, eliminating alcohol content. An Ontario grape grower and former winery owner was granted permission to convert 12 000 gallons of wine a quarter.
The House Agricultural Committee approved a bill to create the office of agricultural attaché. The officers would be stationed at strategic global locations, regardless of existing American embassies, and would handle agricultural questions affecting the United States.
A fragmentary report notes a Senate bill debate on radio control stalled today as lawmakers disagreed on language and scope. No clear outcome or participant details available in the readable text.
A fragmented Associated Press style note references a Chapman and a review of his supreme court, mentioning mail fence and fused a. The readable text is sparse with unclear dates or places, but indicates a discussion or critique connected to Chapman and a supreme court topic.
An Associated Press report notes New York State Athletic officials plan an outing with possible sponsorships. Details remain unclear as discussions continue regarding venue and participants.
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London society notes that presentable women seeking skilled dance partners are turning to professional partners as a luxury. Rumors claim Paris and Riviera venues attract elderly escorts, prompting an exodus from London cafes and lounges.
London reports society women frequent the Royal School of Needles in South Kensington to craft the finest lingerie for England. The Duchess of York serves as president and Queen Mary and other royals visit often. The Begum of Bhopal bought many lingerie pieces for Princess Abida’s trousseau, with British society women buying most items there.
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