Center Point lynching described after mob shoots prisoner
The article condemns a Center Point mob that killed Frank Johnson in front of his baby as he was guarded by deputies. It questions who fired and notes the community’s fear, urging law over vigilante justice and warning that lynching undermines trust in the legal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Pat
Jal
Frank Johasen
Bis oSracher
Homer Gitsom
Joheson
Canter Point
Rank
Jalhasom
Frianis
Mao
Taby
Law
Friends
Gibson
Johnsons
Texas
Johnson
Center Point
Aptota
Pney
Laweat
Davide Bon
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Labor
Coyiital
City Council Transacts Much Business At Regular Meeting
The Laredo city council held a regular meeting at 7 40 PM with four in quorum. Mayor L Ville gas and Aldermen Cluck Leonard Heory Leyendecker Martin Salinas Hisus and Hreanan were present. Items discussed included a tag day permit for Laredo High School athletic field, electric light request at Water Street Headen Avenue, replat approval for blocks 197 198 Eastern Division, and a defect in a deed from A Le McLone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gegsten
L. Villegas
Anermen Cluck
Leonard
Heory
Leyendecker
Martin
Salinas
Hisus
Hreanan
Abferthan Leyendecker
J. E. Seyfried
Laredo High School
Mims
Maria Muro
Water Street
Headen Avenue
E. H. Ward
Blasa Villareal
Siann, Neel & Mann
Aldermaan Cluck
Albert Crhabn
San Enrique
Committee On
Brennan
Independence Plaza
A. R. Garcia
Lynch Davidson Opens Campaign for Governor
Davidon delivered an opening address in Palestine praised for his rail reforms and highway restorations. He outlined economy in government, tax simplification, education upg rades, penal centralization, and farmer cooperatives while opposing graft, federal aid, and secretive groups. He pledged to run a statewide campaign toward July primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Davidson
Southern Pacific
John H. Reagan
Tom Campbell
Ara
United States
Lynch Davidson
Texas
Democratic Party
People of
Sixteen More Indictments Returned by Grand Jury
The grand jury returned sixteen more indictments along with eleven from yesterday. Targets include Raul Pesia embezzlement over 50, Jose Maria Calderon theft over 50, and multiple driving while intoxicated cases. The panel notes IL quot law violations and continues deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Pesia
Nicasio Hernandez
Onofre Villareal
J. J. Dew
Wilbur M. Ellis
Mike Ortiz
Pedro Torres
W. Kildam
Hugh Sinclair
Jose Maria Calderon
Luis Chester Jolly
Raul Pefia
Jose Garza
Vicente Gonzalez
Jesus Romero
Felipe Cantu
Seferino Gutierrez
Pedro Olivo
Joss Salinas
St Patrick Observances Across Cities Highlight Today
Today marks St Patrick s festival observances as events spill across cities including a Madison Square Garden expo opening with Theodore Roosevelt as chief speaker. Anniversary remembrances note the Utopia ship sinking 35 years ago with 800 lives lost near Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Ireland
Utopia
Bay of
Gibraltar
Pierce Butler
Supreme Court of
Uited States
Madison Square Garde
New York City
Theodore Roosevelt
Boston
Enigland
London
Baldwin
Black and White Ointment and Soap Promote Clear Skin
Advertises Black and White Ointment and Soap as a solution for pimples eczema blotches and "breaking out" claiming thousands found relief. Highlights liberal size packages and price comparison between 60c and 26c jars with dealer availability.
Riverside Natatorium and river driveway planned in Laredo
The riverfront roadway from Convent Avenue east to San Leonardo Avenue is being converted into a gravel drive to serve the new Riverside Natatorium under construction by Ligarde and Penn. The project aims to attract year round visitors with illuminated facilities and access via multiple roadways, with the natatorium slated to open around May 1 and feature reinforced dressing rooms and modern amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Convent Avenue
San Leonardo Avenue
Laredo
Messrs. Ligarde and Penn
Water Street
San Leonardo
Riverside Natatorium
Riverside Nat
Laredo and San Antonio Agree on Conventions
Secretary Mumm reaches agreement with the San Antonio Chamber to route major conventions to both cities. San Antonio plans a 5 000 seat municipal auditorium and large convention capacity while Laredo will host side trips and provide entertainment for visiting delegates. Texas Press Association plans a June meeting in San Antonio with potential Texas delegates visiting Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mumm
San Antonio
Laredo
Mumm
Texas Press
Light Rains Boost Laredo Farmers and Gardeners
Light rains in the Laredo district over the last two days soaked into the soil, benefiting Bermuda onion growers, citrus trees, garden seeds, and grasses. The rains promise a verdant spring with flowers, crops, and ranch vegetation showing signs of life, and potential for fuller water holes and tanks if followed by heavier showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Cin-Tex Petroleum leaders visit Laredo after big oil finds
President George Bohlen of Cin-Tex Petroleum, based in Cincinnati, and colleagues Colon Schott and A. T. Guile arrived in Laredo. Bohlen heads a firm that brought in a major off well at Cole Field and added a large gas well No. 2 last Sunday. Paul W. Tafel, Cincinnati-born, serves as vice president and manager and resides in Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cin-Tex Co
George Bohlen
Cincinnati
Laredo
Bohlen
Cin-Tex Petroleum Co
Cole Field
Colon Schott
T. Guile
Cincinnatii
Paul W. Tafel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reid
Seaves
Department of State
Onm
House Aiil Senate
Little Red
Treasury
Ku Klux Klan
Grand Jury
ANS
Ermeterio Mendoza
Hide and Animal Inspector
Webb County
Zaragoza ET
Laredo, Texas
J.C. Juarez
Lincoln St
Riverside
Marcels
Elliott
Joseph Bldg
Laredo and
San Antoni
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!