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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1926

Page

11

Count of Turin Engaged to Countess Cambiaso in Rome

The Count of Turin, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel I and son of the unhappy Duke of Aosta, is engaged to marry the Countess Negretto Cambiaso. He is a senator, former Italian cavalry commander, and noted for a duel with the Duke of Orleans. He toured America in 1898 and impressed audiences in New York and Newport.

Turin Negretto Cambiaso Rome Victor Emmanuel I Aosta Spain Abruzzi Duke of Orleans Count New York Newport America

Centenaries and birthdays mark notable figures today

Matilda J. Gage born one hundred years ago is remembered as a reformer and early National Woman Suffrage Association president. Charlotte M. Yonge died twenty five years ago, her novels cherished by grandmothers. Sussex torpedoing ten years past influenced U.S. entry into war. Garrett P F Serviss turns seventy five, Andrew W Mellon turns seventy one. Atlanta voters consider an 8 million dollar school bond today.

Matilda J. Gage National Woman Suffrage Association Charlotte M. Yonge Sussex America Garrett FP. Serviss Andrew W. Mellon Treasury Coolidge Atlanta

Proclamation of Election for Laredo Charter Amendment

Mayor L Villegas proclaims a general city election on April 6 1926 in Laredo Webb County Texas for electing city officers and a proposed Charter Amendment. Voting places Ward 1 2 3 4 with named presiding and associate judges and clerks to conduct the election under Texas law. Ballots will ask voters to mark YES or NO on the Charter Amendment.

City of Laredo I. L. Villegas City of Laredo Webb County Texas A. D Francisco Sanchez Garza Iturbide Street Ike Hirsch L. Marulanda J. F. Dougherty Fire Engine House Matamoros Street G. P. Farias F. C. Benavides B. A. Puig A. R. Garcia Lincoln Street P. Floyd D. H. Sanchez Jos. Netzer I. J Christen Main and Farragut Streets L. L. Loyendecker L. Villegas

Mrs Violet Oberfeldt Society Editor

Violet S Oberfeldt, society editor, listed with telephone number 70 in the community notes column.

Violet S Oberfeldt Society

Social Calendar Shows Church Group Meetings

Wednesday events include the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church with Circle 1 at Mrs J Weatbrook home and Circle 2 at Miss Lee residence both at 3:30 PM The Parish Guild of Christ Church gathers at the Rectory at 3:30 PM Thursday the Ladies Aid of the Christian Church meets with Mrs Braden at 3 PM in the afternoon.

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Mrs. Braden

Wreck at dark sinks ship with no survivors

A ship foundered in night without a cry or sight of crew as waves rolled, leaving the vessel to fade like a dream. The report blends a poetic fragment with lists of local social notes and church activities from the city, mentioning residents visiting Corpus Christi and Dallas, and updates on multiple groups and events.

Accused Former Officer Faces Liquor Theft Allegation

An Associated Press report states a former officer linked to the Department of Justice is accused of attempting to dispose of about $200,000 worth of liquor taken from George Remus, the Cincinnati bootlegger, in a case raised today by Representative La Guardia of New York.

Associated Press Washington Franklin - Dodge Department of. Justice George Remus Cincinnati Representative

Impeachment Articles Approved Against Federal Judge George Hanguish

The House committee approved five articles of impeachment against Federal Judge George Hanguish today. The move follows a lengthy inquiry into alleged misconduct and ethics violations.

Associated Press Washington Cath Cles George The House

Shooting Affray Near Big Spring Claims Mrs Griffice Life

Mrs Dee Griffice is dead and her husband is at liberty on bond after a shooting affray near Big Spring Texas late yesterday. J C Dale of Midland who rode in the car with Mrs Griffice during the incident was slightly wounded.

Associated “Presse Abilene Texas

Tornado Destroys Post Office in Vincent Howard County

A tornado last night destroyed the post office building at Vincent in Howard County. The information comes from C Tate, the local postmaster, via a message received in Austin.

Associated Press Austin Tex Vincent Howard County C.' Tate

Whittemore Identified in Buffalo Armored Car Heist

Three witnesses at Whittemore New York identified Richard Whittemore an escaped convict from Baltimore as one of the men who robbed the Marine Trust Company armored car in Buffalo last October stealing $93,000 and causing two guard deaths.

Associated Press New York Richard Whittemore Baltimore Marine Trust Company Buffalo

Manaus Destruction Kills 104 on Paes de Carmanho Steamship

A Manaus dispatch reports 104 people died when the Paes de Carmanho steamship was destroyed on the Amazon River on March 22. The disaster was conveyed to Lloyds today.

London Lloyds Manaus Brazil Paes de Carmanho Nre Amazon

Harris named supervisor of border immigration patrol

Washington March 24 Associated Press reports George Harris district director at El Paso has been named supervisor of the entire immigration patrol on the Mexican border.

Associated Press Washington George Harris el Paso

Swindler Candidate for District Attorney Faces Probe

A damaged clipping reports a swindler named Tou candidate for district attorney in the county is under scrutiny. The fragment hints at a political figure involved in a legal controversy. Further details are unreadable in the OCR.

Tou Didate

Dynamite explosion damages home in racial tension area

Fort Worth police investigate a dynamite blast at a Black resident’s house. Two sticks of gunpowder found two doors away. no structural damage reported. Officials note repeated friction between Black residents and white neighbors in the area.

Associated Press Fort’ Worth Texas

East Texas Chamber Formation Spurs Regional Prosperity

The Associated Press reports Longview Texas saw a rally for forming a East Texas Chamber of Commerce to unite business and agricultural interests. Judge H Gossett of Houston's Ped evalarm Loan Bank spoke to about 2000 attendees, with W J Tucker welcoming. resolutions chair H H Blunt of Nacogdoches and J C Kennedy of Marshall named to committees.

Associated Press Longview Texas Oxdanbe Texas Chamber of Commerce H. Gossett Pedievalarm Loan Bank Houston H. H. Blunt Nacogdochea J. C. Kennedy Marshall

Sniper Frank Carter Sentenced for Searles Murder

Omaha reports Frank Carter the so called sniper was sentenced to be electrocuted at the state penitentiary on July 9 for the murder of Dr. A D Searles an Omaha specialist.

Associated Press Omaha Frank Carter Nebraska State Penitentiary A. D. Searles

Seismic Shocks Recorded At Georgetown University

Two earthquakes were registered on the Georgetown University seismograph. The first shock, placed by Director Tondorf, occurred about 1,600 miles from Washington and was of pronounced character. A second, distant quake followed.

Washington Georgetown University Tondorf

Wets discuss plan to modify prohibition law

Washington March 24 wets in both the house and the senate contemplate concentrating efforts to modify the prohibition law. A meeting of the wet group is called for tonight to discuss plans and a joint action program for presenting their case at upcoming senate hearings.

Associated Press Washington House Senate

Notes of Sport Preview Various 1913 Events

Senorita de Alvarez remains in her 20th year of high level tourney play since age 16. Melvin Ott lauded as greatest high school baseball prospect by Manager McCraw. California high school football trophy mirrors Stanford stadium. Las Angeles fight fans await Fidel La Barba vs Senico Moldez on March 31 for 10 rounds. Southern women golfers train for Charlotte NC event the week of May 26. University of Maine gymnasium opens largest indoor baseball field. Tri-State Baseball League to begin May 3 with six-city circuit across AR TN AL in split season. Boston Athletic Association notes large field for the American Marathon on April 18. Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree on March 27 features a water jump with a 3 ft fence and a wide 38 inch gap.

Senorita de Alvarez McCraw New York Hants Melvin Ott New Orleans California Stanford University Los Angeles Fidel la Barba Senico Moldez Charlotte N. C Great Gymnasium Maine Arkansas Tennessee Alabama Kanaly Boston Athletic Association Aintree Liverpool

O Connor Denounces Prohibition Statement as Lie

Representative O Connor of New York denounces in the House a press report quoted Dr Clarence True Wilson on prohibition. He cites the claim the rum element controlled Congress before Prohibition and that the sergeant at arms escorted drunks in pre Volstead days as false.

Associated Press Washington O'Connor Democrat New York Clarence True Wison Board of Temperance Wilson Congress

Philadelphia Man Convicted of Dietrich Murder Body Dismembered

A Philadelphia man, Marshall, was convicted of murdering 86 year old Anna May Dietrich whose dismembered body was found in a Delaware County milliner's area. He faces a ten to twenty year state prison term. Marshall allegedly killed after a quarrel and later claimed he was tricked into signing a confession which he repudiates.

Associated Prese Philadelphia Convic Anna Dietrich Delaware County Marshall Auleide

Important figure arrested in Cleveland rum ring case

Benjamin been indicted in the recent Cleveland rum ring case was arrested last night and held on a 20000 dollar bond. Government officials regard him as a key factor in the case which yielded more than 100 indictments.

Associated Prous Washington Benjamin Cleveland Fogel ‘Fe Philadelphia

Child found hanged near Crosbyton after attempted tree sawing

A Crosbyton farmer near Walden reported his 11 year old son died yesterday by hanging from a tree while reportedly attempting to saw the trunk with a rope. The body was found by the boy's father.

Associated Press Crosbyton Texas J. F., Walden Here

Brothers Otto Found Dead Near Taylor Texas

Charles Otto aged 38 and Julius Otto aged 34 were found dead in their home near Taylor Texas. The coroner had not yet returned a verdict.

Associated Press Taylor Texas Charles Otto Julius Otto

Birthday notes for notable figures on March 24

James R. Howard founder of the American Farm Bureau Federation is remembered on his birthday in Marshall county Iowa. Dr. William Mather Lewis president of George Washington University is noted as born in Howell Michigan. Mrs Roswell Miller daughter of Andrew Carnegie is identified as born in Pittsburgh 29 years ago.

Andrew W. Mellon Treasury Coolidge James R. Howard American Farm Bureau Federation Marshell County Iowa William Mather Lewis George Washington University Howell Mich Roswell Miller Andrew Carnegie Fittaburgh

Cherryblossom star of Fox film thrills Strand crowds

The mare Cherryblossom from I V Borden’s Stockton stable provides racing excitement for the Fox film The Dixie Merchant at the Strand. The horse is noted as one of Northern California’s fastest and has won cups and ribbons at fairs. The cast includes I Farrell MacDonald Madge Bellamy Jack Mulhall Edward Martindale Frank Beal Clara McDowell Evelyn Arden and One s Conly.

Cherryblossom Marseillaine Fox Films I. V. Borden Stockton Calif California I. Farrell MacDonald Madge, Bellamy Jack Mulhall Edward Martindale Frank Beal Claira McDowell Evelyn Arden Onest Conly

Hearings Urge Surplus Use to Aid Committee

A fragment indicates a committee urged that a surplus be used and would be presented to the committee. The text references hearings and a proposal to allocate funds or resources for consideration by the group.

Hig Hat May Retain Style Amid Archi London Trends

An Associated Press report notes London fashion inclinations as designers embrace bold headwear with arch influence. The piece highlights eclectic styling cues and potential shifts in millinery preference.

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