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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1926
Page
12
A special excursion is announced to Hot Springs Arkansas on May 22 over the Missouri Pacific Lines. The round trip from Laredo is 14.75 in sleepers 22.25. Tickets valid for trains leaving May 22 and return limited to May 31.
Notice of limited partnership under Texas law. Sterling Sales Company will operate in Laredo Webb County Texas buying gas parts and accessories. General partner Arturo J. Puig with special partners Macedonio S. Tamez and Manuel Cavazos Jr. capital contributions total 2500 dollars with 1250 dollars from each special partner. Partnership runs April 8 1926 to April 7 1931.
The pinkish white Burmese sacred elephant, first shown at London Zoo on May 1, will stay in Britain for four months before traveling to the United States. It is housed in a special bungalow due to its sacred status and cannot be kept with other elephants.
Roy Tasco Davis American minister to Costa Rica stopped in New Orleans on his way to Columbia Missouri to advocate establishing a tropical agriculture school in the South. He said Caribbean futures depend on agriculture noting undeveloped lands as rich as Eden and Costa Ricans seek colleges of agriculture for their sons. He urged US Latin American cooperation to raise production, build roads, and boost trade.
Friday events include Mrs Ira O Meara entertaining the Friday Bridge Club at 830 PM and Mrs B A Manford hosting the Senior Girls for Miss Kathryn Burford at 730 PM at 1506 Chihuahua St. Saturday features Mrs J J Ohern hosting a 130 PM bridge luncheon at Robt E Lee with P P Leyendecker Jr Joe Davis and John Martin also hosting a 330 PM bridge event for Esther Penn a June bride.
A blend of nostalgic verse and community notices from Laredo items. Social updates include visits, shipments, and weekend sales. Community groups report Ascension Day activities, Circle One food sale details, and Vesper Club bridge results with attendees listed.
Webb County plans to send a delegate and friends to the Regional Park Meeting in Amarillo May 18 and 19. The group aims to learn about park work and share information with the public. inquiries can be directed to the Chamber of Commerce or Mrs. E Rex Tarver Park Commissioner.
Dr. J. T. Holland, 53, of Three Rivers, was found dead at Baker Crossing on the Devil's River. He was not part of a fishing party. His widow and several children survive.
William Edenborn aged 78 capitalist and owner of the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company died in Shreveport after a week long illness following a stroke. Born in Westphalia Prussia on March 20 1848 he emigrated to the United States in 1867 and built his fortune as inventor of nail making machines and barbed wire machinery.
A Polish government telegram from Paris cites 18 dead and 80 wounded in street fighting in Warsaw over 48 hours. Foreigners flee as Pilsudski’s forces clash with rebels while peace talks begin between the government and insurgents.
A collection of short maxims and humorous proverbs about life, humor, time, and human behavior. The lines feature playful distortions and quotes about wisdom, luck, patience, love, and self image in a light teasing tone. The sayings invite reflection on everyday folly and virtue.
Harvard professor Archibald T. Davison argues in a Harper's book that Americans are musically uneducated and the nation lacks a logical, continuous music education plan. He decries indifference among youth and calls for a well organized, progressive program to build appreciation for music nationwide.
A Washington committee led by Herbert Hoover urges a National Research Endowment of 20 million dollars to fund pure science, establish university fellowships, and compete with industry labs. Dr. Robert Millikan cites Galileo and the evolution of scientific thought shaping technology and civilization.
The interstate commerce commission dismissed the long fought case over train accommodations for Negro passengers. Dr. Crosby, a Black man, sought 121000 damages from the St Louis and San Francisco Railway and others for denying him and other Black passengers equal train and station privileges.
Seattle dispatch May 14 reports radio from Hinchinbrook Island says Norge passed Point Barrow on the New Nome leg of the North Pole flight. If true the 550 mile 11 hour voyage would have Nome reached by 8 PM PST. Captain Amundsen and 17 crew aboard faced a tense night awaiting confirmation.
Physicians endorse cleansing the body for health and vitality. A thorough Calotabs course once or twice weekly over several weeks purifies the system and may restore health. A family package with directions costs 5 cents at any drug store.
President Coolidge heads to Williamaburg Virginia to address the sesquicentennial of Virginia resolutions declaring independence. He will speak tomorrow on the anniversary of the American colonies’ independence and the Mayflower era.
The Southern Baptist Convention adopted a contributory annuity relief program for superannuated ministers widows and orphans without dissent The next convention is set for Louisville Kentucky with Dr Wallace Bassett of Dallas as the chosen preacher and Dr J Jester of Winston-Salem as alternate
Mike Thomas of Dallas is recommended by the nominating committee as the next president of the Texas Christian Convention. The convention has met here since Wednesday and will run through Sunday.
New York May 14 The actor Richard Bartholmess reportedly seeks material for a new photoplay with speculation about whether he will play a soldier sailor or marine He has long favored military themes and attended a military academy In recent work he completed Rawson's Folly for Inspiration with the role of a cavalry officer.
A fragmented report notes farm shortages impacting markets with mention of ongoing demand. The text references names and details unclear due to OCR errors, but signals strains in supply and price concerns affecting agricultural areas.
A fragmentary AP dispatch notes a murder case involving Jesse and an electric chair method, referencing a state farm setting and a chronology of years. Details are incomplete but indicate controversy over an execution in a most likely southern jurisdiction.
A fragmented note mentions bull rings and tactics tied to academies in Paso, raising questions about the intended purpose and focus of the discussion in the local context.
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