30 May 1926
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1926
Page
1
Friday's report discusses the Durango kidnapping of two American mining engineers by bandits. It outlines government responses, ransom debates, and the risk to Americans and locals, noting military pursuits and the contentious choice between paying ransom and pursuing bandits.
The war department favors selling forts including Fort Wayne Detroit as no longer viable as fortifications. The piece notes Fort Wayne once defended the lakes and bears Civil War era barracks built under General Winfield Scott, highlighting its stubborn stone construction and preservation potential if owner Henry Ford maintains it.
A promotional message urges readers to trust Black and White Ointment and Soap for pimples and skin blemishes. It claims the products are tested by public opinion, priced economically, and sold in large quantities with multiple sizes available at 50c and 26c.
The district court disposed of several criminal cases this morning. Raul Izaguirre was fined for driving under the influence. Benito Riojas received two years in prison for unlawfully transporting intoxicating liquor. John Nubors and Simon Rodriguez had cases continued during the defendant's good conduct. In onion traffic, 1,325 cars left Laredo, bringing season total to 1,825 with projections of 1,350 to 1,400 more, via Texas Mexican and LG No routes.
Reports from the Jennings Meld in Zapata county say the Texas deep test well has produced a small gasser. It is making less than 2,000,000 cubic feet of gas per day.
A collage of small advertisements and notices includes meat grinders from A Deutz Brothers and a call to order for chile con carne and picadillo, a big weekend barbecue, registration day for summer courses at English-Spanish Business Academy, and several sales pitches for cars goods and services. The snippet also mentions a Gulf Coast League game attendance push, floral shop offerings, and local business ads.
The Times reports a near pitched battle in a Gulf Coast League opener at Legion Park with Laredo vs Victoria drawing a large crowd. Laredo, aiming to improve its standings, faces Victoria's top pitcher while local events include queen selection and team naming votes.
A six week summer school approved by the Laredo Public School Board will start at 7 30 a m on Monday May 31 under the same supervision as the long term session. Courses include Magic One and Two Algebra One and Two American History and Ancient or Modern History Plane Geometry with emphasis on removing conditions. Credit earned upon completion. instruction by regular high school teachers. Those entering should report to the High School Building at 7 30 a m next Monday morning. L J Christen Superintendent. 28 21
Webb County Commissioners' Court will sit as a Board of Equalization starting Monday in June 1926 and continue for ten days to equalize county taxes as provided by Article 7206 Revised Statutes of 1926. J A Rodriguez, County Clerk, Webb Co Texas.
Mayor Albert Martin requests The Times ask merchants and businessmen of Laredo to close their places tomorrow from 3 to 6 pm so their employees may attend the Laredo Victoria baseball game at Legton Park.
Physicians endorse purification as the foundation of health and urge a complete cleanse of the system with Calotabs. Take a thorough course once or twice weekly for several weeks and see vitality return. A family package with directions is available for 85 cents at drug stores.
The Laredo Air Messengers of the Bern Brothers Air Service spur broad interest as reports flood the Laredo Chamber of Commerce with clippings and cards from residents and travelers. People from Texas cities and Oklahoma towns say they rode decorated airplanes promoting Laredo and plan to visit to inspect local resources.
Mrs. C. C. Braden received a telegram denying a Mexico City report that Conrad C. Braden and Jules B. Ballagher were tortured and hung by thumbs. Consul Yost at Torreon says Braden is not known to be tortured. vice consul sent to Mapimi to seek release. Congressman Wurzbach says State Department seeks liberation and has no word of torture.
Detailed weekly drilling notes across Laredo and Webb Duval counties listing Albercas Grant Bruni Edgington and Crown Central oil fields with counts of spudded derricks cemented swabbed and flowing wells. Production totals show numerous oil wells gas wells and several fields including Webb and Zapata counties reporting city supply gassers and pumping status.
Mayor Albert Martin proclaims May 31 1926 as Decoration Day to honor those who fell in the Civil War. Businesses are asked to close at noon to allow employees to attend ceremonies at Fort McIntosh.
Buffalo Bill Jr appears in The Desert Demon at the Strand Theatre for one show tomorrow. The western tale features open desert scenes and a rescue from death by thirst. A miner's tungsten ore discovery sparks conflict with a ruthless claimant and a murder accusation.
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