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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1926
Page
8
At Langley Field Virginia researchers of the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics explore miniature aircraft and blimps in wind tunnels and the atmospheric and variable density tunnels. They study model planes under controlled air flows and record data with precise instrumentation and motion picture analysis.
A chronology lists births and deaths of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte William H. Paine Alfred Belo Edgar Crumpacker Darius Wells with places and dates. It also notes the 1901 Porto Rican tariff upholding, 1908 Lady Henry Somerset leadership change, and 1924 Methodist Episcopal General Conference vote lifting bans on theatres dancing and card playing.
The Ladies Aid Society meets Mrs R A Millar at 8 PM. Leyendecker Penn bridesmaids host a 3:30 PM bridge at Robert E Lee Hotel. Mrs Travis Bruce Bunn presents an 8 PM student recital at the High School. Morning bridge at 9:45 AM at Hotel Hamilton honors Mrs J C Ramsay. Miriam Chapter hosts officers at 4 PM. Fidelis Matron Class moonlight picnic departs 7 PM Holding Institute. Fort McIntosh officers and ladies host a 9 PM Post Hop room dance.
Community events include a pupil recital at First Methodist Church hosted by Mrs J W Black, and a Post Hop social near Victoria gates. Christ Church Parish Guild meeting approved condolence letter and ends activities until fall, with a social next Wednesday. Saturday Bridge Club hosted by Miss Fidela de la Garza with prizes and luncheon. Woman's Missionary Society tea honored new church ladies with Spring decor and performances. Bridge party by Miss Beard featured spring motifs. multiple members attended. Holding Institute updates list members and summer plans. Con Mima Jr birthday party noted with games. Louis Shiner wins prize.
A reflective poem opens with seasonal marvels from autumn to May and snow miracles. The notices list arrivals and social events in Mercedes, Laredo, and San Antonio, including Mr. and Mrs. Hausman hosting and Capt. Austin’s Fort Sam Houston move. Several local residents are highlighted with travel notes and upcoming visits.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Mims and Fred and references refreshment courses or beverages. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions, dates, or places to form a full news item.
A fragment from an old page notes an association and their annual meeting taking place today. Details are unclear but the event is identified as an organizational gathering.
Washington May 27 Associated Press reports Senator McKellar Democrat Tennessee called both parties to redeem campaign pledges to farmers by enacting the 375 million McNary farm relief bill. He notes promises of farm relief in 1924 to win votes.
May 27 Canton dispatch says Marshal Wu’s forces have crossed Hunan and are attacking Canton defenders from three Kwantung border points. Large casualties reported as combat widens among northern adversaries.
More than 60 workers trapped behind a mine fire were rescued after several hours. They were trapped on the second level of the Lookout mine at Temple Coal Company in Wyoming.
New York May 27 Earl Carroll was found guilty today of perjury in connection with the grand jury investigation of the bathtub party at his theater where Joyce Hawley a nude show girl served drinks from the bathtub. Judge Goddard deferred sentence for one week.
A series of explosions this morning in Coupy left two dead and three injured. Officials report a fatal incident followed by a second blast injuring a bystander. one fiancé of a man named Frank is mentioned among the wounded.
Porter Davis aged 31 a truck driver and his wife were found dead after a dispute over separation near the railroad station in Panhandle Texas. The coroner's verdict says Davis shot his wife and then killed himself leaving three children.
Paris reports the Briand government securing a decisive 100 vote majority in the chamber of deputies to delay discussion of financial matters and foreign debt settlements, including the Washington agreement.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynch Davidson, speaking in McAllen Texas on May 27, attacked the oil act and claimed the oil lobby at the capitol backed Senate Bill No 180, urging tighter controls and greater scrutiny.
The bodies of Mr and Mrs Zvn Barry both 35 were found in a barn at the home of his father B S Barry near Proctor Comanche County. The coroner said Barry shot and killed his wife then fatally wounded himself. They had been married three months. No motive is known.
Berlin May 27 rumors say a counter revolt against the Pilasudski government has broken out in East Galicia. The report comes to the Polish legation from unknown sources and could signal rising instability in the region.
Miss Norah Wilmot is England’s sole female horse trainer of note. Epsom to add two grand stands seating 8000 and 12000. Amateur Athletic Union may name Boston A A Marathon national champion. Chester Cup dates to 1609 with silver bell prizes. European swimming championships set in Budapest with heavy German and Swedish participation. Traveling motor-stables for horses in England boast cork floors pneumatically padded stalls, electric lighting, and comfortable groom quarters.
May 27 in Beaumont a four year old boy Eirneath Alston was killed when struck by a train. His grandmother Mia R Alston 76 lost her right arm while attempting to rescue him and may die from her injuries according to doctors.
Berlin reports the German government will lodge a formal protest against the U S decree imposing additional duties on imported German iron and steel products. The action follows Berlin’s May 27 protest note.
Thirty years ago today a catastrophic tornado devastated St Louis in one of the era’s most destructive storms.
Advertises daily watch THE TIMES for nine tests at 6e per month with details on value, cadence, and payment method.
Charles Hughes told the federal conservation board that scientific effort should guide oil policy rather than regulation. Representing the American Petroleum Institute, he cited cracking as more effective for conservation than any constitutional scheme.
Four children of farmer Lafe Harris were burned to death when a kerosene stove explosion ignited the home seven miles north of Boone Iowa. A fifth child was burned possibly fatally while the coroner investigated the blaze.
The federal parole board recommends parole for 9 J. J. Cox an Houston oil promoter now at Leavenworth penitentiary serving eight years He will not be eligible for parole until July 20 The recommendation must be approved by the attorney general
The crown prince Adolph and Princess Louise landed at the battery during a three month American visit. They expressed eager anticipation for their first view of the country and its sights as they began their tour of the United States.
Advertisement extols Black and White Ointment and Soap claiming miraculous skin clearings for pimples blotches eczema and other breaks outs. It notes over two million packages used yearly and urges purchase from any dealer with 60 cent Ointment three times the content of the 25 cent size.
The Times promotes full access with a monthly subscription rate of 0c per month, promising comprehensive coverage of key events and local happenings.
Surrender details are sparse with fragmented text from an Associated Press report. The fragment mentions a surrender by an individual named Krim and an escort context, but no clear date, location, or agency confirmation. Further readable facts are not available.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports a sharp earthquake near a northern Japanese town. The tremor caused damaged houses and flooding with casualties and drowning feared amid the disaster.
A fragment references Countess Cathcart charged with turpitude in a moral context. The text mentions a character labeled them Bi Horsechestnut and a remark about buying something at a hardware store. The wording is garbled and lacks clear narrative structure.
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