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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
2
The article notes the Carranza commander ordered executions of prisoners as the Blackhawk vessel with Captain Long aboard was set to proceed to Tampico, continuing from page 1.
A bulletin from revolutionary headquarters in El Paso says diplomats in Mexico City asked President Carranza not to oppose revolutionary forces marching on the capital. Newspapers May 4 are cited. Unconfirmed reports claimed Carranza was arrested at Esperanza, Vera Cruz, by Gen. Guadalupe Sanchez during the flight from Mexico City.
Juarez May 9 Francisco Villa the bandit revolutionary leader has surrendered his arms and turned his forces over to Gen Ignacio Enriquez revolutionary commander of the Chihuahua City district Gen J G Escobar announced Villa will not be given a military command under the new regime It is believed Villa will retire from Mexican politics and affairs Escobar said Villa notified the Mexican railway that guards of soldiers for trains would be provided
Revolutionary agents expressed happiness over the reported elimination of Villa. He was considered the greatest menace to the movement in Northern Mexico if he refused to accept the new regime.
A double train crash near Bertha station at high speed killed the inbound motorman Silas Willett and two others and injured many more including Dr. R Arundell and his wife and child who perished. Ambulances converged on Portland as the injured were treated.
The communist laborists including William Bross Lloyd and John Reed face multi count conspiracy charges in Cook County. Noted lawyers Clarence Darrow Seymour Stedman and William Cunnen defend the defendants as about 300 jury challenges loom. State witnesses will include former Seattle mayor Ole Hanson and a Winnipeg organizer connected to the 1919 strikes.
G E Hamaker chairman of Multnomah county Democratic central committee in Portland wired President Wilson on May 6 asking if it is important to nominate candidates pledged to ratify the Versailles treaty without Lodge reservations. Wilson’s reply, as reported from Washington, was received by Hamaker. He leads the Oregon Democratic wing opposing Senator George E Chamberlain's reelection.
President Wilson tells Oregon Democrats that true Americanism demands ratification of the Versailles treaty without Lodge reservations. He says reservations weaken world leadership and vows the Democratic Party will stand for the covenant and League of Nations as essential to universal peace. Senator Lodge says the president’s stance justifies Republican opposition.
The local public service union reports all members have walked out with no compromise or arbitration plans. Outside districts will supply transport into the city with jitney trucks operating from south side points at 10 to 25 cents fare depending on distance.
San Francisco May 9. President William H McCarthy announced a campaign to eliminate gambling at baseball games in Pacific Coast league parks. He says three known gamblers are being kept from admission to league venues and will face further action.
The Marine Corps recruits offer schooling alongside service with free lodging clothing and pocket money. Students study from basic academics to advanced trades like automotive mechanics plumbing and carpentry under instructors from top institutions and firms. Enrollees train three afternoons a week with mornings for military duties and can pursue college level opportunities while enjoying athletics and disciplined self reliance.
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