Mexico Revolt Seizes State Capitals Near Texas Border
El Paso May 8. Carranza troops revolted and revolutionists claimed control of the third Mexican state capital, Saltil lo, and other towns in Coahuila. Las Vacas across from Del Rio also rose, coal mines in northern Coahuila reported controlled, Piedras Negras across from Eagle Pass said to fall today.
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Coahuila
Monclova
Piedras Negras
Texas
Mexico
Carranza
Saltillo
Las Vacas
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Hillquist Attacks Wilson at Socialist Party National Convention
The Socialist party of America opened its 1920 campaign with 200 delegates at the first national convention of the year. Leaders expect Eugene V. Debs, jailed for espionage act violations, to be the presidential nominee while Morris Hillquit, temporary chairman, attacked President Wilson and predicted the party would surpass 2,000,000 votes.
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Associated Press
New York
Socialist Party of America
Eugene V. Debs
Morris Hilquit
Plans for Convention by Republican National Committee
Chicago May 8. The Republican national committee will meet here next Monday and Tuesday to plan arrangements for a national convention, the members were notified today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Bandit-Ridden Szechuen Under Factional Strife Across Provinces
Shanghai reports Szechuen, China's populous province, is torn by five rival governing factions beyond Canton rule. Foreign travelers must pay about 50 cents daily for armed guards and safe passage, with risks of murder or kidnapping when zones change hands. The journey to Chengtu involves 2,500 miles along the Yangtze and a multi-day sedan chair ride.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Szechuen
China
Canton
Chengtu
Yangtsze River
Hankow
Ichang
Yangtsze
Chunking
Report Revolutionary Gains Near Texas Border
El Paso reports from northern Mexico claim revolutionary gains south of the Texas border and east of Ojinaga to the Gulf. Matamoros opposite Brownsville and Piedras Negras across from Eagle Pass are described as tottering. Five thousand Sonora troops are expected to reach Casas Grandes to join the march to Mexico City.
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Texas
Mexico
Texas Order
Ojinaga
Gulf of Mexico
Matamoros
Brownsville
Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Constitutionalist
Sonora
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Mexican capital captured by revolutionary forces report
An unconfirmed message from Chihuahua City claims General Benjamin Hill’s Revolutionary forces have seized Mexico City. The report states President Carranza left the capital for Vera Cruz, per Chihuahua communications released by revolutionary leaders.
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el Paso
Texas
Benjamin Hill
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Soviet Confesses Kiev Captured By Polish and Ukrainian Troops
London reports that Polish and Ukrainian troops seized Kiev on Thursday night, with a Moscow-sourced statement noting a withdrawal to the left bank of the Dnieper amid superior enemy forces northwest and southwest of Kiev. Berlin, May 8, Germany to demand hearing at Spa conference. Dresden official says they will present the true state of affairs. Paris, May 8, French merchants say Britain leads in resuming ties with Germany while German manufacturers face long British contracts. Paris, May 8, Paris subway workers ordered a general strike effective Monday morning.
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Associated Press
London
Kiev
Moscow
the Dnieper
Berlin
Germany
Spa
Dr. Zirch
Dresden
Paris
Rhine
Great Britain
France
United States
Grunau Told to Explain Restored Seniority Rights
A letter to John Grunau head of the Chicago Yardmen's Association requests he inform the striking switchmen how to regain seniority rights. R. S. Murphy, publicity chairman of the association, made the demand public in Chicago on May 8.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Grunau
R. S. Murphy
South American trade urged to improve transatlantic links
London May 8 United States ambassador to Brazil Edwin V Morgan urged closer Anglo American cooperation to expand direct cable and regular fast passenger and freight service from New York to Rio and other South American ports. He noted American business face inadequate facilities and fears in travel and shipping and called for solutions and a united approach with British partners to boost South American trade.
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Associated Press
London
New York
Buenos Aires
Edwin V. Morgan
United States
Brazl
Rio de Janeiro
Mr. Morgan
Rio
Morgan
Manila Housing Crisis Prompt Governer General Plan
Manila reports a severe housing dispute as landlords and tenants clash over rents. Governor general Francis Burton Harrison urges legislature to empower lower court judges to set rent amounts in disputes. A proposal suggests spending 500000 dollars to build four apartment complexes with 250 rooms each, with 80 percent of rents to fund further housing.
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Associated Press
Manila
P. I
United States
Europe
Philippines
Francis Burton Harrison
Laredo National Bank Statement Summary Laredo Texas
A historical bank statement from Laredo National Bank in Laredo Texas shows liabilities and figures including 200,000.00 and 188,300.00 with multiple assistant cashiers named M. W. Brennan A. L. Vidaurri and J. R. Fasnacht. The document lists totals around 9 174 783 00 and 2 984 103 90 reflecting financial positions and internal accounting entries.
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Hillquist
Wilson
Som
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Laredo National Bank
Laredo, Texa
Federal Reserve Bank
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Sam W. Brown
M. W. Brennan
A. L. Vidaurri
J. R. Fasnacht
Asa
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Westinghouse
A. Deutz & Brother
L. Daiches Jeweler
Joseph Netzer
Ava
America
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Fox News
Anita Stewart
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