Obregon Becomes Liberal Leader Amid Mexican Political Turmoil
Obregon, famed for defeating Villa at Celaya, declares candidacy from his Sonora hacienda and leads the Liberal Constitutionalist party. Carranza allies clash with Obregon Gonzalez Bonillas as rival contenders, while Carranza’s regime faces open revolution after early May disputes.
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Obregon
Celaya
Francisco Villa
Carrante
D ‘Atreana
Defins
Fis Tefai
Obregoo Wae
Sowers
Liberal Constitutionalist
Pablo Gonzeles
Carranza
Becam
Ignacio Bonillas
United Sites
Gongales
Congress
Sonora
Obregon rises to presidency after revolution turmoil
General Obregon gained a sweeping victory in the afterglow of the capital march and the northward thrust that toppled President Carranza. An official canvass put Obregon at 1,151,781 votes versus Alfredo Robles Dominguez with 47,442. He returned to Mexico City and prepared for induction while hinting at an undecided cabinet.
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General Obregon
Alfredo Robles Dominguez
Proposal to appoint joint Mexican United States commissioners
Secretary Colby proposes that commissioners from Mexico and the United States draft a treaty to resume full diplomatic relations. The plan follows Mr Pesqueira's letter urging U S recognition of Mexico's new government and aims to clarify Article 27 of the Mexican constitution. Colby says the misunderstandings should be addressed by formal agreements and a joint commission.
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Washington
Colby
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
R. V. Pesqueiro
State Department
Pesqueira
Obregon
Pesquinra
Pesquiera
Oklahoma Knockout Kills Fourth Round Duel
Kid Como of Tulsa floored Jack Rose in the fourth round at a Southern Athletic Club show. Earlier preliminaries featured white and black matchups with Young defeating Guy and Teddy defeating the larger Teddy. Referee Eddie Chammelle oversaw a sparse crowd. The Como Rose bout ended with a decisive knockout in minute four.
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Kid Como
Tulsa
Okla
Jack Rose
Southern Athletic Club
Guy
Young
Teddy
Como
Eddie Chammelle
Cotton market closes steady on December trades
On Wednesday December 1 1920 spot cotton prices show steady tones with sales totaling 911. The report lists high low and close figures for December March and May contracts across spots and futures indicating firming action and daily variance. Major figures include 15.54 14.69 15.50 and futures data for January March and May delivery.
Diplomatic Note Urges Treaty on Mexican Land Rights
The letter argues against retroactive interpretation of Article 27 and supports protecting property rights for holders of valid titles. It notes broad sympathy for Mexico’s policy to safeguard its resources and proposes promptly designating commissioners from both nations to draft a treaty reflecting agreed terms.
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Ing
de la Huerta
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Nations Offer to Help Wilson with Armenian Peace Efforts
A diplomatic exchange shows nations proposing to assist President Wilson and to pursue peace in Armenia through arbitration. The United States is asked how to convey the proffer and to whom it should be addressed, noting U S support without repeating any mandate invitation.
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Armenia
Pert
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Council of the League
United States
Senate of
Free Hand Given Farmers Dipping Cows Next Year
Western Ouachita parish farmers will gain broader control over cattle dipping next year with local farmer committees selecting inspectors who will be authorized by the government. The plan, approved by Dr. R A Ramsey, aims to improve cooperation between farmers and federal authorities, with decisions on releases and weather-related suspensions handled locally.
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Ouachita Parish
Wat
Var
R. A. Ramsey
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Alphabet Verve and Mourning Stones Across Forests
The twenty first verve of the seventh ebaypter of Exre contains all letters except j. Mebogeny trees do not grow in clusters but are scattered in forests and dense undergrowth. Amethyats and jet are the two most widely used mourning stones.
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Exre
Three Furnished Rooms For Rent Near Car Line
FOR RENT Three nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping close in on car line No Phone 162 howly 312 Seventh street 31 FOR RENT Building 216 South Gaene street Possession at once eevee Peddicord Motor dunely Co FOR SALE Three burner Perfection stove 304 South Third street 3t 38 H
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Howly
Seventh Street
South Gaene Street
Eevee
Peddicord Motor Dunely’ Co
Three Burner Perfection Store
South Third Street
Commodity Price Summary From May to December
Market notes show bids for wheat corn and oats with highs lows and closes across May December. Prices listed include wheat near 165 155 156. corn around 68 65 68. oats around 451 441 46 with monthly shifts and subtle gains.
Liverpool improves tone but American markets hold firm
L L Smith reports Liverpool's mood brighter with expectations for steadier English and rising American markets. Exports to Europe surge with U S shipments over 100000 vs 18000 last year. Rates from Galveston to Liverpool fall to 1.10 per 100 pounds aiding exports while plans form to aid agriculture when Congress reconvenes.
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L. L. Smith
New Orleans
Liverpool
Manchester
Spors
United States
Europe
Galveston
Havre
Bremen
Rotterdam
Hamberg
Congress
Senate
House
New York
Two workers’ rise and a fatal career mistake after years of service
Two men who started in the same office rise together earning $1 200 a year in their era. One man, believing he knew all he needed, overreached and made a fatal misjudgment after years of study and night work.
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Achoel
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Jose Ines Novelo
Fernando Iglesias’ Calderon
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the Treasury
Cutberto Hidalgo
Roberto V. Pesqueira
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