04 Dec 1919
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
Springfield reports a secret conference with Fletcher to decide action in the Mexican diplomatic issue. The discussion centers on Fall's resolution to sever relations and the urgency of a quick, clear U.S. response while addressing security concerns and potential troop deployments.
Propaganda pamphlets arrived at the Moxt win, Couminte in San Antonin about six weeks ago. The pack age was sent without identification and no distribution occurred. Juan Miranall, Vice Consul, said the consulate announced the matter. Consul de la Mata refused distribution when informed. The booklets depicted a figure rising from the United States and calling for action in Mexico. The Consul suspected consuls uninformed of contents may have unwittingly aided anarchists.
Excerpts from a pamphlet titled Conspiracy Against Mexico by Australian Arthur Themacy are cited as distributed in the United States by the Mexican embassy and consuls. It criticizes US intervention calls, praises Mexican reform limits, and urges Americans to keep hands off Mexico while warning against press pursuit of intervention.
The defendant Ochoa testifies he would fight for the $500 insurance money naming Aurelia Flores as beneficiary. District Attorney McAskill challenges his statements about being cousins and the policy’s terms. Genoa testifies he paid Aurelia’s policy premiums. Ochoa discusses family ties and support to Frances Crisantes while aiding relatives in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Waco, and Fort Worth.
Washington, D. C. pressure builds for quick ratification as administration insiders expect strong public demand within weeks. President Wilson remains silent on the treaty in a strategic move, awaiting events to compel action while allies push for renewed advocacy and a possible third term discussion.
Dec 4 reports from Aris say the Supreme Council will send a strong note to Germany over its decision not to sign a peace ratification protocol. The note may go forward tomorrow as officials, including Assistant Secretary Polk, consider next steps and the risk of renewed hostility if Germany holds to its position.
Washington December reports say a resolution requesting official information on the President's health may appear in Congress soon, though White House officials regard it as anti administration propaganda. Rumors about Wilson’s condition persist, but officials aim to dismiss them as baseless. The Croshlenit is described as well but steadily improving, travels in a wheelchair, and sees several officials and family members daily.
December 4 report shows the League of Nations grappling with covenant language. Delegates recommended clarifying provisions to prevent broad authority for war, seeking stricter limits on when a nation may resort to armed conflict.
Two vessels were reported in distress today by the navy radio station. The steamer Ariummore was ashore near St Marys Inlet after launching lifeboats, while the British steamer St Clair Thermalt was in distress off Cape Sable with crew aboard and injured.
Washington Dec 4 The Department of Justice announced that Ohio's vote against the prohibition amendment will not delay enforcement of the law. Officials noted that secretary of state proclamation listing a state as having ratified does not prevent upcoming proclamation if the amendment is considered ratified.
Washington D C December 4 President Wilsons second Industrial conference today wrestles with the problem of ad hghtment and arbitration The outcome has adopted a program for its work guided by Herbert Hoover and will bend its efforts first to the question of peaceful settlement of industrial disputes
Sra Luz Corral de Villa laughs at reports that Francisco Villa, her husband, is a prisoner of his own men and would be handed to Carranza for a 50000 peso reward. She and their three children live at 815 Rivas Street West End, doubting any betrayal by Villa’s followers.
Georges Carpentier stopped Joe Beckett in the first round at OssscRN Stadium London to claim the European heavyweight championship. The Frenchman’s knockout sent a shocked crowd into applause as he earned the right to challenge for the world title against Jack Dempsey. Beckett offered brief resistance before fading, with ringside observers noting Carpentier’s decisive speed and power.
A federal grand jury in Indianapolis convenes to probe coal operators amid alleged contempt of court and Lever Act violations. Government information alleges a wide conspiracy to disrupt coal production, with leaders of the United Mine Workers and other parties under scrutiny.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.