08 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Premier Grabsky travels to Spa Bel gium to ask Britain and France for assistance against the Russian advance. He says Poland seeks little aid and hopes for relief, amid wartime weariness. He plans meetings with Lloyd George and Lloyd-Hemicy Miller tomorrow.
Reports from Chihuahua and Washington detail Pancho Villa’s offer to quit and retire under conditions, with the revolutionary government weighing acceptance. Uprisings in several states are described as minor and affecting army strength.
Luis Cabrera Carranza's secretary writes a series attacking U S and South American policy, asserting Mexican sovereignty was weak before 1910. The essays discuss Monro Doctrine petroleum questions and Mexico's wartime stance including Vera Cruz occupation and Villa expeditions amid turmoil in Mexico City.
Governor Cox plans a vigorous presidential campaign beginning soon after a meeting with Roosevelt. He will visit Jacksonburg and other areas in Ohio, aiming to win the Middle West as his first battle ground, while refusing to engage in personal attacks.
Testimony before the Senate committee on campaign expenditures claims 83 percent of Georgia’s Negro vote is violently suppressed. Natl Republican committee member Aneca Tuhbson says $9,000 was raised by Lowden managers with $7,000 from his pocket, and Georgia stores diverted funds to campaigns. Johnson alleges a mass exodus of Black voters from Georgia as white intimidation continues.
Naples authorities detain Savenn de Lellis, arriving from New York, on suspicion linked to a jewel theft. Detectives doubt the jewels belong to tenor Caruso though the case centers on a $400 000 jewel theft from the Carngo Lowe’s.
A dispatch from Harbin, Manchuria reports a revolt involving General Semenoff and Sternberg, formerly in command under Semenoff. The situation was confirmed by a State Department notice received in Washington.
An authentic source says about 800 Carranza sympathizers are organizing in Texas to cross into Mexico with Zapata’s movement. Teachers in San Antonio are aiding the plan and revolts are expected near Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, and Coahuila. Crossing timing could not be learned.
In Paris Texas a city under guard after a Negro burning and shooting incident prompted H J Eubank county attorney to request troops. Deputies and citizen volunteers maintained order with about 250 on patrol until authorities assured local control and released temporary troops.
Attorney Albert H. Mendis of La Grange returns from Dartmouth College demanding President Kenest Hopkins resign over a campus death linked to a liquor smuggling ring crossing the Canadian border. Mendis describes it as a widespread system of border hopping and border crimes among students, urging accountability.
Fragmentary items show references to Lentz the tailor at 310 12 W Commerce and 108 Soledam St with mentions of typewriters and the Edison phone. Also seen are Natl Bank of Commerce and local advertisements.
G J Merrit of San Marcos proclaims he does not care if the campaign runs forever. The church class raises $6.51 amid ongoing fundraising efforts and milk and juice campaigning. The endorsement appears in a garbled press fragment.
A fragmentary civic notice honors G J Merrit from San Marcos for generosity toward vulnerable children. The brief item references a contributor list and a church or department note, with continuation on another page.
London reports indicate Bolshevik forces encircled Polish positions from Minsk to Rovno and concentrate for a direct assault on Warsaw. Allied intervention hinges on a threat to Polish independence. Polish efforts and mobilization continue as front lines collapse along the Polish front from the Pripats to the Carpathians.
Gertrude Mistjer, 13, daughter of Philadelphia financier Senigwick Kintler, and a Pennsylvanian Democratic delegate, drowned in Casenses Happy Islands within Yosemite Wite Valley. Chauffeur EL Pink lost his tie while attempting to reach the child as rapids swept the party.
The article describes Warren G. Harding drafting his campaign speech in his Marlon office with aides arriving for a conference. It notes long work hours, exclusion of recreation, preparations at campaign HQ, and Harding and Mrs. Harding observing their twenty ninth wedding anniversary.
Moran Texas faced a dangerous blaze today that engulfed the Barber Shop, Taller Furniture, Finchber and Griffin Hardware, and a taller building. The fire threatened the entire town as firefighters worked to contain the flames and prevent further damage.
A public meeting in San Antonio calls for strict enforcement of anti gambling and bootlegging laws. Citizens demand elected prosecutors and peace officers who will close down illicit venues, electing Dr. McA skill district attorney Dan M. g sheriff Charles Fens constable precinct.
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