23 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
1
News from July 23 reports heavy clashes across Northern Ireland. In Belfast troops patrolled streets after a night of deadly street fighting that left numerous dead and hundreds wounded. Casualties spread to Banbridge with troops charging a mob. overall toll cited as high with widespread destruction and homelessness.
War news from Beets reports Soviet detachments near Hetle within 40 miles of the German border and a possible push toward East Prussia within eight hours. Polish defenses tighten as fear of a Soviet drive grows, while German authorities discuss Red threats and potential delays to any Polish defense. Contained in a wartime dispatch by Kartwy.
Paris July 23 Hungarian government orders general mobilization against the Russian Bolsheviks. Basel dispatch cites L Information. Russian Bolshevik troops cross the Brancz River into Galicia. Warsaw dispatch announces armistice request to Moscow. Berlin reports German foreign policy committee discussion on allied actions in Poland and possible supply roles for the United States. No decisive U.S. entry follow up.
Raymond Clapper reports in current prose that Harding makes a strong appeal for ratification of the suffrage act in Tennessee legislature. Messages of congratulation on Warren G. Harding's acceptance speech flow from party leaders as campaign issues rise. May Wright Sewell, 70, an educator and cultural advocate, dies at St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
Cox envoy is dispatched to Tennessee to oversee registration of general menhient as part of a political agenda. The report notes a July meeting, involvement of personal representatives, and anticipation of further discussions with notable party figures and farmers groups in the region.
W. A. Mosley of New York escaped injury when the car driven by el Dyer, a Houston banker, was struck by an International and Grey Northern train at Itwood. Dyer and a passenger were injured. the car occupant died from injuries. Authorities believe rain prevented the crash from being fatal for Dyer.
A report from customs inspectors along the border details the seizure of multiple quarts of liquor across several cars. Tequila and mescal led the haul, with whiskey also present. San Antonio arrests followed a clash during the seizure, and payments to smugglers and drivers were cited by informants.
Adrianople, Thrace chief city and battlefield between Greek occupation forces and Turkish nationalists, was reported in flames with numerous fires. British headquarters received word that the Greek army is advancing rapidly through Thrace.
A New York trunk discovery reveals a partly clothed deceased woman shipped from Detroit. Workers found a contorted body, clothes and newspapers inside, with Detroit dates June 9 and 10 and a blue right ear mark. Police and Detroit officials pursue identification as investigators examine the trunk contents.
C Wilburn Knebel of San Antonio was killed while diving in the Colorado River at Marble Falls. Knebel, secretary manager of the Adventurers Association of San Antonio, died after attempting to dive from a bluff. He was a University of Texas athlete and had served in the Army during the war. Survived by parents Mrs Knebel and a large family. Funeral plans not yet completed. burial to be in White Oak.
Readable weather notes indicate Saturday outlook with partly cloudy skies and a range of temperatures. Forecast mentions maximum and minimum values with regional references and a noon update, but text is garbled.
The American defender Resolute won the fifth pace from Lipton's Shamrock I off Sandy Hook, evening the series and renewing hope to retain the cup. Capt. Turton's Shamrock challenged Resolute amid fog and shifting winds, with Resolute steadily gaining time and distance as the race wore on.
Opposition to increased passenger freight bag and Pullman rates sought by railroads was forming today in Washington DC. Railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission claiming higher rates are needed to cover expenses and decreased revenue. Organized railroad unions may join the effort to object, collecting information to justify charges.
A Kobe report via H. G. White, Peruvian consul, claims the Japanese Emperor has died several weeks, but authorities suppress the news. The consul recently returned from the Orient and relayed the information.
A dramatic call to vote for McAskill Hill and Stevens urges stronger law enforcement to eradicate barred zones around military facilities in San Antonio. The writer argues existing “zones of vice” threaten soldiers and civilians, urging residents to back district attorney, sheriff, and precinct constable candidates.
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