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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
1
At the Coliseum Chicago 13 500 delegates witness Senator Henry Cabot Lodge whip the crowd with a dramatic keynote addressing Wilson and the Democratic administration. The Republican National Convention opens with Lodge’s speech drawing temporary admiration amid party divisions and anticipation of the fall campaign.
A dispatch from Torreon reports Pancho Villa hunted by Obregonist forces with about 1,000 troops and cavalry units. General secrecy surrounds the pursuit as war secretary orders terse commands and soldiers sweep the Mexican countryside near the border. Separate Austin brief notes a legislative motion for adjournment set for June 16 by a narrow vote.
The Evening News reports a booming response to the "Why We Should Go Back to the Farm" contest. Prizes include twenty dollars for first place and smaller rewards, with aims to recruit many young writers ages up to 14.
The Evening News announces an essay contest about why we should go back to the farm. Prizes include cash for first through fourth and theater tickets for fifth and sixth. entry deadline is Thursday. send essays to Dern on the Farm editor.
United States Senator Boles Pentone remains at home while the Republican National Convention opens in Chicago. Senator Penrose, confined in Philadelphia, longs to attend but physicians warn that strenuous travel would endanger his health. Other leaders lead the party in his absence.
Two cadet fliers from Kelly Field No 2 died when their DeHaviland B 4 crashed after a tail spin west of the field near Lean Creek at 11 45 this morning. Cadet Harold Brawley died instantly and Cadet Roy W Ellington perished in the flames.
Unofficial returns from 605 of 2507 precincts show A B Cummins leading in the Replica primary for the United States Senate with 3,52 votes to S W Brookhart 20,972. Reported in Des Moines Iowa. The plague at Vera Cruz shows decreasing in Vera Cruz city reports.
At the Coliseum Chicago June 8 the Republican National Convention opened its work with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as temporary chairman. Lodge’s keynote praised Republican unity while assailing Democratic policy and the League of Nations. National committee officers were named and committees on rules credentials and resolutions formed to draft the platform. Thousands watched as delegates mingled, but the crowd offered little immediate applause beyond a few eager cheers for Hoover.
National Weather Service reports show San Antonio and Galveston area conditions with temperatures around 92 degrees. Tonight and Wednesday bring southerly winds and a generally fair pattern, while East Texas expects similar mild to warm conditions with little rain.
Galveston Texas June 3 union leaders plan a meeting at 10 tonight to decide policy under martial law declared yesterday after stevedore strikes. City troops moved from Merard Municipal Park to a private camp as Galveston remains quiet and labor authorities warn of a possible general strike.
A press section poll at the convention reports Grayheaded 70 percent Baldheaded 20 percent Scattering 10 percent Moustaches 25 percent Ordinary whiskers 10 percent Mutt and Jeff whiskers undefined percent Remainder uncommitted shares not listed.
A looming steel strike triggers a potential labor war as the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers threatens to withdraw from the federation if it backs the National Steel Workers Organization Committee. The dispute risks sparking sanctions and widespread industrial unrest amid tensions with allied unions. In Mexico City, diplomacy frays as former Finance Minister Salvador Alwienda Wiln resigns amid a deepening rift with Great Britain. In Vienna, seven people die and many are wounded after police fire on demonstrators at Gratz.
Chicago dispatch from June 8 reports a crowded field of about 15 candidates with the main contenders named as Guedry, O Q. Lowder, Gun, Laomud Waal, and Senator K detosin. Delegates debate platform planks on the League of Nations and control of key committees as battle lines form for the convention.
Special Arlexeym reports New York Austin Meise to abry gale Trill to Ret a two decia rate on che Biay grape rating 8 for.0x penken of the state's mdlts Ave RON. After Tevonmbleration efforts aimed to end the appropriation. final paneage the vote stood 01entitive Auler of Dada marnd ty recomciter. The bill is expected to be vetoed this afternoon. amendment offered to limit appropriation to SOAK and Rep Wireer’y proposed further changes. The measure may not extend beyond August 3, 181, with ongoing debate.
The city opens four milk and ice depots to help sick children and families. At the Army Post corner of Grayson and New Braunfels avenues the opening drew mothers and relatives as Anne MOres led the effort with station heads noting the aid for vulnerable youngsters.
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