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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
1
The U S dreadnought Oklahoma will move from New York to Key West Florida and stay ready to sail to the Mexican east coast if needed. The vessel is part of the Atlantic fleet and the transfer reflects heightened protection for Americans in Mexico.
Cal May 10 reports detail a dramatic murder trial where the defendant, identified as Watson, received a life sentence for the killing of Siow Lee Deeloneys. The court cited the brutal nature of the crime and the defendant’s confessing statements, noting the case stands as a severe example in local penal history.
A Kansas town reports on efforts by women to gain ordination in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Delegates attend a conference attempting to move policy, with discussion of church authority and potential steps toward inclusion in ministry roles.
Franklin B. Dine, former Interior secretary, told the Senate Mexican Committee that the United States needs Mexico’s oil. He argued U.S. supplies are insufficient and that cooperation would benefit both nations, noting continued Mexican production and potential American interest.
Fragmented report describes a woman accused of fatally shooting her husband on a Saturday in Washington. Authorities say she faced a pending trial and may attempt to avoid it. Details are unclear due to damaged copy.
The Republican National Committee met in Chicago to discuss election leadership for Ken Henry Cibo Letras as temporary chairman amid party divisions. Delegates and proxies from several states attended, with formal arrangements debated and future dates noted.
Washington May 10 1200 American Marines are ordered from League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia to transport to Key West for duty protecting American citizens near Mexican ports. Commanded by Lieut Col P M Baroni the force is not to augment border troops or invade Mexico, but to guard Americans amid unrest and flight of President Carranza while communications fail.
In Peonsyleubia, supporters of Pullinder C. Knox press for him as a dark horse contender for the Republican presidential nomination. Rumors say Knox could be Johnson’s running mate if Johnson fails to secure the nomination. In Washington, Knox and Johnson appear as a potential ticket.
Jeremiah Rhodes, former Pasadena California superintendent, was elected to succeed Charles S Meek as San Antonio city schools superintendent at a salary of 6000 dollars yearly. The report notes Meek recently became Madison Wisconsin superintendent and outlines Rhodes prior roles and qualifications.
In a dispatch from Tastington, Daniels criticizes Admiral Sims, calling British ideas obsessive and alleging he overstated British accomplishments while downplaying American and allied efforts. The piece discusses Sims’s impact on wartime perceptions and debates within the British Admiralty.
A May 8 1914 dispatch reports President Venustiano Carranza and son-in-law Gen Candido Aguilar assassinated near Vera Cruz. Unconfirmed telegraph notes place Carranza’s bodyguard group under Gen Aguilar and describe a rapid double killing after the city fell to rebels. Reports from Hermosillo and Tampico cite chaotic conditions as revolutionaries surge across Mexico.
San Antonio area expects thunderstorms tonight with a high near 85 and a low around 49. Southerly winds rise. beware scattered thunder showers. Oklahoma forecasts indicate likely thunderstorms tonight into Tuesday with unsettled temperatures.
Reports from Chapultepec and Mexico City describe Consul de la Mata asserting loyalty to Carranza. He claims rebel gains stalled by communications control and warns of ongoing siege dynamics as President Carranza resists rebel advances. Other items note Hoover campaign fundraising limits and a Texas fire insurance commissioner appointment.
The U S State Department faced framing a new Mexico policy after the overthrow of Carranza and seizure of Mexico City by revolutionists. Washington prepared possible steps to protect American interests and weighed recognizing a new revolutionary government once elections and stability emerged.
Interurban traffic between Fort Worth and Dallas was interrupted by rising floodwaters this morning. The Trinity River levees remained firm as the river neared warning thresholds, delaying service until conditions stabilize.
Governor Jose E. Santos convened the Nuevo Leon legislature in Monterrey to repudiate Carranza and back the Agua Prieta plan and Obregonista movement. Reports say Santos will hand Monterrey to a recognized Obregonista commander. Saltillo, Coahuila, is reported captured by Gen Gabriel Gayira, with officials denying counterattack rumors. Emissaries urged surrender of Carranza nephews Generals Ricaut and Peraldi to avoid harsher terms.
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