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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
1
May 26 London reports say Bolshevik offensive broken down per Warsaw official statements. North of the Dvina and along the Upper Berezina rivers the front is stationary. Kiev’s recapture claim is denied. A Moscow dispatch notes Bolshevik troops advancing toward Bebruisk outskirts.
Federal Judge A B Anderson ruled sections four and eight of the Lever act unconstitutional, voiding five counts in an indictment charging 195 coal operators with violations. The court upheld most of the act, including sections referencing anti strikes and production limits, while sections four and eight were struck for due process concerns. Farmers and co operatives are exempt from the challenged provisions.
Wireless dispatches from Torreon report growing doubt over General Alberto Guajardo’s loyalty to Villa as Villistas in Muzquiz prepare to strike. Troops mass in the Sierra Madre amid rumors of a split with Obregonists and calls for a 40000 peso tribute to continue fighting in the campaign.
New York May 26 odds on the Democratic and Republican nominations place Edwards of New Jersey as the Democrats favorite and Senator Hiram Johnson as the Republican favorite. The quoted prices list Johnson at 8 to 5 in the Republican column and Edwards at 7 to 5 in the Democratic column with several other candidates at longer odds.
A Polish officer in Warsaw leading an American relief committee warns typhus could wipe out Poland without U S assistance. He notes the epidemic threatens the new republic as its army fights Russia. The appeal requests $10,000 to curb the spread.
Sinnfeiners attacked and destroyed government buildings across southern and western Ireland. Courthouses at Waterville and Cloyne were burned, offices of the Department of Agriculture and a coast guard station were set ablaze, police barracks near Bray Head repelled. The Cameron Highlanders ordered to Ireland, Aldershot troops stationed, and total property damage feared to exceed thousands.
Constantinople May 23 report states 60,000 Bolshevik troops concentrate in the Baku region preparing an invasion of Persia. Reinforcements pour in as Moscow pressures Poland. Persians fear bases at Hozolt and Resht for possible attack on Iran. Paris May 4 wireless says withdrawal orders issued for Bolshevik troops who occupied Fazeli in northern Persia and Teheran reports indicate negotiations to reestablish relations with Russia.
A clothiers association of Texas meeting in the Federal building with A. Cocke, price commissioner, pledged to enforce a strict profit margin and resist higher costs. Hat makers predicted price rises. housewives observers attended. DOJ agents to probe profiteering. U.S. Attorney Robertson stated enforcement actions possible. Meeting adjourned for further talks with a forecast of further price reductions.
Washington May 26. A House resolution by Rep Masog asks President Wilson for complete details on Armenian mandatory plans, costs, and purposes, including how many troops would be needed in war with Russia or Turkey and whether volunteers or conscription would be used, plus naval force scope.
A man named Carl Anne rne allegedly deserted two years ago to avoid a court martial. He hid in the Hills of Ohio near Chillicothe, fearing capture and death, reportedly relying on aid from his wife to sustain him. His father, a veteran, warned he would face court martial and dishonor if he returned home.
William Cooper Procter testified before a subcommittee on campaign expenditures for the Wood campaign. He said he advanced 100,000 for unreported costs across 47 states with an average 8,000 per state and 1,000 for publicity in state campaigns. Major donors included Ambrose Monell and William Wrigley, with others named but not quantified. The committee adjourned amid questions about internal inferences into the fund-raising.
D C May 26 Former Congressman C C Carlin of Alexandria Va testifies before Senate Bure Subcommittee Investigating Campaign Expenditures. Carlin says Joseph T Guffey backed by Palmer won Pennsylvania primary and contributed 10 000 to a 50 016 fund. He describes Crucible Steel tax case and restitution of 8 090 000 while Dupuy and wife face penalties.
The fragment warns of generally cloudy conditions with possible showers on Thursday and mixed mentions of other days. It lacks clear place names, dates, or reliable facts suitable for a structured forecast card.
The American Consul in Chihuahua reports two Americans, McDonald and Homer C Carr, captured at Jiminez Chihuahua. McDonald, likely from Vernon Texas, worked for Huasteca Petroleum and is Mississippi-born. Carr is a New York native and mining engineer employed by the American Smelting and Refining Company. Weathered details remain sparse.
Witness recaps weeks of bloodless upheaval reaching from Mexico City to Laredo. He notes army absence and peaceful transition with few shots fired, praising orderly crowd actions. Cajal comments on near total changeover without violence and contrasts with expected force deployment.
A fragmentary report describes Bonillas surviving Carranza’s death at a penitentiary, with him hiding in his hut after a bombardment and later being mistaken for the slain leader by captors. The account notes he was not recognized, allowing him to live.
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