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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
Chicago police seized a much sought extremist directory listing more than two thousand alleged Reds with names and addresses hidden across the United States. Investigators say the document underscores the breadth of radical activity and the urgency of the national drive against communist and extremist networks.
San Antonio faces a grave problem planning the annual Live Stock Show to be held next March. Judge Henry King Just reports exhibitors from Texas and beyond, with 1,000 cattle already secured and more from Kansas, Nebraska, and New Mexico expected, but space and facilities must be found to house large crowds and expanded exhibits.
Reported claims from unnamed informants say Reds threaten Mexican control and predict a new upheaval in Yucatan. While the Mexican government denies significant revolutionary activity, observers note conflicting statements and rising unrest among workers and labor groups moving toward liberal influence.
The Mexican man’s body lay on a New Mexico track near Amacue, Tes, Monday. Police believe foul play suspected as bullets were found in the back. An examination confirmed a bullet hole, while officials noted possible medical procedures for President de intlerth Ss medical update.
The American Child Hygiene Association reports San Antonio shows a high infant mortality rate with 70 deaths per 1,000 births in 1919, higher than Houston and El Paso. Data cites racial and national origins among 1919 births, noting Mexican and Black parentage figures, while Seattle leads among cities for baby survival.
San Antonio bankers press for a Federal Reserve Bank branch here aided by a projected $15,000,000 to $50,000,000 in deposits. Leaders like Neretta and Leighton cite rising bank clearings and deposits to justify a Southwest Texas branch, arguing it would attract business from Dallas, Houston, and other cities.
Thousands of soldiers arrive at Camp Travis from Camp Dix New Jersey in three and a half days. About 4500 men from the old Fourth Infantry begin reassignment to Camp Travis as officers and some noncommissioned officers head to the Philippines. Over a thousand more expected in days, with plans to form infantry divisions of the 45th and Philippine Scouts. The trip was reportedly without sickness or mishap.
Charles H. Cunningham, former United States Trade Commissioner in Mexico, is promoted to commercial attache in Madrid, Spain. He will depart for Madrid next month and visit San Antonio in October to meet business friends and inform Texas merchants about Mexican trade conditions.
Reported clashes and troop movements resume between Lithuanian and Polish forces near Lake Glebe and in Volhynia as pursuit of Bolshorix forces continues. Gen Wrangel’s transport convoy is said routed by Soviet forces in Crimea. Soviets threaten northeast advance after heavy losses. Warsaw reports Wrangel’s forces under scrutiny amid unrest.
Sept. 23 report from Milltown Malbay and nearby villages details a brutal reprisal after two policemen were killed. Civilians died, houses burned, and gunfire damaged the area. Reports mention raids toward Milltown Malbay, Lelinch, and Ennistyman, with casualties, injuries, and widespread flight of residents.
The piece notes worn weather dragging on as Johnny’s father in the Weather Bureau contemplates transfers to cities like Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Chicago, or Detroit. It recalls Johnny’s mother’s travel from Minnesota and mentions rising temperatures, no lakes, and public forecasts amid talk of seasonal strain and personal reflections.
The Democratic Doctrine pamphlet announces a Washington Information Bureau educational series during the campaign. It features the Keynote Speech the Party Platform and the Acceptance Speech. Citizens are urged to study the issues and vote wisely by quoting and distributing the free copy.
A large harness shipment order valued at about 1000 suits of harness was delivered to the Mexican Government by Frank Hall Gallery of Sar’ Aarggla via Meshatt Trade Usredy and Chamber of Commerce. The cash payment and rapid delivery reflect the wartime supply push and the Mexico situation.
Fragmented report describes a bomb with a lit fuse found in a New York inn washroom. Details mention elevated trains and a crowd, with references to nearby stations and fear among residents, suggesting a public safety scare and investigations ongoing.
Unclear OCR fragment reports a yellow fever epidemic in Mexico with twenty two deaths and scattered mentions of places like Monterey and Tepaurted. Details are damaged leaving uncertain dates and authorities.
Washington economist says Ford tire cuts will trigger broad price drops across many essentials. He cites agricultural machinery stoves hardware clothing and building materials as likely to fall in price, noting ripple effects on steel based goods and auto-related items.
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