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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1921

Page

6

General Gonzalez Believed Back in Mexico or Nearby

Gen Pabo Gonzalez former Carranza era commander likely in Mexico or near the border after a Laredo bank deposit indicated a trip. Family says they are unaware of his whereabouts while a Mexico City dispatch claimed he crossed the border between Matamoros and San Fernando. Domingo Gonzalez, his brother, knows nothing about his plans.

Laredo Tex Pabo Gonzalez Carranza Mexia Gonzales’ Farperary Mexico Reny Obregon Associated Press Mexico City Mexican War Office Gonzalez Matamoxas Brownsville Vex San Fernando Nueva Leon Domingo Gonzalez

Mexican revolt rumors swirl as Gonzales joins border crossing

Reports from Mexico City indicate ex provisional president Pablo Gonzales crossed into the United States near Brownsville Texas amid talk of forming rebel alliances with leaders Morquía and Aginlay. The war office says federal troops are ready to quell the revolt while authorities frame the incident as an army purge and neutrality is pledged.

Associated Press Mexico City Tien Vablo Gonsales Jim Matamerax Brownaville Tes San Meenanda Jie War Office Cron Desonte Gorzales Janelion Mraneisen Morguia Candide Aginlay Corbin Madiejous Pablo Gonzales Laredo Tex Renern Chowarles Toehall Filiman Tura Caeranza Neds

Harvey Confirmed as Ambassador to Croatia Berlin and Paris

The Senate confirmed Louis Creague Harvey of New York as ambassador to Croatia Berlin and Myron T. Herrick of Ohio as ambassador to France. Harvey’s confirmation vote was 47 to 20.

Washington, D.C Crearge Harvey New York Berlin Myron T. Herrick Ohio France Senate Harvey

Appeal for Rangers to Protect Man Charged with Statutory Offense

Lamar county officials deliver a request to the Governor for a detachment of rangers to guard a negro charged with a statutory offense at Flowery Grove. The accused, moved from Toney Grove to Bonham, faces trial next week at Paris amid fears of mob violence. signed by Judge Ben T. Denton, Sheriff K Brown, District Attorney George J. Blackburn, and County Attorney Tr. Wabank.

Austin Tex Iato Lamar County Flowey Grove Toney Grove Bonham Paris Vas Ben TW. Denton K. Brown George

French Forces May Cross Ruhr If Demands Go Unmet

Paris reports French cabinet discussions include a possible advance beyond the Ruhr into Westphalia if Germany fails to pay 12 million gold marks by May 1. Marshal Foch urged a strong initial force, while Louis Loucheur proposed a permanent payment system taxing Rhineland outputs.

Associated Press Paris Ruhr Westphalia Behe de Paris Marshal Foch Rhineland France Louis Loucheur Fle Germany Reparations Commission Pene

Mexico Tightens Border Rules For Foreigners

The Mexican foreign office announces all foreigners seeking entry or exit must show identification. The U S Attorney General Daugherty says passports will not be required for Americans crossing the border. Officials discuss whether Mexican passports could substitute for regular documents.

Mexican Foreign Office Mexico Marique D. Ruiz Mesiean Vensus Follaseine Che Dicteniecment United States Daugheerty Attorne Daugherty

Stray Bullet Fatalities Spark Rural Violence Incident

April 10 report from Springfield Massachusetts details a stray bullet killing Clifford Boner, a local resident, amid an incident involving African American suspect Tee Tirol. Authorities say a white citizen was wounded and a state ambulance transported the victim to a hospital as mob violence concerns rise. Deputy sheriffs moved Harold from county jail to a secure facility after his arrest.

Springfiehd Clifford Boner Wis Tee Tirol

Weather Summary for Multiple Cities and Regions

Reported temperatures show varied conditions across cities with wind and precipitation noted. New York Chicago and Washington reports include highs near 82 and 78 with lows around 60, while other areas record rain and cooler winds.

New York Chonty Uae Chicago Cheverti Wighert

Greeks accuse France of aiding Turkish forces amid war tense

Athens dispatch reports Greek government papers claim Turkish army lines near Cilicia were cut by rail destruction at Afion Karahisar. Greek officials say a major attack is planned as they complain France backs the Turks and inflames Greek anger over stalled neutrality.

Hiram K. Moderwell San Anton Widh Chisago Daily New Chicago Daily News Foreign Service Athens Greece Afiun Karahishar Cicilia Jilans Beki-Shehir Hear Artiny Allinace Anatolia Parkus Taeek Qannag Rene Officiuy Renalin France

Turka attack report amid Turkish nationalist rally alleged

Report from Athens says Turkish nationalist Mustapha Kemal Pasha leads efforts to rally retreating forces toward Naritalia after setbacks near the Peliv vil region. Greek forces claimed to have repelled the eight wing engagement and damaged enemy units in the Poulon Datar area.

Athens Actatel Poulon Datar Asi Ming Mustapha Kemal Pash Nartalia Eyleh Pelivvil

Harding Is Repaid With Unclear Steel Note

President Harding acknowledged a “consultative” fund repayment today after an unidentified donor restored part of a dollar sum described as about ten years old. The president said he would keep the money as a fund similar to that handled by the Treasury.

Washingt DL C Warding Dena Cal Jeffer Che Weiter Renin

Soviet pledge to free Americans held in Russia pledged

Ames theatre speaker warned that until Americans are released, Soviet overtures to ease relations will be met with no consideration. The statement urged continued use of Red Cross and other channels to press for release of captives held by the Soviet Union.

Washington

Bebé Daniels Begins Ten Day Jail Sentence

Santa Ana authorities report motion picture star Bebe Daniels entered Orange County Jail to serve a ten day sentence for speeding. The incident followed a traffic stop late last night and will close with Daniels completing the term in custody.

Santa Ana Cali Trotin Vaniels Orange County Speed Ink

Harding recalls Ohio swimming holes in boyhood letter

Washington dispatch notes President Harding replying to 12 year old John D Wackerman of Caledonia Ohio about a community ball to raise funds for a boys swimming pool He recalls old creek pools near Caledonia and expresses support but notes limited time to attend suggesting tickets for fund drive and White House visit possibilities

Washington Harding Caledonia Ohio John D. Wackerman John Joli White House Warren G. Harding

Women Send Checks to Aid Bell Ticket Campaign

San Antonio voters respond to city campaign with early donations for the Bell ticket. Charles Graehner, campaign chair, reports hundreds of dollars mailed by local women from $10 to $100 gifts. Subscriptions to the fund will continue as election draws near.

BELL Hellermoaten Fund Charles Graehner Commitee San Antonio Sone Samuel Emros Grabner Phoeits G Rachner Fle Bell Fund Mer. Grovbner Ener

River report adverse for Neches river improvement

Washington April 46. The improvement of the Neches river between Leaumont and the Angelina river mouth is inadvisable. The project engineers advised the decision after a survey by the corps.

Washington Neches Oxas Lenumoent Angelina Vier de Hi Segineere Corps

Aviator James I Langin Killed Near Bolling Field

Lieu tenant James I Langin army air service was killed Friday at Bolling Field in a fall from his plane. He was ascending to make a finding and was within 200 feet of the ground when the machine fell.

Washington, D.C James I. Langin Army Air Service Priday Bolling

Samuel Gompers Marries Gertrude Neusehler in Local Ceremony

Labor leader Samuel Gompers wed Gertrude Neusehler in a hotel ceremony conducted by Judge Hubert Bowne. The couple exchanged vows before close friends and breakfast guests after the service. Gompers, born in London, described as 7h by reporters, noted a recent divorce finalization attached to the license.

Cas Tion Tabs M Gertrude Cleaves Neuseheler Su. Tene Court Hubert Bo Wanener Defere Mr. Compers Ts Sancee Gompers London Neuscleler Tan Foo

Miners and Firms Await Conference Over Coal Strike

London reports a conference set for next Friday between miners federation delegates and coal district representatives to review the strike. Labor forces are divided as transport workers continue to show support, with forecasts of a possible split in the triple alliance and rising tensions among unions and employers.

London Miners” Federation Yaterday Menory of Man Laborite Fald Frank Hodges Miners Aganization Commons Tell Tondon Times Tates Allan Times Amd Cramp Atric Ss Cancedjing Wedges

Funeral rites echo empire as Augusta Victoria to be buried

Potsdam April 10 mourners gather for the burial of Empress Augusta Victoria in a ceremony of imperial-style honors. Doorn’s William and Frederick visits the grounds, while princes and former aides arrive for the funeral in Germany's restored republic.

Associated Press Potsdam Germany Potsdan Borner Augusta Victoria New Palace Sansones Park Wader Frederick the Great Kaiser Doorn Wolland William Doorn Castle Frederick Wile Tian Bee Dears Prosshn Prince Paerstenberg

Abilene Police Chief Begins 37th Year in Office

Abilene Texas April 16 John J Clinton was sworn in as chief of police for the thirty seventh consecutive year marking long service in city hall He has held the post since 1926 and remains active head of the police and fire departments The agreement includes a bondsman signature from 1927 on record

Abilene Tex John J. Clinton

Cold Weather Eyed For Saturday Night In San Antonio

Mair forecasts cold weather with light frost for Saturday night and Sunday in San Antonio and vicinity. Temperatures near 40 degrees are expected as a high, with a moving high barometer system from Canada bringing strong winds and snow further north. Several stations report missing data, while a few areas show light rainfall and heavy winds in other regions.

Mair San Antonio J. H. Jarboe Weather Bureau Mrodarboe Canada Minenesota Wisconsin Coha New Mexico Utah Wyoming Kansas Amiarillo Salt Janke Modena Wet Dalge City Mhovidan Edmonton Prince Albert Swift Current Santa Fe Roswell North Platte Amarillo Denver Colo Chicago Tennessee Missouri Texas Palestine Galveston Wicks Wwlmington Memphis Hirage St Louis Nashville Des Moines Lilly Surtigfield Ta ‘and Lhenyer

U S Camps in France Pillaged by Officers Says French Deputy

Paris April 6 debate on American stock liquidation in France revealed by Deputy Vavasseur that American officers permitted pillage of camps before turnover. He cited a contract tied to March 4 and August 1, and claimed massive losses from pilfered goods and overstated carloads. He alleged improper sales and financial losses running into millions of francs.

U.S France Associateds Press Paris Champer of Deputies Charles Vavasseny Mreneloffi- Pern M. Vavassene Vavasseur

Fighting in India reports heavy clashes on northern frontier

A British force in Siuli India engages Waziri and Mas tribesmen near the Tadian frontier. A April 16 clash leaves 20 killed and 24 wounded for the British, with 65 tribesmen killed or wounded. Afghan leader Abdur Ranaik is seen leading anti-British propaganda among hostile tribes.

Siuli India Waa Mas- Tid Arid Tadian Abdur Ranaik

Lindsey Given Time for Motion to Suspend Lindsey Case

Denver attorneys secured a delay of ten days to file a motion seeking suspension of a content order in the 1915 Lindsey case. The extension came after a state statement by Judge Linder.

Denver Colo Brudge Tenry Lindsey Jnve Wilegaurt Lindsey Dade Linder

One dead in wreck near Laurel Mississippi

A southbound Southern railway passenger train No 41 plunged into Rocky Creek nine miles south of Laurel. One unidentified passenger was killed instantly and several others injured.

Laurel Miss

Storms Leave Dozens Dead and Widespread Destruction

More than fifty people killed and millions in damage from storms across the Rocky Mountain region and Deep South. Tornadoes hit Southwestern Arkansas, northeastern Texas, and Alabama destroying towns near Birmingham. Widespread communication outages, wrecked lines, and emergency crews describe a vast, lingering disaster with continued casualty reports.

Rocky Mountain Arkansas Texas Alabama Birmingham Chicago Gulf of Mexico Mississippi

Storms Kill Ten in Alabama Raze Homes Across North

A series of storms swept Northern Alabama causing ten deaths and hundreds of injuries with numerous homes wrecked. Seven deaths were reported in the Ayegek community near Thiermbia and three in Ralph, Wus-.

Birmingham Alabama Thiermbia Ralph Wus

Snow Storm Halts Denver Rail and Communications

The Rocky Mountain region recovers from the worst storm of the winter with 11 to 14 inches of snow. Rail traffic south was blocked and wire communication paralyzed, many poles toppled by wind and weight. Livestock damage feared as towns reopen with temperatures below freezing.

Denver Rocky Mountain

Flood In Mississippi Brings Unprecedented Damage

In Harrison and Jackson areas heavy rainfall, the worst in Mississippi history, caused multimillion dollar damage. Train service suspended across large sections as tracks flooded and water ruined lines. Weather bureau reports record precipitation as rivers rose, submerging tracks and washing away sections.

Harrison Miss Mississippi Pt Ened Telegraph Filme Jackson Ofeloex Weather Bureau

Gale warnings disrupt Gulf shipping in Texas port

Storms along the Gulf imposed losses on ships reaching Corpus Christi and Avinsas, with barges adrift from New Orleans to Tampico and several vessels abandoned near Poing Leabel and Dex. Port Aransas reports shelter arrivals and efforts to salvage barges while wreckage of two unidentified ships is sighted offshore.

Hermanosa

Chicago Telegraph Lines Fail Across West and South

Telegraphic service from Chicago to the West and South was practically paralyzed today with no communication between Chicago and Omaha. Reports received by telegraph companies indicate widespread outages. Continued on next page.

Chicago Omaha

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