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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

2

Obregon Like Cincinnatus Defends Mexico From War

Alvaro Obregon hailed as the Cincinnatus of Mexico after leaving farming to lead the nation through civil strife. The article chronicles his rise from Sonora farmer to president, his reforms, peace efforts, and clashes with Carranza, including battles and political moves framing his enduring influence on Mexican politics. It notes his reelection, assassination amid triumph, and his role in shaping postrevolutionary Mexico alongside Calles and de la Huerta.

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Gales Move to Prevent Revolt Against Obregon

A private telegram reports factions in Mexico seeking to seize power, with Obregon’s forces pressing to crush the remaining revolutionary groups. Luis Morones and Catholic tensions deepen political strife as church state clashes persist amid education law enforcement and failed clergy talks.

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Obregon Lies in State at Capital

President elect Alvaro Obregon lies in state at the National Palace in Mexico City after his assassination at a banquet in a Spo Angel town near the capital. A guard of honor and officials surround the bier as the nation mourns. The assassin, a cartoonist, fired as Obregon turned to view a drawing. Officials include Nueva Leon Governor Topete and Cabinet members.

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Mother Tells of Rendezvous and Ormiston Mystery

A widow describes a planned divorce amid temple turmoil. Ormiston, missing and rumored abroad, returns to front a radio program to quell gossip. Witness recounts pressuring delay and arranging Ormiston’s Los Angeles appearance to halt rumors.

Ormiston Mrs. Ormiston Raigil Mia Holy Land Mrs. McPherson Ormisto State of Washington Los Angeles

Planes to Fly EdA Funeral Procession Details

Continued from Page 1 the bay is being carried across the hee. Funeral Rowley designated as representative of the federal government in charge of ceremonies burned Wednesday from Laredo where he conferred regarding ceremonies there Saturday Mexican consul Enrique Santamanez named honorary pallbearers to march in the procession from the depot to the auditorium Senior Consul Luis Tel Abreu For the Mexican Blue Grass President Antonio Barrera Mexican chamber of commerce President Miguel Quehoa Casing Mesrjoang President Guadalupe Rodrigues Sociedad Filiox de Mexica Felipe Sanchez Hernandez Tirta Hain del America Arnulfo Gomez Sociedad Vidalza Teoninlek Gonzales La Trepea Jose Perdandez Kenjar Excelsior and Guillermo Whit Notiviern

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England’s Free Country and Harsh Crime Policy

Opinion piece discusses English freedom and harsh punishment in New York. It argues life sentences for minor crimes deter crime, praises brutal methods, and notes fear of imprisonment rather than the electric chair. The writer contrasts domestic crime and punishment with political asylum ideas.

Stoumeslor New York

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