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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
5
Border rumors intensify as Guillermo Rosas, secretary to General Diaz, claims Portiria Diaz’s nephew will lead a renewed push to overthrow the Obregon government. Rosas says Diaz will return from exile to assume provisional presidency and restore the 1857 constitution, with military leaders backing the move.
Captain PL W Elton adjutant general of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Captain Robert Cain are shown bearing a wreath of poppies toward the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The scene captures a ceremonial salute amid commemorative rites in Europe.
The report notes generals and refugees around Laredo, with Col. Tuig Malter absent from Matamoras and Mexican towns Resbose and Mier. It mentions Murgaia, Blair, Ricout, Pablo and Marciano Gonzalez in Laredo, US troops near the river, and a possible plan to repatriate refugees. Also included is William Jennings Bryan advocating cancellation of the allied debt to the United States.
Macon Ga June 7 The Okmulgee river rose to 10 feet by 9 o clock Thursday night, up 5 feet in 14 hours, with continued rise expected. Families abandon lowland homes as streams overflow in rural Georgia. Farmers fear corn and wheat losses and orchards may suffer if rain persists.
Tots Oklahoma June B Ace Fare borough and John Weims escaped from the state penitentiary at McAlester three months ago. They were arrested Thursday night in a cottage near Inic by a squad of city and county officers. Yarborough is a life term murderer. Weims is under sentence of 133 years for high robbery.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a chaotic account of Red Army control in an annex region. It mentions taxation, Bolshevik influence, disrupted local commerce, and military reform. The text references a forthcoming crackdown on resistance, with brigand attacks and restricted travel. The piece notes a commissariat system and foreign trade limitations.
Cahimet Michigan2 The Upper Peninsula is taking concrete measures to combat forest fires this season. New fire towers will be placed north of Delaware in Keweenaw County and near Douken in Blay River township. Towers will feature modern equipment including telephones and gas detectors, enabling earlier detection of smoke wisps and smaller fires before they threaten vast timber stands.
The report outlines steps to keep Felice connected to the towers by telephoning, with guards living near stations to ensure alertness. It notes that prevention of forest fires is a state concern, citing past losses in the north country and urging district-wide participation. Separate item reports seizure of 35,080 rounds of ammunition hidden in farming equipment in Texas destined for Zacatecas.
American and Mexican consuls met in Saltillo to discuss passports matters and cooperation. Consul John Dye of Juarez cited colleagues Fred Robinson Saltillo J. Brewarty Chihuahua City Thomas Townmal Monterey Wilkins Blocker Plotras Noayas Wateror F Hoyle Mexicali Jack D. Hickinson Tampico and others as present, noting a friendly reception for Americans.
Washington June 2 Thonga Le Vretton Argentine ambassador to the United States for three years bid farewell to President Harding as he prepared to depart within a year for home.
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