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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
Faction riots in Londonderry leave many wounded as bullets hit residents. Troops arrive, armored cars deployed, and trains move frightened civilians to safety. Casualties rise while hospitals struggle to treat victims amid curfews and ground fighting.
Belfast dispatch reports deteriorating conditions in Londonderry amid rumors of preemptive attacks by Sinn Feiners from the northwest. Large crowds, armed groups, and artillery arrivals shape a tense security picture with residents fleeing hot zones and hospitals reporting sniping casualties as troops and a destroyer position off the city.
Mrs Bettina Devereaux Holcombe Newton longtime San Antonio resident native Texan died at 614 Main Avenue at 4 15 am after a long illness relatives described as gradual Her birth August 11 1862 on Wallace plantation near Cibola River Beene Undy daughter of Juliar Devereaux Holcombe and Mary Ann Wallace Holcombe She married Samuel Gallizen Nos in 1881 and left surviving children S G Newton of Banuto Jessa Newton at Victoria and Mix Clinton Padgitt Funeral set for Friday at 10 am at St Marks Episcopal Church with burial at Alamo Masonic Cemetery to follow.
Ambiguous reports from the Democratic convention scene indicate Reed may not contest for a seat. New York Governor Alfred Smith and others exchange telegrams while Louisians delegate preparations proceed. a temporary chairmanship and shifting leadership proposals surface amid confusion.
The New York Dispatch reports on Wednesday’s declaration by Dr. Burris A. Jenkins that he would nominate McAdoo for the Democratic presidential nomination with or without his consent. A New York paper attributed a false claim about Allen Branded’s health, which he denounces as unfounded.
An article touts Anna Q. Nilsson’s beauty tips claiming rosy skin and even complexion via a popular toilet preparation sold at drug stores. It argues the product stays on longer, resists perspiration, and is especially suited for dark or rough skin with freckles wrinkles and blemishes. Expect more on Nilsson in a future piece.
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