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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

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Turkish Treaty Handed To Ottoman Delegation In Paris

The Paris delegation receives the Turkish Peace Treaty as Washington reports indicate Constantinople remains under a small international force. Straits are guaranteed open passage to all ships with an interallied commission supervising enforcement. Greece gains Thrace and part of Asia Minor under limited sovereignty with a two year plan for eventual popular vote. Britain and France receive Mesopotamian and Palestinian mandates, while Cilicia and Atatlia yield only special economic privileges. Armenian issue left for future talks. No clear mention of Russia or the League of Nations control status.

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President Urges Audacious War Effort and Bold Innovation

The speaker urges the fleet to discard precedent and dare bold, untested tactics. He praises amateur ingenuity over professional caution, insisting risk and audacity are needed to win, and that American history will redefine its army’s character if audacious methods do not begin now.

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Bays Aims Delayed Barrage In Navy Debate

Washington May 61 A Senate inquiry heard Secretary Drake describe a six month delay in establishing the North Brahine barrage due to opposition from Rear Admiral Biray and the United Admiralty. He said the project faced internal resistance and was scrutinized by the Navy before it could proceed. He noted efforts to secure ordnance and credit while acknowledging debates over strategic value and cost. The discussion touched on the role of the Navy in coastal defense and the broad aim to keep pace with global naval strength.

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Policy on the Alrecvesart 1916 five sea building program

The article reports a witness describing the policy as an epochal parasite and asserts Wilson fully approved it. It claims the Department foresaw the need for preparedness well before war and that the President’s son supported the early steps taken by volunteers.

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Empire Shuts Down and Local Incidents Reach Across Town

May 1 reports glitchy notes from Bor nite operations and Saints GF issues. A San Benito Community House closure follows finance concerns and dwindling funds. A San Angelo man, 39, found dead at his home. death ruled natural causes. In Honohi, Bolshevik agitation spreads to Japanese army posts with arrests anticipated. Gulf and Western Railway Company valuation set at 1.85 million dollars, with protest rights noted.

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Bolsheviki Fortified Dnieper After Bridges Blown Up

May 11 reports from Kiev say Bolsheviki fortified along the Dnieper after dynamiting three bridges. American troops near Kiev engaged Soviet forces along rail lines and supported operations to drive Bolsheviks from the city. Wireless and naval actions around Moscow and the Baltic region are noted as ongoing. hotel fire in San Francisco injures no one, 300 guests displaced.

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New Regime Sets Recognition Tone In Mexican Crisis

Article outlines revolutionary leaders and a provisional government in Mexico. Adutta le Tu Huetta, governor of Sotors, is named chief executive to stabilize regional rule while debates on international recognition continue. Officials promise resource restoration, property protection, and a crackdown on gambling and saloons as Americans are invited to invest and assist in reconstruction. The piece also notes a graduation event at Dart Lawson High School with speaker Vat M Neff of Waco.

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General Obregon enters Mexico City amid restored telegraph

A May 11 message from the American embassy in Mexico City reports General Obregon's entry into the capital and that order was being maintained by government forces. A State Department dispatch dated Sunday night confirms quiet conditions, with no American or foreigner in danger and no immediate threat near Tampico. Captain Long of the destroyer Putnam also notes calm in Mexican waters and no attacks in the Tarbonea area.

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Mexican Revolution Moves Toward Mexico City

Report from El Paso on May 1 notes Moates's revolution gaining final momentum with key leaders captured or executed. Mentions Carranza government forces retreating toward San Antonio after a fall of the capital and the ongoing paramilitary actions across regions.

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Vessel Runs Aground Near San Juan Harbor

General Pershing and staff aboard the Northern Pacific vessel run aground at the harbor mouth Sunday morning. The ship fouled a buoy and damaged its propeller while weather was calm. Tugboats work to refloat as cabin passengers, including Maj. Gen Andre Brewster and other officials, are aboard.

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County race fight shapes bid for county judge

Frank Newton urged to bow out as the county chair race splits the field in a three-way contest for the judgeship. Gil McGlaskey of Emubdale says Newton’s exit could clear the way with supporters arguing the race will end in a closer finish.

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McGluckey and domes enter contentious county race

The article notes McGluckey and John Domes among early candidates for the vacancy in the Startow county judge race with others considering bids. No new developments Tuesday on Newton’s potential run. speculation continues about a proposal, while prices rise due to speculation at a Southern Wholesale convention in St Louis. Edward Watkins cites a refinery shortage and price spikes for high costs in the industry.

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Tastronent Treates Other Planies

Washington reports a May 11 dispatch about new airplane compass tech to locate other aircraft in any weather. Mentioned are tests from Philadelphia to Pensacola and a second from Anacostia field.

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Washington 2 cents May 24 on merchant marine policy

A Senate measure on a permanent merchant marine policy moves through the committee with amendments. Proposals include a private shipowners board, annual site set by five years, and funds from vessel sales for new ships. A permanent shipping board would draw seven members from Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf, Middle West and Great Lakes regions. Senator Nelson of Minnesota urged Philippine Islands extension to American ownership.

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