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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

2

Cornell Challenge: Americans Face British Cross Country Trial

Cornells courage in challenging Cambridge and Oxford to a cross country race in England is noted. The piece admires Cornells bold move while contrasting British practice, training, and terrain with American conditions, arguing endurance and steady speed favor British courses.

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Wilson's stance on treaty of peace and U.S. role

The passage argues President Wilson misstates U S binding on the Versailles treaty. It asserts the United States is not bound to accept the treaty, that Wilson acted as a representative of officials, not the nation, and that U S sovereignty would resist foreign interference while criticizing his Mexico policy and implied control over treaty outcomes. The piece stresses representative government and warns against executive overreach.

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President Wilson’s powers debated as Senate must approve treaties

The text argues that government is not a monarchy and that President Wilson lacks unilateral treaty power. It insists treaties of peace fall under Senate authority, and that the American people, through their senators, must judge and decide against entangling commitments abroad. It emphasizes sovereign citizen rights and opposition to compulsory international military involvement.

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Obregon's Statement and Mexican Power Struggle

A critical look at General Obregon's principles amid the swift Carranza revolt. The piece argues Obregon earned national reward through victories that brought constitutionalists to power, while Carranza neglected individuals and erred in maintaining office and backing Latin alliances to shield Mexico's sovereignty.

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Obregon and Carranza in Mexican political turmoil

A political manifesto argues Obregon must replace Carranza to secure a constitutional government in Mexico. It claims Carranza’s leadership bungled the state’s governance and that Sonora supports removing him to ensure peace and honest elections, highlighting public desire for stable rule.

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Political currents ahead of the national conventions

A fragmented look at Democratic and Republican strategies for the looming national conventions. The piece notes party divisions, potential candidates, the influence of factional leaders, and the possibility that delegates may be uncommitted or swayed by party leaders. It also questions how President Wilson's policies and the treaty will shape candidate selection and outcomes.

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Mysterious River Tale Sparks Historical Debate

Fragmented lines recount a cryptic journey along a river with mentions of ancient names and odd phrases. The text hints at a survey or exploration plot, referencing plains, waterfalls, and a design by an architect or leader named in unclear form.

Gompers and the Labor Debate Across the War Era

The piece discusses Samuel Gompers criticizing the wartime labor stance, defending workers' rights amid constitutional tensions. It contrasts Gompers’ view with calls for strong labor enforcement and national unity, reflecting the era’s tension between labor rights and wartime mobilization. It notes the parallels to broader debates on labor, liberty, and government power during the period.

Regu lar Army Duty and the World War Valor

Joseph Austin argues for the heroism and sacrifices of the regular army and national guard during the war. He asserts the regulars, from George Washington to modern times, protected the nation and fought to defend freedoms. The piece emphasizes loyalty, discipline, and the need to honor veteran service.

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Lodge to Keynote at Chicago Convention

A dispatch reports Lodge will deliver the keynote at the Republican national convention in Chicago. The piece notes the candidate’s campaign themes and party leadership, with references to state and national figures, including Ryan of Chicazo and other appointees, as the party prepares for the event.

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Parised Report on German Repeal and Polish Aid in May

Feparity WMA in Paris May 1 reports seven German reps meeting tied by a new mayor’s post. From Polish dispatches it is said Germany aids high care schooling to runsin frou. Germany deploys millinery instructors.

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Inventor Gianni Caproni Eyes U S A for Large Aircraft Plant

Italian aviation pioneer Gianni Caproni arrives in America to study air transport needs and scout a site for a vast factory. He envisions a 12009 horsepower airship capsule capable of carrying 300 to 400 passengers and seeks a location for production of his “bie shins” Dulit.

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Irrigation Plan Endorsed in Virginia District Meeting

In a May meeting at Waynesboro the community endorsed a proposal to extend irrigation across undeveloped land in the Rappahannock region. The plan aims to channel waters from the district to lower elevations, with construction to begin immediately and be funded by district taxes and state support.

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Where To Go Majeste Cheuler Sevdil Umund Thera Crayne

Where To Go Majeste Cheuler Sevdil Umund Thera Crayne presents a lineup of acts including Vueeter Metin lotion Mivin Marlin and quot Sisksundds mid Wives quot, plus The Baby Ini Boni asoynt Theaters Tantagns vaudeville and Olive Thomaa fa ee Ghveluun i Ind Veinessa Theaters Tone vaqubeente and Mothors of Mono picture at the League Dark Baseball Port Worth San Antepls 4st pan 4

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Fragmented OCR Reflections and Obscure Names in Local Notes

A garbled OCR passage references Adnan and a convention with mentions of Winn, Bert Worth, Tex, and a Means Master Puenh. It cites a ceremony, a convention date, and various scattered terms. The text reads like incomplete notes with unclear events and identities.

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