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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

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De la Huerta Aims to Cap Mexico Amid Revolt

Governor Adolfo de la Huerta of Sonora, provisional head of the Constitutional Liberal party, plans to leave for Mexico City to push a provisional presidency and ensure fair elections. He would entrust Sonora’s government to a governor elected by state enroles as a temporary national executive during the July election. Reports say revolutionaries score gains near Mexico City and Vera Cruz as firefights and casualties mount along the eastern coast.

Mexico City Vera Crus Elthourh Sim

Nephews of Lew D. Dilizs Killed in San Luis

A teletype from May reports Capt. Carter and Colies, nephews of Lew D. Dilizs, shot dead at the San Luis door. Rebels and Carrancista forces clash as Matamoros, Monterrey, and Brownsville areas see troops and war talk. US guards report maintained strength. Fed forces reportedly evacuated Monterrey. Governor Espinosa notes border movements with Camargo changing hands.

Yuma, Arie Carter& Colies Lew D. Dilizs Cilles San Luis Sonnea Carly Recoy Menier Gantesant Cagrauss Servet Carranza Callos Sonora

American forces move toward Fort Ringgold across Rio Grande

Reported early today that units from Tamaulipas and Coahuila crossed the Rio Grande opposite Fort Ringgold Texas. Governor Cardenas of Tamaulipas and Governor Martinez of San Luis Potosi were said to be across the river awaiting transport to the American side as the garrison at Camargo offered little resistance. Local reports attributed the advance to federal commander Freda Helmut, a Carranza loyalist, amid rumors of 1000 troops entering Camargo.

Grande City United States Army Fort Brown Mireloy Cardenas Tamnauliges Jose le Os Squins Nueva Leon Averton Martinez San Luis Patosine Rio Granle Ringgold Tex Fiovernor Mberles Fatt Brand Yanan Tronne Camarge Granite City Tebel Camargo Pernt Carranza

Uncertain Border Forces Clash Over Rail Bridge Disruptions

Fragmented dispatches describe Cerenuzs authorities and Third States army actions as border plants air an effort to educate rebel forces. Reports from The International Bridge indicate a three day closure and interruptions of service tied to Mexican bridges and customs officials in Matamoras and Laredo. Weather and timing reference the Texas border context and ongoing reconsolidation efforts by authorities.

Cerenuzs Third States Army Mattavres Aintoire Georce D. Armistead Antoine Messen San Antonio Mestea Laredo

Suits for Funds From Mexican Customs Money Case

Action filed in district court seeks recovery of $100,000 in Mexican customs funds brought across the border before Piedras Negras surrender. Adolfo Huerta loyalists are named in the suit, with Ochoa protesting the case from Eagle Pass. Also reported is a manslaughter appeal from San Augustine County and interest earnings on state funds.

Fagle Vass Cory Gustan Nile Carea Negras Ochoa Eagle Paes Mary Soverntle Austin Dex Court of Criminal Appeals Sylvester Watts San Augustine Cunety Watts Tle Kiling George Tandle HUD

Condition Serious After Sand Jags Shooting

The report states Dr EF Carson on East Houses Street Harbor suffered a flesh wound to the right arm and a bullet wound to the abdomen. He is hospitalized at Robert I Green Memorial Hospital. A suspect from the South Top neighborhood faces charges linked to the shooting.

Carson Thaverter Robert I. Green Mensonal Hospital Susties Disks

Bobbed hair craze reshapes London salons influence

Fashionable London's bobbed hair trend returns to affect curiae women hairdressers as they offer the new “bobbite” service. Rich women with long auburn or white locks can pay around 12 shillings for a bob cut, while earlier prices were five to six shillings. Parlors report demand and mixed results as stylists adjust to the look.

Penn London West Wind Wight

Arrest Bogus Agents Accused of Robbery at 135 Matamoras Street

Police say two men posing as officers robbed HE Moralis at 135 Matamoras Street during a night in April. Detectives Norton Proudfoot and Cans detained the pair Wednesday night after a signed statement by one prisoner. He claimed his companion and the other man fled after a staged dance and a fake search for liquor.

HE Moralis Matamoras Street Seaien Pex Norton Proudfoot Cans Jinte Isowers Sayy Robbora Aloreles Pat Bozan

Theft and flight after prisoner steals from companion

A fragmented report describes a prisoner stealing valuables from a companion who fled with the spoils. The pair later divided the loot and the incident was reported to central headquarters.

Hiroe Sprisoner Sagny Stold Wat Ms Campanion

Start Boy Scout Brive Campaign to Raise Funds

The note describes an effort to raise $135,000 to support the Boy Scout movement in a tidy city. The campaign began in the afternoon with five anonymous attendees at a luncheon in the Gunter Hotel lab room, where William Fis, president of Alou C, took actions and named participants. Within a week, funds were being sought and the drive advanced amid names of individuals.

Tidy City Anon Lab Gunter Hotel William” Fis Alou C Go Tn Atlielt Maritim Semv

Oil field forecast draws 4000-year income claim

Austin J. Arnold told the City Club at the Gunter Hotel that when the Hom bret shallow oil field is fully developed annual income could reach 12,001,000. He cited ten-year Somerset wells, gas absence, and future output as the field expands amid expert data. Harry McLaughlin entertained with cowboy tricks as the group discussed proposed legislation to curb auto theft.

Austin J. Arnold Gunter Hotel Altonia Smerset Mearnold Harry McLaughlin Eli Chia Lorse San Antonio Automobile League

Pleads Self Defense in Ranch Killing Case

Plea of self defense entered in shooting at a Mexican herder’s ranch. Suspect, a young married man, held on bond under $1500. County Attorney Julian TaCrossaul and Captain Davist rangers reported arrest at the McDymant ranch.

del Rigg Killine Mylaymont Nily Hese Jiman Julian TaCrossaul Davist Rangers McDymant Ranch

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