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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

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Recognition of Mexico Seems Likely Despite Prudent Limits

The Associated Press reports in Mexico City that the Obregon government may soon receive U S recognition. A memorandum to President Obregon, while not a treaty, would guarantee compliance with certain U S demands, including protections for American lives and property. Obregon stresses no reflection on national honor, and U S envoy Summerlin remains reticent about conference details and the memorandum’s terms.

Mexico Obregon George T. Summerlin Washington United States Sorong State Department Mericay Mexico City Summerlin National Palace Chapultenee Certle Miguel Alessio Robles Madried Byain

Two Virginians Die in Willians Honor District Shooting

Willison West Virginia police report a shooting on Pond Creek in Pike County Kentucky that killed a man named Bromfield and his four year old daughter. Brown was arrested in Pikeville Kentucky and brought to Willison for investigation. State police note the Tug River area remains quiet after the incident.

Willison W. Va Willians- Hon Stile Pond Creek Pike County Kentocks West Virginia-Kentucky Brockus West Virginia Gai Bromfield Brown Pikeville

Drowning Escape at Memorial Day Dockside Incident

A Memorial Day event near a commercial dock ended with several people escaping drowning as a deck collapsed into the bay. Fire crews rescued many, with women and children treated nearby. Minor bruises were the only injuries reported, though several boys were swept into the water and pulled to safety.

Ashtend Wik Boya Pelety Erril Cheirchill

DIVIDED ON FREEDOM Dy The Associated Press

A May 31 dispatch from San Fernando reporting on a Philippine mission led by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and W. Cameron Forbes notes a large portion of the population favoring continued conditions under a protectorate. Some speakers call for independence with American protection, while others want independence with immediate self rule. The report mentions labor and tax concerns and mixed local sentiment toward full independence versus continued American oversight.

Associated Press San Fernando Union Province Leonard Wood W. Cameron Forbes Harding Philippine Mission Ruta Maria Renee Kametime Nfar Willy Ape Leebea

Independence debate hinges on congress and protectorate

Speakers largely favor delaying full independence, urging Congress to decide. They express readiness for a protectorate arrangement while seeking freedom under continued oversight rather than immediate sovereignty.

Congress

Hoover urges credit, warehousing to aid cotton growers

Washington May 1 Hoover says expanded credit is vital for southern cotton states. He outlines four points: credit extension via reserve member banks, organized supply credit machinery to move cotton into American controlled warehouses abroad, improved warehousing making cotton certificates a basis for mobile credit, and reducing arrears to stabilize the market over the coming year.

Washington, D. C Hoover Federal Reserve System J. LU. McLaurie South Carolina Inaraing Sail

Neff presses Pryor for resignation over prison graft claims

Austin May 81 Governor Neff released a bill of particulars accusing W G Pryor and the prison commission of graft brutality corruption and lax discipline at the Texas penitentiary urging Pryor to resign. Pryor rejected the ultimatum saying he would not quit and would stand by his guns amid renewed investigations.

Austin Tex Board of Peer Commissioners W. G.pryor Neff Hoyeg Prrot Livy Bar Captein I. A.erring Witman Ar. Ege Patto Pryor Sussex Legislative Captain Herring Texas Houston Govenor Neff W. G. Pryor Atate Prison

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