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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1920

Page

4

Texas Hopeful of GOP in Solid South

Washington voters and Democrats warn the South faces a backlash if Republicans push national party lines. The GOP could gain seats through reapportionment, with fears that anti Civil War era shifts and the Fourteenth Amendment clashes might spur a rebound by Southern Democrats. The piece notes supposed gains for Missouri and Tennessee and hints at redistricting impacts on House representation.

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Demand shapes Republican gains in redrawn House map

Analyzed shifts in 100000 majority trends with GOP gains in states like California Michigan Ohio and Texas boosting Republican seats while Southern representation looms as a potential barrier to reelection. The piece notes Missouri Maine and New Jersey dynamics and considers how ratification debates affect congressional balance.

Man Dies in Duck Hunting Exposure Near Port Arthur

Port Arthur Texas reports the death of W. J. Malin, 28, from exposure after duck hunting in marshes north of the city. He became exhausted in cold rain and could not reach camp, found by a rescue party several hours later.

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Silk factories close as Japanese families face three month shutdown

A cable from Foreign Minister Uehida to Takia via Japanese consul Oyama in Los Angeles reports silk factories in Japan will shut for three months beginning December 20. About 80,000 girls face unemployment as a result. In Texas, a separate wire notes an injunction fight in Felton over electric street lights, with a November 23 hearing to decide on a permanent order.

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Vanderlip claims Russia trip was strictly commercial

Vanderlip of California, recently in Tunisia seeking concessions for a western syndicate, says his Russia visit was for commercial purposes and denies being instructed by Senator Horning to push U S recognition. He says he secured a sixty year lease on 400000 square miles of Russian territory and other contracts, with a plan to sell gold, platinum, furs, oil products and more to Russia, prioritizing American ships. He forecasts Russia’s return to normal in months and says goods bought in America will move via Pacific East ports and Baltic routes.

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Shipping Is Harassed at Lisbon by Widespread Strikes

Nov 17 Lisbon reports port traffic crippled by longshoremen and railway workers strikes. Garbage wagon-drivers street cleaners strike mar the citys appearance. Foreign vessels depart without cargo as harbor labor turmoil spreads to merchant crews. Some machinery parts removed and boilers salted hindering steamers. Government naval forces sent to operate gauges and boats. Weathered by rail strike, Lisbon faces threat of a naval closure.

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Government warns of general revolutionary strike plots

Officials stated reports of widespread disturbances were fueled by a cisheyist plot amid festival flurries and smelting dirt heaps. They claimed authorities were prepared to take measures to suppress any disorders arising from the alleged threat.

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VILLA HEADS COLONY NEAR ENSENADA

Francisco Villa, former Mexican bandit, reportedly heads a large follower colony south of Ensenada in Lower California about 140 miles from Tiajuana. He arrived in Baja California seven weeks ago and is said to have land and farming equipment for a major colonization scheme. Villa, in a modern car, allegedly paid a driver in U S dollars for boots during a visit to Ensenada, and is now in Tijuana.

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Berlin warns on occupation forces in Germany

In a Cologne speech, German Foreign Minister Simons says occupier armies are kept at unnecessary strength and criticizes Rhine bridgeheads, rations, and new Rhine bridges as signs of offensive aims. He warns against using territory along the Rhine as a launch point for further encroachments on Germany.

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Poles Gather Army at Berlin Frontiers

Berlin reports massing of troops near the Upper Silesia frontier, with Germany receiving confidential dispatches. The Lokal Anzeiger says the German government notes a widened German-Italian and allied stance, as France and Britain respond to the crisis and Italy may be drawn in.

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