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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary early 20th century dispatch describes a Sonoran envoy arriving as Carranzistas pursue Rubio and a broader uprising with international significance. The report mentions tensions with Obregon forces, political maneuvering, and a crisis atmosphere shaping U S and state responses.
Fragmented reports describe U S and Mexican officials debating troop movements and border policy as Carranzista forces contend with Sonoran rebels. The dilemma centers on gaining access to northern territories amid political resistance and logistical challenges in rugged mountain passes.
The report notes conflicting views on Venustiano Carranza's power and army. Some say his troops are unreliable and hollow, while officials claim federal forces can suppress the revolt. Overall assessment shows Carranza facing a genuine challenge with weakened control over Mexican affairs.
Reported movements show Carranza forces aiding Sonora rebels as Yaqui and Mayo Indians mobilize around Criheahoe and Hermosillo to threaten federal lines. Villa's units push west toward Mazatlan while communications to the south and north are disrupted.
Miss Mary Ellen Appel a welfare worker from Allentown affiliated with the Society of Friends was found dead near Versailles after eight days missing. Authorities say death by poison self inflicted. a letter to her family and other notes were recovered while associates note no love affair. Dr Young and Dr Fleury suggest acute neurasthenia and stress from Vienna work.
Senator Borah remains determined to speak for Hiram Johnson despite threats by Leonard Woods campaign operatives to remove him from Idaho politics. Wood forces aim to control the Coeur d Alene convention, potentially barring Borah as a delegate and hindering Johnson allies in Chicago. Borah continues eastward with campaign stops, planning no Idaho trip or convention attendance this year. Idaho's primary law is cited as a complication in the battle.
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador to the United States, argues Ireland should handle its own political issues within the British empire. He says there is no quarrel between England and Ireland in this generation, and that non Irish subjects should stand aside as home rule becomes operative. Geddes also calls for mutual understanding between the United States and Great Britain to aid global peace and trade discussions with Russia.
AP reports Polish papers say after Rostey and Novoresalak fall the Red Army killed over 3000 Denikin army officers and soldiers in hospitals and prisons. Moscow communique notes hard fighting on Polish front sectors with Red Army advances near the Black Sea and along the Berlaov Metur and Kamenetz-Podolsk regions.
The speakers' committee of the National Press Committee for District of Columbia Suffrage was organized yesterday. Sixty five prominent men including John Barrett of the Pan American Union have accepted membership and will address fraternal societies and other groups in Washington theaters as the campaign begins within ten days. Alvin Newmyer was elected chairman with Wilton J Lambert Loum Ottenberg John B Colpoys Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball and Cant W J L Mattox as officers and Max Rhoade as secretary.
Traffic through the Hudson and Manhattan tubes resumed between New York and Jersey City from 4 to 7 pm as most workers returned to duty. Officials estimated about 76 of 500 strikers had come back. some claimed they were on vacation. Freight congestion remained, with several warrants issued for labor leaders in Chicago as federal officers detained organizers and a large scale wage dispute loomed with 25,000 clerks and freight handlers threatening strike action.
Secretary Colby warns against partisan zeal and factionalism at a Daughters of the American Revolution congress session. He recalls Washington and Lincoln, urging national unity, reduced immigration excess, and adherence to Revolutionary principles amid a heated political climate.
Weaterville Ohio reports General Superintendent F A Baker of the Andeaman League of America calls state superintendents to meet in Chicago and San Francisco just before the national party conventions and stay in session during the events. Westerville citizens will welcome William Johnson a prohibition worker home Saturday afternoon. Johnson will arrive in New York from Liverpool Thursday and be met at Newark Ohio Saturday by an automobile delegation from his town and local secret orders and church groups of which he is a member.
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