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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1918

Page

8

Geriyn Cape Arrested Amid International Inquiry

In Amsterdam the local angiver reports that Bertold, linked to the distribution network around Price Kichnowsky, the former German ambassador to London, has been placed under preliminary arrest amid ongoing international investigations.

Geriyn Cape Amstemndam Anvgeiger Citefie Bertold Aneniairr Price Kichnowsky Gera Lundan Tusbeet Onder

Bonds In Rye Boost Prize In Liberty Loan Contest

A series of poetry contests runs through the Liberty Loan drive in The Light newsroom. Prizes of two dollars per line are offered for the best ten line rhymes promoting bond sales, with daily judging and a Friday finale.

Liberty Loan

Secret of Keeping Young Olive Tablets Adverts

An Ohio physician promotes a vegetable compound with olive oil to cleanse liver and bowels. Edwards' Olive Tablets are described as a gentle, effective alternative to calomel, claimed to remove impurities and restore spirit and buoyancy.

Edwards Ohio Th. Edwards

Congress Moves Second War Year Bills and Draft Laws

Congress enters its second war year with speeded legislation. The Senate schedules key measures on draft expansion, loyalty enforcement, and war administration reform. House actions push over the Overman bill and other defense bills while probing war material and housing problems.

Congress Senate Furthe Vonsierattars Wileu House Smith Congresa Webb Miltve Plang

Family Tragedy Near McGowan Farm Leaves Four Dead

A rural Derby area tragedy reports Alesha Mo Anril Adkins and family, plus a man named McGowan, dead after a shooting and arson attempt. Police say the suspect, separated from his wife, killed himself in the home following an alleged threat. The McGowan farm scene is described as the location of the fatal events.

Alesha Mo Derby Tihy McGowsan Ghidyg Mimself Mi Ten Files Hare Bern McGowan Hlasen Adkins Canbascht Apri Fk Marchese Ghoteune

Personal mentions swirl through scattered names and places

A jumble of OCR readable names and places appears: A Hadden of Fort Sloghton, Alverett of Linwaging Michigan, Mrs A meuenien, the Mentors of Nacogdoches, Alex Gray, Joe A Laveen of UNI IA, Jim C.K slit, and other scattered identifiers. The fragmentary text references residences, crowds, and associations without coherent narrative or dates.

A. Hadden Fort Sloghton Guten Alverett Linwaging Mich Ant Atntis Menarr DM. Vletin Tedekport Famlaring Taner Norty Alex Gray Walltng Pawo Valle Nacogdoches Ie Anthony Leni Menast Leas Taye Mmekowee, Ohta Lunlee LW Te Gunter Manone San Angela Anthony Hater Wiliam H Corvin New York Meuguy Joe A. Laveen UNI IA Jim C.K Slit Antony J GG Mey Vole Oki Washington Hinmer MtEnter Cukar

Arm Auxiliary Units Almingtten Action Planned

Army units including engineering corps pontoon trains field engineers and survey crews will receive equipment and rifles on a 20 percent basis. Preparations cover railroad work water supply tree care and related tasks with August dates noted and city alignment referenced.

Almingtten Apuil Don Substantiia Ey Verenften

Liberty Bonds Campaign Eyes San Antonio Women Help

San Antonio prepares to launch the third Liberty Loan drive with a luncheon at the Gueler Hotel as reports indicate the city will meet its $4,090,000 quota. Women workers dominate soliciting duties in banks and stores, aided by 20,009 pledge cards. early reports show strong participation and a push to collect substantial subscriptions via department stores and workplaces.

Gueler County Tay Chamber of Commerce Sandry San Attanto Eulich Thia Dothire Senaren

Cardul the Womanly Tonic Endorsed by Doctors, Claim

A letter from Kemp Pex detailing a medical claim for Cardul a vegetable tonic prescribed by physicians. The writer describes illness improvement after using the product noting a reliance on doctors and urging readers to consider Cardul for female health issues.

Kemp Pex Asr Muijle Chegk Wile Town Wetton Hei Cardus Ty Cardal

Local notices mix with crime report and ads

A garbled community page shows naval reserves recruitment pleas and local event promos alongside a violent crime report. Witness-claimed details include a shooting at 1709 East Houston Street, a suspect, and police investigations with multiple unrelated advertisements interwoven.

Community Clergy and Civic Meetings Gather at Local Halls

Numerous church and civic groups schedule meetings across the city. Included are social events at Central Christian Church, St Mary’s Parochial School, and the Gunter Hotel, plus Red Cross rounds at Wolff & Murs. Highlights feature a silver Jubilee celebration for St Patrick’s Academy, a marriage service at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, and upcoming charity sales and youth club activities.

St. Patrick's Academy Academy Butrick W. Shug Libut J. Morgyn Harry Morgan Mageluien Oto Helen McBvite Eigin Suila Mark's Episcopal Bert Stevens Gunter Hotel Ahs Hiratonant Mrs. Morgan Brooklen Avene Lichonant Morgan ROT Infantis Camp Travis

Roosevelt Responds to Overman on Criticism of Presidency

Col Theodore Roosevelt replies to United States Senator Overman regarding charges that he misrepresented a bill. He confirms the judiciary committee did not adopt the proposed provision and defends his article’s stance, noting the Senate committee’s actions and related officials.

Oyster Bay N. Yn Theodore Lousevelt United States Overmat North Caurolina Noosevel Feuslor Meyers Montana Gundiderad Judiciary Committee Ser Judiciary Conmiittee Toatin Judiciary Consitter Hustlin Senate Activituy Senate

Wounk Basake Commissions in Washington April

A fragment from Washington reports a 0800 commission event involving Army Reserve calls and potential revocation of reserve status. The wording is garbled but indicates a formal commission or appointment process with possible active duty action. Further readable names or details are not present.

Wounk Basake Washington, D. C Army Merth

Private Seeroui'y Care Sw Mllowle Sunetna Visit

Ugarte, secretary of President Caras af Medico, visits Sunday with Ramiel Belden and Veo R. Beltran, Farner stex. Mexican delegation to Neutrality Convention discussed, awaiting further actions and directions from officials.

Seeroui Sunetna Gereayn Bearte Wy Ate Presiden Caras Af Medico Tel Arte de Mexicnity Ugerte Mme Penden Cisitingg Ramiel Belden Veo R. Beltran Farner Stex Iriends Jd Bala Cabrera Antex Laredo Lis Roberts New York

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