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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

11

Signs Point to a Pro Allied Shift in Mexican Politics

The piece outlines a Mexican political landscape as Carranza convokes Congress for election laws while pro ally factions within the Obregonista and liberal groups vie. It notes figures like Garcia Vigil, Pesqueira, Palavicini, Berlanga, and Obregon, plus ex-convencionists Gutierrez and Gonzalez Garza among pro ally supporters and possible leadership contenders.

Mexico Carranza Mexican Congress Congress Paradd Liberal Constiucionalista P. L. GC Pelece Garcia Vigil Pesqueira Obregon Palavicini Heriberto Barron San Antonio New York Wilson la Republica Eulalio Gutierrez Coahuila Queretaro Huerta Alvaro Obregon Pablo Gonzales Francisco Coss

A Place for Every One in the Military Service

The War Department announces a plan to assign every man of military age a role. Those unfit for combat will be assigned domestic or support work. Camp Travis orders now exam borderline cases to retain them for tasks they can perform rather than discharge. Previously many with minor defects were discharged though fit for noncombat duties.

War Department Camp Travis

Riddles to amuse the family from Mixchange

The text presents a playful collection of riddles and jokes for family amusement. It includes questions about the oldest table, keeping promises, umbrellas, bakers, and other wordplay. Some phrases show playful typos and spacing typical of a casual printed piece.

The Bishop's Parable and a Sabbath Hen Chase

The Bishop Paul Jones of Utah faced a committee request to back an extreme Sundardintiuier. He recalls his wife observing a minister’s wife chasing hens on the farm last Sunday morning, shouting about laying eggs on the Sabbath and learning to obey.

Paul Jones Utah Atlomen Free Press

Patriotic Parade to Be Held April 21 in San Antonio

A grand patriotic parade celebrating San Jacinto Day is planned for April 21 led by the Battle of Flowers Association. Governor Hobby and Mrs. Pennybacker will address at the Alamo after a procession featuring Red Cross, veterans, Scouts, Daughters of the Republic and other groups, with flowers heaped before the Alamo door as tribute to heroes.

Alamo Plaza W. P. Hobby Percy V. Pennybacker Battle of Flowers Association San Jacinto Texas Brigade Army American Red Cross Daughters of the Republic Boy Scouts Shriners Rotary Club Knights of Columbus Order of the Alamo Confederate and Grand Army Veterans Ta Association Mwo Alamo Welso J.J. Fillyer G. Newton T. Woodhull Frank Winerich O. B. Lucas, Ltd Hart W. W. Lipscomb Jh. B. Webb T. Jd. Nye Willian Negley Herbert Slayden Clarkson Marjorie Ruckiman Robert Martindate Atlee Ayres John Tobin Winchester Kelso L. B. Clegg Red Cross Ned Cross Lee Ransom Ehitirman Vannah Hirshberg Mort Sam Trousson J. G. Galbraith Tome Service Department George Gillette A. B. Spencer W. P. Rote J. W. Staneke J. I. Frost Red Cross High School BR. Weakley Aliss Stoddard Eivery San Antonio Latoon Battle of Powers Association Winchester II Elso T. A. Coleman JL. Goodwin Boyd Mechampbell W. Dy. Syers

Germans Will Not Invade Russia From Finland Belief

Special cable reports from Petrograd dated April 5 state the German expeditionary force in Finland will not renew hostilities toward Russia. German operations will stay confined to Finland, with no advance toward Bielktoov frontier. The Russian Baltic commander has sought contact to learn if the fleet may withdraw to Kronstadt or be attacked.

Tandon Times San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger Conorleht Pehle Ledges Petrograd Finland Russia Bielktoov Baltic Kronstadt Hange Hellsingstor

Finnish Civil War Moves and German Involvement

Fragmentary dispatches describe German entry into Finland aiding White Guards led by General Mannerheim against Red Guards supported by Bolshevik-backed partisans. Reports note German vessels near Hango and Ekenäs as White Guards seize rail stations toward Helsinki amid fears of internal conflict and bloodshed.

Sels Finland Red Guards White Guards Mannerheim Hange Inas Neuet Ejenas Helsingfor Germany Council of Count Mannerheim Berens Petrograd Ukraine

Army transfers and promotions at Camp Travis and Fort Bliss

Capt Julius T Knox moved from 165th depot brigade to the 9th infantry at Camp Travis. Private John I McCain becomes corporal with the 90th division HQ detachment. Several NCOs and privates return to Fort Bliss, others attached to 344th and 345th field artillery, and 358th Infantry at Camp Travis. Lieutenants assigned to various units. several receive transfers for instruction at Fort Sil and general staff postings. Lieutenant Walter Ford injured in San Marcos accident, transferred to Camp Travis base hospital. condition reportedly not fatal. Maj Frank S Roberts assigned to the 165th depot brigade.

Julius T. Knox 165Th Depot Brigade Ned Sh9th Infantry Camp Travis James A. Bain Aldfred Lakue Joseph A. Baker James J. Bell 344Th Field Artillery Wiliam T. Adams Max Weinberger Ben O.simank Joseph R. Bailey Smith Walter Ford 345Th Field Artillery San Marcos Ford Frank S. Roberts 165Th

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