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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
10
Paris authorities grant use of unimproved space in the great park for three days to be used by the American Expeditionary Force league. The field, in the hands of the Ball Lots for Men, may become the principal baseball venue in the city as another diamond is procured by the Racing Club.
Seventeen hundred employees of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway have subscribed a total of $109,000 in Liberty Bonds as announced today. The pledge reflects strong wartime support from workers in the railway sector.
From France's front lines reports describe German efforts around Neuve Eglise and Bailleul thwarted by Allied artillery and determined counterattacks. British troops including Cheshire and Wiltshire regiments defense held firm, with heavy German losses and continued shelling as Allied forces withdraw to stronger positions behind Vaelsberg.
Washington April 16 Representatives of allied governments and speakers at the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution twenty seventh Congress praised the women's wartime spirit as key to victory. Secretary Lansing and ambassadors from France Italy Belgium and Serbia urged united effort while noting American resolve and sacrifices in France Belgium Italy and Serbia.
British lines report heavy German assaults between Bailleul and Neuve Eglise preceded by bombardment. Three divisions breached high ground near Mount Lille and Reversberg before Allied troops withdrew north of Bailleul and Wulvercem. Bailleul fell. fresh German activity noted near Wytschade and Vierville amid artillery and mortar fire.
Paris April 16 heavy artillery fighting described near Montdidier on the front along the Oise canal. French forces captured a machine gun and prisoners south of Montdidier and near Fleremande. Trench reconnoitering parties were active in the Oise canal area with French detachments bringing back prisoners and arms.
The British army in France reports Bailleul already a mass of ruins with many buildings and hothouses demolished by shellfire. German supply lines suffer from mud and flooded terrain while the Armentieres sector sees railways and highways rebuilt. Prisoners describe food shortages in Germany but praise continuing British provisioning.
Cadet McCormick and Observer Whaxon from Kelly Field San Antonio were badly hurt when their plane fell near Seguin along the Lacy aviation field. Both received surgical aid and were taken to a hospital. It is the first notable accident since aviation grounds opened three months ago.
Burt McGraw stands trial in the thirty seventh district court under a new law making liquor sales without a license a felony. The case follows a crackdown as officials report multiple arrests and expect penalties up to five years in the penitentiary for guilty defendants.
High ranking Camp Travis officers, including Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen and staff, will spend Wednesday at Camp Bullis to study machine gun barrages, rifle grenades, and progress in target practice. French and British officers will head foreign operations with Major Jephyon and Captain Beven.
Secretary McAdoo spoke at San Antonio events urging maximum effort for the Third Liberty Loan. He praised Texas workers, praised national unity, and urged mobilization of bonds and resources. Parachute stunts by Rodman Law and Jerward Stinson closed the day as crowds cheered.
Doctors declare the common cold could lead to pneumonia or tuberculosis. Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey is promoted as a preventive and healing remedy for coughs colds grippe throat chest or bronchial troubles and is sold for 25 cents by druggists.
Two retired San Antonio businessmen Dr. Burd Tanner of 226 Lotus Street and Claud McCauley of 118 Alamosa Street offer to serve the government for one dollar per year. Colonel Daniel E. McCarthy invited them to a conference to see if they fit as units in the government army here.
Private Thomas I. Atchison of the 27th United States Infantry was killed by a sniper bullet from the Mexican side during a patrol near Zapata. The death occurred at the border area reported from Laredo Texas, with the incident noted as affecting Portlhing, Oregon.
An old style advertisement touts Tea Joy foot relief promising tired feet cure. It claims rapid action easing burning swelling and corns with a magical product called iz" that fits shoes and reduces pain. Sold at druggists and department stores with guaranteed comfort or money back.
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