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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1918

Page

8

Russian Grand Dukes Executed, Reports Say

Paris reports say three Russian grand dukes including Nicholas Nicholateviteh were executed by the Bolsheviks amid conflicting notices. Other dispatches cite arrests and seizures of grand dukes at various locations with uncertain confirmation.

Paris Nicholas Nicholateviteh Dolsheviks Aedais Bayfische Zeitung Minneh

Wonderful skin tonic promises quick youth in days

Testimonial style notice touts a skin tonic used by thousands that defies sun damage and reduces wrinkles freckles and roughness. It claims to restore rosy cheeks and a youthful complexion with a single application and hints at a larger announcement forthcoming in the paper.

Home Folks letters seek soldiers in San Antonio camps

The Home Folks column carries overseas letters from soldiers in France and Mexico seeking to reconnect with families and friends in the United States. Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston and others request pen pals who can speak French or Spanish and wish to hear from residents in cities across the nation.

Home Folks France San Antonio Mexico Fort Sam Houston Mexico City Maryland Wisconsin Tagcaster Bennimore Toomington Kelly Pield Pittsburg Vineland Massachusetts Brooklyn N. Yi Long Island South Bend Wikhart Ind Toyoka Kantsuffalo N. Y Cedar Falls Ames Towa Portsmouth Ohio Mich New York 79Th Street Second Avenue Ood River Ore Westfiell Kingston N. C Omaha Nob Botoit Wis Bridgewater Maas Logansport Tod Tancester Potosi Tivingston Bloomington Crawford Cole Cleveland Lavan Thamesboro Des Ie the- Moines Booneville Dearborn Rose Lake Dismouth N. He Fagie Bake Gordon City Minn Granville Purnside Hepler Kansas

August Glover Faces Murder Trial After Wife's Death

August Glover aged man from Waco faces trial in the Thirty-seventh District Court Tuesday on a murder charge in the November 2 death of his wife Minnie Glover. He allegedly shot her at her brother's home, then wounded himself. The defense plans to prove insanity at the time. witnesses were awaited as the case was postponed.

August ‘Glover Sin Antobio Waco Minnie Glover West Carolina Street Glover

Johnny Hayes Seeks Overseas Duty as Knights of Columbus Secretary

Once a famed Olympic marathon winner for the United States, Johnny Hayes now volunteers to serve overseas as a Knights of Columbus secretary. He is currently directing physical training in North Bergen New Jersey and has spoken at Camp Dix guiding young service members.

Johnny Hayes London Knights of Columbus Hayes New York North Bergen N. J Board of Education Layes K. of C Johnny Camp Dix New Jersey John O'Neil Knight of Columbus 4Aixnights of Columbus

Vice Squad Arrests Lead Citywide Sweep Over Weekend

Police vice squad netted 23 arrests over Saturday and Sunday for alleged anti vice law violations. Most suspects faced rooming house charges, with three other cases. Fines in Corporation Court ranged from 15 to 25 dollars.

Corporation Court

Various Society Meetings and Social Notices Around Town

In Society Duesday knitting circles and club meetings fill the town calendar with gatherings at Philathea rooms central work rooms Wesley House and Community House. Members from Daughters of the American Revolution and Red Cross groups attend sessions while families host musicales and visits mark travel and visits to Alpine Rockport and New Braunfels.

Duesday Travis ' Park Society Philathea Clurch Red Cross Circle Alamo Daughters of the Ameri

Two Cars Reported Stolen In Weekend Thefts

Police log shows two autos reported stolen Saturday night and not recovered by Monday afternoon. A 9 Reo tearing automobile was taken from 14 West Magnolia Avenue owned by Ross W. Davis, while a Word car owned by Jones at 611 South Street was taken from near College and Losoyn Streets. A Fort Sam Houston Oldsmobile roadster owned by Captain ALM, Fort Sam Houston, was found Monday and returned after investigation revealed it had been driven about 50 miles from its origin.

Ross W. Davis Magnolia Avenue Jones South Street College Cant ALM HAL Department Fort Sam Houston Ootavelock Creeden Ordnance Department Fort Sam Toustan Mondas Tal Wiles Menor Totel

Wire Strike Urged by St Louis Telegraph Union

J F Wise president of the local branch of the Commercial Telegraph Union says resolutions were adopted Sunday urging peaceful rental interference and challenging Western Union Telegraph Company over revising jobs for wearing the union button. The measures were sent to Postmaster General Kirkesen and to union officials with a demand to halt discharges if federal action did not stop by Thursday.

St. Louis Aus J. FL Wise dSranca Commercial Telegraph Union Ast Western Union Telegraph Company Union Genarn J Kirkeson Wise

Calotabs Calomel Ad Claims Pure Cleanse

An old style calomel is redesigned as Calotahs a purified remedy praised for quick effect and no taste or nausea. One Calotah at bedtime with water purportedly yields a clean liver and appetite next morning. Sold in seated packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee if not delighted. Advertising copy touts latest medical triumph.

Casualty List Reports Wide War Losses From Sinai and Elsewhere

General Lorshing reports casualties to the War Department, listing numerous names with ranks including captains and corporals. The long roster spans many states and includes officers and enlisted men from cities such as Lancaster Armore Quaker by Ohio and Petersburg Virginia, with numerous counties and towns represented.

Lorshing War Department Lst Kis Sinai Libut M. Ufalg Gulson Orehuril Ads Flayui Orate C.rirey Lawrtueu A. Kau Ortland Ure Francis J. Draws Istlewood Nyda AR Conner Quaker By Ohio CAL DAVIS Petersburg Rush Harel Harry Thelan Careers A. Kline Akron Chainer Doutaree Alberdeen Noruly Carolina the Powers Byracixe Payrel Geasane Vlew Tien M. Wallace Uasela Joan T. Wooddwine Dunuane Tan Harry S. Bernard San Mern Andrew Nlake Providence James OC. Carmody Pontiney Viv Bar Crank London Ohto Wal M. Darby North Tend Nouman Davis Mount Carmel Ya Null E. Hillabrant Axmmption Edward Wirst Bedford Mage Clyde M. Horton Robertne Unmes CP Joy Kausaie Tenn Kix Wancaswhia Pennsylvania Arthur C. Beattie Race Howard C. Wolverton Wreckenrhige Masa Ollie Jtke Fruitvate CORD Clarence Miami Fin Dugless Bank Campbell Plata South Dakot Alfred Mansen Maat- Wik Jamis Hogan Brooklyn N.Y Jene RT Jones Springfield Eroy Jury Ennadelphia Ay Tadanets Henry Linnz Monaghan Jacons Alter Philips East Youngstown George 1. Allen Gratd Rapids Mich Anderson cLeanabore Alnert B. Anderson Mamestown Town MO Aldert Philade

Marine Casualty List From An Echoed Page

A fragmentary marine casualty list shows names and locations such as Colwell Vine tag Olivia William H L Farmer Manon City Jaws Heorgh K Langwail Matden Mass Kean Llem as Chien Leon Tl Bachi Hazard Neb Wallagqe Veo Gederson Maose Late Minnesota Walter Be Pi e nAy Arde J Roma Wed and Private Guy Thom Ab Price Utah Chicago Tw Ty Mines parks Min.

Kileby Apharl A. Murony Ai Sne Ll. Colwrel Vine Tag Olivia William HL. Farmer Manon City Jaws Heorgh K. Langwail Matden Mass Kean Llemas Guy Thom

Labor conference on Mexican labor in San Antonio

Randolp Robertson United States consul at Monterey and J Peden state food administrator met in San Antonio to discuss the Mexican labor situation. They considered waiving wartime labor restrictions and other measures, with Robertson leaving for Washington soon to report. London paper reports revival of griper pulp from sawdust to ease paper shortages with a Scottish mill producing 200 tons monthly.

Randolp Robertson United States Monterey Mexico J. Peden San Antonio Abr Robertson Consilar Peden Robertson Washington London Scotland

Sunday busiest day recorded at Community House

Between six and seven thousand guests passed through the Community House, with guests streaming from morning until midnight. A two hour supper served nearly 600, soft drinks to about 100 more, forcing cafe closure as pantry supplies ran low. Volunteers with women federated aid served men in uniform, hoping to expand facilities for future emergencies.

Boreau Wanten Sipper

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