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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1918

Page

7

Hearst Linked to Enemies in Affidavit Claims

New York, Aug 2. State Attorney General Merton F. Lewis says he can prove with affidavits that newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst hosted and met with Bolou Pasha and Count von Bernstorff at his Riverside Drive apartment. He cites multiple witnesses including chauffeurs doormen and an elevator operator detailing visits and parties involving Hearst Bolo Pasha and Bernstorff amid alleged German propaganda activities.

New York Merton F. Lewis William Handolph Hearet Bolu Pasha France Treasos Count von Bernstorff Germany United States Lewis Hearst Ceart Bolo Bernstart Hearst Americ Ayo Lewis Paris Bertelli Bolo Pasha Orice Lev Byles Bernstorff Riverside Drive Tee Super Daurry Aden Huw Wiluse Atu Luese Luly Carl d. Breumksen Gernsturt Ariven Biedest Alexander 2 Gasello Nativad Army Camp Vevens Wok Burnstortt Meurst Uly Wuree Bolu Jerustorff Nick Neamus Berustorff Duke de Laaw Duke de la Car Gasetto Charles H. Jerome Sivertudendent Uta Imma Mr. Hearstott Tony Pasha

Wilson Endorses Harris in Georgia Senate Contest

President Wilson writes Clark Howell to label Thomas W Hardwick an opponent to his administration while praising William J Harris as a consistent ally Harris formerly led the Federal Trade Commission and is backed by Howard and Cooper in Macon The note urges party unity in the Georgia race but avoids dictating voter choice.

Atlanta Clark Howell Georgia Wilson Thomas W. Hardwick Howell Hardwick William J. Harris William Selley Howard John QR. Cooper Macon Harris Federal Trade Commission Haris

Labor Day Parade to Feature Military Units and Union Bands

Labor Day parade plans outlined with five divisions led by bands and a military detachments from the post. The route passes Alamo Plaza and Military Plaza with flags, a Grand Marshal in charge, and multiple union bands staging the procession. Post-parade Koehler Park hosts picnics, dancing, sports, and a municipal band concert.

Labor Committee Trade Council Alamo Plaza Houston Santa Rosa Avenue Commerce Street Commerce Military Plaza City Hall Dolorosa Street Main Plaza Alamo Street Alamo United States Mounted Police Wayne Bohanan Smith William L. Hoefgen Paul Stefler Trades Council Committee Bell Davis Allied Printing Trades Council San Antonio Union Band No San Antonion Union Band No Koehler Park

Commissioner Calls for Nonpartisan Insurance Banking Office

Austin, Aug. 12. Commissioner Charles A. Austin urges removing insurance and banking from political influence. He recommends five year terms for the commissioner and removable bank examiners only for inefficiency or malfeasance, to safeguard solvency and public welfare. Governor Hobby has not indicated future changes.

Austin Texas Department of Government Hobby

Oatmeal Dermille Skin Remedy Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts a home oatmeal remedy mixed with Dermille to improve sun damaged skin. It claims rapid, dramatic changes to the face neck hands and arms after a single night and weeks of use, with a money back guarantee from department stores and druggists. It cites testimonials from women including Edna Wilder and G. V. and promises safe, hair growth free outcomes.

New York Sindal Mite Edna Wilder Dorwillo Ofi G. V Maedna Wihler Diam Derwillyu Pel Denville Mitimest Hig Cy Under & Money Tetuah Wagner and Milburn Tiros

Six Hour Day Proposal At Port Sunlight

A 1910s article discusses Lord Leverhulme promoting a six hour workday in factories at Port Sunlight. The plan argues shorter hours boost output and justify higher wages, contrasting with a long eight hour day. It also notes a German soldier’s pay and food g costs amid wartime austerity.

Jondon Port Sunlight Lord Leverhulme

Weds in White House Bride is Alice Wilson in first lady circles

Miss Alice Wilson niece of President Wilson married Rev. Isaac Stuart McElroy Jr. of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia at the White House. The groom plans to depart soon for missionary work in Japan.

Alice Wilson President Wilson Isaac Stuart McElroy Jr White Sulphur Springs W.va White House McElroy Japan

Hold Big Negro Meet in San Antonio from Aug Four Days

Several thousand Texas Negroes will gather in San Antonio August 14 to 18 for sessions of the state Sunday School and BLY Congress at Second Baptist Church Chestnut and Center Streets. Dr W T Crawford of Austin directs with a patriotism theme and addresses by notable state leaders. The Always Faithful Cadets youth movement will be organized locally for boys aged 11 and under, with meetings at church halls and schools during the congress week.

Texas San Antonio Tne Second Baptist Church Chestnut and Center Streets W. T. Crawford Austin Ver Scouts de Crawford Europe WL Welly Seana

Thrift Gap Between America and Britain During War

The piece contrasts American workers earning high wartime wages with signs of spending excess, while noting British thrift with six and a half million war savings holders and thirteen million savings accounts. It calls war workers to emulate prudent saving and warns against prodigality as incomes rise.

Mass National War Savings Asvervision of Great Britain Tirteen Milion

How Mrs. Boyd Avoided an Operation

Canton Ohio woman Mrs Manis Boyd recounts suffering female troubles and a doctor advised surgery. Her mother urged Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she reports relief enabling her to resume housework. The ad urges others to try the remedy before surgery and offers medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.

Canton Ohio Lydia EE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Manis Boyp 5Th &T N. E Lydia FE. Pintsham Lydia &. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

Light Tanks Thee Feature In Last Battle

A 1918-era dispatch reviews armored warfare and rapid tactics in the Somme battle. It notes light tanks boosting speed and protection, German retreat hints, and the alliance’s evolving strategy. The piece praises innovative thinking by English French and American minds and stresses the navy's central role in national power.

Herbert Sidebotham Feondon ‘Times Service San Antonio Philadephia Public Cr The Public Ledger Co London Passchendaele Sormine Luce Chaulines Wich Montdidier- Roye Montdidier Chinennes Geermn Montidier Salient Wes Somme Ludendorfft Lloyd George Navy Mercantile Marine

No instance of naval greatness in history misuse

The text argues the navy’s role has been undervalued in policy due to overemphasis on materiel and funding. It cites criticism of the admiralty for not weighing naval questions within national councils prior to wars. An unrelated accident report follows about an insect causing a driver to lose control in New Jersey, resulting in death.

Admiralty

Spain Vows Neutrality Amid Spain Germany Tension

Madrid reports the council of ministers under King Alfon so discussed foreign relations and the Spain Germany conflict after the torpedoing of Spanish vessels. Premier Maura pledged no changes endangering Spain’s impartial neutrality while pursuing a strong defense of national interests.

Council of Ministers Madrid Alfonso Spain Cerhiany Maura Ers

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