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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

6

AYNG'S TROOPS DRIVE GERMANS IN PROUD SUCCESS WITH TANK SUPPORT

London Times dispatch reports General Kyng's Third Army breaking through at Miraumont and Achiet le Grand, taking 2600 German prisoners and several guns. British Guards units led the assault with New Zealanders helping, as tanks and artillery pushed the line amid heavy shelling and gas barrages.

Perry Robinson London Times San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger Tyla Public Ledger Co Westernay Kyng Third Army Albert-Arras San Undulatin Achiette Grand British Isles New Grenadier Guards Coldstream Guards Scots Hey Miraumont Beaure- Burd Miraumont- Duis Chrevillers Chere Oecinek By & A'Elovek

Tank breakthrough near Courcelles and air attacks over Meaulte

Surprised by German positions the garrison fell to our tanks and swarms of aircraft. A German battalion commander warned of an attack but had no extra time to prepare. Bombers hit a column of twenty plus lorries in a sunken road and eight were destroyed, with more wrecks from follow up strikes. Fighting extends toward Albert Meaulte Bray as heat spikes record high mercury.

Albert Meaulte Bray Tiding

Bolshevik Power Declines Says German Press Reports

The Koelnische Zeitung cites a Moscow writer claiming Lenin and Trotsky have lost influence, with attacks on Trotsky and Bolshevik leaders amid fear for Lenin’s safety. It describes famine responses, peasant insurrections, and widespread corruption in Petrograd and Moscow as signs Bolshevik rule wanes.

Fenian Times San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger The Public Ledger Co Hague Koelnische Zeitung Termin Moscow Lenine Trotsky Petrograd Enine Lfe Lening Ninjni Nevorogod Vero Hed Gillvards Tolsteviks Entente Aks

Honor New Officer at Camp Travis Smoker

Officers and non commissioned officers of the Thirteenth battalion held a smoker in Company 50 barracks at Camp Travis to honor Second Lieut Joseph Conway of the Philippine Scouts. Major Hood Boone acted as toast master and praised Conway's career with remarks from several lieutenants and Capt Forbes. The evening included songs by twelve soldiers from Company F and refreshments.

163Th Depot Brigade Camp Travis Joseph Conway Philippine Scouts Conway Hood Boone Com Manton Hayden Cox Gilvin Hugh B. Forbes LaTulle J. G. Sexton

Revival Draws Soldiers From Travis Village Delights

Revival at Camp Travia near Travis Village shifts attention from the amusements area as soldiers attend the Methodist revival. Vendors fear business theft as the revival attracts patrons who previously spent on drinks and games. Dentist Dr Kocting plans to resume practice Monday August 20 at Office 617 Moore Ridge Ady.

Travis Camp Travia Sife

Society Notes From Camp Travis and Local Events

Miss Harriet Cannon visits Alice as guest of Mis and Mrs O E Cannon. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A O T L meets Sunday at 3 30 in the Catholic Women's Association building. Friday night at Camp Travis Y M C A Quilting No 30 featured readings solos and a clever comedy sketch by service members. Plans discussed for Alamo Rebecca Lodge No 835 to move to M C A building and furnish it home like. A program with fancy drills musical numbers to be held next Tuesday at the building. Morsford’s Adit Phosphate advertised as a tonic and summer beverage.

Harriet Cannon Alice Mis Mrs. O. E. Cannon A. O Tl Catholic Women's Association Y. M.C Camp ‘Travis G. GC. Cannon Wade Beteller Louise Lucas Tuth Elizabeth Herbst Corp Leslie Tf. Stevenson Sells-Plaza James R. Stone Camp Travis Will Dds Lew Dockstader Minstrels P'rivate Me'Trosky Skating Mack Line Dawedof Young Caruso

Arrest of Four Boys May Clear Robbery Mystery

Four boys about TS years old were nabbed early Saturday after the South Heights Pharmacy burglary at 1232 South Hackberry Street. Detectives Street and Lowthian led the arrests, and confessions linked the youths to about twelve burglaries and thefts in San Antonio over six weeks, including the Alter drug store robbery at South Alamo and Garden, with $120 stolen. The capture followed a light contraption by Detective Street using a nine-battery search light revealing the suspects in a park. three were arrested first, then the fourth. The youths admitted further robberies at Five Points drug store and a store on 1620 South Pressa Street, guiding investigations into eight more robberies.

San Antonio South Heights I VV Alter South Alamo Garden Streets Five Points North Wares North Laredo South Pressa Street Caruthers Detective Street Street Lowthian

Protests and Services at Post Chapel by Camp Travis

General Protestant services will be held at the Post Chapel at Fort Sam Houston Sunday morning. Chaplain C C Bateman of the 4th Cavalry presiding. Dr John F Fraser of Muncie Ind will preach the second sermon in a weekly series by prominent Protestant ministers. Fraser cancelled Chautauqua circuit engagement to join Y M C A work at Camp Travis. First sermon was given last Sunday by Dr Best of Sioux Falls SD. Special women’s numbers are given at every service. Also a telegram says Santinea Gonzales of Von Ormy Texas in United States infantry has been wounded in action. Gonzales was drafted by Bexar County boards, trained at Camp Travis, and sent to France in a replacement detachment with a regular army regiment.

Ert Sam Houston Wi Gelock C.C. Bateman W4th Cavalry John F. Fraser Muncie Ind Countery Fraser Santinea Gonzales von Ormy Tex United States Infantry Jesus Gonzales Von Fort Sam Clg Tatesman United Strtor Cavalry Jon We. Waser Mimnete Jext Sioux Falls

Fighting Breaks Out Along Ussuri River Front

London dispatch notes heavy fighting along the Ussuri River eastern Manchuria border. Allies suffer high casualties as British French and Japanese forces resist, with Cossacks and Czechs bearing the brunt. Bolshevik monitors at Lake Hanka threaten the allied left flank while Czech redeployments are delayed.

London Times San Antonio Philadelphia Puttie Ledger The Public Ledger Co London Daily Mail Harbin Ussuri Manchuria Lake Hanka Maneheria

Blair Thaw Dies in Airplane Crash in France

Lieutenant Blair Thaw of Wittsburg, brother of Major William Thaw, was killed when his pursuit plane crashed near Paris due to engine trouble at about 2000 feet. He was promoted to command a flying squadron and was en route to take over the unit. He and his companion were aboard during the incident. Thaw died instantly.

Associated Press France Blair Thaw Wittsburg American Aviation Service Thaw William Thaw Benjamin ‘Thaw Pittsburg Paris Smne Maj Raoul Lufberry

HUN TROOPS IGNORANT CLAIMS ON WAR CAUSES

New York August 24 Soldiers remain ignorant of why America entered the war says D. F. McGraw Oklahoma Republican and Kaigdhus of Columbus director. He describes German prisoners aged 17 to laboring, with tired expressions, and notes McGraw bringing messages from wounded sons Major Theodore Roosevelt and Captain Archie Roosevelt to Colonel Roosevelt in Paris hospitals.

New York America McGraw Oklahoma Kaigdhus of Columbus Dianer Frances Drick Prisom Camp McGraw Adder eGraw Messag Roosevelt Theodora Roosevelt Archie Roosevelt Paris

NO TRADE WAR PLANNED CLAIMS HURLEY SAYS

Washington reports quote Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board denying any postwar trade conquest plan. He says the merchant fleet will first win the war and then expand ocean transportation for U S trade without harming other nations trade rights. He adds it is unthinkable for a nation allied with democracies to divert resources for postwar trade aims.

Washington, D. C United States Hurley The Shipping Board America Shaulder

Sunday church notices across San Antonio churches

The page lists services and leaders for many churches including First Baptist Mourth and Taylor Streets with Sunday School at 5:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m., Calvary Baptist, Hillcrest Baptist, Central Baptist, Prospect Hill Methodist, Trinity Episcopal, and many others. It notes pastors, superintendents, youth groups, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special programs across a wide religious spread.

Evangelical Friedens Church Announces Service Schedule

Evangelical Frieden s Church at Main Ave and Elmira Street lists Sunday school at 9:18 a.m. Morning service at 10:40 a.m. Evening service at 7 o'clock. Herbert A Brethauer will give an oration. Choir practice and Sunday school teachers' meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Installation service to begin. Rev. Kideker of Cibolo will perform the installation of the newly elected pastor.

Evanatelical Friedens Main Avenua Elmira Street At & O Elack Iflerbert A Brethauer Tite Op Mornhigh Suneany Hegin Kideker Cibolo

Lutheran Church Services and Clergy Listings

Grace English Evangelical Luther an Church at Avenue E and Fifth Street hosts morning service at 11 with sermon by Prof. O A Feltfer and He He Ochs as superintendent. Evening service at 7 features Rev Edwin Koaneck of Salado. Camp pastor Rev Jenson speaks at 7. St John Evangelical Lutheran at East Nuova and South Presa lists services with Rev A A Hann preaching at 10 30 and 9 p m. Travis Street Methodist under Rev C Wesley Weldon presents 10 45 am preaching and 1 30 pm sp worth Longue 7 pm with Rev L N Atacksy in morning.

Grace English Evangelical Tutheran Avenue E Fifth Street Pay F Huin Lammert Rederis Ln Fourth Street O. A Feltfer He Ochs Edwin Koaneck Salado Santor Taither League Addroun Jenson Fort Sam Heanston St. John's A. A. Hann of Ciera Arclock Travia Pare Methoalat Travis and Navarro C. Wesley Weldon Mies Maline Splilman Pasetors J. W. Woodson P.m. Spworth Longue L. N Atacksy

Missionary Alliance Sunday Services at 122 Parsons Street

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 122 Parsons Street announces a Sunday service at 2:30 PM and a prayer meeting follow at 3:36 PM. Sunday school children are asked to note the pew space, with Mrs. Mattha Wier as superintendent in charge.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Parsons Street Mattha Wier

Presbyt erian Church offerings and services schedule

The article lists multiple Presbyterian churches with minister names and weekly schedules. Arthur G. Jones and West End, Eisen Bowlevard, and Westminister Churches show Sunday services at 10 or 11 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., and evening Christian Endeavor meetings. Midweek prayer, Friday special meetings, and youth programs are noted, including various presbyterian congregations in the Denver area with specific street locations and event times.

Fort Sam Houston chaplain delivers sermon at post chapel

Post church services include Protestant sermon by Chaplain CLG at Fort Sam Houston. The service follows a previous sermon by Dr. Jext in Sioux Falls and features special music. The First Spiritualists Church hosts Sunday night resume at Beledad Street. Seventh Day Adventist Church on Winnipeg Avenue holds Sabbath school at 10 am and service at 11 am with a Young People's meeting at 3:30 pm.

First Spiritualists Nale of Music Beledad Street Seventh Day Adventist Chirch Wienipeg Avenue Sabtat School Ilow Young Peoples Meeting

Junior C E to Meet Home Missionaries at Westminster

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold a 3:30 p.m. Sunday service led by Miss Louise Diehl. The program features live pictures titled Our Ludian Doll Our Country Neighbor Our Mexican Doll Susan's Home and Wise as a Serpent and Harmless as a Dove with performances by Warren Dobey Martha Lou Murray Alice Sayers Janie Kelle Smith and Marguerite Carver. Speakers include America Brown Lela Miller Walter Sayers and Clarence Tallman. All Juniors and friends of the children are invited. The Juniors recently presented an entertaining program at Friday church entertainment.

Christian Endeavor Society Westminster Presbyterian Church Louise Diehl Susan Warren Dobey Martha Lou Murray Alice Sayers Janie Kelle Smith Marguerite Carver America Brown Lela Miller Walter Sayers Clarence Tallman

State Act Unconstitutional Over Open Dove Season

Austin August 24 The state law for the dove hunting open season is unconstitutional because it conflicts with a federal rule setting a different season. The federal law fixes the season from September 1 to February 1.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department

Church News Notes From City Faithful Gatherings

Evening services at Central Baptist Church in Gospel Tent begin Sunday at 8 o clock with Chaplain I a White of the Second Texas Cavalry preaching nightly for a week. Los Angeles Heights Methodist hosts a Wednesday 8 30 program and social hour. Palm Heights Methodist features Monday 8 30 entertainment with open invitation. Dr Arthur G Jones returns to lead worship at First Presbyterian Sunday morning and evening. Prospect Hill Christian Church will be without services as Pastor Newby visits his sons in the army in South Carolina. Evangelical Brieden’s Church installs new pastor Rev Mr Kuicker of Cibolo with a Sunday service. Immanuel and Progressive B Y S A I of First Baptist hold jail service Sunday afternoon at 4 30 with song and talks. First Congregational Church plans a sermon series on the Second Coming of Christ led by Rev G A Miley with Sundays 11 am and 7 30 pm services. A reception for Rev C T Skinner at Pogues Memorial Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Enworth League at McKinley Avenue Baptist hosts khaki men Saturdays at 6 30. Travis Park Methodist morning and evening sermons by Rev L N Stuckey and Rev J H Groseclose. Westminster Presbyterian Senior Christian Endeavor studies “The Cross on the Frontier” Sunday at 7 30. Senior Philatheas aid Ward Twenty one bags for Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital with a Monday meeting at 6.00.

First Baptist Church Mourth Taylor Streets S J. Porter Ty C. Long MW. RK Camp Travis CG. A New. T GC. Lang Jesus Sid Hillcrest Baptist South Flores Elsie Streets I. A. Owen Frank Heath Waom Paul Lockhart Central Baptist Church Johnson and Nathan Streets Frances Streets Cantina JL Chine Second Texas Cavalry Pegues Memorial Baptist Church Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Honom Skinner Christian Church North Sabinas West Travis Christian Endeavor Orlook P Christian Churen Sandmeyer Street J. C. Bell South Side Christian Church Hunstock and Wilkens John W. Smith Sanday Central Christian Church Main Ban Yedro Hugh McLellan Wit Chirk Camp Travix Mater Sune J. J. Grosecross Prospect Hill Methodist Church Buena Vista South Citclo H. M. Ratifs Frank Allen Epworth League Church Lawn Aissionary Society Red Cross Circle Crockett School Trinity Stethedist Episcopal Church Avenue C Peena Street Harry C Leonard Parton Epwarty League Scelal Briday McKinley Avenue Methodist Church Hackberry Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mackberry Montana Briehan Roezinger Ph. Deschner Wiliam Buchrer Laurel Height Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place Felix St Hil Alamo Heights WA. Mantey East End Los Angeles Heights Epworth Ene Sopom Entertainment Christ Episcopal Church Mey J Wiebaros Haly Earner Tsk Srymon Sir Luke's Mauston Holy Conipaian Svnday Geleck Fiaysen Willow Streets Revo Lekay Wells Pridoger Travis W. Hertrand Stevens Revier Atdkoa St. John’s Episcopal Cherry and Purnet Post Chapel Fort San Houston Frank A. Rhea Brooke Mle Y A. Feuliding First Presbyterian Church Axema Fourth Street Arthur G. Jones The West End Waverly Avene Zarramora Strest Woestemever Suiday Denver Trowlevard Presbyterian Chareny Eisen” Bowlevard South Mittra Trem Worstemeyer Miniater Kervicep Iroheat Wil Rink Bom Duutor Antonia Distriet Otolel Christian Endeavor Prayee Varnell Unita Presbyterian Church Ogell Nme Leengst Mee Stravick Pavior Gisney I Ristutagt Iton Dah Ss Alina Heights United Presbyterian Church Tate Veixtts United Presbyterian Church Wey B. Loh- Was Pater Wealminster Presbyterian Church Garden King Willan Streets Griffiths Osu Ehurel Geovico Chuplor Christian Endeavor Aten Yrinity Wotmar Uwiwa Presbyteriag Church West Poplar Jackven Momns Gallaher Dodtor Tow. Ra Christan En Pieator Prospect Hill Christian Church Newby South Carolina Christ Hev G A. Miley First Congregational Chuyeh W. QO. W. Hall East Houston Street Westminister Presbyterian Church Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital Roy Cleveland

Texas Governor Urges Nationwide Singing of Patriot Anthem

Austin Aug 24 Governor Hobby called on all Texans to sing the Star Spangled Banner at 9 o clock eastern time on the night of August 97 in response to a Liberty Sing Commission request from the War Campaign Commission Service and Council of National Defense. A patriotic fraternal conclave is planned in Philadelphia at Independence Square at that hour and states are urged to observe by singing for Liberty.

Austin Tex Liberty Sing Commission The War Campaign Commission Service and Council of National Defense Hobby Philadelphia Independence Square

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