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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1918

Page

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Carlos Bee Nominated in Democratic Convention

Kenedy Texas August 24 Carlos Bee of San Antonio was formally nominated as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourteenth District at a harmonious district convention. Bee pledged to support Wilson war policies and woman suffrage, and securing a majority of 7489 votes. The event drew a large San Antonio delegation and local ladies entertained attendees.

Kenedy Tex Carlos Bee San Antonio Congress Fourteenth Congressional District Winchester Kelso C. A. McCracken Floresville 8. D. Chestnut Gordon Boone Corpus Christi Maud Pyle Karnes City R.J,. Tall J. C. Waith T. M. Cox Senator Lee Senator Bee Porn Bee R. Ty Ball Percy J. Lewis Morris V. Pheuffer New Braunfels Comal Wilson A. W. Seeligson L. J. Hart W. B. Lupe Edward Dwyer R. J. Boyle J. H. Haile A.C. Pancoast George B. Taliaferro J. H. Burleson George Ei Chamberlain Kh. L. Ball P.P. VanderHoeeve

Civil service exams seek experienced inspectors and varied posts

Notice calls trained men aged over 21 for local duty with salaries from 1200 to 1800 yearly. Vacancies include harness inspector, miscellaneous and subsistence supplies, across Louisiana and Texas. New examinations for August to September cover operative, clerk, bacteriologist, designer, draftsman, photographer, and many other skilled roles.

Louisiana Texas Federal Classified Service Washington

Texas industrial chiefs plan Galveston meeting on war orders

The Associated Industries of Texas announces a region wide gathering at Galveston September 18 to 20 to align Texas and neighboring states with federal war production programs. Officials say regional cooperation replaces Washington bureaus for securing and handling government contracts. The event, under the War Industries Department, invites all Texas manufacturers and related firms in parts of Louisiana Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Dallas Tex Texas Louisiana New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma Associated Industries of Lexas Buy Lexas Association Galveston G. W. Thomasson Associated Industries of Texas Washington War Industries Department War Resource Committee Eleventh Federal Bank District

Obituary notices from a San Antonio newspaper

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements for residents connected to San Antonio. Pablo Lamia a 60 year old native of Italy died at a local hospital. James Thomson 15-year-old son of Mrs. C Wood died in Dayton Ohio. Stella Lopes 26 died, funeral at residence and cathedral services. Mrs Lou W Lounsberry died at 157 Belden Avenue after six days illness survived by sister and niece. Funeral and interment details follow for each. Additional ad copy and unrelated clippings appear in the latter sections.

Pablo Lamia Palo Tamia Italy San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company St. Mary’s Church Mission Burial Park James Thomson C. Wood Waverly Avenue Dayton Ohio Dayon Stella Lones Stella Lopes Aloe Hospital San Itnando Cathedral San Fernando Lou W. Lounsberry Jion W. Lounsberry Belden Avenue Uarelundale New York W. AL Cummings Mount Clair Charles Herff Toerne Tex Porter Loring Parlors

Ace flyer of San Antonio earns title in air battles

From a French coast aviation camp, Lieutenant Edwin Chamberlain of San Antonio, Texas, recalls borrowing a British plane to shoot down two Germans, then aiding French bombers over the Marne. He intercepted twelve enemy fighters, downed four, and, after landing behind German lines, captured a German and helped a wounded colonial to safety. The story credits his bravery and requests for captaincy.

San Antonio No Man's Land Hun Lrench Edmund Chamberlain Wrazier Hunt Chicago Tribune San Antonian Mr. Hunt United States Marine Corps Edwin ©. Chamberlain Texas Maine Lieutenant Chamberlain Marne Man’s Land Chamberlain T Kent Shey Thomase Jim Ling Hans Wats Kamerad Militaire Americaine Aux Blesse Colonial

Four youths face forty eight charges in San Antonio burglary case

Four 18 year old white males were arrested at 3 am by Detectives Street and Louthin and will face 48 charges Monday in justice courts. Each accused of burglary and theft for 12 incidents cleared up after their arrest. Two suspects reportedly confessed to numerous break ins over the past two months. Loot was small in most cases, with a $120 haul from Alter's drug store on Garden and Alamo Streets. Other targets included Droemer’s on North Presa, Shappard’s drug store, Halma’s grocery, Five Point drug store, a shoe shop on North Flores, a barber shop on Nolan and Vine, and several addresses on Presa and Roosevelt.

Justice Courts Street Louthiin San Antonio KFOV Alter Alamo G. B. Droemer North Presa Street W. F. Shappard South Huckberry Street J. Halma Gol South Alamo Street Five Point North Mores Street Nolan and Vine South Presa Street Roosevelt Avenue Schlep South Presa Streets

No Vaccine Required for School Admission Says Meek

Superintendent Charles S. Meek of San Antonio public schools denies any change in vaccination rules. He explains pupils will not be required to be vaccinated for entry and notes a February 1 deadline only applies in emergency cases approved by the school board. Typhoid inoculation is not mandatory.

Charles S. Meek Antonio Army Meek

Talks to Salesmen Address Highlights Job Search

Charles Meek city school superintendent spoke on Getting no Job at the Salesmanshin Club meeting. Willis Keller led the day with Applying for a Position while Wallace Rogers and J. D. Roberts covered Compensation. King closed the discussion. Meliff served as critic. Moore discussed the war progress, Wilgus led a marching song, and Carlton Adams was elected to membership.

Charles&. Meek Salesmanshin Club Willis Keller Wallace Rogers J. D. Roberts N. TH. King G. E. Meliff A. G. Moore Wilgus Kelly Wield Carlton W. Adams

Casualty List Totals 169 in World War I Service

Reports from the American Expeditionary Forces list 169 total casualties including 14 killed in action and 15 missing in action among a broad roll of names. The document enumerates individuals killed in action and wounded or missing with many officers and enlisted men named by state and hometown, reflecting the scale of wartime losses.

Getten Deerie

Marine Casualty List Summary of Casualties to Date

A wartime casualty list shows officers deaths 31 wounded 59 missing 1 total 4 sub totals etc. Names listed include Killed In Action 6 Wounded in action 1 degree undetermined 4 and missing in action 17 in bands of chamy totals. Includes sergeants privates and a note on German theater. An anecdote about a soldier and his wife with Persian cats closes the item.

Chamy Lisutena Joan NM M’clt Hichmond David P Colby Serjean Vin Creensburg Sercrant Charles FR. M’ginnis Parkersbury Viv Iariy Kimmel Ganeason A. Willac Mignacco San Fran R. Smith Detroit Corporal Virtle Ci Butchell Alden Okla Marvin Scott Ann D. Cooley Birmingham Tom Girolamo Beaumont Tex Roy 3 Schacter New Orleans Walter C. Stamm Grand —Rapids Wis T X Pitts Germany Alban Lews Philadelphia

Military casualties report from field hospital

A fragmentary dispatch lists Corporal D Gilewpie of Central G C and Leo P Richardson of Wrentmam Ma among the wounded and killed in action. The report notes severe injuries and uncertain status of several other soldiers.

Fen Sutherland Leo P. Richardson Wrentmam VREV Corporal Case Gilewpie Central G. C

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