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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1918

Page

9

Rain Floods Southwest Texas with Heavy San Antonio Rainfall

Rain from Saturday night into Sunday overwhelmed Southwest Texas with the heaviest falls around San Antonio at 2.00 inches. Kerrville reported 2.0 inches as districts suffered, while railroads noted widespread downpours. Officials described lingering unsettled conditions and hinted that a West Hindu hurricane could affect the coast in coming days.

Antonio Texas Weather Bureau San Antonio Auclin Daar Levande Rey Perts Mintor Buell Himertt Cape Ats Mexica Kerrville Ray Huppert Mvaia Neale Elier Une Yao Miosthy Pate Orte Sandev Oitaonis Arkin Masternae Comterny Lavina Berna Anton Eas Calloa Meuveru Pina

Maverick County War Savings Drive Sets Record Quota

Maverick County exceeded its quota for War Savings Stamps by August 1 with sales totaling SESE SOL, triggering district advisor status for Mr Nigglit. Director Lipsitz added eleven counties to his campaign including Valine, Zavata, Webb and Cameron as he aims to surpass Maverick’s early success.

Maverick County Enoia Niggli Louis Lipsilx Dally Alis Maverick Niggit Lipsity Maline Vvalde Ravala Lasalle Thimmit Starr Hidalgo Zapata Webb Cameron

Wall Street Market Strength And Activity Noted

New York markets opened with cautious gains as major issues rose, led by steel counters. Industrial stock strength faded late, bonds saw a sharp uptick, and late trading brought modest recoveries amid a volatile session dominated by fluctuating prices and sentiment.

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Two Hurt In Wreck Near Texas City

Two people were injured when a freight train wreck occurred early Monday near Texas City. They were trapped under wreckage and rescued by other workers. one sustained a dislocated right leg and was taken to a hospital for observation. Investigators have not yet determined a definite cause as the inquiry continues.

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Trains Cut Back in Austin State Hearing

A Federal Railroad Commission hearing in Austin today discussed ending unnecessary passenger service to the state and eliminating passenger train routes linked to interstate lines. Officials said certain links will be dropped and only essential trains maintained, with further eliminations expected.

Austin Enbheas Vesus Federali and Garibone Wascottans

French and American officers study Kelly Field mechanics training

Maj. Henry Bourif of the French air service and a French mission member toured Kelly Field to review enlisted mechanics training methods. Major Dorit met Col. Van Syckel Quackenbush and Capt. Kendall to assess the program and plan next steps for a formal report.

Crouch Offieer Henry Bourif French Air Servicr United States Kelly Field Meninns School Dorit Kelly Man Geritt van Sy Quackenbush Commmand Mrainidg AL. Hh. Kendall

Five Heroes Awarded at Army Decoration Ceremony

Five officers NCOs and men of a U S division received the Legion of Honor the Military Medal the War Cross or the Distinguished Service Cross at a major American army decoration event. Most honors honored gallant conduct in the Marne battle. others were hospitalized.

Associated Press Prince Jane Marne

Sugar Price Up In Washington Amid Food Administration Action

Washington reports a slight sugar price rise as the Food Administration signals higher costs for the coming crop. Details on when the increase takes effect and the exact new price are not provided, with officials tracing the move to balancing domestic sugar supply and market needs.

Washington D. C Food Administration Ubun Sugar

New York Sugar Prices Steady Despite Mixed Text

Market notes show sugar values in New York with varied listings. Crushed sugar at 8.05, mould 0.38, cubes powdered 5.470, powdered 7.50, mould 7.00, recent reads include 7.55 and loose mentions of other grades amid unclear typos.

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Fragmentary Money Market Notation From A Murky Ledger

Partial OCR text shows scattered phrases about trades in money markets, bids and closings, and references to New York and railroads. The legible items mention prices, dates, and commodity terms but lack coherent context or complete sentences.

Missing Captain Myers Rumor Confounds Army Official Report

An Army notice says Captain Hayden Myers, once of San Antonio, has been missing since July. Family letters to Captain Myers claim he is alive and aboard a cabin with fellow soldiers, while newspapers brief the public that he may have died. Doubts rise over delayed War Department word and conflicting accounts from relatives and local neighbors.

Aydon Myers Hayden Maser Myers Captain Myers Hye Antonio Agri Creat Metehnedh College Mars Po Cineninghan Leth Street

New Shops at Travis Near Reclamation Division

Authorities report approval of new shops and facilities for the Reclamation Division at Fort San Antonio. Plans include clothing and boot repair, a dry goods store, a menswear shop, roof work, and storage upgrades, to support immediate reclamation work. construction set to start first week of September pending arrival of plans.

Daivision Fort Sian Bonston Jo Chamberkink Thantic

Man Injured in Apparent Shooting at Wain Plaza

A man named Brown was shot in the left thigh and hip at the Wain Plaza rooming base. He was taken to Robert B L Green Memorial Hospital after 9 am Monday. Detectives Green and Tarvis arrested a suspect, Kemper, who said the shooting was accidental due to pain. Witnesses were unavailable. The pistol described as a high power automatic caliber. The incident occurred at the seed door of the rooming base. Both Brown and Wemper resided in the same rooming house. The bullet likely damaged a hip bone. whether it fractured could not be determined.

Terry Frown Robert BL Green Wes Phreed Arader Green Tarvis Kemper Polies WS Wain Plaza Nin Brown Wemper Vieting Martehes

Parish Tending in Rimos Wichita Paris Lat District Runoff

Parish holds a commanding lead in the Lat district runoff with 1782 votes ahead of Charles W. Spencer. Parish has carried eight of the district's twelve counties as results near completion.

Rimos Wichita Paris Tex Larcan W. Parish Charles W. Spencer Lat Distriet

Cotton Prices Rise In Local Markets Amid Dry Forecast

The local cotton market shows higher middling quotations as weather worsens drought prospects. Reports from San Antonto New York and Liverpool indicate mixed effects with slight price gains in futures and steady spot prices despite ongoing production concerns.

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New York Cotton Prices Face Mixed Early Trading

Market notes show uneven demand as New York cotton futures opened slightly higher but traded with caution. Traders cited rain affecting inland shipping and unsettled conditions in the market. Prices hovered near Friday's close with some gains erased by midmorning selling.

Weathered Cotton Market Notes From New Orleans

New Orleans cotton market report with scattered figures and prices. Mentions the weather, bids, and trading activity as observed by Allen Tem, meteorologist, in New York on October 26 with unsettled notes from the session and references to port stations and high bids.

Provision Markets Parking Auditions and Salt Exertions

Fragmented text describes market activities and auditions with references to low grade and medium quality items. Mentions lanes, vistas, Wag Sep, and a price note of three dollars. Unclear due to damaged OCR.

Market Notes on Fish Varieties and Preparation Methods

Fragmented market column lists fish types such as sheephead reddish and halibut along with preparation notes. Mentions wholesale buyers and cooling, with references to various seafood items and terms like veal and perch appearing amid garbled OCR text.

More Steel Needed In New York Supply Shortfall Reported

The document notes increased steel demand in New York with August figures showing shortages. It highlights supply constraints, price pressures, and government intent to secure a steady copper alloy output while warning of continued tightness in the market.

New York Dry Goods Trade Faces Adjustments

In New York, dry goods markets show cautious activity with prices stabilizing amid factory policy shifts. Buyers seek continued supplies for hospital and domestic needs while new system complaints surface as the trade navigates changing conditions and fluctuating cotton goods prices.

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Metal markets New York futures quotes and metals prices

London on August 26 reports active trade in electric metals with spot prices for copper tin and zinc noted. Futures show modest gains with lead and spelter quoted and exchange activity steady as buyers and sellers navigate the session.

Cattle Market Totals and Prices Mixed Across Week

Local market cattle receipts were light with prices largely unchanged while many cattle intended for shipment to larger markets. Reports show varied by region with stronger demand noted in some areas and weather delaying movements in others.

Realizing by Shorts Rallies Corn Values From Opening

Quotations were listed for various corn markets in City, Missouri, with prices ranging in dollars and cents. Traders noted lower opening values and shifts as markets opened, alongside vendor and delivery details for different grades and locations.

Laundry City Markets Quiet as Cotton Trade Slows

Fragmented report indicates Liverpool cotton market easing with subdued trading activity in late August. Prices and bids appear unsettled, though receipts and shipments show limited movement amid broader market lull.

Casualty List Records Wide Range of War Losses

A crowded casualty ledger lists killed in action and missing in action including officers and enlisted men named with units and stations across multiple states. Entries indicate aviation and ground incidents with numerous surnames, ranks, and hometowns.

Morning List of Dead KILLED IS ACTION

A scrambled memorial list shows numerous names linked to an accident or incident. The fragmentary OCR reads like a casualty roll with cities including New Salem, Greensburg, Waterbury, and Baltimore. Many entries mix names with places and partial titles, suggesting a broad casualty roster.

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