05 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented report shows public calls for swift action and unity as Senators Glenn, Simmons, and Lavallace discuss war with Austria Turkey and Bulgaria. Speaker Clark urges decisive policy while North Dakota Republican Givin declines comment on the German declaration.
A Portland clerk report notes the death of Johnny F Carrol aged 94, long time publisher of a local paper. He died after several months of illness at his Portland residence. Local associates and family mourn his passing.
War resolutions outline immediate registration steps targeting Eastern cities where police can enforce. The plan envisions exemptions for certain Austria linked subjects and worried over how to classify enemy civilians. Departments of War Commerce and related boards will extend existing controls as they adapt to this broader wartime framework.
Fragmented OCR text references a change involving an American authority. The readable parts mention a removal or transfer action, a legal proceeding, and parties linked to a court ruling. Core names or places are unclear due to damaged text.
An OCR fragment touts Vitalitas as nature’s greatest remedy for indigestion nervousness stomach kidney and liver issues. It claims no alcohol or drugs and that Vitilaw derives from nature with mineral elements. sold by Sommer’s Drug Store and older drugpist.
The Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed John G. McKay's habeas corpus plea in misapplication of public funds cases. Indictments remain, with trials set for former Governor James Ferguson, Secretary of State Churensil Bartlet, Banking Commissioner C. Anstin, and others as the Prayis County district court may fix trial dates.
A Texas appellate court affirmed fines and jail terms for sellers of nonintoxicating malt liquors and upheld the state tax powers. The ruling lists sentences for individuals including Will Coleman and Hilario Abinis, plus a long roster of other cases ranging from theft to murder and habeas corpus matters, with many remanded or denied.
Vague court entry notes an appeal being dismissed involving Laura and Ackipa et al and a stock dispute. Readers are left with sparse details, but the fragment confirms a legal decision occurred and lists multiple party names.
A garbled dispatch reports Leon Trotsky sending a note to ambassadors and the American ambassador amid alleged delays near Thanksgiving. The message references power, deception, and a misdated exchange in a chaotic field of names and places.
Chicago leaders and federal officials including P. Cotton discuss abolishing heatless and meatless days as the war nears its end. Arthur Meeker argues meat stocks remain ample, cooler packs overflow, and beef and pork supplies can meet demand with existing consumption. Industry workers pledge to stabilize the meat sector during the war.
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