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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
12
Reported this week are arrests for automobile related charges and vagrancy as police increase night patrols. Officers detained several women for vagrancy with no single season pattern, while transport crews reported broader investigations into recent disruptions. The national currency and defense mentions hint at wartime measures and government actions affecting labor and industry.
The Daily Telegraph and others hail President Wilson's speech as clear proof of American aims and a practical path to defeat Prussianism. Officials note it strengthens efforts to free Balkan and Turkish peoples and to bring lasting peace through allied victory.
Paris dispatch quotes the Times on President Wilson’s reply to Germany. It notes the need to win the war and asserts allied victory depends on Germany’s actions. The piece questions whether Wilson can awaken German conscience and hints at economic and political considerations affecting the peace.
The Italy report from Rome notes President Wilson's request to Congress to declare war on Austria Hungary elicits strong support. Italian clubs and associations prepare addresses to Wilson and America, praising U S resolve. Newspapers publish the message prominently with sympathetic reception in public discourse.
The French commander Colonel Collardet visits Washington and Fort Worth area officers, detailing his wartime roles. He recounts leadership of the 118th Regiment at Blogs toward year end and Serbian retreat relief efforts, while stressing duty over entertainment. Possible talks with Maj. Gen. Ruckman and Gen. Gaston accompany the visit.
The report outlines a chaotic exchange involving Westminster figures, the Findedelpita Mobley group, and The Pulls Ledger Company, with references to LOXDON and a December event. It notes heated correspondence on wartime policy, minority rights, and public views shaped by Asquith and the American Congress, amid rumors about premier leadership and press responses.
Brigadier General J A Gaston addressing the War Service Board at the Tunwheet meeting at the Travis Club stresses the need for discretion as the War Department clarifies it will not sanction the so called gad mothering plan. He commends the board for protecting soldiers and young women while supporting appropriate welfare efforts.
In Washington a delegation from the Taw union urges action before the House to petition Committee Representative Denis Ett Rankda of Montini and other women who want to restore American citizenship, amid calls for reform and unity.
Advert explains making a pine cough remedy at home using Pinex and sugar syrup to treat coughs, sore throats, and bronchial symptoms. Claims large savings over store bottles, promises fast relief within hours, and warns to avoid substitutes while urging readers to ask pharmacists for the Pine X remedy.
More than seventy five candidates will receive several degrees at the Scottish Rite reunion. The event opens Thursday night at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with degrees from the fourth to the sixth for a class of around ten. A large number of applicants previously admitted will proceed through the earlier degrees up to the fiftieth to fifty second, with many enrolled in classes and a portion expected to travel from military duty. Names of candidates from the list include Carl Lincoln Attilions, Abraham H. W. Bro K. Rolls, Noel Brautan, William Bolham, George Pomeroy, David Donghus Van Bevens, Thome George vanade, Willis Lindsey, and others. The reunion continues on Thursday and following days, with evenings hosting the degree work and deliberations through the schedule.
A young white man detained by city detectives is suspected of deserting from Canada’s air forces. Arrested on complaints from Kansas City and other places, he passed worthless checks. Major Lindley Tayney in Washington coordinated the intelligence section to arrange transfer to federal authorities.
Fragmentary article describes pride in garments made by LENT Organization at Tatler shop on 322 West Commerce. Mentions Maryetems clothes, fancy suit, and a noted dislike of the fit. Limited readable details and several garbled phrases.
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