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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

5

$1,500,000 aviation field project planned near Berg's Mill

A major aviation field to be built on a 900 acre tract east of Berg's Mill near San Antonio with preliminary contracts issued. The plan includes fifty structures, concrete facilities, water mains, and a spur railroad connection. Organizers expect to accommodate 1000 to 4000 workers, with site clearing to start within days and supervision by H A Rhodius and W C Harun. The War Department reviewed the land, and a committee urged naming the new field Brooks Field in memory of Sidney Brooks.

Zielsvar Bers Kity. Tv Regresenit Homes & Waren 8Ll Souls Thomas & Jones Baty Depge Mice Leen W. C. Harun San Amauro San Anstonio San Antonio Arateas Pass Dtr Harmon Louis H. A. Rhodius Iris Day St Onde Watton J. L. Kelles War Department Bratton Sil Hriday Con- Aitlong I Chamber of Commerce Brooks Sidney Derace Brvoks Croukure Kelly Field Quemory Chamber of Commerce Bellfie

Doubtful Police Inquiry Over Soldier Murder Case

Coroner and deputies investigate a night scene near a highway after reports of foul play in a soldier’s death. Officers assess potential murder but find nothing conclusive. the case hinges on autopsy and witnesses as investigators push for clear evidence.

War Savings Certificate Sale Meeting Planned for Wednesday

A meeting called by W. Cook of the War Savings Campaign in Dallas County aims to mobilize banks and citizens for selling war savings stamps. The event, set for Wednesday morning December 12 at the St Anthony Hotel, invites public participation and outlines stamp pricing through next year, with stamps redeemable for five dollars after two years and eligible for exchange with certificates.

Mie Lipstty St Anthony Hotel Red W. Cook Wiry Savings Yampajart Doxa County Jrstic Louia Lipsity Esas San Antonio Cgaverine Hobby Lis Meering Gil Ath Citiseng Ips Cook Tve

Local union dinner sparks city leadership debate

A Decembers eve meeting at the Hartne Hotel drew Morris Vln Hawks supporters and industry workers, as Tidusceiad Minance Connornution president New urdity jid Jauvies Utley AC HeosiMG announced a movement. District leaders and business figures signed the joint dinner pledge steering toward Medwite Chamberlain’s oversight.

Ghartte Mhogel Wifama Tidusceiad Urdity Utley Uys Sinal Ban Antonie Reyne- Teontellow Medwite

Union progress meeting seeks all members Friday night

The report notes an ongoing emergency union gathering at the Scottish Kite Cathedral with a large turnout expected. A special vote or installation of officers is planned and all members are urged to attend Friday night December 7 at 8 o'clock for important lodge business.

Vonierres Uye T. Nollee Unity Lodge No Wren. Keller, i R. S

Masquerade and dinner events amid holiday notices

Fragmented OCR lists events at Vomd Newton and dying with items like weed Cohen’s Bowling, pumpkin pie and bread. An August special features a feast for workers, Macy’s sale, and a postponed CHUNK Concert by Cantor David Vicanter. Dec 9th date uncertain. dance at Dixy Luvist Club with bouts and prizes listed.

Macy's O'Cloek David Vicanter Ady

Obituary notices for multiple individuals in scattered text

Multiple obituary notices appear with names and partial details. Miss Tansy Ranapin Bringelt and Mrs Ingo Ramone Belusoit are listed with last residence on 328 th Street and service details at the Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company chapel. Additional lines reference Mrs. Mollie J. Warwick, her surviving husband, children, siblings, and a Friday funeral in Morristown. The text includes garbled names and addresses, masking full facts and dates, but maintains notice of survivors, locations, and funeral arrangements.

Tansy Ranapin Bringelt Ingo Ramone Belusoit 328Th Street Vordock Sannaw A. M. Bringel Alter Eutitl Krilay Ater Gonah O'cluck Ye Shelley-Lortig Undertakihe Company Wile Intercent Mission Buttal Paris San Antonio Lous George Brothers San Antloni Custly Mules Watson Mactan ‘Winstead Northbore James Noe Morristown Vents Ant Parge Lrotiers Rufus Arthur Marsh Northboro Marsh Shelley Uring Ui Ge We Wehdel Travis Luck Mathonize Morvistarn

Case to Jury Soon in Murder Trial Delayed

The trial of George Frade, a Black defendant charged with murder in the death of Capris Stanley, moved toward jury selection this Friday after defense testimony and a series of witnesses. Judge W. W. Aninenan set Friday morning for closing arguments, with opening arguments and voir dire continuing into the afternoon. a special venire and juror pool have been called.

M. Thwisinn Ubarigesk Jytsttier Gaurt Wince Motiay Anienan Hesgud Asistiail Dix Finn George Capris Stanley

Secret Plan to Enforce Liberty Bond Obligations

A wartime report notes Secretary of War Bitter and Secretary McAdoo press officers and officers to fulfill Liberty Bond obligations as a second sale proceeds. Troops, patriotic songs, and enforcement measures are described as the campaign shifts to compel bond subscriptions and address dependents under the new insurance scheme.

Washington Secretary of War The Treasury McAdoo

Rotarians to Give Candy and Fruit at Christmas

Three thousand elibiron will be presented by the Sat Antonie te Pir Club at their regular luncheon Friday noon. It was directed that sixty of candy and fruits for hero armdren would be brainped. the number in the thousand were haw his ever iwen enters tained or the Rotarians at their ann. The tree celebration the night before Christmas. A was also decided that the Christmas celebration would be financed entirely by Tronuthens. The place for the tree has not yet been decided upon. Dr W. S. Hamilton, who was chair of the Christmas tree celebration last Christmas, will be chairman again this year. Others on the committee include Ke Reek, Thos Tussell TH, I Bh Flillje, Prank James, B.C. Tarcant, Ian Lan TE Wright, Judge WF. Mr Fish chief gustign of the Court of Civil Appeals, was made an honorary member of the Rule C1 of the Iberican. Think Turek was elected 2 Menten of the juin with Wallire Rewera as snetatg.

Christina Tronuthens Deis Hamilton Olliers An Ke Reek Thos Tussell Prank James B.C. Tarcant Ian Lan TE Wright Mr Fish Gustign Court of Civil Appeals Think Turek Menten Wallire Rewera

Campaign ends with 23000 for war work fund

The campaign by WF. W.C. A. ends with a total of 23000 raised for war work. Reports list contributions from numerous divisions and donors, with figures varying by region and recipient. The final tally reflects broad community support and ongoing public appeal for wartime aid.

WF. W.C. A

Rucker Visits City Amid Health Condition Investigation

Unclear report describes Rucker in the city for health condition investigations. Officials from the United States service and local authorities are coordinating work with Washington and Houston contacts to assess conditions and determine next steps.

Rucker el Mitonia Ely Sud Meton Sta We G. Tuckers Geongeverd United Washington Ay Meeker Areved St Maroniqe Houston Dent

Unclear OCR: Local Official Nomination in Washington

Fragmentary text lists names and roles in Washington, naming Wilson and others, with references to a government board and senators. The garbled material hints at a formal nomination or appointment process and related political figures but lacks coherent details or dates.

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